Cadets of the 1 J&K Air Squadron NCC had their first-ever flying experience in Udhampur district on Tuesday. Sixteen cadets, eight each from Junior Division (boys) and Junior Wing (girls), from different schools witnessed this experience. The cadets took an air familiarization sortie in the Virus SW-80 microlight aircraft, a defence spokesperson said.
The training was designed to familiarize cadets with fundamental aviation concepts and provide them with an initial orientation to powered flight. This marks a crucial role in the ongoing efforts to cultivate early aviation awareness and discipline among the youth/NCC cadets, as said by the officials.
All the aviation safety protocols were taken into consideration, and the flight was executed under the supervision of the commanding officer and technical staff. Before flying, the cadets received a detailed pre-flight briefing covering aircraft structure and basic systems, cockpit orientation, standard safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
He said the sorties provided cadets with a unique insight into real-time aircraft operations, including take-off dynamics, level flight characteristics, coordinated turns, and landing procedures.
For many cadets, this was their inaugural experience onboard an aircraft, making the event both educational and inspirational, he said.
Wing Commander Nitin Yadav, Commanding Officer of the unit, commended the young cadets for their enthusiasm and composure, noting that early exposure to aviation is a vital component in shaping future officers and aviation professionals.
He emphasised that the Squadron remains committed to providing structured and progressive training opportunities that foster leadership, discipline, and technical aptitude in NCC cadets.
The cadets expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity, describing the experience as motivating, enriching, and confidence-enhancing, the spokesperson said, adding many shared that the sortie reinforced their aspiration to pursue careers in the Indian Air Force (IAF) or related aerospace fields.
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