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Light chopper flown with own flight control for first time

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Bengaluru, Jan 31 (IANS) State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Wednesday said its pilots had successfully flown the indigenously built 5.8-tonne Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) with its own automatic flight control system for the first time.

“The 20-minute maiden flight of the multirole copter was flawless with the engagement of the flight control system throughout,” the defence behemoth said in a statement here.

HAL Chairman T. Suvarna Raju said the flight control system, whose development the company funded, would replace the imported one.

HAL Chief Test Pilot Wing Commander Unni K. Pillai (retd) and Test Pilot Group Captain Rajesh Verma (retd) flew the chopper after taking off from the defence airport in the city’s eastern suburb.

Representatives from certification agencies and company officials were present on the occasion.

The digital four-axis flight control system is capable of performing control and stability augmentation function and auto-pilot modes of helicopters.

The company has also indigenised the attack copter’s cockpit display system or the integrated architecture display system with the involvement of the private industry.

The company received a Request for Proposal (RFP) on December 22 for the supply of 15 LCH from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army.

The Defence Acquisition Council in 2016 cleared 10 LCH for the IAF and five for the Army.

The chopper is powered by two Shakti engines and has many features of the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) christened Dhruv.

The company has so far built four technology demonstrators (TDs) of the LCH for flight testing. One of them also landed in forward bases at Siachen, located 5,400 metres above sea level in the eastern Karakoram range of the Himalayas.

“The LCH also participated in the IAF’s ‘Iron Fist’ exercise in March 2016 and displayed its rocket-firing capabilities in weaponised configuration,” the statement added.

Then Defence Minister Arun Jaitely launched the LCH production here on August 26 when it received the Initial Operational Clearance.

The helicopter also has day/night targeting systems for the crew, including the helmet pointed sight and electro-optical pod.

As a derivative of the ALH platform, the LCH was certified by the defence regulator Cemilac on October 16, 2015, after extensive trials in all-weather conditions.

Known for its agility, the tandem twin-seat chopper is equipped for day-and-night combat operations, with digital camouflage system for stealth actions.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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