The Hindu : Bangalore in limelight in Air Race

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Thursday, Nov 27, 2003

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Bangalore in limelight in Air Race

By Our Special Correspondent

Bangalore Nov. 26. Audrey Muban from Bangalore was the only woman pilot to fly a microlight solo in the Air Race India 2003 which concluded in Nagpur on Sunday. The most talked about machine was the Zenair CH 701 manufactured by Agni Aero Sports Adventure Academy of Bangalore. Shiv Singh who won the race in the microlight category was the pilot of this aircraft.

The civil registered Zenair CH 701 flown by Neelu Parashar along with Hitendra Tapen during the race from Pune to Goa and from Goa to Nagpur without any technical support team, is said to have demonstrated the quality of the aircraft. According to aviation experts, the CH 701 has low operational costs and flexibility to land on regular airfields or rough and gravelled fields, meadows, and even water.

Agni Aviation of Bangalore has other records. In 1984, it set up the first aviation academy in the region and is involved in the manufacture of all kinds of metal recreational aircraft. It has delivered some of its aircraft to NCC, flying clubs, and aviation enthusiasts. It was also the first to start a skydiving school for civilians.

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