MIG 21 FIGHTER PILOT | FLYING COFFINS of the Indian Airforce

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About the Guest____________________________________________________________
Wg Cdr Abhijit Gokhale is a retired Indian Air Force fighter pilot. He has had an pilot error free accident record for more than three decades and was also commended by the IAF for saving crippled aircraft.
Born in Mumbai, he did his entire schooling in Baroda, Gujarat and joined the National Defence Academy in 1988. Nicknamed ABBEE by the IAF, he has been given the suffix TheRebel for his “never say die attitude” and his motto of “nothing can be achieved unless you try it at least once”, because he strongly believes, “not failure but low aim is a crime”.
During his IAF service, he has travelled the length and breadth of the country and served in remote locations, in challenging terrain and the most inhospitable weather conditions while flying more than 15 types of aircraft, primarily the MiG 21, in Air Combat, Ground Attack and Electronic Warfare missions. He has been a pilot for the Governor and Chief Minister of Maharashtra and also flew for Reliance Industries.
He is a Qualified Flying Instructor and holds a Masters Degree in Defence Studies. He holds a MBA degree in Aviation Management. He has been recently conferred a Doctorate in Aviation by Washington University.
A keen runner, he also rides two motorcycles, one of which is a Harley Davidson. He is a keen hiker and a cyclist and has undertaken day long solo cycle trips. He has also been a keen marathoner and running is his passion, one he developed after retiring from the IAF.
His hobbies include playing the harmonica, the drum set, a bit of guitar and keyboard.
He other activities include guiding young students in joining the Armed Forces and Soft Skills Training. He is also a registered guide for MBA students, consultant for three Hindi film, a TEDx speaker, a Happy Coach and motivational speaker. He is also extensively involved in online talks on various subjects.
Currently settled in Mumbai, he flies the Airbus 320 aircraft for an airline.
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TIMECODES:
00:01 - Preview
1:35 - Experience of a Fighter Pilot in a Commercial Aircraft
3:04 - Discussion of movies made on Indian Airforce
4:23 - Guest Introduction
6:07 - Who is fighter pilot?
8:38 - Threat to life in aviation
12:26 - What does it take to become a Fighter Pilot?
19:55 - What is Services Selection Board?
22:00 - Technical Aspects of flying in Airforce
28:42 - Attitude of a Fighter Pilot
29:49 - First emergency during flying
35:52 - How interception is different from dogfighting
41:16 - What is USRT?
52:55 - Flying Instructor
55:58 - Op Safed Sagar in Kargil War
1:02:03 - Why Mig -21 is called “flying coffin"?
1:10:33 - Life after Flight Commander
1:15:40 - Difference between Naval and Airforce fighter pilots
1:17:44 - Near death experience in fighter jets
1:24:27 - Ground Staff in operations
1:30:39 - Life of Airmen in Airforce
1:34:24 - What is “G” suit and antigravity training
1:36:26 - Fitness routine of fighter pilot
1:39:45 - Story of Veer Bundela sir and his mission against Pakistan
1:41:23 - Story of “injection”
1:48:07 - Movie “Tejas”
1:54:37 - Average potential officer
2:01:00 - Summary
About the host__________________________________________________________________________________
Lt. Commander Nikhil Kumar Chandrakala (Retd.) served as the Youngest Panelist on the Officers' Selection Board of the Indian Navy. He is the youngest Group Testing Officer to have served in the Indian Armed Forces since 1947!
Lt. Cdr. Nikhil KC (Retd.) served in coveted appointments onboard frigates in the Western Fleet of the Indian Navy, on ships of Killer Squadron, legacy bearer of 1971 war. He was also Aide-De-Camp of the Admiral Commanding Maharashtra and Gujarat Naval Area.
As Captain of the Warship - Indian Naval Immediate Support Vessel T-15, Senior Officer, ISVs (West), he spearheaded a team of 16 officers and 102 men to defend Oil-Field Exploration Areas on the Western Seaboard of India. He and his team were featured in a documentary shot by India Today TV which was aired on National Television on 26 Jan 2017. The documentary is titled "Defenders of India - Story of India's Sea Horses", which can be seen here :-
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[@rogerthatwithnkc]

The host runs online SSB mentoring classes - "10 days SSB Hackathon course." Reach out on WhatsApp :- [phone] or Call : [phone] for more information. Next Batches - 05 Aug/ 15 Aug and 26 Aug. Check out SSB with ISV on KZbin and Insta.

