The Saudi Aviation Club (SAC) is official aviation club of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Kingdom launches first flying club
History "The Saudi Aviation Club (SAC) was established by resolution 217 of the council of ministers on 4 December 2000 as an independent nonprofit entity to promote aeronautical sciences and to encourage the participation of the public in aviation. SAC’s airport is located in Thumama, approximately 60 km north of Riyadh."Saudi Aviation Club About US Plans for the club were unveiled on January 31, 2007 at the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition by Prince Sultan bin SalmanSaudi Arabia plans to set up aviation club who is the founder and chairman of the SAC. Prince Bandar bin Khalid is a SAC managing director.
The first Arab tournament for Radio-controlled aircraft was sponsored by the SAC and the Arab Union for Sky Sports. The event attracted 40 professionals from eight countries.1st Saudi contest for remote-controlled planes begins Saudi Gazette In response to a directive from Nayef bin Abdulaziz, SAC is "compiling a list of rules for those who practice gliding as a hobby. These will provide safety guidelines and prevent smuggling by restricting the hobby to certain authorized areas."Naif orders ban on gliders Saudi Gazette
The Saudi Aviation Club Airfield is located at the Thumamah Airport.Flight Academy buys 20 Diamond training aircraft Saudi Gazette "Access to Thumama Airport is only permitted to SAC membership holders."Map and Detailing The Saudi Aviation Flight Academy (SAFA) is located at the Saudi Aviation Club.Saudi Aviation Flight Academy takes wing There are "ongoing efforts to transform the Saudi Aviation Club into an association which would act as umbrella for various aviation clubs, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts throughout the Kingdom."Saudi Aviation Club News 21 November 2011
See also General Authority of Civil Aviation Rabigh Wings Aviation Academy Saqr (drone)
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External links Saudi Aviation Club website King’s picture in Jeddah sky today