Aero India 2009

shiv · Post by **shiv** » 10 Feb 2009 06:08

rahuldevnath wrote: ALH showing off!

For some strange reason - looking at Rahul Devnath's beautiful photographs seems to cause me to relax and takes a weight off my shoulders. I have been attending Aero India (or Avia India as it was first called) since 1993 - this will be my 16th year and I am sure there are BRF members who were babies when I went first time.

Alas I have no pictures from 1993, but I do have pics and videos from 1996 and at that time I seemed to be the only one taking pics for public view. Hence my feeling of relief and relaxation at seeing the presence of good photographers.

ramana · Post by **ramana** » 10 Feb 2009 08:35

Amen!
Its good to see the torch being carried forward! I hope we see the next gen strategic thinkers for the other forum.

rahuldevnath · Post by **rahuldevnath** » 10 Feb 2009 09:08

For some strange reason - looking at Rahul Devnath's beautiful photographs seems to cause me to relax and takes a weight off my shoulders. I have been attending Aero India (or Avia India as it was first called) since 1993 - this will be my 16th year and I am sure there are BRF members who were babies when I went first time.

Alas I have no pictures from 1993, but I do have pics and videos from 1996 and at that time I seemed to be the only one taking pics for public view. Hence my feeling of relief and relaxation at seeing the presence of good photographers.

Yes Shiv sir, I was surely quiet small that time.. about 7 years old!

But i believe, the four most important factors for have been the (1) enthusiasm for the military aircraft, (2) A desire to capture everything on camera and (3) The technology which enables us take such good photographs and the most important of all (4) Appreciation from all!!

I bet what will the case by Aero India 2017??

Jagan · Post by **Jagan** » 10 Feb 2009 10:02

I see rahul has been working behind the posts as we speak.

Dhruv in desert camo !

Jagan · Post by **Jagan** » 10 Feb 2009 10:05

Another note - the BR Stall is in

Hall B-22/13
Neighbours:
Royal Air Force,Brahmos and Rolls Royce

Drop in and say hi to Kapil (Who will promptly press gang you into manning the stall)

ajay_ijn · Post by **ajay_ijn** » 10 Feb 2009 10:12

lucky fella Shiv aroor, he got a chance to fly in Viper Block 60.
Ratan Tata, Bindra, news reporters. what about me?.
http://livefist.blogspot.com/2009/02/9g ... alcon.html

rahuldevnath · Post by **rahuldevnath** » 10 Feb 2009 10:17

Third Batch...

BTW this time around the SKAT will be comprising of 6 team instead of 9, for obvious reasons

The desert camo..

LCA Pulling Off!

Classic View of Mig-35

Mi-35 arrives for static display

SKAT

Su-30MKI Low Pass

LCA 5 aircraft formation.. though only 4 were flying

krishnan · Post by **krishnan** » 10 Feb 2009 10:51

That 4 LCA formation is a beauty. Nice shot. Thanks for the same

Tilak · Post by **Tilak** » 10 Feb 2009 10:55

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Looks like USAF borrowed the UAE F-16 Blk-60's to demo them at AI-2009 and slapped on a F-16IN decal, going by the roundel

JaiS · Post by **JaiS** » 10 Feb 2009 11:01

Great pictures Rahul, thanks for sharing.

dipayan · Post by **dipayan** » 10 Feb 2009 11:03

Thats the UAE roundels alright.
I noticed an An-12 sitting in the lineup. Wonder whats that doing there ?

rahuldevnath · Post by **rahuldevnath** » 10 Feb 2009 11:22

That 4 LCA formation is a beauty. Nice shot. Thanks for the same

Some more shots..

I noticed an An-12 sitting in the lineup. Wonder whats that doing there ?

Russian Support Aircraft.. I presume. It's AH-12..

Uploaded a closer view..

K Mehta · Post by **K Mehta** » 10 Feb 2009 12:13

Tilak wrote: Looks like USAF borrowed the UAE F-16 Blk-60's to demo them at AI-2009 and slapped on a F-16IN decal, going by the roundel

The decal is on the conformal tanks, something which is essential for the "supper wiper" to compete for MRCA.

