Volume 2 San Diego 089 Chasing the Wind
On the morning of the fourth day, Ye Hao was directly taken to the runway of the base, and a black and gray plane on the tarmac not far away had already been filled with fuel and began to warm up.
Andy's mechanical voice quickly sounded in Ye Hao's head: L-15 Falcon Advanced Trainer Aircraft.
L-15 Falcon Parameters:
Crew: 2 people
Length: 12.27 meters
Wingspan: 9.48 metres
Height: 4.81 m
Engine thrust: 2×4200kg
Empty weight: 6000kg
Maximum take-off weight: 9800kg
Maximum flight speed: Mach 1.4 (1715km\h)
Range: 3100km
Practical ceiling: 16500m
Thrust-to-weight ratio: 0.86
Maximum usable angle of attack: >29.2°
Max Overload: +8.5G/-3G
Landing speed: 220~234km/h
Take-off and running distance: 200~238m
Landing and running distance: 593~669m
Airframe life (flight hours): 10,000 hours
The L-15 Falcon advanced trainer aircraft is different from the old training aircraft of the previous models of Jian-5 and Jian-7 in China, but is a two-seater, twin-engine, medium-single-wing, double-side intake supersonic fighter for the third generation fighter, with two turbofan engines and high maneuverability at high angles of attack, and is the first aircraft in the development of China's aviation model to reach the most advanced international technology level in design, comparable to foreign T-50, Yak-130 and Jaguar.
Compared with the "Jianjiao"-7 supersonic training aircraft of the same level in service in China, the L-15 training aircraft has the advantages of good overall aerodynamic performance, high maneuverability, large thrust-to-weight ratio of the whole aircraft, long service life, reasonable structural design, advanced manufacturing technology, large flexibility of mission use and high development potential, and is comparable to the T-50 and Yak-130 advanced training aircraft currently being developed abroad in terms of overall technical standards, and can even be comparable to the Jaguar light fighter-bomber in terms of payload capacity and maneuverable flight performance.
From today onwards, Ye Hao will conduct flight training, guided by Lan Xinying.
"You're flying for the first time, so I'll use this as a talisman for you!" Just when Ye Hao was checking the parameters of the L-15 trainer in his mind, Lan Xinying, who was standing on the side, suddenly handed Ye Hao a jade jade Buddha that was green and transparent.
This is the first time Lan Xinying has spoken to Ye Hao in three days, these days because it is Weizi Monarch speaking, although she has been listening, but she has focused on Ye Hao, seeing him learning and absorbing aviation knowledge at an incredible speed, Ye Hao's learning ability makes Lan Xinying also jealous, this person is simply a monster.
I don't know what to think of, Lan Xinying took out the jade Buddha that she had been carrying, this jade Buddha was begged by her mother from Wutai Mountain, and was opened by a high monk, and she had been with her since birth.
"Don't think about it, this is a blessing from the instructor to the rookie. Lan Xinying's face turned inexplicably red.
"Oh, thank you so much. Ye Hao didn't reveal it, in fact, he didn't know how to refuse.
Lan Xinying brushed a strand of hair on her forehead, and said playfully: "Okay, let's get on the plane, it won't be as easy as theoretical learning in the future." ”
The L-15 Falcon carried Ye Hao and Lan Xinying into the air with a deafening roar, and a temporary communication terminal set up on the tarmac fed back the dialogue between the aircraft and the ground at any time.
Ye Hao climbed into the cockpit with the help of ground crews, fastened his seat belt, put on a flight helmet, and pulled down his goggles.
The first flight was just to let Ye Hao be in the front seat and follow the operation method of the blue heart shadow in the back seat, although the front seat and the back seat have exactly the same operating console, but they are limited by the back seat. However, as long as the back seat is released, the front seat can also control the aircraft.
From the beginning of takeoff, the blue heart shadow in the back seat and the ground communication terminal Lieutenant Colonel Wei Zijun will take the trouble to explain the essentials and operation methods for Ye Hao, although Ye Hao is already very familiar with the aircraft instrument panel and operation steps, and can almost memorize it backwards, but the two instructors are extremely cautious and cautious, teaching step by step, and striving for a stable word, after all, flight is called "dance on the tip of the knife", and there is no room for sloppiness.
"Don't be nervous! It's like training on a flight simulator!" The blue heart shadow in the back seat also had the experience of taking flying, and comforted Ye Hao.
Ye Hao made an OK gesture, learned theoretical knowledge, looked at pictures and flight videos, he already had a considerable understanding of airplanes, he was not only not nervous at this time, but had a faint excitement, this is the ultimate embodiment of human science and technology - airplanes.
