Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor had created quite a flutter yesterday during the fourth day of the Aero India 2011 military-cum-civil aviation trade show at Bangalore by flying an F-16 IN Super Viper.It certainly was an ecstatic moment for Shahid, as he was having a firsthand experience of riding a fighter aircraft. He’s the only actor who has ever got the opportunity to fly a combat aircraft.Speaking about his exhilarating ride, Shahid stated, “This is a privilege, a prestigious opportunity that civilians will not get, which does not come to all. I thank IAF and also Lockheed Martin for giving me this opportunity. I think I am the first Indian actor to fly an F-16.”Shahid plays an Air Force (IAF) officer in 'Mausam'
The actor who was over the moon to have experienced flying an aircraft, felt lucky to have got this privilege, addressed the media yesterday along with his dad Pankaj Kapoor. He spoke at length about his firsthand experience flying a fighter aircraft and his upcoming film ‘Mausam’.In his usual charismatic style the actor stated, "Dad is directing a movie (Mausam) in which I am playing the role of an air force officer. I am trying to gain as much experience as I can for it. The producer and dad were keen that I get first-hand experience.”"It was unbelievable. The experience could not be defined, it needs to be felt. We were on a mission. We went upto 10,000 feet and then the pilot let me hold the stick. We did dog fights and took a 360 degree turn. We went upto 6G, where we feel six times our body weight,” further added the actor about his exhilarating ride in the air.Shahid had a 45 minute experience in the aircraft
Shahid who had undergone thorough training over the last one month had cleared all pre-flight medical tests and simulator training for this show.“The tests included flying at a very high velocity and making sure I would not suffer from motion sickness,” said the actor.Other than the training for the show, it’s learnt that the actor has been going through training for almost a year, both for his movie and for flying.Shahid who had a 45 minute experience in the combat aircraft had revealed that before taking the flight F-16 he was scared to take the plunge but managed to hide his fears due to the excitement. The actor however stated that it was much easier flying a fighter plane than disobeying his dad
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Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor had created quite a flutter yesterday during the fourth day of the Aero India 2011 military-cum-civil aviation trade show at Bangalore by flying an F-16 IN Super Viper.
It certainly was an ecstatic moment for Shahid, as he was having a firsthand experience of riding a fighter aircraft. He’s the only actor who has ever got the opportunity to fly a combat aircraft.
Speaking about his exhilarating ride, Shahid stated, “This is a privilege, a prestigious opportunity that civilians will not get, which does not come to all. I thank IAF and also Lockheed Martin for giving me this opportunity. I think I am the first Indian actor to fly an F-16.”
Shahid plays an Air Force (IAF) officer in 'Mausam'
The actor who was over the moon to have experienced flying an aircraft, felt lucky to have got this privilege, addressed the media yesterday along with his dad Pankaj Kapoor. He spoke at length about his firsthand experience flying a fighter aircraft and his upcoming film ‘Mausam’.
The actor who was over the moon to have experienced flying an aircraft, felt lucky to have got this privilege, addressed the media yesterday along with his dad Pankaj Kapoor. He spoke at length about his firsthand experience flying a fighter aircraft and his upcoming film ‘Mausam’.
In his usual charismatic style the actor stated, "Dad is directing a movie (Mausam) in which I am playing the role of an air force officer. I am trying to gain as much experience as I can for it. The producer and dad were keen that I get first-hand experience.”
"It was unbelievable. The experience could not be defined, it needs to be felt. We were on a mission. We went upto 10,000 feet and then the pilot let me hold the stick. We did dog fights and took a 360 degree turn. We went upto 6G, where we feel six times our body weight,” further added the actor about his exhilarating ride in the air.
Shahid had a 45 minute experience in the aircraft
Shahid who had undergone thorough training over the last one month had cleared all pre-flight medical tests and simulator training for this show.
Shahid who had undergone thorough training over the last one month had cleared all pre-flight medical tests and simulator training for this show.
“The tests included flying at a very high velocity and making sure I would not suffer from motion sickness,” said the actor.
Other than the training for the show, it’s learnt that the actor has been going through training for almost a year, both for his movie and for flying.
Shahid who had a 45 minute experience in the combat aircraft had revealed that before taking the flight F-16 he was scared to take the plunge but managed to hide his fears due to the excitement. The actor however stated that it was much easier flying a fighter plane than disobeying his dad
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