Karachi Aero Club

The Karachi Aero Club (G) Limited was established on the 28th of July 1928 and is the subcontinents first flying institution. It was formed by an association of persons whose common goal was to instruct the members of the club and others in the art of flying and the science of aeronautics. Ever since its inception it has worked ceaselessly towards the promotion of all branches of aviation and has established itself as a center of information and advice on all matters pertaining to aeronautics. Until the 1960s the Karachi Aero Club had been operating from a purpose built site in what is now known as Gulshan-e-Iqbal, with its own runway and hangar facilities. In addition to flight training and charter services the club provided other sporting facilities such as a golf course, horse riding school and skeet shooting range. It was regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions in the country as evidenced by its members which comprised of almost all the elite families in Pakistan, ...