47 flying instructors graduate from IAF

Among the officers who graduated the 25-week course that comprises flying and ground training are 40 officers of the Indian Air Force, two from the Indian Army, three from the Indian Navy, one from the Indian Coast Guard and one foreign officer from the Ugandan Air Force. The training of 147th QFIC commenced on June 17 this year.

The valedictory function marked the culmination of the efforts of the trainees and staff of Flying Instructors’ School (FIS). Graduates of the course were awarded the coveted symbol of ‘Qualified Flying Instructor’ which they can now wear on their uniforms. The pilots who achieved distinction in flying and ground subjects were awarded trophies. The prestigious Majithia Trophy for the officer standing first in Overall Order of Merit was awarded to Squadron Leader Saurab Sethi.

The chief guest for the function was Air Marshal Amit Tiwari, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air Command, IAF. The Air Officer Commanding of Air Force Station Tambaram, Air Commodore Man Singh Awana, was the chief host. The achievers of the course were presented by Group Captain A N Karulkar, the Commanding Officer of the school.

In his valedictory address, the chief guest exhorted the graduating officers to continue striving for higher standards and apply the knowledge imbibed atFIS effectively.