K Mehta · Post by **K Mehta** » 10 Feb 2009 12:24

On this sunday I could see the suryakirans practicing from the roof top from far away, lovely movements . Then they ended with their signature low-level bomb burst manoeuvre after which i couldnt see their trials and lost sight of them. Yesterday two dorniers made a speedy flight over head. One of my friend whose Bro-I-L is at AFS yelahanka had gone there sunday, and witnessed the sarangs practising. He said the feeling was like the chini photu of SKAT performance at chengdu.

sonabh · Post by **sonabh** » 10 Feb 2009 12:27

what does "IN" in F16IN stand for? sorry for asking silly questions

Vishnu · Post by **Vishnu** » 10 Feb 2009 12:46

Hiya folks ... I had a ride on the F-16 Block 60 at Aero India day before ... checked out the radar ... FLIR etc.

Will do a write-up as soon as I have a moment.

A 5 word summary ... "It was like a videogame"

PS ... I didnt pull 9 G ...

Cheers
Vishnu Som
Associate Editor and Senior Anchor
NDTV

rakall · Post by **rakall** » 10 Feb 2009 12:51

rahuldevnath wrote:
That 4 LCA formation is a beauty. Nice shot. Thanks for the same
Some more shots..

I noticed an An-12 sitting in the lineup. Wonder whats that doing there ?
Russian Support Aircraft.. I presume. It's AH-12..

Uploaded a closer view..

RahulD,

One request...

A photo of Tejas in the air with the "Tejas" paintwork clearly visible.. please.. pleasee.. please..

vicky_iyer · Post by **vicky_iyer** » 10 Feb 2009 12:54

sonabh wrote:what does "IN" in F16IN stand for? sorry for asking silly questions

I think "IN" stands for INDIA.

R Arun · Post by **R Arun** » 10 Feb 2009 13:21

well is the mig29ovt participating?,hope they show a model or image of pak fa.

rahuldevnath · Post by **rahuldevnath** » 10 Feb 2009 13:25

RahulD,

One request...

A photo of Tejas in the air with the "Tejas" paintwork clearly visible.. please.. pleasee.. please.

Unfortunately LCA is always too swift, fast and small and too high!

Here are some more...

krishnan · Post by **krishnan** » 10 Feb 2009 13:59

Also the size.

vicky_iyer wrote:
sonabh wrote:what does "IN" in F16IN stand for? sorry for asking silly questions
I think "IN" stands for INDIA.

Why "think"?

rahuldevnath · Post by **rahuldevnath** » 10 Feb 2009 14:10

Also the size.

vicky_iyer wrote:
sonabh wrote:
what does "IN" in F16IN stand for? sorry for asking silly questions

I think "IN" stands for INDIA.

Why "think"?

F-16IN model was already there at the previous Aero India and LM has been giving out ads for the same. They should had painted the BLK60 in India colours as well, not just the "IN" tag!

And this time IJT will not be participating.. again for obvious reasons.

Arunkumar · Post by **Arunkumar** » 10 Feb 2009 14:21

Russian Support Aircraft.. I presume. It's AH-12..

Uploaded a closer view..

Russian H ==> Pronounce English N
Russian X ==> Pronounce English H

Rahul M · Post by **Rahul M** » 10 Feb 2009 14:29

krishnan wrote:Also the size.

vicky_iyer wrote: I think "IN" stands for INDIA.
Why "think"?

why not ??

I think IN stands for Ingrusetia !

vinzsagar · Post by **vinzsagar** » 10 Feb 2009 14:43

As Aero India 2009 begins tomorrow, it showcases some of Indian Airforce's strength to the whole world too and also Indian Aeronatical Industry...

A question arose in me

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Anshul · Post by **Anshul** » 10 Feb 2009 14:45

vinzsagar wrote:As Aero India 2009 begins tomorrow, it showcases some of Indian Airforce's strength to the whole world too and also Indian Aeronatical Industry...

A question arose in me

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Join the Army.....or Simply Grow Up!Vinz ...please post relevant questions....newbie thread maybe a good place to start.

Anshul · Post by **Anshul** » 10 Feb 2009 14:49

rahuldevnath wrote:
And this time IJT will not be participating.. again for obvious reasons.

Baldev Singh needs some Astro Therapy

! An additional "l" should add luck Balldev Singh or simply Baldev Singhh!

