Fourth-Grade Educated Mechanic Amazes World
Despite having only a fourth-grade education, Ashraf Kakar taught himself the basics of engineering and flight mechanics through YouTube. Driven by his lifelong dream of becoming a pilot, he spent nearly three years designing and assembling the aircraft using locally available parts.
Speaking about his achievement, he shared that the total cost of building the paraglider was approximately 1.5 to 1.6 million Pakistani rupees. Encouraged by his success, he has already begun working on a more advanced version.
According to Ashraf, the paraglider is powered by a 1000cc car engine and has a fuel capacity of 24 liters. He claims it can reach an altitude of up to 3,000 feet and remain airborne for 25 to 30 minutes. The aircraft has successfully carried a weight of up to 105 kilograms.
However, he acknowledged that the current model lacks modern navigation and safety systems, highlighting the need for further improvements.
This remarkable achievement has captured widespread attention, showcasing how passion, self-learning, and perseverance can overcome limitations and inspire innovation even in challenging circumstances.