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Articles: Talents | Around the World in 80 days
- Prof. venkata ramanamurty mallajosyula
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'We were all by ourselves during the entire expedition and carried out all the necessary maintenance and servicing on the microlight,' Monga told reporters.
'We faced many challenges while flying over various kinds of terrain ranging from plains, dense forests, deserts and seas. We had to contend with the harsh terrain of Siberia, the lofty Rockies and Alps, and even the frozen waters of the North Atlantic,' he added.
The expedition had to contend with a fair amount of bad weather en route and was also stuck at Anchorage in Alaska for six days. Notwithstanding this, the aircraft entered Canada and then headed for Iceland, often making quick alterations to the original planned route.
The crossing of the formidable North Atlantic was done solo by Monga and he negotiated the inclement weather flying over frozen seas and icebergs for a considerable period of time.
The weather kept the expedition on the ground for four days in Germany. The crew then crossed the icy Alps and entered Italy.
'There was never a dull movement, with a minor service problem occurring in Italy, causing us to effect an unplanned landing,' Monga pointed out.
'The pilots have undertaken the task with courage and fortitude. I am sure their achievement will fire the imagination of our young people,' Major noted.
En route, the pilots interacted with civil and military personnel in 16 countries: Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Russia, the US, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Britain, Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Iran and Pakistan.
'They have been goodwill ambassadors of India in general and the Indian Air Force in particular,' Major said.
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