Great Power Fighting Falcon

"I think the test flight work should be divided into two parts, the test flight of technical indicators is one part, and the actual test flight is another part, and the two parts are carried out at the same time. The advantage of this is that the test flight time can be shortened, and mutual verification can be formed between the actual test flight and the technical test flight. It will be more conducive to subsequent improvement work.”

Li Zhan said, his thinking was very clear.

Bao Guanhua asked, "Do you think Black Ribbon is ready for actual test flights?"

"Yes, after this test flight, I believe that Black Ribbon has met the conditions for actual combat test flight." Li Zhan said with certainty, "When I conducted the actual combat test flight of the J-16, the situation was similar to now. But the J-16 is based on the The test flight was carried out according to the normal process, and the actual test flight was carried out only after the technical test flight was completed. It took a lot of time to go back and forth."

"Well, that's a good idea." Bao Guanhua nodded slightly, "Is there any specific method?"

Li Zhan said, "Captain Chen Ming conducts technical test flights. His theory is much higher than mine and he has an advantage over me. I am responsible for actual test flights. My advantage lies in actual combat experience. I know what kind of fighters the army wants and how to fly them." It meets actual combat requirements.”

"That's right." Bao Guanhua was very satisfied. "It can be divided into two parts at the same time, which not only saves time but also achieves a more comprehensive test."

Li Zhan said, "This is what I think about the actual test flight. Direct confrontation, confrontation with the troops, actual combat confrontation, whatever the requirements of the combat training outline are, and problems will be discovered during the actual combat training."

"It's a good idea, but the risk has also increased." Bao Guanhua said.

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

Li Zhan said, "The risk is controllable. After a series of confrontations, all practical subjects must be tested. Refer to the actual test flight of the J-16. After one or two years, I estimate that the Black Ribbon has the capabilities Mass production conditions.”

Bao Guanhua said with a wry smile, "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. There is no need for us to take such a big risk now." .”

"Old leader, how can flying an airplane be without risk? In fact, there is not much difference between whether the risk is high or low. The key point is how to quickly and comprehensively test the performance of the aircraft. The aircraft is built to be used and handed over to the troops for war. , How can we deliver an aircraft that satisfies the troops if we don’t do it in a down-to-earth manner?" Li Zhan said.

Bao Guanhua pondered for a moment, waved his hand and said, "I'll think about it again. How do you think about the fight?"

"This one is relatively simple. Our old army, the Falcon Brigade, is a good opponent. The old army has become a professional blue army. It has held a professional free air combat competition since last year. This event is also a good platform." Li Zhan smiled explain.

Bao Guanhua gave a thumbs up, "This is a good idea."

Never forget the old troops when good things happen. Bao Guanhua guessed what Li Zhan was thinking. In Li Zhan's short fighter flying career, Beiku was of great significance to him, and the 101st Brigade was of great significance to him. It can almost be said that he devoted all his heart and soul to that unit in that place.

In 2012, last year, the first Falcon Cup free air combat competition was held at the Beikou Air Defense Base. With the Falcon Brigade as the common opponent, various units of the Air Force sent elites to participate in the confrontation. Individual points were used to determine the winners and losers, and dual selection was used, that is, a system that combined point rankings and standard points.

Three Golden Helmets were selected for the first Falcon Cup, and everyone called this event the Golden Helmet Competition.

Having such a platform that gathers the elites of the Air Force to fight against each other is undoubtedly the best place for the Black Ribbon to conduct practical test flights.

The black ribbon's actual combat test flight selection in Beiku will also add a lot of color to the 101st Brigade. This unit, which has transformed from the rag king of the west to the most professional blue army in the army in just a few years, will have a higher status in the army. Everyone hopes that the old team will get better and better. This is human nature, and Li Zhan is no exception.

"This part is relatively simple. I will ask for instructions immediately." Bao Guanhua readily agreed.

He is a veteran political commissar of the Falcon Brigade and is very easy to communicate with.

As for the subsequent actual combat test flight subjects, such as long-distance combat test flight, such as live ammunition confrontation test flight, Bao Guanhua will not easily express his position on these extremely risky test flight contents, 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 to see Li Zhan off.

"I just bought some specialties, I don't know if they are suitable or not. Anyway, you can't go back empty-handed." Chen Ming said.

Li Zhan looked back at the several large boxes on the trunk that had been folded down in the third row, and said with a wry smile, "Chen Da, this is too much."

"It's not just mine, it's the contractor's, Engineer Yi Xiaoyi's, Director Yu Niandong's, there are quite a few of them. You don't like being a father anymore, so you must prepare some gifts. They will all be shipped in a while. Xixian and I The airport has been contacted and they will send a car to pick you up at the airport." Chen Ming said with a smile and motioned to the driver to drive.

The Land Cruiser sped out and bolted towards the third-rate airport.

Obviously, Chen Ming had received the notice from Bao Guanhua a long time ago, so everyone prepared gifts in advance. Chen Ming also arranged to purchase the air tickets. The earliest flight in the afternoon was in business class, and the factory reimbursed him for it. Of course, these small sums of money are nothing. What the factory wants to show is the importance it attaches to its main test pilots. Otherwise, according to Li Zhan's level, he would not be able to enjoy business class treatment.

On the way, Li Zhan discussed his ideas with Chen Ming.

He said, "Chen Da, technical test flight is the foundation, and the requirements for theory are very high. I have thought about it carefully, and I can't compare with you in this aspect of test flight. I have asked the contractor for instructions, and you are responsible for the technical test flight." , I am responsible for the actual test flight.”

"This is not in compliance with the regulations." Chen Ming was a little surprised. "The test flight work is mainly for the main test pilots, and I am a substitute."

Li Zhan said with a smile, "The rules are that the dead are alive. The test flight efficiency is greatly improved when it is divided into two parts, and the two parts can verify each other. The most important thing is that you have no problem conducting technical test flights."

After thinking for a moment, Chen Ming nodded seriously, "There are indeed many benefits to this, but have you ever thought about why all test flights are required to be carried out by the main test pilot first? Because each test pilot has different flying habits. Yes, if there are multiple test pilots, the data will have larger errors."

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

Chen Ming nodded slowly, "If there is no problem with the R\u0026D team, there will be no problem with me."

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

Arriving at the third-rate airport, Chen Ming helped Li Zhan check in, then sent him to the security checkpoint, watching him go away before returning.

Li Zhan sat down on the seat in front of the boarding gate and looked at the passengers coming and going, feeling like he was back in the world.