Wasif and Salman Tareen

aviation enthusiasts, Art by Wasif

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Wasif and Salman Tareen are the drone photographer and aviation photographer of Art by Wasif. In 2017 a friend of Salman Tareen's cousin, who was involved in aviation, introduced him to a group. Salman Tareen owns a 55-250mm lens.

Early life and background

Wasif's full name is Muhammad Wasif, and he appears under the name Art by Wasif. Salman Tareen has been passionate about aviation since he was a child. He had no idea that anyone else in Pakistan had this kind of interest. [1]

Career

In 2017 a friend of Salman Tareen's cousin, who was involved in aviation, introduced him to a group. Salman Tareen owns a 55-250mm lens. [1]

Wasif has said he started learning on a simulator about three years earlier. He bought a DJI, thinking it might be reliable. Wasif holds exhibitions of at least 50 photos. He has said he travelled all over Pakistan and put in four to five years. [1]

Views

Salman Tareen said that someone taking photos is not doing anything wrong and should not be discouraged. He said that this hobby is not understood in Pakistan the way it is understood abroad. He also said that a programme should be launched to give licences to people who apply. [1]

Salman Tareen said that flying in Pakistan is a waste of money. He said that anyone who invests three to four million in Pakistan has no scope ahead, and that PIA is the only one that provides the training. He added that some other companies require experienced pilots who already have 2,500 hours on that aircraft. [1]

On Skardu, Salman Tareen said that the problem is the weather. He said that Skardu is all visual, so pilots cannot rely on instruments there. [1]

Wasif estimated that there are about 12 to 15 good FPV pilots. He said that people would download a photo from Shutterstock cheaply, for 2 dollars. He recommended an app called FlightRadar24. [1]

Personal life

After Wasif posted a video, people said he should be sued and charged with heritage abuse. Wasif said he always watches the landings from his office. He has also travelled on an ATR before. [1]

Timeline

2017
A friend of Salman Tareen's cousin introduces him to a group.[1]

Appearances

DateTitleWhere
2021-08-20 Why flight training in Pakistan is a waste of money Thought Behind Things

Frequently asked questions

When did Salman Tareen become interested in aviation?

Salman Tareen has been passionate about aviation since he was a child. In 2017 a friend of his cousin, who was involved in aviation, introduced him to a group.[1]

What does Salman Tareen think about flying in Pakistan?

Salman Tareen said that flying in Pakistan is a waste of money. He said that anyone who invests three to four million in Pakistan has no scope ahead.[1]

What did Salman Tareen say about PIA?

Salman Tareen said that PIA is the only one that provides the training. He added that some other companies require experienced pilots who already have 2,500 hours on that aircraft.[1]

What does Salman Tareen say about Skardu?

Salman Tareen said that the problem at Skardu is the weather. He also said that Skardu is all visual, so pilots cannot rely on instruments there.[1]

What is Art by Wasif?

Art by Wasif is the name under which Wasif appears. His full name is Muhammad Wasif.[1]

Does Wasif hold photo exhibitions?

Wasif says he holds exhibitions of at least 50 photos. He has said he travelled all over Pakistan and put in four to five years.[1]

How did Wasif start learning on a simulator?

Wasif has said he started learning on a simulator about three years earlier. He also bought a DJI, thinking it might be reliable.[1]

References

  1. Why flight training in Pakistan is a waste of money . Thought Behind Things , 2021-08-20.
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  1. Wasif's full name is Muhammad Wasif. In conversation with Salman Tareen & Muhammad Wasif, this episode discusses what exactly is aviation photography?
  2. Wasif appears under the name Art by Wasif. Candid With Art by Wasif & Salman Tareen
  3. Salman Tareen has been passionate about aviation since he was a child. I was crazy about aviation since I I was a child.
  4. In 2017 a friend of Salman Tareen's cousin, who was involved in aviation, introduced him to a group. Toh basically 2017 mein mera ek cousin hai, uska ek friend hai, woh aviation ka tha. So he linked him with me ke aap matlab baat kar lo usse. Toh usne mujhe group mein introduce karwaya.
  5. Salman Tareen had no idea that anyone else in Pakistan had this kind of interest. I had no idea ke Pakistan mein aur bhi is tarah ke koi kisi ka interest hoga
  6. Salman Tareen owns a 55-250mm lens. Ji 55-250mm hai mere paas.
  7. Salman Tareen said that someone taking photos is not doing anything wrong and should not be discouraged. Kyunki main koi ghalat kaam kar raha hoon photos le raha hoon toh usko demotivate nahi karna chahiye.
  8. Salman Tareen said that this hobby is not understood in Pakistan the way it is understood abroad. is hobby ko is tarah samjha nahi jata Pakistan mein jaise bahar samjha jata hai.
  9. Salman Tareen said that flying in Pakistan is a waste of money. Flying in Pakistan is a waste of money I must say.
  10. Salman Tareen said that anyone who invests three to four million in Pakistan has no scope ahead. Ki aap agar three to four million invest kar rahe hain Pakistan mein toh aapka aage scope hi nahi hai.
  11. Salman Tareen said that PIA is the only one that provides the training. PIA wahid hai na jo aapko training karata hai na.
  12. Salman Tareen said that some other companies require experienced pilots who already have 2,500 hours on that aircraft. Aur jo Airblue, Serene aur Air Sial waghera na they require experienced pilots who already have 2500 hours on that aircraft.
  13. Salman Tareen said that a programme should be launched to give licences to people who apply. Program launch karna chahiye. Jis mein woh licenses dein for people jo ke log apply karein.
  14. Salman Tareen says the problem at Skardu is the weather. Nahi weather ka problem hai Skardu mein.
  15. Salman Tareen says Skardu is all visual, so pilots cannot rely on instruments there. Kyunki Skardu is all visual. You can't rely on instruments.
  16. Wasif estimated that there are about 12 to 15 good FPV pilots. iske FPV pilots bhi kam hai I think 12 to 15 ache pilots hain.
  17. Wasif said he started learning about three years earlier, on a simulator. Maine ye seekhna shuru kiya tha like teen saal pehle simulator pe
  18. Wasif said he bought a DJI, thinking it might be reliable. Toh ab maine DJI ka le liya maine kaha chalo shayad reliable.
  19. Wasif said that after he posted a video, people said he should be sued and charged with heritage abuse. Aur jab maine video post ki people like ke bhai isko toh sue kar do ispe heritage abuse ka ye laga do
  20. Wasif says he holds exhibitions of at least 50 photos. Main exhibition karta hoon apni minimum 50 photos ki exhibition karta hoon
  21. Wasif said he has travelled all over Pakistan and put in four to five years. pura Pakistan ghuma hoon maine char paanch saal lagaye hain
  22. Wasif said that people would download a photo from Shutterstock cheaply, for 2 dollars. Hum Shutterstock se download kar lenge saste mein 2 dollar mein download ho jayegi
  23. Wasif said he always watches the landings from his office. mere office se landing hoti hai hamesha main dekhta hoon
  24. Wasif recommended an app called FlightRadar24. Lekin ab baat yeh hai main aapko main aapko ek app batata hoon. It's called FlightRadar24.
  25. Wasif said he has travelled on an ATR before. Aur main is se pehle ATR pe bhi gaya hoon.