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The Rockcliffe Flying Club is a non-profit
The Rockcliffe Flying Club is a non-profit flying club
A flying club or aero club is a not-for-profit, member-run organization that provides its members with affordable access to aircraft.
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based at Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport
Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport or Rockcliffe Airport , a former military base, is a non-towered airport located on the south shore of the Ottawa River, northeast of Downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The airport is the home of the Canada Aviation and ...
in Ottawa
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, Ontario
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, Canada
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History
The club was started when Wing Commander Norman Hoye arrived atRCAF Station Rockcliffe
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF; french: Aviation royale canadienne, ARC) is the air and space force of Canada. Its role is to "provide the Canadian Forces with relevant, responsive and effective airpower". The RCAF is one of three environme ...
with plans to create a military flying club on the base. The club commenced operations on 28 August 1961 with two Aeronca
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s. At that time the base was an operational RCAF
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF; french: Aviation royale canadienne, ARC) is the air and space force of Canada. Its role is to "provide the Canadian Forces with relevant, responsive and effective airpower". The RCAF is one of three environme ...
air base with hangars and a control tower. These were all closed when the base was shut down in 1964, but the club remained on the airfield, providing flight instruction and aircraft rental to military personnel and civilians.
See also
*CFB Rockcliffe
Canadian Forces Base Rockcliffe (also CFB Rockcliffe) is a former Canadian Forces Base located in the eastern part of Ottawa, Ontario, now used for Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
It was formerly known as CFB O ...
* List of airports in the Ottawa area
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