IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed a curtailed aerial display during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations at the Banni Mantap Grounds on Sunday
The team comprises 18 officers, including 13 pilots, three engineering officers, one commentator and one medical officer. The display, scheduled to begin at 10.30am, commenced at 11.15am due to the weather conditions.
We regret not being able to complete the full performance,” he said. Recalling last year’s performance in Mysuru, Tyagi said the team had completed the full display. Despite cloudy skies and overnight rain, the team didn’t disappoint a large crowd as they performed three basic horizontal manoeuvres, drawing applause from a large crowd that had gathered to witness the much-awaited air show. Clear skies are essential for performing the team’s intricate aerobatic manoeuvres, particularly its high-altitude vertical formations. Unfortunately, the weather forced us to limit the display to three manoeuvres. Despite the restrictions, the pilots managed to present a brief display that was appreciated by spectators who had arrived across the state. Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi is the team leader and commanding officer.
“We were very happy to be here for the auspicious occasion of Mysuru Dasara and were looking forward to performing before the crowd. IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed a curtailed aerial display during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations at the Banni Mantap Grounds on Sunday IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed a curtailed aerial display during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations at the Banni Mantap Grounds on Sunday Mysuru: Unfavourable weather conditions forced the Indian Air Force ’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to curtail its aerial display during the Dasara celebrations on Sunday. Expressing regret over the curtailed performance, Wing Commander Abhimanyu Tyagi of the Surya Kiran team said the team was hopeful of presenting its full nine-aircraft display on Monday, weather permitting. The team is now looking forward to favourable weather on Monday to present its complete repertoire of aerobatic manoeuvres.