Though Jamboo Savari, the last leg of the Dasara festivities brought the curtains down for Dasara 2017, the city continued to attract crowds with an extended illumination and aero model show at the helipad in Mysuru on Sunday.
Much to the delight of those who gathered on the premises, the remote controlledaero modelling show comprised mini planes, helicopter, quadcopter and hexacopters hovering in the skies.
The district administration, Tourism department and Mysore Flying Association had organised the remote controlledaero modelling show as part of Dasara festivities.
The model airshow was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner and Dasara Special Officer D Randeep. He also watched the mini planes flying at a lightning speed for more than an hour. IGP (Southern Range) Vipul Kumar was also present.
Mysore Flying Association’s Founder-President Arun Kumar guided the show. The models included Boomerang Jet, Turbine jet, Extra-300, 3D Aerobic, Electric and Nitro model helicopters in navy blue, black and saffron colours.
The pilots got on to the runway and introduced the miniature aircraft before flying it. There was running commentary about the capacity of the model. A few flights resembled the acrobats displayed by fighter planes. Each model performed for around 10 to 20 minutes.
The Mysore Flying Association has been conducting the aero model show for the fifth time during the Naada Habba Dasara. More than 10 enthusiasts from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka took part in the show by flying around 20 types of models.
Speaking to DH, Association vice president Alex Praveen said that, “Many IT professionals and students have shown interest to enroll for the necessary training.”
The main attraction this year was the ‘Power Jet’ which travels at a speed of 300 kmph. Other models fly at a speed of 150-200 kmph.
The spare parts of the models are imported from Singapore and other countries. They are assembled in Mysuru. Petrol and diesel are used as fuel, Praveen said.
Nine-year-old Shiva Mitran, son of Arun Kumar from Tamil Nadu, was the youngest pilot who demonstrated for the first time. A student of sixth standard, Shiva controlled two flights on the day and was enthusiastically cheered by the crowd.
Published 01 October 2017, 17:58 IST