[@jvbenjamin]

My dad's a retired MiG-21 pilot. I'm ex Infantry. Thanks for the episode. 😊 Keep it up sir!

[@piyushthakur8083]

Having SSB Tomorrow for pilot and watching this❤, now feeling i want to do all this and explore and enhance my capabilities in the forces

[@aravindsasidharan6789]

How it went?

[@piyushthakur8083]

@@aravindsasidharan6789 conference out😢

[@gREYHAWk_721]

man, if thats what you really really want, go for it again. Once you're a fighter pilot, make it count and dominate the sky. Wish the best brother.

[@piyushthakur8083]

@@gREYHAWk_721 thank you so much buddy! And going again for it💓 will tell u soon the good news

[@gREYHAWk_721]

@@piyushthakur8083 Let's get it 💪

[@kartikeyaashok2797]

One of the finest interview watched ever since the inception of internet. Insightful 🎇🎇

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you so much for your kind words. This means a lot to the entire team of Roger that with NKC. Regards.

[@addingvalue2326]

We got our own c.w lemone podcast! Just loved the indian perspective.

[@AkshaySharma-mz1oe]

A very very awaited podcast but completely worthy.....realy enjoyed..☺☺

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AkshaySharma-mz1oe]

@@rogerthatwithnkc now waiting for one with commodore vijay rawat sir.....☺

[@karansyal9667]

Flying is not difficult, there is a learning curve which is different for every individual. Also as you keep moving onto different aircrafts, you have to be open to learning and adapting. Flying demands for consistent safe performance, that's the part that requires discipline and can be challenging due to the daily schedule & body clock (circadian). This can really affect performance, especially fatigue.

[@Maverick-lk3yg]

I believe your podcasts are better than many web series, fake motivation, and reels, and they tell us what it truly means to be a military officer. Your podcasts give a clear message that the core of all officers is the same, i.e. OLQs, and how these qualities are actually used in military situations. The connection of OLQs from sir answers proves it all. Totally worth it to watch! Can't wait for the next podcast, sir! 🤩🤩

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

I am humbled after reading this. I would earnestly request you to share this video and my channel within your social groups. Warm Regards, Lt Cdr Nikhil Kumar Chandrakala (Retd.)

[@Maverick-lk3yg]

@@rogerthatwithnkc Definitely, sir!

[@palashurade530]

@rogerthatwithnkc 🔥21:38 to 21:45 🔥

[@Eeeeee-u9o]

True sir!!!🫡 The communication happens so well and purely informative #inspired

[@surfaceoftheoesj]

Couldn't agree more

[@spandanbose194]

One of the best podcasts I've heard lately. My grandfather was in the Indian Air Force after serving at the Royal Indan Air Force. But we hear so few stories of IAF. Amazing, please make more!

[@ABHISEKBISWASB]

Hi just a little help needed can you let me know how to contact you or anyone in the IAF or fighter pilot of navy or army too, i want to start the preparation but unsure of the medical fitness and dont have the insight of this profession, it will be a big help. Thanks!

[@spandanbose194]

@@ABHISEKBISWASB Hi Abhishek! Unfortunately I don't know much about IAF nor do I know anybody from that field. I guess you'll get all the information you need on internet. Wish you the best!

[@AirForceEdit]

It was pleasure to see this broadcast. Its was Very interesting to learn about the sign used for communication , Perfection of The Airmen and i would surely say that it would inspired the youth to join as Fighter Pilot . Jai Hind Sir 🫡

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you for this appreciation. Warmly, Lt Cdr Nikhil KC (Retd.)

[@Dhruv-is4dp]

Most awaited Thank you very much sir ! 🎉🫡 Jai hind!

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Jai Hind. Thank you so much.

[@IndiaThroughMyLenses]

One of the best military podcast ive ever seen till date, most of the other podcasts that ive seen, was just for like 5 mins to say 10 mins, but this podcast was totally something else. It took me like 2 days to complete watching this podcast since im a full time photographer, but I completed watching it today❤❤❤ i just cant express how contended i feel after watching such a practical podcast.

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you so much for your kind words. This means a lot to the whole team of Roger that with NKC. Sincere Regards, Lt Commander Nikhil Kumar Chandrakala (Retd.)

[@boeingpameesha9550]

शुभ प्रभात, शुभ दिन, सत्य वचन श्रेष्ठ नमन शुद्ध सुकि विमान-चालक जीवन आप को हमारा शत शत नमन, जय हिंद, जय जवान, जय किसान, जय हो आप श्रेष्ठ जवान, आप ही है इंसान के भाग्यवान और भगवन

[@रोहित732]

Truly exceptional podcast 👌even better than watching a movie. Listening to every word throughout the episode is immensely rewarding. Outstanding work by the host and superb explanations by the speaker. Really impressive loved it!

