Helicopter Training School

Helicopter Training School (HTS) is an institution of Indian Air Force located at Hyderabad. It was established at Air Force Station Palam on 2 April 1962. It is one of the largest helicopter units of IAF.[1]

Helicopter Training School

Summary
Airport typeMilitary (Indian Air Force)
OperatorTraining Command, Indian Air Force
ServesHyderabad, India
LocationHakimpet, Telangana
Elevation AMSL2,020 ft / 616 m
Coordinates17°19′52″N 78°18′46″E / 17.3312°N 78.3129°E / 17.3312; 78.3129
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
09/27 7,384 2,250 Concrete / asphalt

Training

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Apart from training helicopter pilots for the Air Force, the Helicopter Training School also trains pilots of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and other friendly countries.

The Helicopter Training School located in Air Force Station Hakimpet has about 40 types of helicopters, and on an average, 15 to 20 helicopters fly everyday as part of training to officers.

Participation in relief work

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HTS participated in relief works during floods in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and air-dropped food and other essential supplies.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Helicopter Training School". Archived from the original on 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2014-11-01.
  2. ^ More air power for rescue operations
  3. ^ "Pilot in city turns first woman Qualified Flying Instructor". Archived from the original on 2014-11-01. Retrieved 2014-11-01.