Cyprus is a lovely island to fly around, I too went up with Griffon a week ago, great staff and a fantastic atmosphere, I went up in the PA28 though as my flying experience circulates around the Pipers,
As for the Shacks, I read up on this while I was over there, because sadly they look so abandoned, but as far as I'm aware they are under ownership thats keen for them not to be scrapped, I'll look for the link and post it when possible.
As for a fly away, and if you can afford it, Beirut is an option!
Also on a clear day, you can see the Trident still on the taxiway at Nicosia