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Wow, thank you! Regards, Lt Commander Nikhil Kumar Chandrakala (Retd. )

[@appdata007]

Love from a URO SURGEON DOCTOR 🏥 💊 ❤... respect to u sif 👏🏻 for saving this country from enemy...thank u 🙏🏻😊 sir for such a nice discussion...i njyed this Iike a movie 🍿🎥

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Our pleasure!

[@achakradhar15]

Why were there no questions about Abhinandan's incident? Was so looking forward to you asking this..

[@devanshurawat1309]

loved the podcast sir, i am a defence aspirant and i do watch defence related talk shows/podcasts in youtube every once in a while, but i have never seen a military veteran do such a high end setup based podcast. excitedly waiting for more such podcasts!!!

[@uday1655]

Finally the day come🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@globalweeklynewsallthatmat8782]

Salute to the WGCoDr Abhijit Gokhale Sir, Inspirational.

[@hemanttheentertainer9904]

Excellent podcast. This sir is so much passionate. It can be seen from his josh.

[@foxbat2130]

Absolutely loved each bit of it. Keep more airforce pilots coming in

[@VivekSingh-pz8qv]

I love the way he asked the question, nice podcast. Well, it was my dream to be a IAF pilot but failed in SSB 14 time. Anyways, nice to learn about his life.

[@pratyakshwankhede7310]

Starting from the quality, the questions, the host everything about the podcast was spot on, i woudnt generally compare the podcasts but this was legit the best one. I think people should share this so that the reach increase and eventually motivate the team to bring out many more podcasts in the future.

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you so much. It feels really good to hear this. Regards, Lt Commander Nikhil Kumar Chandrakala (Retd.)

[@BAMESantoshhadimani]

What a show!! this show is as intresting as an action movie. I even don't know how i watched entire episode without any interval❤❤❤. Thank you so much sir 🫡

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

We are pleased to hear that. Thank you 🙏

[@rahulp7313]

So he was consultant on 'Tejas' movie in which air to ground bomb shown as air to air missile 😂 kya sir badi badi baate vadapav khake.

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Bollywood hai! Can't do anything! He was a consultant , he came he completed his role and he left ! Uske aage bollywood kuch bhi kre ! 😅

[@rahulp7313]

😂

[@saxwiz]

1:14:30 Excellent Question, that's what sets apart a professional interviewer like yourself from the rest

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Regards, Lt Cdr Nikhil Kumar Chandrakala (Retd.)

[@kriskrysler]

That KB 100 with the MIG was an EPIC picture

[@sanchitachakraborty7368]

Thoroughly enjoyed. 👍

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@harshitpacholi8751]

Thanks sir the show was really insightful and interesting… I was writing the quotes given by sir during the session😅 Thanks sir 🙏🙏

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

All the best

[@lakshminarayanrao4959]

Excellent I wish to listen to a pilot who can tell step by step how to fly takeoff bomb and land

[@swarnavochatterjee7405]

Once you have tested flight you will never love to land......Thank you for this podcast sir

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

So true!

[@Eeeeee-u9o]

Sir please invite technical officers from the forces to your show... !!!

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

That’s the plan. Very soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@JitendrakumarChauhan-v3b]

we worked in same good Unit in 1997

[@revtishsingh8529]

Please invite air cheif marshal krishnaswami to your show..? 🙏🙏🙏

[@bharathj1991]

Unfortunately we didn't have podcasts like this during our time. Also very little guidance.

[@bernardbankin6144]

Just loved the show

[@mayureshrasam1708]

Please put time stamps.

[@SatyasundarMishra]

Hats off

[@RavindraKumar-uy5hp]

Best podcast loved it....👍🏻👍🏻

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you.

[@PrasadPurandare-c9r]

Brilliant 🙏🙏

[@manshitiwari3895]

Really huge appreciation for such a detailed podcast. Perhaps, I noticed a few things that might help in improving... Nikhil sir, your "hmm hmm.." in the background was irritating Abhijit sir's voice was less audible or intense than yours and my personal view* I didn't liked Abbee sir being interrupted to perfect the camera view twice! Team should have edited it out Expecting more IAF veterans on the show 😊

[@YASH09211]

The video was really outstanding ❤😊 Our both officers And also.. thnx to u too manshi for your honest reviews too

[@pratapsatyam]

Time stamp is necessary 😊

[@kshitijdeolekar8215]

Great Show. , Sir !!! 🔥

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@manishranadive9956]

Superb interview

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you for your kind words. Deeply appreciate. Regards, Lt Cdr Nikhil KC (Retd.)

