IAF pavilion with flight simulator inaugurated at National Bal Bhavan

Aiming to inspire children to take up a career in the Indian Air Force (IAF), a special pavilion, which also has a flight simulator, was inaugurated by Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Wednesday at National Bal Bhavan. Later, Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa launched a new 3D mobile-based video game 'Indian Air Force: A Cut Above' based on the missions of the force.

New Delhi: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated the ‘Facilitation cum Publicity Pavilion (FCP)’ at the National Bal Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Later, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa launched the upgraded version - 3D Air Combat Mobile Game “Indian Air Force: A Cut Above” at the same venue.

The FCP is an endeavour to connect to more than 7.5 lakh children who visit the Bal Bhavan annually.

It is a unique technologically advanced set up which has been conceptualized on the premise of “look and feel” norm for tender aged children of Class IV – X to connect to the IAF.

The mobile application would highlight various missions and air combat scenarios undertaken by the IAF in an appealing manner, so as to help immerse the player in a game with a “having been there” sensation.

The mobile game also has a segment on career navigation, where students can learn about the career options available in the IAF.

The first phase of the game (Single Player campaign) was launched on 31 July and the second phase (Multi-Player campaign) will be launched during Air Force Day celebrations in October 2019.

“Indian Air Force: A Cut Above” would be available on Android, IOS and can be downloaded from the respective play stores.