<p>Both younger brother Pratik Kalaichelvan, who was pursuing dentistry and the elder one Karthik, a pilot instructor in US were fond of flying as their father Alangiam P Kalaichelvan flew them around in Jakkur while he was working with Agni Aviation.<br /><br />Speaking to Deccan Herald, Captain Arvind Sharma, Kalaichelvan’s former colleague who teaches flying and takes care of test flying at Agni said: “Kalaichelvan’s sons were fond of flying,” adding that he was really shocked to know they perished in their own passion.<br />While Pratik did not choose to go in his father’s footsteps, Karthik knew exactly what he wanted. <br /><br />He was flying high with Wing Commander Alangiam P Kalaichelvan, his dad beside him at all times. Eventually he rose to be come a pilot instructor. People close to the Kalaichelvan say that Kartik was highly motivated by his father. <br /><br />Kalaichelvan senior is not a man of less honour. He is a former Wing Commander and a fighter pilot with the Indian Airforce, test-flying the MIG-21 for over 20-years. <br />He later joined Agni Aviation in 2003, where he was in-charge of pilot training, module development and had other important assignments.<br /><br />Stating that Kalaichelvan had taken voluntary retirement from the Air Force, Sharma said: “He was an expert pilot and we regret he stayed with us for only eight months.” <br /><br />After an eight-month stint at Agni Aviation, Kalaichelvan moved to Kingfisher Airlines (previously known as Deccan) where he is a pilot currently.</p>
<p>Both younger brother Pratik Kalaichelvan, who was pursuing dentistry and the elder one Karthik, a pilot instructor in US were fond of flying as their father Alangiam P Kalaichelvan flew them around in Jakkur while he was working with Agni Aviation.<br /><br />Speaking to Deccan Herald, Captain Arvind Sharma, Kalaichelvan’s former colleague who teaches flying and takes care of test flying at Agni said: “Kalaichelvan’s sons were fond of flying,” adding that he was really shocked to know they perished in their own passion.<br />While Pratik did not choose to go in his father’s footsteps, Karthik knew exactly what he wanted. <br /><br />He was flying high with Wing Commander Alangiam P Kalaichelvan, his dad beside him at all times. Eventually he rose to be come a pilot instructor. People close to the Kalaichelvan say that Kartik was highly motivated by his father. <br /><br />Kalaichelvan senior is not a man of less honour. He is a former Wing Commander and a fighter pilot with the Indian Airforce, test-flying the MIG-21 for over 20-years. <br />He later joined Agni Aviation in 2003, where he was in-charge of pilot training, module development and had other important assignments.<br /><br />Stating that Kalaichelvan had taken voluntary retirement from the Air Force, Sharma said: “He was an expert pilot and we regret he stayed with us for only eight months.” <br /><br />After an eight-month stint at Agni Aviation, Kalaichelvan moved to Kingfisher Airlines (previously known as Deccan) where he is a pilot currently.</p>
