Turkish Aeronautical Association
| Company type | Non-profit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation, air sports |
| Founded | February 16, 1925 |
| Founder | Mustafa Kemal Atatürk |
| Headquarters | Ankara , Turkey |
Area served | Turkey |
| Products | Air sports training, aircraft maintenance, aerial firefighting, agricultural chemical spraying |
| Website | www |
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Turkish Aeronautical Association (Turkish: Türk Hava Kurumu - THK) is a non-profit entity dedicated to fostering public engagement and knowledge in aviation activities, serving as the official national authority for air sports within Turkey. Established on February 16, 1925, under the guidance of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, it was originally named Türk Tayyare Cemiyeti (Turkish Aeroplane League).
In the 1940s, THK managed an aircraft manufacturing plant located in Ankara, producing both proprietary designs and licensed models from the British company Miles. These production facilities were acquired by MKEK in 1952, which subsequently manufactured the THK-15 aircraft extensively under the designation MKEK-4.
Since 1929, THK has been affiliated with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) and has consistently engaged in international air sports competitions. Notably, it hosted the inaugural 1997 World Air Games in 1997.
Beyond competitive events, the association contributes to aerial firefighting efforts and agricultural chemical dispersal operations, while also providing aircraft maintenance services to external clients.[1]
Training centers
Türkkuşu Training Center
Template:Unreferenced section Situated in Ankara, the Türkkuşu Training Center functions as THK’s main headquarters. Over the years, it has developed numerous skilled aviators, including Sabiha Gökçen, recognized as Turkey’s first female pilot.
The center delivers instruction in:
İnönü Training Center
Located in İnönü, Eskişehir, this facility offers summer programs focused on various air sports disciplines such as:
- Parachuting
- Gliding
- Ballooning
- Paragliding
- Hang gliding
Selçuk (Ephesus) Training Center
Situated in Selçuk, İzmir, this facility provides instruction in:
- Piloting
- Gliding
- Parachuting
- Microlight flying courses
Erzincan Training Center
Based in Erzincan, this center offers seasonal summer programs covering these aerial sports:
- Parachuting
- Gliding
- Ballooning
- Paragliding
- Hang gliding
Karain Training Center
Located in Antalya, the center conducts summer training sessions in the following air sports disciplines:
- Parachuting
- Gliding
- Ballooning
- Paragliding
- Hang gliding
Aircraft
- THK-1
- THK-2
- THK-3
- THK-4
- THK-5
- THK-7
- THK-9
- THK-10
- THK-11
- THK-12
- THK-13
- THK-14
- THK-15
- THK-16 Mehmetçik
- THK-TAYSU
See also
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- List of firefighting equipment of Turkey
- Tayyare Apartments, transformed into a luxury hotel in Istanbul
Notes
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References
External links
- Official THK website (available in Turkish, English, and French)
- UÇANTÜRK, a bimonthly aeronautics and space publication by THK
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