.The last date for registration for the seminar was 31st December. Then again, it's way too pricey at Rs. 7500.k prasad wrote:Its a bit pricey though (7500 Rs registration for the seminar), so while I will try and attend it again, can't promise (weekday commitments might also bang their foot in the way).
A Swedish defence firm has brought to Indian combat aircraft lovers an opportunity to fly one of the world's most advanced multi-role fighter jet after answering some questions posted on the company's website. The winner will be flown in SAAB's most advanced multi-role fighter aircraft, the Gripen, during the Feb 9-13 Aero India air show in Bangalore.
All a contestant needs to do is simply answer a set of questions or fly any flight simulation of the Gripen at www.gripentopgun.com, a company statement said. 'The Gripen Top Guns contest has an amateur and professional level challenge to test the knowledge of aircraft buffs while providing an opportunity to enter their best flying effort on the Gripen and take a shot at flying the real Gripen,' the statement said.
'The Gripen game entries will be judged by top Swedish and Indian pilots to select a few who will get a shot at flying the real Gripen aircraft simulator. Out of the five chosen simulator pilots, one will get to fly the real thing: the JAS 39 Gripen.' To top it, for those not really interested in the technical end but love the look and feel of the aircraft, the Gripen Top Guns contest opens a Model Hunt in which 12 participants will make it to the first ever Gripen India calendar. Three Gripen aircraft will be arriving in Bangalore for the air show.
'We believe that more the people of India get to see and understand the complex technologies that make flying and guarding the skies both simple and effective, the more will be the appreciation of the history of Swedish aircraft technology and Swedish technologies,' Edvard de la Motte, campaign director, Gripen International India said in the statement.
Apart from the grand prize of a flight in the Gripen, the contest has a host of prizes for those who get it right and win in the draw of lots, including Gripen fighter pilot flying suits, Gripen aviator glasses, Gripen exclusive calendars signed by Swedish test pilots as well as Gripen goodies, including Gripen key tags, badges, stickers and pens.
looks like AI is really losing its sheen - no Kedar . no Jagan , no Kersi and now no BR stall ( Kapil's trademark)- for the regulars its a real let down - not sure if our Gora regulars are planning to come downKapil wrote:Hello namesake
No BR Stall this year...lots of issues behind that Victor. Don't cancel your visit. But I will be lurking and taking pics and strolling instead of running.
Gosh-it will be like my first Aero India..the 2001 one..
Yes,lets have a BR Meet
Will post more later
cheers
Kapil
Two Rafales will make their first public Indian appearance at Aero India 2011 next month at the IAF's Yelahanka air force base.
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1000.00, I was kind of palpitating.I might be visiting on the same day. I'll send you an email when I'm fully certain.Neela wrote:Dear all,
Please note that gates open 1 hour ahead of the opening times.
I am planning to be there on:
- 11.Feb.2011 (Friday) at 0830 HRS .
Ideally I would like to start at 7.00 AM and reach the place well in advance.
Is anyone else planning to be there on the same date / time ( with whom I can hitchhike )?
This is just the tonic IITs and Aero India needed. The 2011 edition of Aero India will have students and faculty from at least five IITs presenting their ideas on cutting-edge concepts in aerospace and aircraft development.
IIT-Kanpur is expected to participate given that it has a strong aerospace department. Students may make presentations on aerofoils and delta-wing and build a model of aircraft wing. Those of IIT Mumbai are expected to look at presentations on miniature aerial vehicles, composites and propulsion related to power and engines.
Propulsion is a hot-and-happening area as engine development in the country requires urgent intellectual input. IIT Delhi and IIT Chennai have plans to make presentations on aerospace.
KrishG,KrishG wrote:I might be visiting on the same day. I'll send you an email when I'm fully certain.Neela wrote:Dear all,
Please note that gates open 1 hour ahead of the opening times.
I am planning to be there on:
- 11.Feb.2011 (Friday) at 0830 HRS .
Ideally I would like to start at 7.00 AM and reach the place well in advance.
Is anyone else planning to be there on the same date / time ( with whom I can hitchhike )?
Yes!Neela wrote: KrishG,
are you in Bangalore?
K Prasad, am really hoping that if you go, you'd give the same type of excellent reports that you gave during AI-09.k prasad wrote:Hello after a REALLY REALLY Long time (way too many reasons for that, but anyway)
Based on last time's experience, I'd like to suggest anyone wanting loads of info from the sources to try and attend the Aero Seminar. Experts would be able to gather loads just by reading between the lines. And theres troves of info available about the trends and such. And given the heating up with the MMRCA bid, expect a load of fireworks from the Khans and the Frenchies.
Its a bit pricey though (7500 Rs registration for the seminar), so while I will try and attend it again, can't promise (weekday commitments might also bang their foot in the way).
Re the BRF meet... if it could be in a less expensive place, that might incentivize attendance. I for one might find it difficult to attend if the cost is like 1000 Rs or something
P.S.... if There isnt a BRF stall, we'll need to figure out an official meeting place for enthusiasts.
Kartik wrote:K Prasad, am really hoping that if you go, you'd give the same type of excellent reports that you gave during AI-09.k prasad wrote:Hello after a REALLY REALLY Long time (way too many reasons for that, but anyway)
Based on last time's experience, I'd like to suggest anyone wanting loads of info from the sources to try and attend the Aero Seminar. Experts would be able to gather loads just by reading between the lines. And theres troves of info available about the trends and such. And given the heating up with the MMRCA bid, expect a load of fireworks from the Khans and the Frenchies.
Its a bit pricey though (7500 Rs registration for the seminar), so while I will try and attend it again, can't promise (weekday commitments might also bang their foot in the way).
Re the BRF meet... if it could be in a less expensive place, that might incentivize attendance. I for one might find it difficult to attend if the cost is like 1000 Rs or something
P.S.... if There isnt a BRF stall, we'll need to figure out an official meeting place for enthusiasts.
The highlight of BEL’s outdoor display will be the entire range of sub-systems that constitute Akash, the indigenous guided missile air defence weapon system. Another major system is Weapon Locating Radar, the state-of-the-art passive, phased array radar which has undergone successful user trials. Both these systems have been designed by the DRDO.