After finishing lunch, the three returned to the No. 1 factory area of the base together. Academician Yang Wei supervised the production of the J-20. Zhou Hai did not delay, went to the office, picked up the training backpack containing the flight equipment, and prepared to leave by car.
There are many things going on today, and Zhou Hai cannot stay here. After flying the J-10s solo and returning to the Huangtianba base, he must immediately return to the base to fly the J-10d 'Fire Dragon' solo for the first time, performing a long-distance transfer mission for a single aircraft.
Zhou Hai couldn't wait for the J-10d 'Fire Dragon' in the hangar of Cave No. 2, wanting to experience the inexplicable excitement in the bridal chamber.
Passing through the highly confidential J-20 pulsating production line and bidding farewell to the brand-new War Eagle parked at station No. 1, Zhou Hai and Lin Jian left the base factory together and came to the hot outside world, the base parking area.
A Warrior military vehicle with sky blue Air Force livery was parked quietly in the parking space, with an Air Force second lieutenant on board.
It was noon, and the outside world with direct sunlight was like a furnace, with heat waves twisting and rolling.
"Zhou Hai, in addition to your physical fitness meeting the basic requirements for flight missions, you are selected this time because of your excellent performance. The special air combat training and Skyhawk military exercises are one of the bonus points, which are specially given to you. The opportunity you earned.”
After leaving the base factory area with a large number of people, Lin Jian glanced at Zhou Hai, spoke calmly and forcefully, and said: "Tomorrow we will start training on aerial refueling technology. I only give you eight days. You must master it before the mission officially begins. Aerial refueling technology, otherwise we have to replace people, do you understand?"
For a new pilot who has just launched a solo flight to perform an ultra-long-distance non-stop flight around the national airspace line, the risk is far higher than normal.
If it weren't for Zhou Hai's excellent performance in the four stages of initial training, higher education, special training, and military exercises, plus his accidental release of the solo flight restriction, it would never have been Zhou Hai's turn to perform this task.
"clear."
Regarding the mysterious Colonel Lin Jian, Zhou Hai's face remained calm without any change, and he nodded and replied.
Why mysterious?
Lin Jian, who was neither a member of the Pengcheng base nor Zhou Hai's direct superior, but only a colonel, had the power to arrange his flight training. This move meant that he could directly interfere with the normal operation of the Pengcheng base.
Not only mysterious, but also extremely special.
The only explanation is the confusing 'Transformation Plan'.
"After completing this flight mission, I will formally introduce you to the transformation plan. There may be a series of important tasks that you need to perform. Let me give you a reminder first." Lin Jian's voice was calm and solemn, and he stood at the back door of the Warrior military vehicle: "Up Car."
"OK."
Zhou Hai nodded, opened the rear door, carefully got into the car with his training backpack, and then closed the door.
"Buzz!"
The most familiar sound of the diesel engine sounded. After Zhou Hai sat down, the second lieutenant said nothing. He strictly abided by the principle of confidentiality and mission requirements. He held the steering wheel with both hands and controlled the Warrior military vehicle to start smoothly and drive along the road of the base.
"Goodbye, No. 203."
Zhou Hai stared at the J-10s fighter jets surrounded by many ground crews at Parking No. 8 in the distance, silently saying goodbye in his heart.
This No. 203 J-10s accompanied Zhou Hai for thirteen days, allowing Zhou Hai to complete the modification training, transform from a naive new pilot to a qualified new pilot, and experience real fighter flight for the first time.
The time the two sides get together is not much, but it is crucial.
Say goodbye to the concubine who has a different taste. Today, go home and have a bridal chamber with the eldest wife!
Not long after, the entire Warrior military vehicle left the Huangtianba base and drove along the planned route, passing through the prosperous and lively Wencheng District, passing the old city, and going straight onto the expressway around the city, eighty kilometers away to the north. and left for the Pengcheng base.
At the same time, taking advantage of the short time to return to the base, Zhou Hai, who had always held the idea of "seizing the day", sat in the back seat and silently started simulation calculations on aerial refueling technology.
Aerial refueling uses special tankers to replenish aviation fuel in the sky, thereby greatly improving the endurance of fighter jets and expanding combat radius and range. It plays an extremely important supporting role and indirectly increases combat effectiveness.
If you want to meet the conditions for aerial refueling, you not only need a special tanker with superior performance, but also need the pilot of the tanker to master extremely difficult refueling technology.
For pilots, this flying technique is like "air embroidery".
The refueling process requires the pilot to control a fighter jet weighing tens of tons, or even 20 or 30 tons, gradually maintaining the same flying height and speed as the tanker, and controlling the cone shape of the aircraft body under the influence of changes in wind direction, wind speed and air pressure in the sky. The refueling pipe must be carefully connected to the funnel-like refueling probe, which requires precision and zero error.
Otherwise, the aircraft body is likely to be hit by the metal refueling probe, resulting in a flight accident.
The docking process is similar to threading an embroidery needle!
This is not over yet. After docking, it is still necessary to maintain the balance and stability of the fighter aircraft and the refueling aircraft, and wait for the refueling to be completed before they can separate.
There are no more than 30 countries in the world that can implement aerial refueling, and the average proportion of fighter pilots who have mastered aerial refueling flight technology is only 30%-50%.
With his computer-like brain running at full capacity, Zhou Hai closed his eyes and calmed down, silently carrying out a large number of mathematical calculations, conceiving the process of aerial refueling of the J-10d 'Fire Dragon', and conducting mental simulations.
Fifty times.
A hundred times.
Two hundred times.
As time passed, the steadily driving Warrior military vehicle was getting closer and closer to the Pengcheng base. Zhou Hai was also constantly using his own advantages, integrating all kinds of knowledge he had mastered, and tirelessly repeatedly simulating the entire aerial refueling process.
Aerial refueling may seem difficult, but in fact, the amount of calculations and scope involved are far less than those of aircraft cannon interception missiles, and are at the same level as the original Herbst maneuver.
The afternoon sun is particularly dazzling.
At this time, the warrior military vehicle speeding on the highway had already entered the Pengcheng boundary, gradually reduced its speed, turned and left the national highway network at the ordinary exit, and then followed the predetermined route under the guidance of the second-generation Beidou satellite.
Thirty minutes later, driving along the winding and spacious confidential road, the Warrior military vehicle passed through two checkpoints to verify its identity and documents before actually arriving at the gate of the Pengcheng base.
"Squeak!" Coming to the gate of the base, the second lieutenant officer who was the driver stepped on the brakes and stopped steadily.
Zhou Hai came back to his senses, ended his mental simulation about aerial refueling, and thanked the second lieutenant officer: "Thank you, comrade."
After saying that, he opened the car door and got out of the car with his training backpack.
"You're welcome."
The second lieutenant's dark and rough face revealed a simple smile.
