First Indian Pilot Dives Into the U.S. Nationals Aerobatic Box
by Atamvir Singh Multani, IAC IAC 441816
The aviation bug bit me when, as a little kid, I saw the swept-wing Tornado[i] scream down the runway on one of the most elegant takeoffs ever. My decision was made, and the ship set sail toward the ultimate destination — becoming a pilot! The journey has been a long, arduous one, and many would agree that it is never-ending. With ups and downs at every corner, it is challenging to say the least, and that is the beauty of it.
My journey to becoming a pilot began when I moved to Canada from India for my flight training at sick. After completing my flight lessons in the morning, I would watch Luke Penner, Advanced competitor, tear up the lovely evening sky in the Pitts S-2B. Hearing those propellers shred every molecule of air ahead and watching Luke’s aerobatic routine made me want to try this kind of flying. Aerobatics was still like a sacred kingdom to me. To pass through the hallowed gates seemed to require skills that didn’t seem within the reach of a private pilot. As almost like following a timetable, I made it a point to watch those aerobatic flights after my lessons.
Little did I know of what was to come.
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[i] Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multirole combat aircraft, jointly developed and manufactured by Italy, the United Kingdom, and West Germany.
