Another week has passed, and under repeated training, Chen Ming now seems to reflexively find a 3.5-degree glide slope whenever he lands.

"Bang~"

With a muffled sound of the ship hooking the blocking cable, the F-18B piloted by Chen Ming quickly stopped.

This is the fifth consecutive successful landing, and according to Instructor Charlie's rules, he should be considered to have passed the assessment. Chen Ming was a little excited, after all, the assessment conditions of Instructor Charlie were not lower than those of HNA's inspectors to some extent.

After all, on a real aircraft carrier, the probability of a reining event that does not hook the blocking cable is about 5%-10%. Charlie's request is five times in a row, and it is accurate and successful before it is completed.

"Do you remember how long it took from the time the main wheel landed to the time it stopped?"

Charlie saw Chen Ming's excitement and asked with a smile.

"Probably, three seconds?"

When Chen Ming saw the expression on Charlie's face, he knew that something must have gone wrong. I replied with some apprehension.

"Two seconds. From hooking the blocking cable to stopping completely, there are only two seconds. ”

Charlie replied calmly, as if brewing emotions. Chen Ming guessed correctly, and Charlie immediately scolded.

"Five times you landed, and you took the throttle every time you landed. You tell me, if it's on an aircraft carrier, you put the throttle away, and if there is a reins, what to do? Go to the sea to feed the sharks? ”

Chen Ming was scolded by Charlie, and immediately understood the reason why Charlie was angry.

Indeed, I have been used to flying on land, and it has become an instinctive habit to close the throttle before landing and finish it directly after landing. But if it is on an aircraft carrier, the length of the flight deck is limited, and once the throttle is closed, it will be dehooked, and the remaining distance will not be enough runway length for you to return to the throttle.

"Figured it out. You are not to blame for this, every sea-based pilot ignores this at first, but from now on, your task is to correct this habit. Remember, from the moment the main wheel is grounded, push to the full oil, until you feel the pulling sensation caused by the hook on the blocking cable, and then immediately close the light. ”

After Charlie saw Chen Ming's suddenly realized expression, he didn't scold again. Instead, he smiled with relief.

"From the main wheel grounding to the full oil, to feeling the pull and light. time, only two seconds. No, less than two seconds! Again, make it a habit. I'll give you a week, and I'll help you contact the inspector for an aircraft carrier qualification assessment in a week. After completing the take-off and landing, you have the basic conditions for getting on the aircraft carrier, as for the rest of the subjects, I think the effect of teaching on the ground is too poor, and I will take you with me when I get to the aircraft carrier. ”

"Yes, sir!"

It's finally going to be done, Chen Ming replied excitedly. At the same time, the palm of the hand is placed above the throttle actuator, and the two movements are quickly pushed up and retracted in the mental simulation.

"Don't be vain, there's still some time to eat. Fly again, this time remembering the essentials. ”

Charlie looked at Chen Ming's movements, and then saw the maintenance staff on the side of the venue re-laying the blocking cable, and then spoke.

Take off again, and after leveling, it circles directly into the landing orbit. Familiarly looking for a gliding ramp, Chen Ming slowly retracted the throttle, and left his left hand on the throttle valve pushrod after retracting.

Everything is going in order. Feeling the main wheel smashing on the ground, the demonic "dunag" sound sounded in my head, and it was instantly pushed to full oil. Before Chen Ming could feel the roar of the engine, another slight pulling sensation came. Then quickly retract the throttle, and the oil pump supply has just reached the combustion chamber of the engine.

The fuselage of the plane scurried forward slightly, and was dragged back by the blocking cable.

"It's okay, the brain isn't a decoration. It's been more than a week to get used to this feeling. The movements in your hands have to be a little faster, you are not decisive enough to give and receive the throttle this time, and the timing is not very good. Practice slowly, go, eat and go. ”

Chen Ming didn't care about Charlie's slightly mean evaluation, on the contrary, he was glad that he had met a good instructor. Chen Ming and the two walked towards the cafeteria, while listening to Charlie's mouth muttering something difficult to understand, such as "Hainan Airlines that does not give full fuel when you land is not a good Hainan Airlines".

The strange posture has increased again~

A week later, Chen Ming successfully passed the inspection. After obtaining the qualification to carry the aircraft carrier, there were still three months before the four-year period, and since he had not been informed by the embassy or the Bald Eagle military, Chen Ming was also happy to continue to study with Charlie.

"Don't be nervous when you come to fly. In fact, it's almost the same as training, just relax your mind. It's a big deal, right? ”

Chen Ming heard Charlie's words, and then looked at the aircraft carrier that seemed to be only the size of a dog tag on the sea in the distance, and he had the heart to scold his mother. Why don't I get nervous?

Although the process is the same process, for example, on the ground, any person can jump 50cm away. But raising this height to the top of a 100-metre building and allowing you to jump to the top of a building next to it at 50cm intervals is hardly something you can do without getting nervous.

The distance was getting closer and closer, and Chen Ming closed the throttle. Habitually adjust your flight attitude and enter the taxiing ramp.

"F404, good attitude, you can descend!"

A voice suddenly came from Chen Ming's earphone, but Chen Ming didn't notice it at the moment. His attention was all on the landing target signal light in the distance, and when he saw a green light, Chen Ming's heart was a lot more settled.

As we get closer, it looks like we're about to hit an aircraft carrier. Just when Chen Ming was a little nervous and ready to pull up the go-around, the main wheel landed on the ground. As if a "duang" sounded in the soul, the hand subconsciously pushed the throttle valve to full oil.

When I felt the speed drop suddenly, I didn't wait for the pulling sensation to come, and I retracted the throttle again.

"Papapapa~"

Chen Ming was stunned and looked at the deck staff who gathered around him to applaud, until Charlie, who was in the back seat, also began to applaud. Only then did I realize that I had succeeded?!

"Well done boy, the first landing was a direct success. We're optimistic about you! ”

Hearing the voice in his ears, Chen Ming turned his head. Only then did I realize that the flight had been towed to the docking area, and the sound was spoken by the crew carrying the escalator who had just crouched on the side of the cockpit.

I thanked him happily, took the flight record in his hand, and filled in the information that had to be registered and signed it. Chen Ming climbed out of the cockpit and climbed down the escalator to get off the plane.

It wasn't until Chen Ming stood on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier "Reagan" at his feet, feeling the slightly fishy sea breeze blowing on his face.

I finally couldn't help but scream.

The noise on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier was loud, and Chen Ming's screams could only be heard by people nearby. Seeing that it was Chen Ming, a new flight who had just landed on the ship for the first time, they all smiled kindly.

It's just that what they don't know is that what excites Chen Ming is not only the successful landing for the first time.

This was the first time Chen Ming had set foot on an aircraft carrier, and it was also the first time he had participated in the activities of a naval unit since leaving the ship unit.