IAF chief praises Smit Machchhar, says what he's done is exceptionally brave

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for saving the lives of 174 flydubai passengers despite being attacked by his co-pilot Hamam Al-Hammami in a terror attack. "What he did was exceptionally brave. He showed great physical and mental resolve. It's a lesson for us," AP Singh said. Smit has 9,750 hours of flying experience.