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Solo Turk: Turkish aerobatics team leader says their maneuvers are like 'painting in the air'

TEKNOFEST, Türkiye's premier technology and aerospace event, is not only your pass to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking innovations, but also promises spectacular air shows to witness breathtaking aircraft formations in the sky. Last week's event in the Turkish capital Ankara featured mind-boggling mid-air stunts and maneuvers by Solo Turk, the aerobatic demonstration team of the Turkish Air Force, attracting onlookers from near and far.

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The team leader said the mission of Solo Turk, formed in 2011, is to show the strength and power of the Turkish nation, both at home and abroad. "The engine of the airplane is its heart, and the pilot is its soul," he said, adding that "aviation regulations are written in blood" and there must be zero mistakes.