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HAWK21M · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject:

Electronics Engineering.Interesting.
How come the Aviation interest.
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HAWK21M · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:36 am Post subject:

Aleksandar · Member Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 23

Hello folks!

I have registered two days ago and really enjoying this forum.

I'm Aleksandar, fellow airline enthusiast, freelance journalist and a tour guide from Belgrade, Serbia.

Birendra · Member Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 1411

HAWK21M · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:05 pm Post subject:

Welcome Kumar.Are you working in Aviation.
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Aleksandar · Member Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 23

HAWK21M · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:47 pm Post subject:

Welcome Alexander.
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Vishal Jolapara · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:58 pm Post subject:

Hello Aleksandar, warm welcome to the forum and thank you for your compliments about me in the Aviation Photography Topic, I do appreciate it.

My friend, i'm just pleasently curious to know asto what brings you here onto AI-IND.net despite there being virtually numerous number of Aviation Forums out there, as in this being a primarily Indian Aviation discussion forum.

Am i right in assuming that it may be because of the huge scores of my countrymen coming over there in Serbia for their CPL's ?? Laughing

Has that in anyway generated an inquisitive interest in Indian Aviation in you ?

Cheers - Vishal

HAWK21M · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 2:05 am Post subject:

This is a relayed message sent by Alexander,as he was unable to post on the thread directly due to a technical hitch..................
Hello Vishal,

Well, your photos are very interesting and I will often go back to see new stuff you posted.

Your question is quite interesting, but the answer is long. First, let me tell you that I'm fascinated by India. It started a long time ago, since I was a kid (similar story is about aviation, too). Back in early 1980s, every few months, there was some kind of Indian fair in Belgrade and they were popular especially among female population because traders would bring some very interesting and rather unusal clothes. Anyway, that clothes became a hit for few years. I remember going there with my mother and my late aunt. While they were looking for clothes, I was fascinating with scent of patchouli (wrong spelling, I'm absolutely sure), music, something very exotic.

In fact, India was quite popular in former Yugoslavia thanks to non-alignement movement and frequent visit of late Indira Gandhi. As far as I can remember, the last visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Belgrade was in 1989, when Rajiv Gandhi attended the Non-aligment summit in Belgrade. In fact, he was among two statesmen that were actually in command of the planes they came with. Mr. Gandhi in Air India 747 and King Hussein of Jordan in Tristar.

Another of interesting encounters with India was more about aviation. There was an Air India office in Belgrade and entering there was really like entering into a piece of India. Big Maharajah, Indian stuff (only two employees) and the atmosphere inside.

Now, India definitely has one of the most interesting aviation scenes in the world with its constant growth that is impressive. I've read some TRs on A.net and it seems that new airlines such as Jet Airways and Kingfisher also offer a very good product, too. Then, I also realized that I know very little about Indian aviation and this forum seems like an ideal place to feel that void in knowledge.

As for your question regarding your contrymen coming to Serbia to get , it is not a such a news, because Indian pilots were coming here for decades. There was even a girl who was in Serbia. I think she was actually from Sri Lanka. What seems important to me is the fact that Indian airlines would need lots of new pilots in the future and it is good to hear that they will be trained in Serbia.

JAT has Flight Academy in the city of Vrsac, north of Belgrade, in a picturesque area well-known for its wines. It is relatively big center, with small airport, campus and the prices are quite competitive when compared to the similar schools in the UK or the US. So, more Indian students there would be benefitial both for Serbia and India. I saw in some of your comments on MyAviation that you want to be a pilot, so, if you want, I can send you more info about that school.

Aleksandar
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Aleksandar · Member Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 23

Thanks Mel! Very Happy

HAWK21M · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject:

Vishal Jolapara · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:58 pm Post subject:

Hey Aleksandar, Zdravo, kako si? pleased to hear your reply & love for most things Indian.

A little bit in response to your reply, as a kid i had this thing for History, Geography & World Cultures (and I still do)
One of my favorite pastime is Accents - American, British, Russian (the way Russians, Italians, Chinese & so on..... speak English) Sean will tell you Wink

I used to collect all kinds of Stamps & Foreign Currency Notes & Coins (My first love)
Turns out Yugoslavian Stamps were quite rare back then while i was growing up (early 1990's) & so among my fellow Stamp lovers they were quite valued, whenever we all met every few weeks to go through each others' collections & exchange Stamps, among others a Yugolavian Stamp could be exchanged against 2 or possibly even 3 very flasy UK or American Stamps & so on............ Thats how i first came to know about your land & gradually it went from there on and highlighted even more so by the Yugoslav Wars, Kosovo, NATO Bombardment & Slobodan Milošević. I still remember my grandmother shedding a tear on watching images of the genocide on the News.
I'm very happy that your country is now free & doing well.
The Balkan land has also interested me in terms of its rich culture & heritage, infact most of the countries in the Russian Federation did & still do interest me a lot & are among my 'Places To Visit' list.

