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.
Tag: Indian Air Force
MiG 21: My First Love.
Indian Air Force is celebrating 91st anniversary on 08 Oct 2023 with a commemorative parade and airshow at Prayagraj city. It will also be last time that MiG 21 will participate in an air show or a parade.
Aerobatics and Fun!
Aerobatic flight means manoeuvres intentionally performed by the pilot that involve
(a) bank angles in excess of 60 degrees; or
(b) pitch angles in excess of 45 degrees, or otherwise abnormal to the aircraft type; or
(c) abrupt changes of direction angles of bank, angles of pitch, or speed.
Beyond the Control: Is Helicopter Operation More Risky?
The preliminary finding of the tri-service investigation into the fatal crash of the Mi-17V5, which led to the death of all 14 who were on board, including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, has ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence as the cause of the accident. The inquiry team said the accident was a result of the helicopter entering into the clouds due to an unexpected change in the weather conditions in the valley in Tamil Nadu, where it crashed. The change of weather led to spatial disorientation of the pilot resulting in a controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), a statement issued by the defence ministry has said.
Learning and Change: Two Constants
Military training is about war and aviation is no different. The goal is to win. This is at a very high level and is decomposed through different levels of the organization and finally, it is about mission success. Success is further measured against well-defined objectives.
Wingman 2.0 and Fighter Operations!
As the capabilities of AI-enabled robots increase, and in particular as behaviors emerge that are both complex and outside past human experience, how will we organize, train, and command them — and the humans who will supervise and maintain them?
LOOKING AFTER HEALTH- POST-RETIREMENT
Post retirement is relating to the time after someone has left their job and stopped working because they have reached a particular age.
The ones who never returned.
AND THEY WHO FOR THEIR COUNTRY DIE SHALL FILL AN HONORED GRAVE, FOR GLORY LIGHTS THE SOLDIER’S TOMB, AND BEAUTY WEEPS THE BRAVE.
*फौजी का बक्सा*
by the wife of Fauji.—————————————- The fauji wife is a unique breed. Her association with the military and its lifestyle engenders toughness and teaches her skills that others may not be called upon to use. If you’re a fauji wife or know someone who is, you will identify with black color steel box which are used for storing clothes and other household items etc when an Indian soldier has to move from one place to another. While at home they turn into bed, sofa, table, storage, etc which just depends…
Moments of oneness with nature (Air)
Being one with Mother natures’ most volatile element “AIR”. I am blessed to have been a part of it, I have been nurtured by it.