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Al Khor Fly-In to be held this weekend

Published: 06 Feb 2017 - 04:57 pm | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2021 - 11:39 am
File Photo: The Peninsula

File Photo: The Peninsula

DOHA: Tenth Al Khor Fly-In will be held next Friday and Saturday (February 10-11) in Al Khor Airport

This annual event sees lot of people interested in flying visiting with their families for a day of outing and fun. 

Under the patronage of Minister of Transport and Communication H E Jassim Seif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, the annual event is organised by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in collaboration with Qatar Flying Club. It is sponsored by Qatar Airways and Ooredoo. 

The event provides orientation about the most recent aviation elements and concepts within an entertaining, educational and family-friendly atmosphere. 

It will feature formation flying, aerobatic shows, paramotor shows, gyrocopter and light aircraft show, R-C models and free flying. 

There will be contributions from local, regional and international flying clubs to enrich one of the most remarkable local entertainment events. 

There will be special entertainment for children, heritage activities and food outlets for the visitors. 

The event aims to motivate and promote aviation as a sport and hobby to the youth and public. It is also considered a get-together of pilots to enjoy flying. Pilots from Qatar as well as other GCC countries participate in the event.

Check the map for the location of Al Khor Airport: