New Delhi: Pilatus, PC 7 Mk II , was inducted into the service at the IAF’s premier Academy located at Dundigal, Hyderabad by the honorable Miniser of State for Defence Jitendra Singh.
Three PC-7 MK II aircraft got airborne in a vic formation led by Group Captain RS Nandedkar to put up a brief display for the audience.
This marked the first formal flight of the Basic Trainer Aircraft over the skies at the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad. This was followed by handing over of technical documents of the aircraft by Air Commodore Nagesh Kapoor, Chief Instructor (Flying) to Hon`ble RRM, Shri Jitendra Singh.
After unveiling the new Basic Trainer aircraft, the Raksha Rajya Mantri said, “The induction of PC-7Mk II as Basic Trainer Aircraft in Indian Air Force is a very important landmark in our nation’s quest to modernise its Armed Forces.
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As part of the ongoing transformation, IAF is being equipped with cutting edge technology and state of the art aircraft and systems. However, the need to train our ab-initio pilots on modern trainers is crucial to prepare them for the exacting requirements of combat flying.
With unveiling of Basic Training Aircraft (BTA), we usher in a new era. Imparting high quality flying training to our budding pilots will ensure proficient handling of more sophisticated aircraft in their demanding roles. PC-7 MK-II and its associated training infrastructure comprising of simulators and training modules promises higher safety standards while developing the critical skills in military aviation.
Noting the induction of PC7 MK II as IAF’s Basic Trainer Aircraft to be a proud moment, the Air Chief said, “This event is a significant milestone in IAF’s transformation into a modern multi-spectrum strategic force. It is my responsibility to ensure that our pilots and technicians operate the best trainer in the world, the nation can afford.
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