Hi, Anyone who equates advanced training on high performance fighter aircraft like the Seaharrier or MIG29K ,to an activity of a *flying club* needs to have his head examined. Friends, this is not an extra curricular fun passtime. It is designed to meet the threats of the future so that in time of need, we have highly proficient pilots to carry out the multi role tasks of establishing air superiority, land and sea strike, and any other tasks required for the defence of this nation. Who are the vested interests, you mention? regards, Gilbert Menezes.
> > Message: 17 > From: "Philip Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:48:21 +0530 > Subject: [Goanet]Articles on Dabolim / Seabird Project > Reply-To: [email protected] > > In the meantime, let us not be lulled by the confusing talk from apparently > vested interests about the use of Dabolim for Mig 29 training etc. It is > precisely the use of the airport as a glorified naval flying club that > seems to be causing the problems of operational constraints there and we > should be vigilant about its future expansion.