[@AshishSingh-vt9sc]

Sir navy mei pilot banane ke lie btech kyo chaheye? Bsc people can join know?

[@BESTTUBEGLOBAL]

Gokhale Sir, Also I know an incident an IAF Dassault Mystere force landing near Hyderabad in 1960's. Pilot survived with minor injuries. Fuel starvation.

[@wannabefighterpilot]

sir oliveplanet ko iaf wale patches in-stock karne bol dete 😹😹

[@BESTTUBEGLOBAL]

Gokhale Sir,Throttle getting stuck situation (due to loose nuts/bolts). Air Marshal Philip Raja Kumar wrote a similar situation he endured when he was an instructor at Iraqi Air Force Mig 21 training sorties. What he did was radioed to put chokes immediately when the aircraft came into a halt after landing in full throttle. For saving lives and Aircraft Iraqi Airforce honored him by then President Saddam himself.(In his memoirs )

[@rishijha28]

TBH, Tejas is probably the worst air force movie ever made. Should have asked about Abhinanda episode considering he was a Mig 21 fighter pilot.

[@abhishekkumarsingh2303]

Bhai Hindi main podcast milega

[@arunkumarSodankoor]

Arrester net is not made of ...........😅😅

[@vigeethnair9588]

Can we have Admiral DK Joshi? Here someday?

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

The endeavour is to have Veterans from all arms, services and branches.

[@prathvirajpatil559]

Invite more airforce veteran

[@Rahul-kp4nh]

These fighter pilots are good at combat flying and I have immense respect for them. But they need to stay in defence services only and not get into commercial flying. They often fail to understand civil flying and treat young first officers like trash. Extremely arrogant and humiliating approach they have towards civil pilots

[@Photon2877]

Too many things on table..

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thanks for the suggestion. We believe that it’s the core crux of this show. Thanks.

[@LimbuBikash-r6e]

Speak Hindi

[@GreenPlanet-tc2xi]

Hindi bolna saram aata hai

[@megamind4679]

They talk in English every day. As a professional, it's not like the Army regiment concept; it's more technical, like the Navy and people from different states, e.g., the southern states. Maybe he can speak Marthi but not Hindi fluently.

[@pranabbandyopadhyay5214]

What if he is not fluent?

[@AkshaySharma-mz1oe]

Podcast with commodore Vijay rawat sir....

[@jaybhamre6300]

Commodore Vijaypal Rawat Sir please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@subscriptionshum9556]

Sir ! Love the podcast it was very much awaited ❤ sir some suggestions 1. the table where you and sir are sitting , instead of that curvy table pot have a more right angular pot as all the materials like the frame and commendation is kept they are right angular in nature 2. Pls have roger that with NKC light fitting in the center and spread out the wellcrow stickers in random ways and not in a very straight manner. 3. The potted plant instead of having it in the side behind your back you can have a vertical application of the same on the holes of the partition , this can be achieved by having small plastic pots with hooks on them and locking them at the perforated panel. Overall great set. Thank you sir for the wonderful podcast just an interior designers perspective of the space. Sir also put your stuffed toy actually missing him. ❤ More ups to you and your team 🎉

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you so much for your suggestions. My stuffed toy is "Hugsy - The Penguin". He is there in the background. Hugsy would never be out of the set :-D

[@subscriptionshum9556]

⁠@@rogerthatwithnkcoh ! Sorry sir is did not notice Hugsy ! One more thing please place him somewhere around you to create a focal point ! I think he can add a lot of quirky Ness and also act as a focal point. Just one more thing pls don’t make me wait for 1 month to see you with a new podcast that’s too much ! I can’t wait to see more inspiring stories ❤ sorry my statement hurt you in any manner ! More ups to you and your team 🍺

[@nitindabas1865]

Bro best movie ever made in India about the Indian Air Force is "HINDUSTAN KI KASAM" STARING Raj Kumar I think in 1972 or 1973

[@parthomajumdar4577]

Squadron Leader- Rajiv Sukla Sukhoi Su-7 Pilot

[@inzi786]

Expected a timeline breakdown

[@dke4772]

Finest interview I watched ever.a true legend and professional

[@tamannamishra2279]

What a fantabulous podcast! Electrifying delight. Wg.Cdr.Gokhale was that gem of an instructor who lucidly explained everything. Happy landings sir! Lt.Cdr.Nikhil Kumar-it’s been a great effort on your side to pull off this podcast with great alacrity. However, I have a suggestion to make as regards your hand and finger movements. As u May agree, you have been inadvertently using the finger and pointing out towards your guest which might get uncomfortable for him. Therefore, u may consider making amendments to it. Thanks.

