Air Chief Marshal AP Singh takes NCC cadet on flying sortie at Air Force Academy in Dundigal - The HinduUpdated - October 23, 2026 08:11 pm IST - HYDERABADChief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, with National Cadet Corps (NCC) Senior Wing cadet Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal near Hyderabad on October 20. | Photo Credit: Special ArrangementChief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, undertook a flying sortie with National Cadet Corps (NCC) Senior Wing cadet Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal near Hyderabad on October 20, ahead of his final flying sortie with his first flying instructor.The sortie offered the cadet practical exposure to aviation, with Air Chief Marshal Singh explaining the functioning of the aircraft and guiding her through various flight manoeuvres.As part of the pre-flight preparations, Cadet Tejasvi underwent cockpit familiarisation, safety briefings, ejection-procedure familiarisation and medical checks. Before boarding the HJT-16 Kiran trainer aircraft, the Air Chief briefed her on its specifications, major components, engine functioning, cockpit procedures and safety mechanisms.During the flight, he explained various manoeuvres, flight angles and steep turns, and gave the cadet an opportunity to practise manoeuvres under his guidance. The sortie aimed to encourage Cadet Tejasvi to pursue her aspiration of becoming an aviator.Published - October 23, 2026 08:10 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }