- The July 31, 1930 at 10 a.m. is founded in Thessaloniki by 25 prominent citizens of the city the first Aerosports Club in Greece and one of the first in Europe, under the name “Association of Aero Clubs”. Four years later, in order to harmonize with the international title “Aeroclub”, it was renamed “AEROCLUB OF THESSALONIKI”.
- In April 1931 it was published the first in Greece aviation and air sports magazine "TA FTERA", which is a remarkable publication with a wealth of aviation topics and elegance.
- In 1937, the “Thessaloniki Gliding School” was founded, which had 2 training gliders and trained dozens of members of the Flying Club, achieving impressive performances and successes in the Panhellenic Air Games of 1938. For this reason, the Flying Club’s Gliding Team was established. honorary heads of the other flying clubs in the grand parade that followed in the city of Athens.
- In the early 1950s, the Aeroclub's first activities in the field of aeromodelling and gliding began.
- In 1957, the air sports demonstrations/competitions of 28 air sportsmen/modellers were held with the participation of the aero modellers of Athens and constituted an important event for our city of Thessaloniki.
- In the late 1960s, they were acquired the first 3 used airplanes PIPER – L18 and the flying activities of the Aeroclub begin in their entirety.
- In 1970, the Leisure Private Aircraft Pilot Training, from which, to date, they have graduated more than 500 operators, many of whom are currently pursuing careers in the largest Civil Aviation companies.
- In 1972 the Aeroclub had 12 new airplanes and becomes one of the largest flying clubs in SE Europe.
- In the decade 1970-1979, the Aeroclub's aerosports team took part in 7 official air races (1 Balkan in Romania, 2 panhellenic and 4 local) with 130 its pilots/aerobics and 11 trainers, while also organizing 5 races with exceptional success, also having the appropriate ground personnel (engineers, judges, observers, etc.).
- In 1978, the aviation newspaper "AERATHLITIKI ICHO" was published, in 1988 the Newsletter "EDO LGTS" and in 1989 the newspaper "AERATHLITISMOS".
- In 1979, on the occasion of the Panhellenic Air Games, a mobile post office operated at Sedes airport, which marked the deposited correspondence throughout the duration of the games with a special commemorative stamp, which bore the emblem and title of the Aeroclub, as well as the indication “Panhellenic Air Games A/D Sedes 20 May 1979”. Also, on the same day, the journalist and director of the newspaper “HELLINIKOS VORRAS” Mr. Nikolaos Mertzos, honoring the participating aeronauts in the Panhellenic Air Games, dedicated a special article entitled “THE KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES”.
- In 1980 they were completed 50 years of the Aeroclub's strong and significant presence in the aviation, social and cultural events of our country. The State, appreciating this and in its honor, issued through ELTA. commemorative stamp for the Thessaloniki Aeroclub.
- In the decade 1980-1989 the Aeroclub took part in 17 Games (2 Balkan, 9 Panhellenic and 6 local) with 198 Its pilots/aerobics. The 13 of the above competitions were successfully organized by the Aeroclub itself, also providing the appropriate ground personnel.
- In the decade 1990-1999 the Aeroclub's aerosports team took part in 22 Air Games (1 world, 1 pan-European, 3 international, 12 pan-Hellenic and 5 local) with 269 Its pilots/aerobics. The Aeroclub successfully organized, as always, 14 of these competitions, also providing the appropriate ground personnel.
- Also, in the decade 1990-1999, the Aeroathletes of the Aeroclub took part in 3 International Aerorally in Cyprus, Skiathos (with the participation of the Bolzano Aeroclub) and the Aegean, reaching Megisti (Kastelorizo).
- In 1990 the Parachuting department began its operation, in 1993 the Paragliding department (par five) and in 1998 the Glider pilots (eagles), which organize competitions every year with the participation of dozens of aerial athletes.
- Between 13 and 21/9/1997, the first competitions were held in Antalya, Turkey, under the supervision of the FAI. World General Aviation Games. Greece participated with 10 pilots/aerobics, 5 of whom were champions of the Thessaloniki Aeroclub.
- In 1998, the Thessaloniki Aeroclub was recognized, by decision of the General Secretariat of Sports, as Sports Club and is included in it.
