There are countries where improvisation is law. An assertion that has been proven by the French detachment deployed Airshow AeroIndia in Bangalore, southern India .
Nearly three weeks full time, were necessary logistics coordinator, Lieutenant Gaëtan Esseric and head of the device, Lieutenant-Colonel Loïc Lemercier
prepare for the mission. Definition of needs, delivery of support equipment and personnel, taking into account housing, food, passes ... everything must be carefully defined in advance. Before departure, a deployment plan, the backbone of the posting is made. "This mission was called in too short a time to perform before a recognition site, said Lt. Esseric . We have therefore developed a rough estimate from France, taking into account the scheduled flight activity and resources offered by the Yelahanka air base. Thorough preparation and accurate is the main ingredient for a mission goes smoothly , said the young officer. And add realistic " But you can never predict everything, you also know how to adapt! "
Besides three Rafale pilots whose presenter Solo Display and his coach, the detachment has a service specialist species of hosts, a logistics cell refueling technique airbase Mont-de Marsan and a computer specialist in the application Scrooge. Eight rifle-squad commandos protecting Metz also provide a permanent 24/24 on the site to ensure the facilities, equipment and aircraft. Finally, ten sub-engineer officers, handpicked, ensure the implementation and maintenance of two Rafale air force deployed for the occasion. Whether ringmaster, specialty "avionics", "vector", "engine" or "dealers" airmen work from morning to night, the pace of air traffic dense area. Indeed, every day Solo Display provides two flights of presentation, which can be added theft by the manufacturer Dassault Aviation under an agreement. A total of thirteen flights were operated by the French detachment, an intense pace that could not be possible without
the work of each person on the team. As proof, some corrective maintenance operations were performed by mechanics Rafale over the days. "Thanks to Scrooge that provides fast and reliable approach to any breakdowns of the Rafale, we noted that a probe engine had to be changed, said Maj. Philip Sert. We requested emergency center continuously monitoring support based in Mérignac, sending the necessary equipment to perform the act of maintenance. After receiving the Bangalore International Airport, only three mechanics were sufficient to remove the engine from the aircraft, changing room and asked the engine again. After only two hours of intervention and checks, the pilot was able to secure its Rafale flight presentation of the afternoon. " that day on the parking of aircraft, international experts in aircraft maintenance have watched with interest all stages of the operation, noting the calm and professionalism of the French airmen. The Rafale has come off endorse the effectiveness of the maneuver.
For the 29 airmen, Rafale pilots, mechanics, commandos or executives, the show AeroIndia has not been easy. But thanks to their capacity to anticipate, adapt and respond, they were able to complete their mission.
Report: Ltt Marianne Young
Photos: WO Cyril Amboise
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