Many girls are joining Engineering and Medical courses but very few girls aspire to become a pilot. One such girl is Salwa Fatima.At her young age only,she had determined to become a pilot.
After finishing school education,she joined St.Annas College,Mehdipatnam for her intermediate course where she was given fees concessions and other facilities.
In a function to felicitate EAMCET sucessful candidates Ms.Salwa Fatima expressed her ambition to become a pilot when Mr.Zahid Ali Khan asked her wish He immediately offered to bear all her expenses provided she gets permission from her parents.
Her father Mr.Syed Ashfaque Ahmed works in a bakery. Mr.Zahid Ali Khan advised her to clear all the requisite tests for pilots. Mr.Zahid Ali Khan introduced her to his friend captain Raza.
He told her that to become a pilot is not an easy job.This happened in 2006-07 Salwa Fatima now has a student pilot license. She has completed 131 hours flight she has to complete 200 hours flight to become a pilot.Ms Salwa was invited to Aviation Show 2012. During the show media persons surrounded her and interviewed her. Her recorded interview is available at archive.siasat.com
–Siasatnews