‘Make in India’ aeroplane to take off

[Robinhood Pandey]

Mumbai: If all goes as per plan, the ‘Made in India’ aeroplane will soon touch the skies of Maharashtra.

Impressed with city-based Air India pilot, Captain Amol Yadav’s indigenous aeroplane models, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday asked the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to allot a 157-acre land parcel at Saphale, Palghar for mass production of the aeroplanes.

The land will be allotted free of cost, but in return Mr Yadav has to sign a partnership with the MIDC. Mr Fadnavis asked the MIDC officers to finalise the details of an agreement in the next two days.

In a meeting held at Mantralaya on Monday, Mr Fadnavis directed the concerned officers to expedite the ambitious project. The Asian Age had reported about the delay in allotting land to this project on March 4, 2017.

Mr Yadav has built a six-seater TAC 003-plane (name of the aeroplane) over 18 years. Mr Yadav has also formed an aircraft production company ‘Trust Aircraft’ for the mass production of six and 20-seater aeroplanes. Mr Yadav’s plane models had created a buzz at the ‘Make In India’ exhibition last year at the Bandra Kurla Complex.

In August 2016, Mr Fadnavis had assured him a piece of land to start mass production in Maharashtra. On Monday, Mr Fadnavis chaired a meeting with officers from the industry, revenue department and a representative of the union aviation ministry.

Mr Yadav too was present at the meeting. Mr Fadnavis also assured Mr Yadav about the Director General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) licence for flying. “The CM will speak to the PM regarding the licence and see that it will be issued to our company very soon,” said Mr Yadav.


http://www.asianage.com/metros/mumbai/040417/make-in-india-aeroplane-to-take-off.html

Not a very big achievement but surely push ppl to do more stuff like this

@ranjeet @Abingdonboy @Water Car Engineer @GORKHALI @Nilgiri

 

[MULUBJA]

Mumbai: If all goes as per plan, the ‘Made in India’ aeroplane will soon touch the skies of Maharashtra.

Impressed with city-based Air India pilot, Captain Amol Yadav’s indigenous aeroplane models, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday asked the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to allot a 157-acre land parcel at Saphale, Palghar for mass production of the aeroplanes.

The land will be allotted free of cost, but in return Mr Yadav has to sign a partnership with the MIDC. Mr Fadnavis asked the MIDC officers to finalise the details of an agreement in the next two days.

In a meeting held at Mantralaya on Monday, Mr Fadnavis directed the concerned officers to expedite the ambitious project. The Asian Age had reported about the delay in allotting land to this project on March 4, 2017.

Mr Yadav has built a six-seater TAC 003-plane (name of the aeroplane) over 18 years. Mr Yadav has also formed an aircraft production company ‘Trust Aircraft’ for the mass production of six and 20-seater aeroplanes. Mr Yadav’s plane models had created a buzz at the ‘Make In India’ exhibition last year at the Bandra Kurla Complex.

In August 2016, Mr Fadnavis had assured him a piece of land to start mass production in Maharashtra. On Monday, Mr Fadnavis chaired a meeting with officers from the industry, revenue department and a representative of the union aviation ministry.

Mr Yadav too was present at the meeting. Mr Fadnavis also assured Mr Yadav about the Director General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) licence for flying. “The CM will speak to the PM regarding the licence and see that it will be issued to our company very soon,” said Mr Yadav.


http://www.asianage.com/metros/mumbai/040417/make-in-india-aeroplane-to-take-off.html

Not a very big achievement but surely push ppl to do more stuff like this

@ranjeet @Abingdonboy @Water Car Engineer @GORKHALI @Nilgiri

I foresee and compare small plane market with something of 2 wheeler market in India 2 to 3 decades ago. We started with humble bakc ground and became a hub within no time.

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

I foresee and compare small plane market with something of 2 wheeler market in India 2 to 3 decades ago. We started with humble bakc ground and became a hub within no time.

once government start backing up more effectively . .more ppl will start joining.

good for us in the long term.

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

TAC-003 is a Six Seater utility Aircraft Manufactured by THRUST AIRCRAFT COMPANY.
TAC-003 is specially designed keeping Indian conditions, Existing Infrastructure, the fuel availability and expertise available everywhere in India. The Aircraft TAC-003 is targeted towards huge connectivity potential with existing 400 airstrips. The Aircraft TAC-003 is capable of connecting all the districts of India. This makes TAC-003 the first aircraft designed for India.


Unique Selling Proposition:
Fuel required for TAC-003 is 93 Octane which is widely available in India. TAC-003 comes with BRS Aircraft Parachute which ensure safe landing in case of emergency. First Aircraft manufactured in India for India.

