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I am the MiG-21.I was not perfect. I had flaws, faults, and the scars that came with them.
But when India needed a supersonic sword in the sky — I was there.
For six decades, I protected India’s airspace like a devoted sentinel. To every technician who kept me flying through thick and thin, I bow with deepest gratitude — I am forever in your debt.
Now, the time has come for me to take my final flight.
I leave —not in silence, but with the thunder of duty fulfilled.
In the high-stakes world of aviation, training has always been the foundation of safety, confidence, and professionalism. It is what separates a licensed operator from a true aviator. In earlier decades, aviation training was an intense, methodical, and deeply personal process. Instructors did not just teach flying; they built habits, sharpened instincts, and cultivated a sense of absolute responsibility. Today, that golden standard faces erosion—driven by economics, demand, and an alarming shift in philosophy. The Legacy of Meticulous Instruction Training in the earlier days was a rite of passage. It…
Ask any airline pilot about their biggest frustration with modern air traffic control and management, and the answer will be inconsistent approach time or touch down time prediction.
The concept of “Be Prepared” is relevant in various aspects of life- including investing, personal development, and emergency preparedness, however it extends beyond that emphasising the importance of foresight, planning, and readiness for various situations. It encourages individuals to be mentally, physically, and practically prepared for challenges and opportunities. In this article we will look at aviation weather hazards, effects and defences. Weather Avoidance Characteristics During active weather conditions, the workload increases for flight crew and controllers because- Weather: Consequences Possible effects of adverse weather avoidance include: Defences Controllers Workload may be…
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Thunderstorm is a severe weather phenomenon, the impact of which is being increasingly felt by all the sectors of society. A knowledge of the thunderstorm climatology with respect to its frequency of occurrence, intensity, diurnal variation and duration is essential particularly in the interest of safe air navigation. In this blog we will look at distribution of thunderstorm activity in Indian region. This will help pilots, dispatchers, controllers and operators to understand most active areas and routes falling in those areas. “Thunderstorms: nature’s ultimate light show.” Thunderstorm is one of…
The question passengers are asking is what measures are being implemented to enhance runway safety and ramp safety. In this blog I will look at the factors affecting safety and what more could be done to address these factors.
To join the 10 percent of companies that successfully achieve their objectives during a merger or acquisition process, it’s essential to select a Leadership Team which is involved from the start, works within the guidelines of regulations and brings about a cultural change to meet the vision of new entity.
The avionics industry is experiencing a period of transformation and new challenges. I was honoured to be part of such a discussion with industry experts. We were looking for answers to questions like future growth opportunities, challenges in commercial avionics sector.
The few early day Indian aviators who became larger-than-life figures, following their participation in the race. It evokes memories of a time when aviation technology was largely rudimentary, and aviators had to rely on their skills and instincts in their heroic bids to confront the skies.