final feb cover - Indian Airforce

ON 03 Jul 11, 907514-F Cpl SK Yadav, Ops Asst was detailed as Surveillance Technician
and was manning Alpha Channel at the SU. At 1650 hrs, the civil aircraft with Chief
Minister of the State on board, requested climb from its planned flight level 020 to 060.
Aware of the degrading weather conditions of the sector he reconfirmed from the aircraft
whether the climb was due to bad weather. On confirmation, he immediately reported
the matter to the Sector Director Sqn Ldr R Sharma. After assessing the situation, SD
cleared the climb and instructed ST to advice the pilot about enroute and destination bad
weather. Further, taking view of the prevalent weather condition and in consultation with
the SD, Cpl Yadav advised the pilot to abandon the mission and land at nearest diversion.
He also coordinated the priority landing of the aircraft by doing necessary liaison with
civil agencies at the nearest base.
Cpl SK Yadav displayed keen observation, promptness and high professionalism and
prevented a possible incident/accident involving Chief Minister of the state.
Good Show Cpl SK Yadav
(R Marwaha)
Air Cmde
PDAS
On 11 Jul 11, Sqn Ldr Santharam Sure (26282-B) F (P) was authorized to fly an air
experience sortie with a Medical Officer. While opening power for takeoff, he heard
some abnormal noise from the engine. It was similar to the noise of cockpit pressurization
valve fluttering, which subsided below 80% RPM. However, Sqn Ldr S Sure observed that
the noise was different from a normal running of an engine, and he aborted the sortie
and switched off without making any power changes till switch off. Post flight inspection
revealed corrosive pitting of stator blades of the turbine, which was noticed only after the
removal of the engine for inspection.
Sqn Ldr S Sure displayed keen observation and prompt decision thereby avoiding a
possibly disastrous situation.
Good Show Sqn Ldr Santharam Sure
(R Marwaha)
Air Cmde
PDAS
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INDIAN AIR FORCE