About Flight Schools in Serbia, i'll be more than glad to come there to fly as right now i am in communication with a flight school in the US where my close mates are & who often call me up DEMANDING that i come there immediately to fly with them Laughing

The only problem is that of FINANCE Crying or Very sad

So while i get that in order i am shortlisting places to fly at, and hopefully in a short while i should have something figured out.

I will PM you my number & we can take it from there.

Hvala Lepo, Dovid-Enja. Regards - Vishal

Aleksandar · Member Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 23

Vishal,

You really surprised me with your knowledge of Serbian! Very Happy

It always amazes me how many people actually do know some Serbian words. Very Happy

You're right, 90s were completely overshadowed by Milosevic's regime. In fact, I'm still suffering from that period Sad

Speaking of stamps and Foreign Currency, there is something very popular among foreigners and that is bankonotes from the time of hyper-inflation. It is less known that in 1993 hit all time world record in inflation and notes were in billions with unbelievable number of zeros on them. Their value dropped from morning until noon and now many collectors are interested in them. I think I still have some of them somewhere in my flat, not because I collected them but simply because they lost their value before I could use them.

As for flying school, as far as I know they are significantly cheaper while offering the same as more expensive. I sent you link in private message so you can check it and compare it by yourself. Also, there is a very good photo gallery where you can actually see the place.

Pozdrav!

AirIndia0001 · Member Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 391

Hi All,

I have just joined this amazing group today and thank you all for making this the most happening place that it is. Hope I will live up to your expectations.

Cheers!!!

Birendra · Member Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 1411

HAWK21M · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:58 pm Post subject:

Welcome Airindia0001.
What do you do.
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sushank320 · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:47 pm Post subject:

hello guys...m sushank...currently doing engg. from DCE nd m in 3rd year.Want to become a pilot nd an avid flight simmer...hope to see some nice spotting action at VIDP..

HAWK21M · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:12 pm Post subject:

Welcome sushank.
Seems you like the A320.
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naresh · Member Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 23

Namaskara
Thought I'd give a shout out to y'all. I'm Naresh, live near Raleigh, NC these days. Spent half a dozen years in the DC area before that. Miss spotting/phot-ogling near DCA.

Grew up in Bengalooru. Should ogle at some planes and pretty people at BLR the next time I visit!

sushank320 · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 8:38 am Post subject:

Birendra · Member Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 1411

Welcome Sushank & Naresh Very Happy

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HAWK21M · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject:

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HAWK21M · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:02 pm Post subject:

VictorKilo · Member Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 252 Location: USA

Good day to all here on Airliners-India

My name is Vivek Kaul, I am currently in Jacksonville, Florida completing my BSC in Aviation Management at Jacksonville Univ (JU) and graduate in Dec 07. I am also currently working for Continental Airlines at JAX as my part time gig....need money for rent!!! I came from BLR andhave a house in Whitefield (about 4 to 5 nm out on finals to Rwy 27)...i used to see and hear the big jets all the time from my room...i love it!!!...I have posted here before but just found this thread...I do have some flight hours under my belt and have flown a few a/c like the C150, C182, Warrior, Arrow and the 737NG full motion sim in IAH. I enjoy travel and photography, flying with friends and spend my weekend visiting other airport all over the place.

Once again Thanks for having me!!!

Vivek

Birendra · Member Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 1411

HAWK21M · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: Belated Intro

Illiana · Member Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 57

I am a big follower of both ANET * ANET India.

I thought, its time to join the action and share thoughts with ALL the forum members about HOW We can help AIR INDIA in particular and all Indian AIRLINERS in general to leapfrog them above all these Middle East/European/Fareast/American carriers.

Great India and its people..YOU deserve MORE.

Coming to me, I am from INdia settled in ILLIANA( Illinois+Indiana) states. I am NOT into AIRLines as a profession, but passion is there to help our esteemed AI.

Illiana.

patkini · Member Joined: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 313 Location: BOM

Hi Guys!! I am prathamesh from Mumbai....an avid plane watcher(ooops...wat an obvious thing to say)....well have been visiting this forum for last few months as a guest...registered finally...u guys have too much fun...n yeah a Big fan of Nitin,VJ,Yash,Himmat,etc...u guys r just too good!!
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Nimish · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject:

Hey - great to have new members on board - so welcome patkini and Illiana (and others)...

HAWK21M · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:41 pm Post subject:

Welcome patkini & Illiana.
Looking fwd to hearing your Aviation Experiences.
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Birendra · Member Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 1411

Welcome here Patkini & Illiana Very Happy

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ArpitAgrawal · Member Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 178 Location: Delhi

hi ppl... this is Arpit Agrawal from Delh... rite now I m persuing engineering 3rd year from IP university... n aspiring to be a commercial pilot after that....
m crazzy about aviation n planes... practically anything that is up der in da sky.... Razz

really hoping to see some spoting n more at VIDP....

HAWK21M · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject:

Welcome Arpit.
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ArpitAgrawal · Member Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 178 Location: Delhi

VictorKilo · Member Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 252 Location: USA

Birendra · Member Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 1411

Welcome here Arpit.

VIDP is a good place for spotting and wed be happy to see some pictures from there. Wink

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