TAC-003 can be a boost to following Industries /services:
Passenger transportation
Cargo Services
Postal services
Emergency / Medical Services
Pilot Training Institutes
Search & Rescue

• TAC 003

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN-INDIA
ROLE-UTILITY AIRCRAFT
MANUFACTURER-THRUST AIRCRAFT PVT. LTD
STATUS-EXPERIMENTAL
Product Specifications
Product-TAC_003
Crew and passenger-6(1 pilot and 5 passenger)
Length-31 ft 3 in
Wingspan-37 ft 1 in
Height-10ft 8 in
Wing Area-162 ft
Empty Weight-1450 kg
Max. Take of Weight-2010 kg
Power plant-350 Hp Engine
Never exceed speed-192 knots
Maximum speed-185 knots
Stall speed-66 knots
Range-1800km
Service Ceiling-13000ft
Rate of Climb-1500 ft/min
Wing Loading-27.31lb/ft²
Safety Equipment-BRS Parachute
Endurance-5 hr

 

[Bilal9]

Mumbai: If all goes as per plan, the ‘Made in India’ aeroplane will soon touch the skies of Maharashtra.

Impressed with city-based Air India pilot, Captain Amol Yadav’s indigenous aeroplane models, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday asked the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to allot a 157-acre land parcel at Saphale, Palghar for mass production of the aeroplanes.

The land will be allotted free of cost, but in return Mr Yadav has to sign a partnership with the MIDC. Mr Fadnavis asked the MIDC officers to finalise the details of an agreement in the next two days.

In a meeting held at Mantralaya on Monday, Mr Fadnavis directed the concerned officers to expedite the ambitious project. The Asian Age had reported about the delay in allotting land to this project on March 4, 2017.

Mr Yadav has built a six-seater TAC 003-plane (name of the aeroplane) over 18 years. Mr Yadav has also formed an aircraft production company ‘Trust Aircraft’ for the mass production of six and 20-seater aeroplanes. Mr Yadav’s plane models had created a buzz at the ‘Make In India’ exhibition last year at the Bandra Kurla Complex.

In August 2016, Mr Fadnavis had assured him a piece of land to start mass production in Maharashtra. On Monday, Mr Fadnavis chaired a meeting with officers from the industry, revenue department and a representative of the union aviation ministry.

Mr Yadav too was present at the meeting. Mr Fadnavis also assured Mr Yadav about the Director General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) licence for flying. “The CM will speak to the PM regarding the licence and see that it will be issued to our company very soon,” said Mr Yadav.


http://www.asianage.com/metros/mumbai/040417/make-in-india-aeroplane-to-take-off.html

Not a very big achievement but surely push ppl to do more stuff like this

@ranjeet @Abingdonboy @Water Car Engineer @GORKHALI @Nilgiri

Very noble effort by one single person. But the design needs a lot of polishing.

They already make some from Australian bush designs at Mahindra Aerospace Bengaluru, Airvan 8 and 10.

1. The propeller diameter is efficiently wide and more powerful engine
2. The static undercarriage support is tougher/taller and tires are larger to deal with rougher uneven airstrips
3. Compared to design above better size-proportions on control surfaces (smaller and taller rudder)
4. Windows and windshield are made of flat plexiglass panels (way cheaper).

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

Very noble effort by one single person. But the design needs a lot of polishing.

They already make some from Australian bush designs at Mahindra Aerospace Bengaluru, Airvan 8 and 10.

1. The propeller diameter is efficiently wide and more powerful engine
2. The static undercarriage support is tougher/taller and tires are larger to deal with rougher uneven airstrips
3. Compared to design above better size-proportions on control surfaces (smaller and taller rudder)
4. Windows and windshield are made of flat plexiglass panels (way cheaper).

Yes Mahindra does produce planes on the similar lines but its always better to have more than 1 option available.

 

[Nilgiri]

Yes Mahindra does produce planes on the similar lines but its always better to have more than 1 option available.

Bro do you know what the current and projected market is for light civilian aircraft is in India?

 

[Tshering22]

Not a very big achievement but surely push ppl to do more stuff like this

This is an individual initiative; not a big corporation behind it.

It is an impressive feat. This guy has done what HAL/NAL and what nots have failed to do; provide a good aircraft so that we don't have to import training aircraft from outside.

Also the aircraft ownership clauses in India are very difficult. We need to ease those.

Bro do you know what the current and projected market is for light civilian aircraft is in India?

These kinds of aircraft?

Not much, considering that aircraft ownership is a 'jugaad' where owners route their ownership through paper companies flying charters or lease it out to training schools to cover their costs.

The regulations are too rigid and taxes are very high.

 

[Nilgiri]

This is an individual initiative; not a big corporation behind it.

It is an impressive feat. This guy has done what HAL/NAL and what nots have failed to do; provide a good aircraft so that we don't have to import training aircraft from outside.

Also the aircraft ownership clauses in India are very difficult. We need to ease those.



These kinds of aircraft?

Not much, considering that aircraft ownership is a 'jugaad' where owners route their ownership through paper companies flying charters or lease it out to training schools to cover their costs.

The regulations are too rigid and taxes are very high.

So it will mostly be exported to other markets then?

 

[Tshering22]

So it will mostly be exported to other markets then?

Everyone here starts with great enthusiasm but for years, has been discouraged by the system to do anything innovative.

Let's see how aerospace agencies in India respond to this initiative.