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#leadership
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Nice way to celebrate Maharashtra day. Paying tribute to the great Maratha warrior- Chhatrapati Shivaji. At Kille Rajgad : The capital fort of Maharaj for 25 years. Video: Pax.
#pune
- Happy to report Mahalaxmi Aviaiton has received its Air Operator Permit.
- We thank all friends for the encouragement & support.
- We are a simple “ Marathi manoos “ team,committed to give our best services to our client.
- We truly believe that helicopter can add joy to each
I was Flight Commander with 35 % Women Offrs.I Commanded a unit with 30 % WO strength. Do I seek a change in next life - NO. They are as good a sample representation as young boys. “ Give me 10 Women pilots & I can lead a unit into battle”my words in farewell speech.
आज अपना off day हैं
I asked YO , breakfast बनाओ क्या
She said no , चोटी बनाओ
I readily took up the task, learnt this few years ago.
Abhi Abhi theek theek ban jati hain
As she left for school she said “
My daddy bestest “
बस my day is made
#daughterdaddy
#gratitude
27 yrs ago the
@IAF_MCC
accepted me with open arms & I set on to an experiential journey.I remain ever indebted for the professional satisfaction, personal growth & an awesome series of experiences. The journey of a proud Air Warrior continues.
-Sandeep is my school friend & wanted to give a surprise gift to his Aai.
-I feel grateful to my core that I contribute to such joyful moments.
-Here is something made by Sandeep.
-God bless such family moments of joy.
#gratitude
#pilotlife
#helicopterspreadsjoy
1/n.Today is a historic day for Indian Air Force. Very Very happy to share that Wing Commander Shaliza Dhami has taken over as Flight Commander of an operational unit. She is first lady officer who got a permanent commission and first lady QFI too.
- All those who know me know one of my favourite lines “ akhir Desh chalta kaise hain”
- I sincerely believe that our school /college curriculum needs to have elements of this aspect.
- I know this gentleman,he does this job twice a day since 1990.
Every pilot uses sum total of his skill, experience & judgment. The fact that the sum total falls short in a given situation is a matter of tragedy- that’s the tweet : period
- I have trained with Women Officers , I have instructed Woman Cadets ,I have led units where 30% of my team comprised of Woman Officers.
- In civil flying ,I have worked with Women in my team in all roles including piloting.
- My experience: There is no visible and
@ML_Philosophy
Not comparing but few other three word sentences which are powerful
-Tell me more
- you did great
- I am sorry
- you were right
- it is ok
- I am listening
- I am grateful
- you look beautiful
- you speak well
- Some conversation and I was reminded, 19 jul 1993, I joined
@IAF_MCC
- It was a dream come true, ever since I was a child I had dreamt of being a pilot in
@IAF_MCC
- A school best friend reminds me telling him class 2 , “ pilot solid astat “
- Was a lovely ride from day one
Combat or Peace : We are on our Way "I look for you, even if I cant see you "
The day was 27 May, 1999. The Aircrew Examining Board was in the unit & usual exam time activity was on. We were just getting to know of some action happening in
#Kargil
I am for what I am because of
@IAF_MCC
. There is not a single comma that I would want to change from the story so far. Blessed to have served
#India
while wearing the Blues.”Touch the Sky with glory” Fly well Fly safe boys.Happy Air Force day.
- This choked me.
- I know where Chandan is and I know how fast fire can spread in the FGH.
- In 1999, a small fire erupted in our FGH at BC II.
- The sleeping bag was all around me and in the panic, I almost stepped into the hot burning Bukhari. The Army troops were quick and
#worldpilotsday
Being a pilot is not just a job- it is an identity.
It’s a way of living, thinking & being.
“I am what I am because of
@IAF_MCC
“
Ever indebted for giving me a wonderful experience of life.
Bhai ka budday hain today.😄😄
Party hogi ,soon very soon
Dear Friends,
- As I usher in a new year ,
I am grateful for your love and affection.
- You all add value to my life . Thank you for being there.
- Cheers to fitter and healthier life. Cheers to beautiful friends
- 1998 I got posted from Tezpur to Leh. There weren’t any mechanics in Leh in those years & hence I sold off by Black RX 100.
- Ever since whenever anyone would ask me the Q “ Any regrets in career / personal life ? “I would respond “ I regret parting with my RX.
- 25 years
#leadership
#GunjanSaxenaTheKargilGirl
I have been singularly blessed to have served in
@IAF_MCC
.My knowing Gunjan & serving in Kargil were reasons to watch it FDFS. Post-show, I felt disappointed, hurt& frustrated. The feelings were due to utmost respect for institutions of IAF.
