Flying at high altitude in Ladakh is challenging for aviators, technicians'

The Indian Army's top aviation officer, Brigadier Gurdeep Singh, highlighted the difficulties faced by aviators and technicians while operating at high altitudes in Ladakh.

"Flying at high altitude is challenging for technical staff and aviators," Singh told ANI. Explaining about his scope of responsibilities, he said, "We provide aviation support not only to the troops deployed in Siachen Glacier but to the entire Ladakh. The challenges that we have to face at high altitudes are rugged terrain, lack of oxygen, and subzero temperatures in winters, which affect the men and equipment both."

"The temperature in winters drops to -50 degrees, especially at high altitudes, which become challenging for both men and the equipment. Training technical staff to handle the task is also a challenge here," Singh added.