Welcome to our web site for Hang gliding in Cyprus. In this site you may find everything that concerns Hang gliding in Cyprus, as well as regulations, detailed maps and other useful information that you can download from our Web Page.

To begin with, we would like to stress that once you are in Cyprus like in most countries it is strongly recommended to get in touch with us. Any information that we provide through this web site regarding recommended sites for flying, weather conditions and generally all aspects of this sport in Cyprus makes us responsible to present it with accuracy. Further to this reality we would like to state that the intention of this web site is not to promote Cyprus as the best destination for these activities, but to offer the foreign visitor or local who is active in this sport some basic information about this activity in Cyprus.

Many of the sites that we give information about are easily accessible to all with amenities near by like restaurants close to the landing zones etc. Some other sites presented will not be so accessible and will not be suitable for everyone. Furthermore, some sites which are referred to in this web site, might not be up to the standards that define a region suitable for flight and may not be recommended by the local Federation. In this circumstance some pilots would avoid flying in these locations. Other pilots on the other hand would not consider it very important.

Another reason to choose to contact us before embarking on a flying trip is that some locations due to being remote are not often visited by pilots and it is likely that the take off spots will need cleaning from bushes beforehand. If you don't do this and find yourself wasting a trip to such a location, we would like to request that you avoid complaining to us for not providing accurate information for the site.

Another factor that the visitor should note is the political problem of Cyprus. As you might well know, a part of the island of Cyprus (approximately 37%) is being illegally occupied by Turkey since 1974 after a military invasion. Even though this subject is totally irrelevant with the contents of our web site, the reference to this fact is made purely for the purpose of basic information since some sites do neighbor the occupied territories of Cyprus. More specifically the site Miti tou Dia (The Zeus nose) which is an excellent flying site is less than 3km from the occupied areas. Also Vouyies is less than 1km where at Pachyammos that is an excelent site for ridge soaring the landing zone is right next to these areas (Kokina village). We would also like to stress that flying to the occupied areas could cause a political incident or cause the reaction of the Cyprus or the occupation army resulting in putting the safety of the pilot in danger.

Other restrictions in flying exist close or over military areas. Specifically no local pilot flies over military installations or other sensitive areas that have to do with the military.

For Emergencies, the telephone number that you can use is 199, which you can use throughout Cyprus. You can also use the local Telephone directory to find the telephone numbers for the local Police Station and the closest First Aid facility.

In our information list for each site, you can also find interesting information for other non-flying related matters on the area. Cyprus is an established tourist destination, so we thought it would be nice to include places of interest close to each site.

  Although this site is not intended to be used commercially, in order to help the foreign visitor to find a place to stay in the area if he/she wishes, we regularly recommend suitable places that can offer accommodation. For these recommended places, these are only intended to help visiting pilots. This reference is usually limited to places that promote agrotourism, and are not financially supported by their owners in any way.

As far as the attitude of local people to the sport, we can say with much pride that this is excellent, and the pilots are seen without prejudice, something that is confirmed to as by many foreign pilots. But in order to be able to enjoy this freedom to fly without any problems, we are always careful to comply with all local regulations and fly without causing any problem to any property during take off and landing, and generally are careful with our entire flying activity.

Last but not least, we would like to remind you that we take great pleasure in helping all pilots with all kinds of advise, and any other help that they might need for flying in Cyprus. So, we wish you long hours of good flying in Cyprus.

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