Early the next morning, the maintenance team pulled out the No. 17 Su-30MK2 for inspection. It was about to fly an ultra-long distance, so the inspection work had to be particularly careful.
The straight-line distance from Forgotten Reef to Shenyang Aircraft Factory is 4,500 kilometers, which has far exceeded the aircraft’s maximum range of 4,000 kilometers.
Li Hai did not have the ability to refuel in the air, so he had to make a transfer landing at the Bald Eagle Regiment to replenish fuel.
It should be pointed out that the Su-27, J-11A, and J-11B do not have the ability to refuel in the air. All Su-27s in the Air Force have been withdrawn from active service. In the active service of the Air Force and Navy, they do not have the ability to refuel in the air. There are only J-11A and J-11B fighter jets left, and the former has also entered the second half of its service life.
Li Hai packed a flight bag with a few changes of clothes and that was all. When he saw Zhuang Xiaoying dragging a suitcase, his head suddenly felt heavy.
He found a few standard flight carry-on bags and said, "Put all the contents of the suitcase here. There is no room for such a large suitcase in the cockpit."
"Okay." Zhuang Xiaoying quickly opened the suitcase and transferred the contents to the carrying bag.
Li Hai saw that she was stuffing things in a mess, so he quickly came to help, folding them one by one and placing them, saying, "It must be arranged neatly, otherwise several bags will not be able to fit."
"There are so many clothes, but I haven't seen you wear them very often." Li Hai asked casually.
Zhuang Xiaoying said, "Yeah, every time I pack my luggage before a business trip, I have a headache. I feel like I have to bring this and that. Every time I find that a lot of things are not used. It's so confusing."
Smiling and shaking his head, Li Hai said, "There are so many cosmetics."
"It's not cosmetics, it's skin care products." Zhuang Xiaoying corrected.
Li Hai said, "It's different?"
"Of course it's different." Zhuang Xiaoying pointed at Li Hai's face and said, "Selfless Reef is on the equator, and the sun exposure is long and the ultraviolet radiation is strong. Look at your face, it's dark. I don't want that. The necessary skin care and sun protection are need."
Li Hai took out the contents of the third carrying bag, stuffed it into the other two, and said, "It's more troublesome for women to travel. Okay, two bags can just fit in it."
Li Yuanchao came over and took away all the carry-on bags, carefully placed them in the space behind the seats in the rear cabin, and fixed them with flat ropes.
"The fuel filling will be completed in ten minutes." Li Yuanchao glanced at the oil pipe on the wing, turned over the handover form, and said, "The total is 9,300 kilograms."
After the plane lands, all the fuel inside the plane needs to be pumped out before it can be stored in storage. Therefore, filling the aircraft with fuel before takeoff is an essential procedure. This is done to avoid danger.
Of course, the aircraft on duty must remain ready to take off at any time.
The Su-30MK2 does not have supporting auxiliary fuel tanks. The fuel tanks in the belly and wings can carry 9.3 tons of fuel, and the maximum range reaches 4,000 kilometers. This range has completely destroyed most of the world's fighter aircraft. Soviet designers believe that there is no need for auxiliary fuel tanks or even aerial refueling pipes. This is why the Su-27 fighter jet does not have an in-flight refueling pipe.
When it comes to the Su-30, the modern warfare environment has put forward higher requirements for the fighter's airborne time, so an aerial refueling system has been added to extend the fighter's continuous combat capability.
Li Hai asked, "If you transfer to Bald Eagle Station, half the fuel is enough."
"This is a request from superiors," Li Yuanchao said.
Li Hai nodded, and after completing the fuel filling, he took the handover form and checked it item by item. The curvature of the fuselage exceeds the design value. Although it will not affect flight, it is a hidden danger after all. For the original Su-30MK2, only the Shenyang Aircraft Factory has complete maintenance capabilities.
The Party for the People came speeding in a pickup truck.
"Old Li!" Before the car stopped, Dang Weimin kicked the door open and jumped out.
The broken pickup came to a halt with a groan, panting.
"Aren't you on duty at the dock? Are you in a hurry? Do you have an urgent task?" Li Hai asked repeatedly.
Dang Weimin greeted Zhuang Xiaoying and then said, "There is no mission. You have to run a long distance. I'll see you off."
"No need, no need, I'm afraid of your mouth." Li Hai refused continuously.
Dang Weimin said aggrievedly, "Isn't this just a coincidence? I never knew there would be a microburst. Many pilots never encounter such extreme weather in their entire flying life. You are lucky."
"What kind of luck is this?" Zhuang Xiaoying couldn't stand listening anymore and rolled her eyes.
The party laughs at the people.
He said, "By the way, when are you going to let Lao Zhao and Lao Zhan go solo? They don't dare to ask you, they keep asking me every day."
Li Hai said, "There is nothing wrong with Lao Zhan. You and Xue Da can arrange for him to fly solo. Lao Zhao's condition is not bad. I will take him to fly a few more times after the tunnel is repaired."
"Okay, let me tell Xue Da." Dang Weimin took out a Universe Bank savings card, handed it to Li Hai, and said, "Help me check how much money is in it, keep 10,000 yuan, and transfer the rest." To my dad."
Li Hai took the card and put it in his jacket pocket, zipping it up. "I have to transfer to Shuilingchang Station immediately after arriving at Shenyang Fei Factory, so I don't have time to see your dad."
