HANSA-NG

In Context 

• Recently, HANSA-NG has successfully completed the sea-level trials in Puducherry from February 19 to March 5. 
  • The objectives of sea level trials were to evaluate handling qualities, climb / cruise performance, balked landing, structural performance including positive & negative G, power plant and other systems performance. 
  • All the objectives of the sea level trials were met 

What is HANSA-NG?

• India’s first indigenous Flying Trainer HANSA-NG designed and developed by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research,
• It is one of the most advanced flying trainers, and is powered by the Rotax Digital Control Engine. 
• It possesses unique features like Just-In-Time Prepreg (JIPREG) Composite Lightweight Airframe, glass cockpit, bubble canopy with wide panoramic view, electrically operated flaps, etc.
• The aircraft is designed to meet the Indian flying club needs and it is an ideal aircraft for Commercial Pilot Licensing (CPL) due to its low cost and low fuel consumption. 
  • NAL has already received more than 80 LoIs (Letter of Intents) from various flying clubs for the aircraft.

Significance 

• It is designed to meet the Indian flying club needs and it is an ideal aircraft for Commercial Pilot Licensing due to its low cost and low fuel consumption. 
• It will enhance the Indian aerospace ecosystem under Atma Nirbhar Bharat.

Source:PIB