Flying is not principally menacing. Crashing is utterly treacherous. As American aviator Chesley Sullenberger says, there remains no substitute for experience with regard to aviation safety. Dr Krishantha Kapugama, a Sri Lankan aviator with a proven track record, notably in the domain of aviation and artificial intelligence research, recently addressed a conference organised by the Rotary Wing Society of India on the matter of transformative solution in aviation maintenance and efficiency.
Dr. Krishantha
Kapugama
As noted by Dr Kapugama, the central concern of his speech was predominantly focused on the aspect of jarring and raspy terrains that the helicopter aviators are required to deal with whilst being attentive to the concealed imperilment that prevails within the helicopter operations.
Dr Kapugama said that flying in rather arduous and demanding environments is not a strange phenomenon for helicopter pilots whose flying time is often exposed to utter challenging situations in which contaminants such as sand and dust could lead to the erosion of engine components. Meanwhile, they also contribute towards the increase in the maintenance cost and the reduction of the operational readiness.
Inlet Barrier Filters, popularly known in the field of aviation as IBFs, as further explained by Dr Kapugama are enriched with the ability of jutting and sticking out the longevity and the performing capacity of the helicopter engines.
Whilst further commenting on this specific subject of scientific and technological significance, the left brain skilled Dr Kapugama simultaneously draws your attention to a rather captivating utterance of a certain speaker who went on highlighting the fact that if you are troubled in anywhere around the world, an aircraft is able to fly over and drop flowers, but a helicopter is able to land and rescue and save your life.
Emphasising the significance of the IBF installation, Dr Kapugama meanwhile points out the fact that it enhances the solidness of the engine by alleviating foreign object harm and erosion; this notable remedy is capable of magnifying the mission readiness whilst giving an assurance on the reduction of the operational cost, involved.
Importance of research
Commenting in nutshell on the essence of his speech, based on multiple methods research, most importantly on the cohort of aero metals Inlet Barrier Filters, Dr Kapugama said, “Our solution introduces an air filtration system at the engine inlet which protects internal components from foreign particles and extends the engine’s service life significantly”. DrKapugama is an avid and ardent researcher.
He voices that dedication and hard work on your selected field of research are sine qua non elements during the run up to be a stable researcher. He also said research is simply a customary thread that runs right across every kind of profession, stalking and trailing. Dr Kapugama said that he often reflects on American economist Ben Bernanke, who was heard saying that the world at any time certainly needs more nerds. Dr Kapugama suggests that it is superlative for young scholars who have got an intrinsic knack for research to toss out a pet hypothesis at least daily prior to their breakfast; it arguably and invariably becomes more than a slight inspiration.
Versatile pilot
Apart from being a researcher, Dr Kapugama is a versatile pilot who has been decorated with six state gallantry awards. He is also recognised as one of the most remarkable and qualified flying instructors in Sri Lanka.
He says that the Sri Lankan youth have a window of opportunities in the aviation industry; flying is one of the most significant aspects among many.Some inspirational thoughts that he shares may remind you of the overwhelming ecstasy of flying and also of as to what takes the spirit of humanity into the blue and vast skies.
Dr Kapugama said that the desire that you have got for researching and flying is apparently such a captivating thought that springs up in your mind, and you convert the same into reality where you simultaneously become a flying researcher. “Getting yourself involved with a research paves the way for you to develop your ability in critical thinking. On the other hand, as you feel that you become a part and parcel in contributing to novel discoveries; it gives you a tremendous sense of self-satisfaction that also indirectly gives you a humble degree of self-esteem”, Dr Kapugama said.
Whilst highlighting his interest in the increasing publication opportunities in academic journals, Dr Kapugama drives his attention to the aspect of promoting and stimulating intellectual curiosity that is entailed with a lasting learning mindset. As a whole, Dr Kapugama is of the view that the researcher’s ability of addressing societal issues and the challenges of paramount significance in building resilience and confidence in the community of researchers is a tremendous boon.
Dr Kapugama ultimately reminds you of a certain aviator turned researcher who penned that both optimistic and pessimistic people equally contribute to the society; one who is optimistic invents the airplane and one who is pessimistic invents the parachute.