#gratitude
tweet
- With the blessings of Almighty and best wishes of all friends here: I am happy to be back where I belong.
- I feel relieved , I feel confident, I feel grateful.
- Thank you all for your care and support.
- Let us continue to spread joy, after all
-The man on ground knows the best.
-You cannot say what will happen when.
-CO will lead. CO will take the first one. CO is everything.
-Therefore no other assignment like CO.
-Well led Commander. Proud of you.
-Indebted for your sacrifice.
Jai Hind.
#SantoshBabu
#leadership
.
“ अगर आपने Siachen मैं posting देख लिया तो helicopter flying ke सारे angle देख लिये “
- Anu & I share a special bond. She served with me in two units. One of the few natural fliers I have come across in my career. Anu could be trusted with every appropriate task. I remember
MH husbands have a complex responsibility of executing an imp task
“
Teen shittya zhalye ki gas band Kara “
From Scientists to Pilots & Astronauts to Neuroscientists,
every MH husband is tense on hearing this request (instruction).
For this you can never say “ HVS”
#pune
Blessed to have 2 daughters.Nail polish, choti & make up - I done all. No wonder every daughters always says “my daddy bestest“
Dear Husbands,
Are you trying to be better than Father in law- leave it, can’t happen. Enjoy this clip. 😀😀
- Prachand, at highest battlefield “Siachen“
- As I see this,I get goosebumps,nostalgic, emotional.
- Some experiences change your life,some stay throughout life
-Flying in every terrain is tough ,flying here is all that& bit more.
- Yes I am biased & I love my bias.
@IAF_MCC
For 20 years, my wife has been complaining - my not putting the cap back on the toothpaste.
I decided to change this & make my wife happy.
For a week,I was diligently capping it.
I was expecting appreciation.
Last night,she said - "Why have you stopped brushing your teeth 🙄.
- Puncture repair at your doorstep.
- Mr Lingam from Coimbatore can attend to clients who have tyre issues.
- Call him and if you are within 10 kms radius , he will be there with his “ puncture repair scooter “
- I haven’t seen this anywhere in the country.
Are you aware
- I will watch it for sure.
-
@deepikapadukone
is a heptr girl.
- I am the biggest cheerleader of all my warrior girls. They make me proud as a Coursemate , Instructor , Flt Cdr and Commanding Officer.
- More power to them
@IAF_MCC
.
@AnilKapoor
@iHrithik
Heard a Go Air flight requesting for an ambulance on landing.They were carrying a live heart. I look forward to a day where the heart is flown in a helicopter directly on roof top of a hospital. The optimist in me works towards that day. After all helicopter saves lives
@MoCA_GoI
- Back in early 1990s.
- Then Sqn Ldr Pankaj Jaiswal from Barielly unit carried out this amazing rescue operation.
- “You can’t beat a cheetah” , I can bet my life on the capability, manoeuvrability and adaptability of the Cheetah.
- “ Show me the helipad , tell me the
#storytelling
#leadership
. Crew Room is a special place in
@IAF_MCC
. This is where learning happens, storytelling happens & most importantly connections happen. I am here to present some of the most inspiring stories.D-30 today, We take off on this AF day. Wish me luck friends.
#pune
- The President , The PM doesn’t visit any particular city more than twice a year.
-Security protocols , threat assessment, urgency to attend various functions, & many factors govern what road closures will come in effect.
- In fact there shall be an air space closure
#pune
mandali
- Pune Aviation Gallery is a 4 storey museum which has some amazing information about Aviation.
- There are museums relating to aviation which are run by Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. This is the only one which is non fauji in that sense.
- It’s a
- Here is something about take off in a helicopter
- Unlike a fixed wing a helicopter is already airborne even before take off. That phase where is appears to be suspended in air is called “ Hover “
- To establish hover the helicopter has already used certain power.
- From
- The peaks to north of Nashik are quite intimidating.
- They are huge, lonely & steep.
- This temple of सप्त श्रृंगी looks like an interesting journey.
#pilotlife
#gratitude
PC: Aniket
- We seek your best wishes, as we fly from land of “ Ganapati Bappa Moraya “to land of “Har Har Mahadev”
- Proud to be first Marathi Manoos company to be in Kedarnath valley.
Jai Shree Kedar : Ganapati Bappa Moraya
#pilotlife
#gratitude
- I am not an expert at urban planning etc. Nor do I have knowledge in environmental management.
- What I share is my experience of enjoying the river front at Ahmedabad.
