Ratan Tata, the former chairman of the Tata Group and a successful businessman, is also a trained pilot. He flew the F-16 fighter plane in the Bengaluru Air Show in 2007. He was the first Indian citizen to do so. Ratan Tata had dreamed of flying a plane since childhood. He obtained a private pilot’s license in 1986. He often travels by his private plane.
At the Bengaluru Air Show, Ratan Tata flew the F-16 Block 50 fighter aircraft. This aircraft can reach a maximum speed of 2000 kilometers per hour and can fly at a height of up to 50,000 feet.
Ratan Tata said it was an “unforgettable experience”. He said that he enjoyed handling the controls of the fighter plane and flying in the sky. He said, “It was a very exciting experience. I always wanted to be a pilot, and this was an opportunity to fulfill my dream.”
Ratan Tata’s F-16 flying increased the enthusiasm of people towards flying aircraft in India. This shows that flying is not only a challenging career option, but can also be an exciting and rewarding experience.