Aeroplus 2014 is the destination to be if one has to see a Cessna or a Rolls Royce Avon engine or a MIG aircraft engine. It is also the place to be in to see helicopters – to look up in awe at the length of the rotors and click a ‘selfie’ in front of a helicopter of ones liking.
Organised by the Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences, the exhibition is an opportunity for people to see and understand what aeronautical engineering is all about, in addition to looking at the flying machines at close quarters, says P. Krishnakumar, CEO and secretary, Nehru Group of Institutions.
On displayThe flying machines on display include ‘Grumman American’, ‘Bell 47 G5’, ‘Augusta 139’, Cessna 150D and a few others. There is also the eight-seater Hawker HS 125 1A.
In addition to the helicopters and small airplanes, the college had also thrown open its labs to the public and students of other institutions. In the labs, the students get to see the how the engines work, how its functioning is controlled, how the pilot gets to control the airflow into the engine to stay afloat and manoeuvre the aircraft and much more.
At the airplane workshop, there is mechanically operated landing gear. There are a few more machines that are all wired-up.
Faculty in the college say the management has students to explain the exhibits so that they get to strengthen their understanding of the machines and also improve communication skills.
Then here is the model airport in miniature with the runways, ground support, air traffic control units, windsocks and hangars. The students explain the process that goes into helping pilots land and takeoff.
For the takeaways, the students sell sheets that the young ones can cut and paste as per the drawing given to make small planes.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering students C. Karthik and V. Nagendran, who have put up an exhibit, say the visitors are also keen to learn about the contents of the course and the job opportunities available.
The exhibition will be held till Sunday, 9 p.m.
