The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh undertook a flying sortie with Senior Wing (SW) Cadet Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy of National Cadet Corps (NCC), on 20 October 2026 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal. The sortie took place before the Air Chief’s final flying sortie with his first flying instructor.

As part of the pre-flight preparations, the cadet underwent cockpit familiarisation, safety briefings, ejection-procedure familiarisation and medical checks. Before boarding the Kiran aircraft, the CAS briefed her on its specifications, major components, engine functioning, cockpit procedures and safety mechanisms. During the sortie, he explained various flight manoeuvres, flight angles and steep turns. He also gave the cadet an opportunity to practise manoeuvres under his guidance.

The sortie provided Cadet Tejasvi with practical exposure to aviation and encouraged to pursue her aspiration of becoming an aviator. It also highlighted the opportunities available to NCC Air Wing cadets to gain experience in aviation and explore careers in the defence forces.

The NCC continues to expand its training activities to develop skills, confidence and leadership among cadets. In line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, it aims to provide the youth with opportunities to develop their abilities and contribute to nation-building.