- The activities , the events and the entire area is very very nicely made.
- It’s absolutely clean, has
Every time I visit the Sabarmati Riverfront in
#Ahmedabad
, I am filled with awe and envy. Beyond its aesthetic transformation, the project has reshaped the dynamics between the river and the city, a change that
#Pune
sorely craves.. the potential of the Pune River Front Project
DP change. My tribute to
#PranabMukherjee
.He was extremely gracious & encouraging when I flew him( 2005). Remember his amazingly infectious energy. My honour to receive Presidential Gallantry Award (2012).One of the most passionate orators,So much to learn from you Sir.
#TGIF
Thank God I Fly
- Good to be busy, great to be flying.
- A superb spotless blue sky.
- Great weather for flying.
- Sports ground such as these are so much fun. This is an academy ground for police candidates. Super stuff.
#pilotlife
#Gratitude
- Nikhil & his family.
- It was his Dad’s birthday & the young man surprised his mom, dad & aaji by giving them a helicopter ride to Shridi.
- 3:30 hrs we were back in
#pune
.
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- Wayanad Landslide.
03 Aug 24: Msg of 03 injured survivors trapped on a rock in middle of Sochipara waterfall.
-Approach to site tricky due meandering narrow valley & trees.3 survivors stuck on rock betn the 2 water
#womenpower
#gender
Yet another milestone.Sqn Ldr Aashritha -1st Female Flight Test Engineer of the Nation. She graduated from the prestigious Test Pilot School. This is undoubtedly the most difficult course in the
@IAF_MCC
. Testers you guys are too good.
@hvtiaf
@realkaypius
Some flights are super special. One such was today.
Had the good fortune of flying my family.
Missed my nephews & niece.
Baba is surely raising a toast up there in heaven.
Happy to make Aai my co pilot.
End of the flight she did say “ mere do anmol Ratan”😀
#gratitude
.
- As I enter any airport I say remind myself :
:
@CISFHQrs
is a professional force tasked to carry out assigned duties.
: The Soldier on X ray machine knows what He / She is doing & what they need to do.
: I shall not try to use my extra knowledge/ experience to tell fellow
- Safe passengers and safe crew. There is nothing more required.
- A superbly handled emergency by the Pilot. Well done Capt.
- Jai Shree Kedar
PS: please don’t speculate what must have happened.
An absolute pleasure to meet the great man
@37VManhas
.No one (serving or retired)can match this man’s care & compassion for families of “soldiers who sacrificed their lives “
His interaction with such families brings abt shortcomings not only as a system but as officer cadre too.
- I wanted to be a pilot in
@IAF_MCC
since my class 2.
- I am most grateful that I became a pilot.
- I knows millions are not as lucky as I am.
- “I wanted to be … however I went on to become…. “ there are many who use this expression.
-
#Pune
mandali
हो हो मी बघून आलो आहे । सगळे व्यवस्थीत आहे!
- कार्यक्रम सोहळा चांगला होईल हो 😄😄
- If you drive on this one you are surely going to say “ अबब्ब किती तो सरळ रस्ता “
- Something to be proud of. Drive Safe folks and see you from the air.
#pilotlife
#gratitude
- “Sir , 0700 la start ahe “
- Ho ho , mi apla habit pramane 0655 la alo ahe ,ready zhale ki sanga. 0700 is ToT.
- kuthlya hi Q madhe first asnacha, swag thoda veglach asto.
Happy Voting everyone
- Last minute trip (last evening 2100hrs ) planned for Bangalore.
- Its been my habit to carry favourite Bakarwadi for friends. It gives me pure pleasure to show off “Pride of
#pune
“
- Since last night, I was disappointed that I could not buy it on this trip.
- Pleasantly
Show me the place,tell me the altitude-If you need me I will be there. Helicopters all over do an awesome job of providing succour to the needy.Lucky to have lived the motto “ Apatsu Mitram - A friend in need”.Remember- Helicopter, above all, saves lives.Picture
@kottapuram
🙏
- Super ride with the X man of
#pune
.
-
@aparanjape
yanna almost all subjects madhe evdhe jabardast knowledge ahe ki a non techi like me was thinking“ ekdum kahi technical Q vicharla tar , kay Uttar deu “😄
- We had a nice trip from West to East of pune.
-
@docbhooshan
tumchi
- The year was 2014.
@IAF_MCC
day parade at Hindon.
- Sachin was invited & after the parade he spent some time in a crew room.
- I was a CO at one of the units there & natural for me to be excited to meet him & Anjali Tendulkar