HAL propels plane passion among kids

   ‘Catch’em young’ is the mantra to nurture young talent in the field of technology. With an aim to mould the future crop of aero-engineers, HAL Airport Services Centre (ASC) had organised the first-ever aero-modelling course for schoolchildren, which ended here on September 16.  

     Addressing the gathering during the valedictory function, Mr B.K. Pany, General Manager of ASC, said: “This is the first such course for schoolchildren. I believe that a good designer has to be a good dreamer. Children have fresh dreams and ideas. I’m sure these children will become great aircraft designers in the future. Such classes will be arranged at regular intervals.” 

     The course was conducted at the HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum. There were 15 students in the first batch and 15 sections of the subject were covered by professional instructors from the field.

     During the valedictory function, the students arranged displays of various aero-models made by them. There was also interactive session between the students and aero-science experts from HAL pertaining to the subject.