Chief of the Air Staff Undertakes flying sortie with Air Wing NCC Cadet

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh undertook a flying sortie with NCC Air Wing Senior Wing Cadet Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, on October 20, 2026.

• The sortie occurred before the CAS's final flying sortie with his first flying instructor.
• Cadet Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy underwent cockpit familiarisation, safety briefings, ejection-procedure familiarisation, and medical checks.
• The CAS briefed the cadet on the Kiran aircraft's specifications, components, engine functioning, cockpit procedures, and safety mechanisms.
• During the flight, the CAS explained flight manoeuvres, flight angles, and steep turns, allowing the cadet to practise under his guidance.
• The event highlighted opportunities for NCC Air Wing cadets to gain aviation experience and explore careers in the Defence Forces.
• The NCC aims to expand training to develop skills, confidence, and leadership, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.