Desi Owners and Pilots Association
Where Aviation Enthusiasts Connect. Drink Chai. Go Fly.
Featured Aircraft
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Aero Commander 500S
Year: 1961
Owner: Kumar Selvam
My Aero Commander 500S (Colemill Shrike) is pure Bob Hoover era swagger: a classic twin turned into ...
Cessna 421B
Year: 1975
Owner: Nanji Chandrasekhar
Old Faithful III: 8 place, pressurized mini airliner. Our Chevy Suburban in the sky!...
Van's Aircraft RV12
Year: 2022
Owner: Balaji Thiagarajan
Light Sport Aircraft - RV12iS...
Piper PA28-140
Year: 1972
Owner: Tanmoy Ganguly
Father John Flying Club plane, rents for 50 /hr dry....
Cessna TTx
Year: 2014
Owner: Srinivas Pattamatta
Piper Comanche 250
Year: 1963
Owner: Pathman Sutharshan
My first ever aircraft. Love flying it, although peers are pressuring me to upgrade to a twin. :-)...
Commander Aircraft 114
Year: 1976
Owner: Kumar Selvam
She is my first beauty (and the beast). Learned to fly in this magnificent machine. Had been through...
Van's Aircraft RV6
Year: 2003
Owner: Tanmoy Ganguly
Nickname: NODDY Experimental / Aerobatic - Lycoming IO-320, Elec Ign, GRT/Garmin IFR panel...
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Respect & Inclusivity
We welcome all members regardless of experience level or background, fostering an inclusive environment.
Safety & Professionalism
We prioritize aviation safety standards and maintain professional conduct in all interactions.
Knowledge Sharing
We encourage sharing insights, experiences, and learning resources with our community.
Cultural Awareness
We celebrate diversity and promote cross-cultural understanding and camaraderie.