Inputs flying in from Bangalore from reliable sources affirm that preparations are in full swing for the maiden flight of the TEJAS MK-1A at HAL Airport. The superior TEJAS fighter (LA5033) is present process last-minute checks for its deliberate first flight scheduled between 11-11.30 a.m. in the present day.
The plane will taxi out from the hangars of HAL’s Plane Division, one of many oldest and most historic aircraft properties on the earth. Groups from ADA, HAL, NAL, DRDO, CEMILCA and so on are concerned on this historic mission for an inspiring first flight, reported famend defence journalist Ananthakrishnan M on TarMak in the present day.
It’s noteworthy to notice that the TEJAS MK-1A manufacturing plane underwent Low Velocity Taxi Trials (LSTT) adopted by Excessive-Velocity Taxi Trials (HSTT). The flight was piloted by the ever-inspiring Group Captain Okay Okay Venugopal (Retd).
If every part goes positive and the certifying companies are assured, LA5033 ought to undertake the primary flight in the present day.