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every world-class aerobatics team is a professional ground crew.
Supporting the Black Knights is a group of 25 handpicked senior
technicians comprising both Full-time National Servicemen and
Regular Servicemen |
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ground crew is responsible for all mechanical, technical and
electronic aspects of the F-16Cs |
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experienced and committed specialists maintain the aircraft in
peak condition for optimal flying performance, every time. The
pilot-ground crew relationship is a symbiotic one based on trust
and confidence |
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more than just ensuring the maintenance and performance of the
aircraft, the ground crew also ensure the safety of the pilots
in the air |
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dedication and professionalism give the Black Knights the
confidence to push their aircraft to the limits to perform even
the most complicated of manoeuvres |
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the presence of a world-class ground crew is not a luxury, but a
necessity. "Our crew is akin to the pit crew in a Formula
One racing team |
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ensure a good race, the drivers need the pit to have their tyres
changed, to refuel and to maintain their vehicles |
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Similarly, our pilots need the ground crew's technical support
in order to put up the best possible performance confidently,"
said CPT Markin Lai, leader of the Black Knights ground crew. |
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