Kapil · Post by **Kapil** » 10 Feb 2009 15:35

Hi Guys,

Please order these to support BR

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Tejas book:

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kedar.karmarkar · Post by **kedar.karmarkar** » 10 Feb 2009 15:39

Just did a quick and dirty upload of my pics.

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/media/Aer ... I09-Kedar/

pyogi · Post by **pyogi** » 10 Feb 2009 17:22

Jagan wrote:check these out

http://aeroindia09.blogspot.com/

Hi Guys some of you were lucky to get in during the practice sessions I envy you!!
these pics i shot from the road

More updates on my http://aeroindia09.blogspot.com

Today I got shooed off by the cops...
Looks like security is going to be very tight willing to buy beer for any one who can get me a Media pass!
--
Praveen Sundaram
Photoyogi

rahuldevnath · Post by **rahuldevnath** » 10 Feb 2009 17:44

Russian H ==> Pronounce English N
Russian X ==> Pronounce English H

yep just didn't realise, for the fact that Su-30 designated for airshows aren't written Cy-30!

Baldev Singh needs some Astro Therapy ! An additional "l" should add luck Balldev Singh or simply Baldev Singhh!

Either he's too old or just that he's outtaluck!

@photoyogi

At the blog.. AJT pic is under the heading of IJT/Sitara

Jagan · Post by **Jagan** » 10 Feb 2009 17:47

pyogi wrote:[

gi

praveen,

I thought you got those from the road - the direction of the main composite formation (Dhruv, Sukhois, Kirans) was right to left (instead of the other way round!)

BTW the above aircraft is the BAe Hawk and not the IJT as marked in the blog.

pyogi · Post by **pyogi** » 10 Feb 2009 17:52

Jagan wrote:
pyogi wrote:[

I thought you got those from the road - the direction of the main composite formation (Dhruv, Sukhois, Kirans) was left to right (instead of the usual right to left!)

BTW the above aircraft is the BAe Hawk and not the IJT as marked in the blog.

---
Jagan
I did get it from the road, roof tops to be more precise
Thanks for ID update, I must admit am ok at photography not at identifications

--
Photoyogi

Kakarat · Post by **Kakarat** » 10 Feb 2009 18:13

The Vintage Aircraft used in World War II by Indian Air Force are in display during Aero India 2009, at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, in Bengaluru on February 10, 2009.

http://pib.nic.in/photo/2009/Feb/l2009021022000.jpg

rahuldevnath · Post by **rahuldevnath** » 10 Feb 2009 18:49

The Vintage Aircraft used in World War II by Indian Air Force are in display during Aero India 2009, at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, in Bengaluru on February 10, 2009.

http://pib.nic.in/photo/2009/Feb/l2009021022000.jpg

They are supposed to fly. But even after renovation it seems they are going anywhere..

merlin · Post by **merlin** » 10 Feb 2009 19:28

kedar.karmarkar wrote:Just did a quick and dirty upload of my pics.

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/media/Aer ... I09-Kedar/

Neat pics. Are you using the 70-200 with your D700?

merlin · Post by **merlin** » 10 Feb 2009 19:29

pyogi wrote: Looks like security is going to be very tight willing to buy beer for any one who can get me a Media pass!
--
Praveen Sundaram
Photoyogi

I'll buy a whole beer crate for that

I have been wanting a Media pass since forever (to get access to the flight line and take pictures without getting the crowd into the images) but no clue how to go about it

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 10 Feb 2009 20:25

pyogi wrote:
Jagan wrote:check these out

http://aeroindia09.blogspot.com/

good tvc and fulcrum stunts captured.. still they are not using the mig35 for the stunts.. wonder why tvc is yet to be integrated with mig35. furthermore, it appears to be the same smoky ovt engines.

hope migs gets an upgrade order (to become mig35) for being so good with us.

maz · Post by **maz** » 10 Feb 2009 21:44

Vicky Iyer, please check your PM.

Brilliant work from all the excellent photographers. Keep up the good work guys.

Rupak · Post by **Rupak** » 10 Feb 2009 22:48

Great work guys! Keep it up!

Would you please also upload photos of things in the halls like new LRDE or DRDO products - radars, etc.