Tag: Indian Air Force

Got a chance to interact with the youth of the country.

 

 

 

Covered some aspects related to “Life as a Fighter Pilot”

 

• Need for passion, boldness, attitude, aggressiveness and  self confidence in fighter flying.

 

• It is not all Glamour.

 

• It involves lot of hard work.

 

• It involves lot of studies.

 

• Aspects related to risk and safety.

 

• Importance of physical and mental fitness.

 

• Importance of self discipline.

 

• Importance of  qualities like courage, integrity, loyalty, dedication, dependability and reliability.

 

Advice given to the youth

 

• Know yourself (Strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes).

 

• Follow your dream.

 

• Pursue happiness.

 

• Be a good human being first then a good professional.

 

• There is no short cut to hard work.

 

• Be Humble, honest, helpful, truthful and  tolerant.

 

• Most Important – Always keep the child in you alive. 

 

Questions and answer session was interesting. Admire the awareness level of the youth. Questions were very relevant, incisive and precise. Questions were related to following:

 

• Role of IAF and its future.

 

• Defence selection procedures and need for review.

 

• Self reliance in defence equipment.

 

• Pressures faced during career and dealing mechanism.

 

• Rafale aircraft.

 

• LCA Tejas aircraft.

 

• IAF capability enhancement.

 

• Balakot operations.

 

Enjoyed the interaction immensely

 

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