VIDEO: UAE President pilots a helicopter in the skies of the emirates

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan appeared in a video clip in which he is seen flying a helicopter in the skies of the country.

In 2017, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed demonstrated his flying skills.

The viral video on Instagram shows Sheikh Mohamed piloting a helicopter way over a mountainous area.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was educated at schools in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi until the age of 18.

In 1979, he joined the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he trained in armour, helicopter flying, tactical flying and paratroops.

After graduating, he returned home to the UAE to join the Officers' Training Course in Sharjah, another Emirate of the UAE.

His training included a fundamental armor course and a fundamental flying course, helicopters and tactical planes, as well as parachutist course.  He has an experience in flying the Gazelle helicopter armor and fleet, fly school and air college.