
Aero-Club Gelnhausen e.V.<\/b> is a well-established aviation club located at the public traffic airfield Gelnhausen (EDFG) in Hessen, Germany. Founded in 1950, it is one of the largest air sports clubs in Hessen with around 550 members and offers a wide range of aviation activities including motor flying, ultralight, motor gliders, and gliding.
The club is a registered non-profit organization providing comprehensive pilot training programs such as Light Aircraft Pilot License (LAPL) (A), Private Pilot License (PPL) (A), night VFR flights, and flight instructor courses. It supports an active youth group and organizes regular flying activities and events throughout the year.
Visitors and student pilots can enjoy scenic and introductory flights as well as the unique atmosphere of the airfield, which includes a restaurant serving regional cuisine. The Aero-Club Gelnhausen fosters a community-oriented environment for aviation enthusiasts and aspiring pilots.
The diverse aircraft fleet includes popular models like Cessna 172, Aquila 210, Robin DR400, PA 18, C42 ultralights, motor glider SF25-C, and several gliders such as ASK21 series, LS series, Duo-Discus, DG300, SZD-59-1, K 8, plus historic types like Beech Bonanza and Tiger Moth, supporting training and flying interests across different aviation categories.<\/p>