The Delhi Flying Club, established in 1928 with two de Havilland Moth aircraft named Delhi and Roshanara, was based at Safdarjung Airport which started operations in 1929, when it was the Delhi's only airport and the second in India. The airport functioned until 2001, however in January 2002 the government closed the airport for flying activities because of security concerns following the New York attacks in September 2001. Since then, the club only carries out aircraft maintenance courses, and is used for helicopter rides to Indira Gandhi International Airport for VIP including the president and the prime minister. COUNT 5
QSN1 The Delhi Flying Club was established in what year? ANS1 1928 QSN2 When established in 1928, which airport served as the base of the Delhi Flying Club? ANS2 Safdarjung Airport QSN3 In what year did the government close Safdarjung Airport due to security concerns? ANS3 2002 QSN4 In what year did the Delhi Flying club begin operations? ANS4 1929 QSN5 What type of aircraft was first used by the Delhi Flying Club after its founding? ANS5 de Havilland Moth aircraft