At about 9 o'clock in the morning, next to the main runway of Limerick Airport 1, the white AS-16 sports aircraft around it looked like a white dove temporarily landing on the ground. The reason why it was able to escape gravity and take to the skies was thanks to www.biquge.info its aerodynamic shape and a 140-horsepower Daimler C-II engine.

At the end of the war, there was already a 220 horsepower aero engine, and now there are more 275 horsepower products, in this era of rapid development of aero engine technology, the "heart" of the AS-16 is not strong enough, but its flight speed and maneuverability are better than people think, and the excellent short take-off and landing ability as a publicity highlight, in the first day of the aviation expo attracted a lot of attention, Ottoman Turkey, Bulgaria and Argentina officials have shown strong interest in it. Now, the King of Ireland is going to fly the plane himself for a flight demonstration, regardless of whether the process is exciting or thrilling, the fact itself is a brilliant gimmick, and the AS-16's success is to be expected.

Leather jackets, white scarves, improved breeches, shiny leather boots, and in the bright sun, the young man who had just put on the Irish crown not long ago was dressed in handsome clothes. Before boarding the plane, he shook hands with the members of the Hohenzollern family and the Irish cabinet ministers one by one to say goodbye, although he himself looked relaxed, but the atmosphere of the scene was solemn and solemn, as if he was going to take off to meet a strong enemy, not necessarily gone, at least full of danger.

The brief farewell ceremony was still underway, and the flight attendants had already started the plane. This kind of sports aircraft is a two-seat configuration in the front and rear, but unlike the synchronous control of the front and rear seats of the trainer aircraft, it only has the front seat equipped with a control stick, a direction pedal and flight instruments, and the relatively narrow rear seat is only used to carry people and cargo, that is, the observation seat usually used by reconnaissance and school shooting aircraft. As the AS-16 waited for takeoff, a man in pilot outfit sat in the front seat, and everyone thought that the King of Ireland was ready to be a passenger - even so, few people would scoff at him, after all, this was the first king to take off in the air since three air shows.

After saying goodbye to his family and vassals, the King of Ireland, revered by his admirers, strode to the plane, put on his parachute bag with the help of several attendants, and climbed down the ladder with the help of several attendants. Then, under the jaw-dropping gaze of almost everyone, he climbed into the plane without hesitation, sat in the front seat of the pilot, and waved to the blackened crowd of onlookers around the runway. Then, the engine continued to roar smoothly and raised the pitch, the sand and dust raised by the propeller increased sharply, the double landing gear in front, the biplane in the rear of the single wheel began to taxi, compared with most of the planes in the apron, it is simple in shape, light in the body, in a single ride and the windward situation, only taxied thirty or forty meters began to jump, when the wheels completely left the ground, the kilometer-long runway was not even used for one-tenth, the free and easy attitude, suddenly gave people a refreshing feeling.

Flying off the ground, the AS-16 did not climb with its head down, but hovered horizontally at an altitude of about twenty meters, and when it turned back and flew over the heads of many onlookers, the air currents it carried blew away countless top hats and handkerchiefs, and as a result, both men and women on the ground were surprisingly unanimous in reaching out to cover their hats - only the German officers in the pointed leather helmets and the German emperor in the Prussian eagle helmet were spared.

Based on the characteristics of the sports aircraft and the excellent design of the AS-16, people had learned its uniqueness the day before, and at this time they were full of surprise, because the pilot of the aircraft was a high-ranking and high monarch, a Hohenzollern genius who had already brought countless surprises to the world. On this morning, nearly 30,000 visitors poured into Limerick One Airport, many of whom came with a curious mentality. Joachim's name had long been known throughout the world, but all the dignitaries and commoners of various countries had heard about the deeds of Hohenzollern's genius "heard and seen"—they had heard rumors and read newspapers, but they had never really seen it. Throughout the ages, many mythical rumors have been exaggerated fiction for political purposes, so it is not surprising that people are skeptical of the existence of such an omnipotent and invincible figure.

The aircraft carrying the Wright brothers to realize the dream of human flight, the structure is so simple that even the cars of the time can not be compared, all the control skills can be learned in about dozens of minutes, under the catalysis of the arms race and the smoke of the war, in just a few years, the evolution of the aircraft structure is no less than the difference from the breech gun to the breech gun, and the flight technology is even more incomparable. In Germany, the required pilot's license course has been increased to two weeks, and pilots often have to go through more than a dozen training flights from the beginning to the time they fly alone. Seeing the King of Ireland soar through the skies alone, although there are no amazing fancy flights, the smoothness and flawless flight movements alone show the level of proficiency in his flying skills......

