Saturday, October 26, 2013

Bhatkali resident gets pilot's license in Maldives





Bhatkal:  In yet another honor for the community and the town of Bhatkal, a son of Bhatkali soil, Mohammed Adil s/o Mr. Saleh Khailfa succeeded in attaining a commercial pilot license to become one of the few pilots in the community. 

Since childhood, Adil had a determination to touch the skies and fly in the air. He completed his primary education till 7th in Measi matriculation school, Chennai after which he was enrolled in Saint Bides High School, Chennai where he studied till 12th. Later he joined the Madras flying club where he trained for two years. In 2011, he joined the Asian academy of Aeronticals training center in Maldives and trained there. He also completed his BA (criminology) through correspondence while his pilot training.

Adil's father, Mr. Saleh Khalifa lives in Hasan, Karnataka, where he has several plantations.

Apart from Adil, the Bhatkali soil has produced several pilots including Mr. Suhail Hashmi who is a captain in a famous aviation company in middle east and Mr. Mohammed Ali Kumshe.  


Story and Photo:  http://www.sahilonline.org

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