Bengaluru: Industrialist Anil Ambani on Wednesday flew in a Rafale fighter jet at the "Aero India 2017" expo air show at the Yelahanka IAF base here.
Kitted in flying overalls, G-suit, Armee de l'Air jacket torso harness, flying boots and helmet with oxygen mask, Ambani, 57, took a flight in the fighter jet that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is soon to have in its inventory.
A G-suit is an anti-gravity garment worn by fighter pilots to endure high levels of acceleration force (gravity). The suit inflates and prevents blood from pooling in feet and causing loss of body consciousness.
"This is a proud moment for an Indian to have flown the world's most advanced fighter aircraft. I look forward to an opportunity to make these aircraft under 'Make in India' initiative and serve our nation, the Air Force and the Navy," Ambani said in a statement.
Ambani, also known as the "Marathon Man" for his ability and fondness for long-distance running, underwent a pre-flight briefing on the emergency systems, how to operate the Heads-Up display and the ejected/egress procedures before the flight.
15/02/17 IANS/New Indian Express
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Kitted in flying overalls, G-suit, Armee de l'Air jacket torso harness, flying boots and helmet with oxygen mask, Ambani, 57, took a flight in the fighter jet that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is soon to have in its inventory.
A G-suit is an anti-gravity garment worn by fighter pilots to endure high levels of acceleration force (gravity). The suit inflates and prevents blood from pooling in feet and causing loss of body consciousness.
"This is a proud moment for an Indian to have flown the world's most advanced fighter aircraft. I look forward to an opportunity to make these aircraft under 'Make in India' initiative and serve our nation, the Air Force and the Navy," Ambani said in a statement.
Ambani, also known as the "Marathon Man" for his ability and fondness for long-distance running, underwent a pre-flight briefing on the emergency systems, how to operate the Heads-Up display and the ejected/egress procedures before the flight.
15/02/17 IANS/New Indian Express
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