Turkish Stars performed at TEKNOFEST in Şanlıurfa and advice was given to young people not to give up on their dreams.

Aviation, Space and Technology Festival (TEKNOFEST), of which Anadolu Agency (AA) is the "Global Communication Partner" and carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the T3 Foundation, continues at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport.

Turkish Stars pilots, who performed in the sky within the scope of the festival, later answered the questions of the AA correspondent at the stand of the Turkish Air Force.

Turkish Stars Press and Public Relations Officer Captain Fatih Sağlam said that they were happy to be in Şanlıurfa within the scope of TEKNOFEST Southeast.

Stating that Turkish Stars attracted great attention in Şanlıurfa, as in every TEKNOFEST, Sağlam stated that the citizens' interest in the shows was a source of pride for them.

Stating that the children watching the demonstrations looked at the planes with curiosity, Sağlam noted that some citizens also experienced emotional moments during the demonstrations.

Captain Sağlam stated that one of the important purposes of the shows is to increase the interest of children and young people in aviation and said, "The fact that a child who watches our show here today becomes a pilot in the future will be the most meaningful reward for what we do." he said.

"They should never, ever give up"

Turkish Stars pilot, Air Pilot First Lieutenant Berkalp Bilgi, explained that he realized his dream of becoming a pilot and joined Turkish Stars.

Advising young people to work hard and follow their dreams, First Lieutenant Bilgi said, "What you need to do is work hard and never give up on your dreams." he said.

Stating that the pre-flight preparations of demonstration pilots are not limited to physical training, Bilgi stated that mental preparation is also important in addition to sleep, nutrition and sports.

First Lieutenant Bilgi stated that they mentally repeated all stages from the beginning to the end of the flight, mastered the flight documents against possible situations and studied intervention methods in what they called "Imagination flight".

Stating that they carried out practical work with the support of their teachers during the education process and completed their deficiencies, Bilgi said to young people: "Never, ever give up." gave his message.