First plane to be made in India may fly out of Maharashtra

[Agent_47]

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is set to take concrete steps in the next 15 days to roll out what state officials say could well become the 'torch bearer' of the 'Make in India' initiative -the first 20-seater commercial passenger plane built in India.

The state will allot 46-acres of land in Palghar to Amol Yadav (40), a Jet Airways pilot, for building 20-seater commercial planes. No company in India has manufactured such an aircraft in India yet.

Yadav had created quite a stir during the Make in India week held in Mumbai in February this year with his six-seater passenger plane TAC-003, which he built along with his family and friends on the terrace of his flat in Charkop, Mumbai.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, when contacted, said that "his government will support Yadav" for the venture. Government officials said that Fadnavis has told them "to make sure that all necessary support is provided within the framework". Yadav told ET that the price of his 20-seater planes will be significantly less than similar aircraft imported from abroad, and can "revolutionize air travel" in the country.

"These aircraft can fly between smaller cities with tickets priced at less than Rs 2,000, which will improve air connectivity and boost tourism," said Yadav. He is in talks with aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney to supply engines for his aircraft. The first two prototype 20seater planes will be rolled out by the end of next year.

Yadav had met the Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and other officials after the Make in India week, and had presented a plan to manufacture aircraft in the country.
Officials in the state government, who had studied Yadav's proposal, firmly believe that the plan can work and are ready to back him all the way ."Maharashtra and India could be on the world aviation map once he starts manufacturing these aircraft. We could soon be looking at exporting them as they can be more economical than the imported ones," said a Maharashtra government official, who didn't wish to be identified.

The state is not just allocating Yadav land but is also trying to help him get his startup capital by talking to a few banks. A top state government official said that they would also be exploring whether Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) can extend a loan for this venture.



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[Agent_47]

A 40-year-old Pilot Assembled This Aircraft all By Himself – on the Terrace of His House

Amol Yadav assembled a whole aircraft by himself on the rooftop of his Mumbai house. It took him six years and two trials to procure the right materials and build a six-seater plane.

The plane can reach heights of up to 13,000 feet at 1500 feet per hour. It can cover a distance of 2000 kilometres at a top speed of 185 nautical miles per hour. It is built to carry a weight of 1450 kilograms, and could seat five people.

This 40-year-old Jet Airways deputy chief pilot was inspired to build his own plane when, in 1995, he saw how aircraft enthusiasts in the US bought old planes and customised them. In 1998, he built a two-seater plane, which he couldn’t test fly. Then he built a second aircraft in 2003, that also didn’t take off due to regulations.

In 2010, he began to properly work on building the aircraft. He formed a company called Thrust Aircraft Company, under which he launched the production of the aircraft, advised by Air Marshal Murali Sundaram and a panel of IIT-B professors. His experience in the aviation industry helped him seek out the best in raw materials, technical advice, and avionics.

He lives in a 3-BHK house in the suburbs of Mumbai with 19 other members of his family. With their support, both morally and financially, he was able to complete the airplane. They even sold of ancestral jewelry to acquire a customised piston engine and a navigational suite from the US.

The aircraft was certified by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and was featured in the Make in India campaign in February 2016.

He believes in India’s potential to produce indigenous aircraft. In a quote to Afternoon DC, he said, “One thing I want to make clear is that we Indians have tremendous potential. I have proved it. If I’m able to build an aeroplane all alone, each Indian has a capacity to do something or the other.”

He is yet to get approval from the DGCA to fly the aircraft.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Any pics??

 

[Surya 1]

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is set to take concrete steps in the next 15 days to roll out what state officials say could well become the 'torch bearer' of the 'Make in India' initiative -the first 20-seater commercial passenger plane built in India.

The state will allot 46-acres of land in Palghar to Amol Yadav (40), a Jet Airways pilot, for building 20-seater commercial planes. No company in India has manufactured such an aircraft in India yet.