[@frprep6757]

Sir your content is amazing and appreciation for that but as a podcast listener your 'hu huu hmmm hmm' humming sound in-between the conversation doesn't bridge the soothing

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you for your kind words. Deeply appreciate. Regards, Lt Cdr Nikhil KC (Retd.)

[@frprep6757]

@@rogerthatwithnkc Such a humbleness of yours to take it in a positive way :) I wish your podcast reaches the greater heights!

[@akshatmishra1763]

No words for this podcast sir.. The way "Abby The Rebel" Sir explained insights of fighter pilot's life and duty and the way you correlated each and everything with OLQs.. It's just woww sir.. Honestly speaking, this type of correlation itself solves n number of doubts and myths which many of us are carrying in our minds about SSB.. Thanks to both of you sir.. JAI HIND

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

This is Lt. Commander Nikhil Kumar Chandrakala (Retd.) responding to the comment. I am glad that you understood the intent of this show. All the very best for your next SSB.

[@gigachad9539]

This podcast was something which I and other young boys with hot blood, needed, but didn't know what they needed. All the technicalities explained with such enthusiasm.. With such great energy which increased my blood. Thank you for bringing this officer who might have gone unheard... The questions asked and the points added by the host made it just perfect.

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thanks man ! We'll continue to upload such podcasts😎 Please do share it with your mates !

[@gigachad9539]

@@rogerthatwithnkc Copy

[@pariveshsuman8429]

You can improve your mic setup, sound is not great

[@MrSkully-12]

Most awaited podcast I was looking for it for a long time....... Thankyou sir for finally uploading it

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

My pleasure

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

speaking of low level flight, during aerial combat exercises was there a hard deck set . . . any visual engagement with an aircraft of questionable intent is an intercept . . . like he rightly said first you intercept your adversary leading to a dogfight . . . the Dassault Mirage 2000-9 TI multi role all weather fighter is considered the TOYOTA of fighter jets, which is true . . . it's a pity that Dassault didn't make just enough Mirage 2000-9 airframes, bcos it's a brilliantly engineered single engine fighter jet even in 2024 & beyond . . . the F-16V Fighting Falcon (Block 70 Advanced) multi role interdictor strike fighter is it's direct competitor since 1984 . . .

[@jashan-e-khusrau5378]

Brilliant interview learn lot of complexities and how our IAF pilots go through hardship during their daily sorties and operations. Very inspiring and motiviting fir youngsters who want to serve the country. Bravo 👏

[@DeepakSingh-mo6ou]

UP Board pure Hindi medium wale, jinhe podcast samajh me nahi aaraha hai like kare...😊

[@vivekgavhade3132]

plz bring more podcast of pilots🙏🙏

[@hrishikeshgogate5657]

Wingco looks similar to Major Sudhir Kumar Walia AC, SM (Bar), ADC

[@LokeshSingh-0910]

loved it worth watching💙💙, Jai Hind ❤

[@pranshumishra639]

Bhai video ko divide krdo parts me so that people can hear whichever part they want to hear

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

There are time codes on the video.

[@pranshumishra639]

I couldn't see any, just check whether it's some glitch and what?

[@pranshumishra639]

I wanted to say that add chapters in video

[@nachisvideos1368]

great 🫡 a Maverick's interview you have taken. he is one of the best for sure. toughest fighter toughest times..big salute to the one of the best fighter pilots we have..

[@trueindian2767]

I know him , I was posted with him in one of our IAF unit

[@bhavinicon9416]

I studied in bhartiya vidhya Bhavans Vadodara.

[@jamsnagar9370]

Totally out of experience

[@vaishnavivaishnavi4548]

What a gem of a person sir❤

[@manishranadive9956]

First time I have accross such detiled beautiful informative interview. Our all TV anchors should learn how to take interview. I salute Wing Comm. A. Gokhale.

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you for your kind words. Deeply appreciate. Regards, Lt Cdr Nikhil KC (Retd.)

[@psnikam5745]

Excellent

[@atharvaberad3359]

This podcast smoked all the top gun sequels 🔥

[@rogerthatwithnkc]

Thank you for your kind words. Regards. Please accord wide publicity.