With the protection of the flying helmet, Ye Hao could still feel the noise and vibration when the two engines of the L-15 Falcon burst out with great propulsion, and the strong pressure when taxiing off the runway almost pressed his whole person firmly on the seat.
Ye Hao has also made civil airliners many times, but compared with passenger planes, the high speed of the L-15 Falcon breaking through the sound barrier can almost make people's heartbeats tightly suppressed. The comfort of a fighter jet is completely incomparable with that of a passenger plane, and the degree of vibration and turbulence is changed to the fact that ordinary people have long been blue-faced, unable to breathe, and vomit all over the world. However, this stimulating feeling that the heart seems to be squeezed into the throat and eyes fascinates Ye Hao: This is what men should play!
"How is it, do you feel okay?" Lan Xinying's voice came from the back seat, asking Ye Hao, who had not made a sound in the front seat.
"Very good! very good!" Ye Hao was almost enjoying this feeling of continuous acceleration, and he almost couldn't help but want to be exposed outside the cabin to feel the sharp wind like a knife.
"Okay, I'm going to break the sound barrier once, and I'll transfer the control to you later, and you can try to fly. Lan Xinying seemed to be surprised by Ye Hao's adaptability and physical fitness, and there was that confidence in his tone, as if Lan Xinying was also affected, and actually made the decision to let Ye Hao fly by himself.
The sound of the engine is obviously strengthening, and the roar and vibration are getting louder and louder, almost making people think that the plane will fall apart at any time, and the speedometer is gradually approaching Mach 1, Ye Hao observed the flight status of the plane according to the hint of Lan Xinying and the explanation on the ground.
As if it was the sound of eggshells breaking, the noise in the cabin suddenly dropped, as if the whole world was quiet, and the plane immediately entered a relatively stable state.
Ye Hao felt the change of the plane in an instant, and almost all the pressure of breaking through the sound barrier was borne by the fuselage, and the pilot did not need to be exposed to the air, as if he was wearing heavy armor to protect the pilot.
What an amazing piece of technology!
"After a while, I'll reduce the speed below the speed of sound, and then let go of the authority, give you five minutes, you're ready to take over, take it easy, I'll help you at any time." Lan Xinying planned to let go of the operation and let Ye Hao practice first.
"Okay!" Ye Hao said concisely, since he got on the plane, his hands have not left the joystick, although the functions and operation methods of each instrument on the instrument panel in front of him are well understood, but the palm is slightly sweaty, this is not nervous, but excited.
"Today, let's practice a few basic flight attitudes, pay attention to the instrument panel, and get familiar with it. Take it a few more times and you'll be flying alone. Lan Xinying's words came from Ye Hao's helmet headphones, and she then said: "The countdown to the transfer of operation authority is ready, first hold the joystick and stabilize! Don't be too nervous, take it easy." ”
In an instant, Ye Hao felt that the joystick in his hand seemed to be alive, and even if it was a slight movement, the body could react immediately. Gently move the joystick, and the aircraft immediately leaves the level flight state and begins to change direction.
Ye Hao didn't dare to make big moves without authorization and do some stunts, the plane was a combination of strong and fragile. Powerful because the speed of flight is extremely fast, especially the ultimate speed, even calculated at times the speed of sound, the attack power is also extremely sharp and ferocious, with long-range and over-the-horizon attack capabilities, and the fragile is because the aircraft is composed of sophisticated machinery, once the operation is wrong, it is an irreparable air disaster, and the chance of survival is slim.
Ye Hao was only allowed to try step by step within the rules, and his extraordinary balance and control made the flight attitude of the L-15 Falcon advanced trainer under his control more and more stable, drawing a beautiful white wake in the sky.
"Very good! Your flying awareness is amazing, you are a natural pilot!" Lan Xinying said when monitoring Ye Hao's flight that giving some encouragement to newcomers during the flight would help improve the pilot's confidence, but this time the praise was heartfelt.
Although I can't see how Ye Hao operates, from the perspective of the aircraft's flight attitude change and stability, he doesn't look like a novice at all, more like an old pilot with rich driving experience, and the stable and smooth flight attitude proves that Ye Hao's piloting skills are extremely exquisite, and he is not even worse than himself.
Ten minutes later, the plane landed smoothly with a roar, slowly got out of the runway in the slide, and drove into the tarmac.
