"I think the test flight work should be divided into two parts, the test flight of technical indicators as a part, the actual combat test flight as a part, and the two parts should be carried out at the same time. The advantage of this is that the test flight time can be shortened, and the actual combat test flight and the technical test flight can form a mutual verification, which is more conducive to the subsequent improvement work. ”

Li Zhan said, his thinking was very clear.

Bao Guanhua asked, "Do you think the black ribbon already has the conditions for actual combat test flights?" ”

"Yes, after this test flight, I believe that the Black Ribbon has the conditions for a real combat test flight." Li Zhan said affirmatively, "At that time, when I was conducting the actual combat test flight of the J-16, the situation was similar to now. However, the J-16 was tested in accordance with the normal process, and the actual combat test flight was carried out only after the technical test flight was completed, which took a lot of time. ”

"Well, good idea." Bao Guanhua nodded slightly, "Is there a specific way?" ”

Li Zhan said, "Captain Chen Ming is engaged in technical test flights, and his theory is much higher than mine, and he has an advantage over me. I am in charge of actual combat test flights, and my advantage lies in actual combat experience, knowing what kind of fighters the troops want, and knowing how to fly to meet the requirements of actual combat. ”

"That's right." Bao Guanhua is very satisfied, "It was divided into two at the same time, which not only saved time but also achieved a more comprehensive test. ”

Li Zhan said, "That's what I think about the actual combat test flight. To engage in direct confrontation, confrontation with troops, and confrontation in actual combat, we should do whatever the requirements of the combat training program require, and discover problems in the actual combat training. ”

"It's a good idea, but it's also more risky." Bao Guanhua said.

The risks are obvious, and Li Zhan naturally knows how dangerous the actual combat test flight is, and the actual combat test flight of the J-16 is an obvious example. But the benefits are also huge, which is exactly what the saying goes: high risk, high reward.

Li Zhan said, "The risk is controllable. After a series of confrontations, all the actual combat subjects are also tested. Refer to the actual combat test flight of the J-16. After a year or two, I estimate that the black ribbon is ready for mass production. ”

Bao Guanhua smiled bitterly and said, "Xiao Li, you are playing with fire." I know the specific situation of your J-16 actual combat test flight, the risk is too high, and there is no need to take such a big risk now. ”

"Old leader, how can flying a plane be riskless? The difference between the risk is large and small, in fact, it is not that big. The focus is on how to quickly and comprehensively test the performance of the aircraft. The planes are built to be used, and they are to be handed over to the troops to fight, and how can we deliver the planes that satisfy the troops if we do not do it in a down-to-earth manner? Li Zhan said.

Bao Guanhua pondered for a while, waved his hand and said, "I'll think about it again." What do you think about fighting this part? ”

"This part is relatively simple, and our old army, the Eagle Brigade, is a very good opponent. The old unit has become a professional blue army, and a professional free air combat competition has been held since last year, and this event is also a good platform. Li Zhan said with a smile.

Bao Guanhua gave a thumbs up, "That's a good idea." ”

There are good things that have not forgotten the old army, Bao Guanhua guessed Li Zhan's thoughts. In Li Zhan's not long fighter flying career, Beiku means a lot to him, and the 101st Brigade means a lot to him, and it can almost be said that he poured all his body and mind into that unit in that place.

In 2012, that is, last year, the first Eagle Falcon Cup free air combat competition was held at the Beiku Air Defense Base. With the Eagle Brigade as the common opponent, various units of the Air Force sent elites to participate in the confrontation, and adopted a system of individual points to determine wins and losers, and double selection, that is, a system of combining point ranking and standard scores.

The first Eagle Falcon Cup selected three Golden Helmets, and everyone called this event the Golden Helmet Competition.

There is such a platform that concentrates the elite of the Air Force to catch and kill, and it is undoubtedly the best place for the Black Ribbon to test flights. 139

The actual combat test flight of the Black Ribbon in Beiku will also add a lot of color to the 101st Brigade, which will have a higher status in the army after transforming from the king of western tatters to the most professional blue army in the whole army in just a few years. Everyone hopes that the old troops can get better and better, this is human nature, and Li Zhan is no exception.

"It's relatively simple, and I'll start asking for instructions right away." Bao Guanhua readily agreed.

He is the old political commissar of the Eagle Brigade, and it is very convenient to communicate.

As for the follow-up actual combat test flight subjects, such as long-distance combat test flights, such as live-fire confrontation test flights, these extremely risky test flight contents, Bao Guanhua will not easily express his position, and he has no right to decide.

After talking about some other things, Li Zhan said goodbye to Bao Guanhua and returned to his residence to pack his luggage. Chen Ming brought a Land Cruiser over to send Li Zhan.

"I bought some special products casually, and I don't know if it's suitable or not, anyway, you can't go back empty-handed." Chen Ming said.

Li Zhan looked back at the trunks that had put down the third row, and said with a wry smile, "Chen Da, this is too much." ”

"Not only mine, but also the contractor, Yi Xiaoyi, engineer, and Director Yu Niandong, there are several of them. You don't like to be a father anymore, you have to prepare some gifts. After a while, all the consignments were done, and I contacted Xixian Station, and they sent a car to the airport to pick them up. Chen Ming said with a smile and motioned for the driver to drive.

Rand Cruiser galloped out and galloped in the direction of the third-rate airport.

Obviously, Chen Ming had already received Bao Guanhua's notice, so everyone prepared gifts in advance. The air ticket was also purchased by Chen Ming, and the earliest flight in the afternoon, the business class bought, was reimbursed by the factory. Of course, these small sums of money are nothing, and what should be reflected in the factory is the importance of the main test pilots. Otherwise, according to Li Zhan's level, he will not be able to enjoy the treatment of business class.

On the way, Li Zhan talked about his thoughts with Chen Ming.

He said, "Chen Da, technical test flight is the foundation, and the requirements for theory are very high. I've thought about it seriously, and I'm not as good as you in this area. I have asked the contractor for instructions, you are responsible for the technical test flight, and I am responsible for the actual combat test flight. ”

"It's not in accordance with the rules." Chen Ming was a little surprised, "The test flight work is mainly based on the main test pilot, and what I do is the work of substitutes." ”

Li Zhan said with a smile, "The rules are that those who are dead are alive." In the case of splitting into two, the efficiency of the test flight is greatly improved, and the two parts can also be verified by each other. The most important thing is that you have no problem with technical test flights. ”

After thinking about it for a while, Chen Ming nodded seriously, "There are indeed many benefits in this way, but have you thought about it, why do you require all the test flight work to be carried out by the main test pilot first?" Because the flying habits of each test pilot are different, if there are multiple test pilots, there will be a large error in the data. ”

"I've thought about it." Li Zhan said in a deep voice, "The solution is actually not difficult. I talked to Yi Xiaoyi, and he has a way to solve it. ”

Chen Ming nodded slowly, "If there is no problem on the R&D team's side, there will be no problem on my side." ”

Li Zhan gave half of the credit to Chen Ming. Of course, neither Li Zhan nor Chen Ming have ever considered the issue of merit, nor have they thought about the issue of risk. They only have one idea in their minds - how to complete the test flight of the Black Ribbon better and faster, so that this new fighter can enter the mass production stage as soon as possible.

When the third-rate airport arrived, Chen Ming helped Li Zhan to complete the check-in, sent him to the security checkpoint, and saw him go far before returning.

Li Zhan sat down in the seat in front of the boarding gate, looking at the passengers coming and going, and had the feeling of returning to the world.