Watch: Army troops show night operation skills in Ladakh’s high-altitude areas – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian Army troops demonstrated their capability to carry out night operations in high-altitude areas of Ladakh.
The forces also used indigenous ALH Dhruv helicopters for the operation and showed how they maintain the fleet of choppers in Ladakh.
Speaking on the night operation, a pilot said “night flying is more challenging than day flying” as after the sun sets dependency increases on more instruments.
“This is a Cheetal class helicopter…It is difficult to see far while flying at night…During night flying we rely on the instruments more. Special briefings take place before flying which include mission briefing, weather briefing. Night flying is more challenging than day flying,” Pilot of the Cheetal class helicopter, Major Amrendra told news agency ANI.

Technical supervisor Major Ayush Devijyal said that “various preparations are made before launching the night operation”.
“After checking, the Engine officer certifies the helicopter for flying…These are lightweight helicopters which are very useful in carrying out rescue operations, night operations,” he told ANI.
Engineer officer Havinder Kumar said: “I have to ensure that all the technicians and supervisors working under me are getting proper training…Ensuring flight safety is very important and we never compromise on it…It takes eight people to prepare the helicopter…We face a lot of challenges during the winter season…All safety protocols are followed”.