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Indian Navy pilots to get training in US soon
June 19: The Indian Navy is planning to send pilots to United States of America by 2012 as part of the exchange programme agreed between the two countries.
Speaking to reporters, after reviewing the 74th passing out parade of 19 pilots who successfully completed their helicopter conversion course at INS Rajali, Rear Admiral Karambir Singh, chief of staff, head quarters Eastern Naval Command, on Saturday said the programme would see a set of pilots sent from both the countries to get trained in various areas which in turn would help them to equip and deal with different situations.
It is at the preliminary stage and the number of pilots to be sent is yet to be decided, he said without giving many details.
When asked about the induction of women pilot officers in the Indian Navy, he said the decision had not been taken. However, he noted that the Navy is absorbing lady officers undergoing training in the Air Force and any decision will be taken as per the outcome.
Addressing the 12 Navy pilots and seven Coast Guard pilots who have passed out, Mr Karambir Singh urged the cadets to set high standards not only as a pilot but also one who be fully committed to the service of the nation.
Our Navy as indeed the Coast Guard is building upon a modern and potent air element in order to protect our nations economic success. Naval aviation today is poised at a very interesting threshold with many new, advanced and capable aircraft due for induction, he added.
Later, he awarded Sub Lt Rohit Tanwar with the Governor of Kerala rolling trophy for the best all-round pupil pilot, while Sub Lt Kunte received the memorial book prize for standing first in ground subjects.
Navy pilots to get training in US soon | Deccan Chronicle | 2010-06-20
June 19: The Indian Navy is planning to send pilots to United States of America by 2012 as part of the exchange programme agreed between the two countries.
Speaking to reporters, after reviewing the 74th passing out parade of 19 pilots who successfully completed their helicopter conversion course at INS Rajali, Rear Admiral Karambir Singh, chief of staff, head quarters Eastern Naval Command, on Saturday said the programme would see a set of pilots sent from both the countries to get trained in various areas which in turn would help them to equip and deal with different situations.
It is at the preliminary stage and the number of pilots to be sent is yet to be decided, he said without giving many details.
When asked about the induction of women pilot officers in the Indian Navy, he said the decision had not been taken. However, he noted that the Navy is absorbing lady officers undergoing training in the Air Force and any decision will be taken as per the outcome.
Addressing the 12 Navy pilots and seven Coast Guard pilots who have passed out, Mr Karambir Singh urged the cadets to set high standards not only as a pilot but also one who be fully committed to the service of the nation.
Our Navy as indeed the Coast Guard is building upon a modern and potent air element in order to protect our nations economic success. Naval aviation today is poised at a very interesting threshold with many new, advanced and capable aircraft due for induction, he added.
Later, he awarded Sub Lt Rohit Tanwar with the Governor of Kerala rolling trophy for the best all-round pupil pilot, while Sub Lt Kunte received the memorial book prize for standing first in ground subjects.
Navy pilots to get training in US soon | Deccan Chronicle | 2010-06-20