In this ideal weather with clear and breezy winds, a half-hour flight is not difficult for Natsuki, but it will inevitably make the necks of the visitors on the ground feel sore. From a low altitude of twenty or thirty meters to an extreme height of more than four thousand meters, Natsuki is looking for a long-lost feeling of ease. As the leader of the project, Xia Shu is indispensable to devote wisdom and energy to the AS-16 finished product, and he is personally very satisfied with the handling and short take-off and landing capabilities of the FI-156 "White Stork" that the AS-16 product shows. With the next war just around the corner, bringing this successful design to both the military and civilian markets will help the Irish aviation industry open up the international market and use the proceeds of the order to feed back into the Irish aviation industry, so that it can maintain a strong momentum in peacetime.

Soaring across the sky, Natsuki saw the open-air parking lot at Limerick One Airport filled with cars of all kinds. Including military vehicles, Ireland now has just over 4,000 cars, and the roads and ancillary facilities built according to industrial standards seem "luxury" in comparison, but from a development point of view, these high investments are worth the money. With Ford's investment and the establishment of the Model T line, Ireland's automotive industry is growing at an astonishing rate. In the first two weeks of the expo, more than 700 cars were shipped by ship, including expensive limousines. Princes and nobles from various countries and wealthy merchants and dignitaries enjoyed luxurious treatment while also contributing no small amount to the economy of Ireland.

As the white-painted AS-16 landed smoothly, the unpretentious flight came to an end, and the audience thundered with cheers, with thousands of Irishmen chanting "Long live the King". Visitors from all over the world, led by the German royal family, also gave a round of applause to the pioneering and adventurous young monarch.

Time flies, half a month flies, and the 3rd Global Aviation Expo held in Limerick, the new capital of Ireland, came to an end with a roar of praise. Those who are interested in urban planning and architectural design are even more surprised to find that Limerick has not only changed from a small European town to an international metropolis full of modern elements, but also has a forward-looking urban plan and transportation layout, which not only integrates the majestic bearing and pragmatism of the Germans, but also reflects the regional characteristics and national style of Ireland. It is a work of art in the city.

During the fair, including the local Irish residents living in various places, a total of more than one million people came to Limerick, and more than 700,000 people bought tickets to enter the expo site to watch the exhibition. Guests from all over the world gathered in large numbers, but law and order in Limerick remained extremely good, with few thefts, no cases of robbery, kidnapping, and murder, a world of difference from the previous two air expos and the various international events of the same era. This is naturally inseparable from the very adequate preparation and strict management methods of the Irish government, and it also has a lot to do with the simple and proud character of the Irish people and the current situation of living and working in peace and contentment.

The fair was an opportunity for people from across the continent and further afield to travel around Ireland, and in most places they witnessed the miracle of zero unemployment. Under the banner of the Kingdom of Ireland, the life of ordinary Irish people is not rich, and the economic conditions of many villages and towns are still at a relatively backward level, but the connection of a large number of railways and transportation facilities is constantly injecting new vitality into these places, so that people can see the hope of the future and feel positive and optimistic about their tomorrow. What was seen and heard was widely disseminated through the press and word of mouth, and brought Ireland and its rulers a great international reputation. Although some critics with sharp views have pointed out that Ireland's social development is far behind the pace of economic growth, the current situation of large farmers occupying land resources has not changed, and the rapid rise of the bourgeoisie is creating a new gap between the rich and the poor, and the landless peasants and workers living on the subsistence line will sooner or later become a hidden danger to the country, making it difficult to break through the bottleneck in the country's development, and to solve these problems, a fundamental change is necessary.

Ireland, Germany and Italy were the winners in terms of the volume of the Expo, with their exhibits sharing 70 per cent of the orders traded at the Expo, with Ireland alone selling 245 aircraft and tens of thousands of spare parts. As speculated, the AS-16, a light sport aircraft that could be easily converted into a military reconnaissance school shooter, became the number one star of the expo, with Ottoman Turkey ordering 40 in one go, as well as Bulgaria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden and even Mexico. Although the "Heilingen" air disaster greatly reduced people's admiration for the Zeppelin, the Germans' various reparation measures still had a certain effect, and the Ottoman Turks, who had improved the economic and social situation due to the harvest of Armenia and the Middle East, ordered three large Zeppelins on a large scale, so that the Zeppelin Company would not lose all its money.

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