Some great Naval LCA Mk1 pictures released by ADA during its latest trials at INS Hansa, Goa. Tire bruising trials, arrestor hook snagging the wire, bolters, night sorties, hot refueling, all sorts of trials were carried out and reportedly went off well. Expecting actual carrier based trials to be initiated this year.
Classic sight that has welcomed disembarking carrier pilots since 1960. The dissimilar twins against the backdrop of “Grande Island” at the threshold of INS Hansa.
Moody study of NP2 against the Goan coastline, waiting for the monsoon.
An Ideal carrier air wing? Some day maybe.
Dabolim maybe the gateway to the typical Goan holiday but it remains the Navy fighter pilot’s “Fighter Town”.
Hook Down, running in to “Slot”, break into the carrier circuit.
Night approaches to hone flying skills. Showing off the newly installed Angle of Attack and undercarriage position indicator lights.
Just eye candy.
Almost ready for the big one (flight arrestment). Once deemed ready, the arrester wire will be rigged.
Hot Refueling, the key to maintaining flight testing tempo. Now available even at night. Standby for “Hot Switching” of pilots next.
Live “Cable Bruise” test for the tyres.
Ground to Air photography for flow visualisation of fuel jettison
Poor Man’s Optical Landing Aid (POMOLA) on the right to enhance safety for steeper glideslope test points.
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