- In 1999 they took part in the Pan-European Air Games in Ravenna, Italy. 3 pilots/champions of the Aeroclub.
- During the years 2000-2006, 253 pilots/aeroathletes of the Aeroclub took part in 21 Aerorally air races (2 world ones in Spain and France, 1 pan-European one in Ravenna, 2 international ones in Israel and the Aegean based at Santorini Airport and 16 pan-Hellenic ones), of which one was for helicopters. 6 of them were organized by the Aeroclub, providing the corresponding ground personnel.
- In 2012, the Thessaloniki Aeroclub was recognized as Historical Association!
Since 1970, the “Private Aircraft Pilot Training School” (PATA) has been training pilots/aero athletes in accordance with National Legislation, while, from 2005 onwards, in accordance with the international training standards of the JAA (Joint Aviation Authorities) and, from 2015 onwards, in accordance with the European training standards of the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and the European Regulations (EC) No 216/2008 and (EU) No 1178/2011, with the fleet to number 5 Cessna airplanes. The excellent training of the aeronauts of the Aeroclub enables them to carry out, with its airplanes, every year and safely, long educational trips throughout Greece and abroad, such as to the Aegean islands, Italy, Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Tunisia, Malta, Egypt, Turkey, etc.
The Aeroclub is an open Aerobatic Club and it can be done member (right click and “Save link as…”) of anyone who wishes, as long as they are over 18 years old.
Today it has over 250 active members, among them many distinguished members of our city's society, such as University Professors, Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers, Architects, Armed Forces and Security Forces Officers, Judges, Civil Servants, Businessmen, distinguished Artists, as well as craftsmen, workers, farmers, etc., all with one common characteristic, their love for Aviation and the Aviation idea. Among them, approximately 10% are women.
For years, with the authorization of the Hellenic Aerosports Federation – EL.A.O., the Thessaloniki Aeroclub organizes with great success local, national and international Air Races.
Continuing the tradition of the successes of the pre-war Windsurfers, its pilots/aeroathletes take part in many air rallies in Greece and abroad, with significant first successes.
In each international competition of our National Team, 1-2 crews successfully participate, while, in the Panhellenic Games, the Flying Club always has many first prizes.
The planes and pilots of the Aeroclub offered and continue to offer a rich social work, by engaging young people in useful and beneficial activities, with flights to search and locate missing persons, monitoring our seas for pollution and, of course, our forests for fire protection.
For its multiple contributions and activities, the Aeroclub has been honored repeatedly by the State, the Academy of Athens, the International Aeronautical Federation (FAI), the Air Force, the Region of Central Macedonia, the Municipality of Thessaloniki, the Fire Department, Rotary, etc.
Christos Gr. Papazafeiriou
Lawyer & Pilot
Acting President of the Thessaloniki Aeroclub
Full member of the Air Force Academy
Today it has over 250 active members, among them many distinguished members of our city's society, such as University Professors, Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers, Architects, Armed Forces and Security Forces Officers, Judges, Civil Servants, Businessmen, distinguished Artists, as well as craftsmen, workers, farmers, etc., all with one common characteristic, their love for Aviation and the Aviation idea. Among them, approximately 10% are women.
For years, with the authorization of the Hellenic Aerosports Federation – EL.A.O., the Thessaloniki Aeroclub organizes with great success local, national and international Air Races.
Continuing the tradition of the successes of the pre-war Windsurfers, its pilots/aeroathletes take part in many air rallies in Greece and abroad, with significant first successes.
In each international competition of our National Team, 1-2 crews successfully participate, while, in the Panhellenic Games, the Flying Club always has many first prizes.
The planes and pilots of the Aeroclub offered and continue to offer a rich social work, by engaging young people in useful and beneficial activities, with flights to search and locate missing persons, monitoring our seas for pollution and, of course, our forests for fire protection.
For its multiple contributions and activities, the Aeroclub has been honored repeatedly by the State, the Academy of Athens, the International Aeronautical Federation (FAI), the Air Force, the Region of Central Macedonia, the Municipality of Thessaloniki, the Fire Department, Rotary, etc.
Christos Gr. Papazafeiriou
Lawyer & Pilot
Acting President of the Thessaloniki Aeroclub
Full member of the Air Force Academy
