The HAL HTT 40 (Basic Trainer Aircraft) began the most awaited phase of the `spin test’ by successfully entering in to two turn spin and subsequently recovering with the appropriate controls. Two test pilots undertook the first ever spin entry testing today at around 1.30 pm. The aircraft was piloted by Gp Capt (Retd) KK Venugopal, DGM-Test Pilot (FW) from front cock pit and Gp Capt S Chaki (Retd), Sr. Test Pilot (FW) from rear. The stall testing was already completed and the project galloped its way to spin tests. Read more
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An HTT 40 basic trainer used by the IAF An HTT 40 basic trainer used by the IAF
(Credit: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)
(Credit: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)