Vayu Sainik Camp ends

BANGALORE: The ten-day All-India Vayu Sainik Camp organised by the NCC Directorate of Karnataka and Goa concluded on Wednesday. Over 600 NCC cadets participated in a series of professional competitions held at the camp which started from October 31 the Jakkur Air Field on the outskirts of  the city.Governor H R Bhardwaj, in his address, asked the cadets to join the defence services and civil aviation industry. He opined that Indian Air Force and the Indian aviation industry have a great role to play in the national development and the Air Wing of the NCC would be a significant contributor. The Air Wing cadets were given ample exposure in making ‘Static’ aero models as well as ‘Flying’ aircraft models both control line and remote controlled ones. They were trained in parasailing, gliding and flying the microlite aircraft and were given training in Skeet shooting as well. The cadets from different states competed for the coveted ‘Best Cadet’ award in different disciplines.  The cadets visited HAL and other important institutes of the Indian Air Force. Maharashtra NCC Directorate won the over all Championship trophy and Karnataka and Goa NCC Directorate won the second position.