"Well done!" Lan Xinying in the back seat gave a thumbs up to Ye Hao, who climbed out of the cabin, and sighed again in his heart: Monster!
S, Lieutenant Colonel Wei Zijun wrote down the results of Ye Hao's first flight on the evaluation form, and at the same time added the annotation of "excellent flight awareness", a few days ago, Lieutenant Colonel Wei Zijun found that Ye Hao's learning ability was far better than ordinary people, so there was already an "S" score on the form, Lieutenant Colonel Wei Zijun had to sigh that there may be more unexpected surprises waiting for him to discover.
After being taken to fly a few times, Ye Hao, who performed well, was allowed to take off and land independently, with impeccable operation and response skills, and perfect flight awareness, as if he was born to fly.
Just a few days after Ye Hao's training, Ye Hao experienced a "baptism" in the entire Chinese aviation industry through the information handed over by Jiao Jiangbo.
Somewhere underground in this secret base, dozens of top experts in the current China Express Airlines industry have gathered, and they have made their own assessments around these materials. Although it is only some text and picture materials, but based on the opinions of these experts, if this F35s exists, then the United States will have an overwhelming advantage over China in terms of carrier-based aircraft. Even with the maturity of various technologies, the American Air Force, represented by the F22, will once again be far ahead of the Chinese Air Force.
After a few days of busyness, although Huaxia officials could not manufacture the F35 flight simulator in a short period of time, they simply assembled a simulated cockpit.
On the last day, Ye Hao will practice in this simulated cockpit.
Wei Zijun and Lan Xinying looked at the simulated cockpit with an obvious American style in front of them, and the shock in their hearts was indescribable. Although they didn't know the purpose of letting them train Ye Hao for a short time, looking at the simulated cockpit in front of them, the fool also knew that the task that Ye Hao was going to perform was definitely not simple.
This simulated cockpit was hastily built according to the pictures provided by Ye Hao, and it was just a prototype. Lan Xinying's value is reflected in this situation, she is one of the few pilots in China who has flown a fourth-generation fighter! She cooperated with Wei Zijun, Wei Zijun simulated various situations with language, and Lan Xinying assisted Ye Hao in various operations, everything seemed a bit child's play, but everyone's expressions on the scene were serious and abnormal.
Time flies, and the day seems to pass in the blink of an eye. Although the preparation was not sufficient, as the mission time approached, Ye Hao's training in this base had to end.
Thinking that he would start planning at dawn tomorrow, even if he was confident, Ye Hao still couldn't help but feel emotional. Lying on the bed and unable to sleep, he walked out of the small building for a walk.
The whole base is not as busy as the day, but the security is extremely tight, and from time to time you can see guards with patrol dogs cruising around, and there are countless "eyes" watching everything in the base.
Ye Hao didn't go far, he walked around the small building, and to his surprise, when he turned to the back of the small building, he saw a figure sitting on the grass with his legs crossed, it was Lan Xinying. After hesitating for a moment, Ye Hao still walked over and lay on the grass beside Lan Xinying, looking at the brilliant night sky.
"Should I call you Ye Hao or Shi Qingshan?" After a moment, Lan Xinying broke the silence first.
"Ye Hao!" Ye Hao replied after a moment of silence.
"Who the hell are you...... Forget it, I won't ask. ”
"I didn't expect you to be my instructor. Fate!"
"Hehe, I didn't expect it either. Lan Xinying's face turned red, fortunately it was night, and Ye Hao didn't look at her, so he didn't see it.
"By the way, this one is back for you. Ye Hao took out the jade Buddha and handed it to Lan Xinying.
Lan Xinying glanced at Ye Hao and hesitated slightly: "Give it to you, there is no reason to take back the things that Miss Ben sent out." ”
"This ...... It's too precious, not so good. ”
"Let you take it, take it, take so much nonsense, isn't it a man?"
"That'...... All right. Ye Hao is not hypocritical, in his opinion, this Jade Buddha may be very valuable, but Lan Xinying's background is extraordinary, and she obviously doesn't care about that value.
Lan Xinying saw that Ye Hao finally accepted the Jade Buddha, and her heart seemed to be a lot more relaxed, she stood up and said, "I'll go back to rest, you should go back early." ”
"Okay, I'll lie down again, you can go back first. ”
Lan Xinying took two steps and stopped: "No matter what you're going to do, good luck! Also, I hope we still have a chance to meet." After saying that, he left with firm steps.
"Hehe, funny girl. ”
In the early morning of the next day, before dawn, Ye Hao left the base by transport plane accompanied by Jiao Jiangbo.