Yadav had created quite a stir during the Make in India week held in Mumbai in February this year with his six-seater passenger plane TAC-003, which he built along with his family and friends on the terrace of his flat in Charkop, Mumbai.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, when contacted, said that "his government will support Yadav" for the venture. Government officials said that Fadnavis has told them "to make sure that all necessary support is provided within the framework". Yadav told ET that the price of his 20-seater planes will be significantly less than similar aircraft imported from abroad, and can "revolutionize air travel" in the country.

"These aircraft can fly between smaller cities with tickets priced at less than Rs 2,000, which will improve air connectivity and boost tourism," said Yadav. He is in talks with aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney to supply engines for his aircraft. The first two prototype 20seater planes will be rolled out by the end of next year.

Yadav had met the Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and other officials after the Make in India week, and had presented a plan to manufacture aircraft in the country.
Officials in the state government, who had studied Yadav's proposal, firmly believe that the plan can work and are ready to back him all the way ."Maharashtra and India could be on the world aviation map once he starts manufacturing these aircraft. We could soon be looking at exporting them as they can be more economical than the imported ones," said a Maharashtra government official, who didn't wish to be identified.

The state is not just allocating Yadav land but is also trying to help him get his startup capital by talking to a few banks. A top state government official said that they would also be exploring whether Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) can extend a loan for this venture.

This may seems very attractive as the project but commercialization is a different ball game. I wish Mr yadav all success.

A 40-year-old Pilot Assembled This Aircraft all By Himself – on the Terrace of His House

Amol Yadav assembled a whole aircraft by himself on the rooftop of his Mumbai house. It took him six years and two trials to procure the right materials and build a six-seater plane.

The plane can reach heights of up to 13,000 feet at 1500 feet per hour. It can cover a distance of 2000 kilometres at a top speed of 185 nautical miles per hour. It is built to carry a weight of 1450 kilograms, and could seat five people.

This 40-year-old Jet Airways deputy chief pilot was inspired to build his own plane when, in 1995, he saw how aircraft enthusiasts in the US bought old planes and customised them. In 1998, he built a two-seater plane, which he couldn’t test fly. Then he built a second aircraft in 2003, that also didn’t take off due to regulations.

In 2010, he began to properly work on building the aircraft. He formed a company called Thrust Aircraft Company, under which he launched the production of the aircraft, advised by Air Marshal Murali Sundaram and a panel of IIT-B professors. His experience in the aviation industry helped him seek out the best in raw materials, technical advice, and avionics.

He lives in a 3-BHK house in the suburbs of Mumbai with 19 other members of his family. With their support, both morally and financially, he was able to complete the airplane. They even sold of ancestral jewelry to acquire a customised piston engine and a navigational suite from the US.

The aircraft was certified by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and was featured in the Make in India campaign in February 2016.

He believes in India’s potential to produce indigenous aircraft. In a quote to Afternoon DC, he said, “One thing I want to make clear is that we Indians have tremendous potential. I have proved it. If I’m able to build an aeroplane all alone, each Indian has a capacity to do something or the other.”

He is yet to get approval from the DGCA to fly the aircraft.

Ohhhhh HAL has certified it also???

Great. Than it must have the stuff.

 

[Dandpatta]

Let's have some pics of this aircraft. I think we could have a sticky later on - once it is flying on inauguration.

 

[livingdead]

hmm.. I will reserve my verdict....

Any pics??

its times of india... not quite water car but...

 

[Dandpatta]

Let's have some pics of this aircraft. I think we could have a sticky later on - once it is flying on inauguration.

http://thrustaircraft.com/tac003.html
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLklJAs9REBWnekpxhAZLvs5mHV8LgVLg7

Something's not right here in the report....

A 40-year-old Pilot Assembled This Aircraft all By Himself – on the Terrace of His House

Amol Yadav assembled a whole aircraft by himself on the rooftop of his Mumbai house. It took him six years and two trials to procure the right materials and build a six-seater plane.

The plane can reach heights of up to 13,000 feet at 1500 feet per hour.