"No, I heard from people in the community that the old man started to fall in love at dusk, and his life is good. I guess he has a lot of expenses during this period, so I transferred some money quickly." Dang Weimin said.
The corners of Li Hai's mouth suddenly cracked, "What? Is your dad in a relationship?"
"Yeah." Dang Weimin looked embarrassed, but it was obvious that he supported this.
Zhuang Xiaoying just laughed, but she thought it was nothing, and said, "Old people also have the right to pursue love."
Li Hai asked Zhuang Xiaoying, "Do you know how old Dang's father is?"
"Retired soon?" Zhuang Xiaoying said.
Li Hai stretched out four fingers and turned over it, "Eighty years old!"
"Ah? It's impossible!" Zhuang Xiaoying's eyes almost popped out of her head as she looked at Dang Weimin in disbelief.
The party for the people is only twenty-four years old, and his parents should be in their fifties or sixties. The father of the party is eighty years old, which means that he was born into the party in his fifties.
Dang Weimin smiled awkwardly and said, "My old man is not my biological father. My parents died during the 1998 flood fight, and my father adopted me."
"I'm sorry." Zhuang Xiaoying's heart sank and she quickly apologized.
Dang Weimin smiled and said, "No, no, I don't even know what my biological parents look like. All I know is that the old man is my dad."
"Okay, hurry up and go back to work. We have to go." Li Hai gave Dang Weimin a push.
Dang Weimin waved his hand, "Okay, I'll withdraw first. I wish you both a smooth flight. Reporter Zhuang, see you later."
"Goodbye." Zhuang Xiaoying waved her hand.
Dang Weimin jumped into the broken pickup truck, and the driver stepped on the accelerator. The diesel engine whined and flew away with black smoke.
According to the latest regulations, all officials on the islands and reefs must participate in the navigation control center on the pier. The Navigation Control Center is responsible for the management and coordination of all maritime activities in international waterways and the surrounding 300 kilometers of sea area.
All the work at Forgotten Reef is gradually on the right track.
"In the 1998 Yangtze River Flood, his biological father was a company commander of a certain army unit, and his biological mother was a doctor in a military hospital. They died on the front line of fighting the flood. That year, the Party for the People was three years old. To make matters worse, the Party for the People Grandparents and grandparents were all killed in the flood. When the troops arrived, they rescued Dang Weimin. A retired local cadre who adopted Dang Weimin."
Li Hai talked about Dang Weimin’s family situation.
Zhuang Xiaoying was surprised and sighed, "I didn't expect Dang Weimin's life experience to be so rough. I really don't think he has experienced this."
"He was only three years old at the time and was not sensible. Moreover, the old man in his family is a very interesting person, so he has cultivated such a funny man as the party for the people. You will know if you have the opportunity to meet the old man of the party, especially Interesting." Li Hai smiled.
After a pause, Li Hai added, "The old party man is a five-guarantee household and a retired cadre at the division level. Now he can earn nearly 20,000 yuan a month. Moreover, the party serves the people as a double martyr orphan. The government pays 100,000 yuan every month." There are a lot of subsidies in hand. The life of the two of them is so nourishing. Don't underestimate the party for the people, this kid is very rich."
"Oh, you are so vulgar." Zhuang Xiaoying said with a wry smile.
Li Hai smiled and said, "Okay, I'm tacky."
The two boarded the plane, put on their flight helmets, and closed the canopy. Two minutes later, the No. 17 Su-30MK2 took off, turned around, continued to climb north, and continued to climb to an altitude of 8,000 meters, speeding away all the way north.
Two and a half hours later, Li Hai landed safely at Bald Eagle Field Station 2,800 kilometers away. After hearing the news, Xue Xiangnan came to pick up the plane, took Li Hai's flight helmet, and said with a smile, "I have already communicated with Haiba Division. You guys will stay here for one night and return early tomorrow morning." Transition to Shenyang Aircraft Factory."
"Is this CCTV reporter Comrade Zhuang Xiaoying?"
Li Hai introduced, "Yes, Reporter Zhuang, this is Xue Xiangnan, the leader of the Bald Eagle Regiment."
"Hello, Captain Xue." Zhuang Xiaoying saluted gracefully.
"Okay, okay, let's go have a meal. There's a new recruit from Guangdong in the cooking class, and he's good at making Cantonese food." Xue Xiangnan walked in front.
Zhuang Xiaoying asked Li Hai in a low voice, "Don't you think Captain Xue is very similar to Captain Xue?"
"Captain Xue is Xue Da's uncle." Li Hai said in a low voice.
"Well, this world is really small." Zhuang Xiaoying stuck out her tongue.
Li Hai said, "Captain, I have to rush to Shuilingchang Station to pick up the plane. We will leave after dinner."
"I know, but I received a notice and now I want to convey to you that your pick-up time has been postponed to January 5th." Xue Xiangnan said with a smile.
Li Hai frowned, "Why has it changed again?"
"It's the New Year's Day holiday. We don't have a rest. Other manufacturers have to take a rest." Xue Xiangnan said.
Li Hai didn't believe it. It would definitely not be because he wanted to take a vacation. There must be other reasons.
"So, you don't have to worry. You even have time to go home and take a look." Xue Xiangnan said.
When they arrived at the dining hall, Xue Xiangnan called Li Hai outside, glanced sideways at Zhuang Xiaoying inside, and said, "Reporter Zhuang is quite beautiful."
"Captain, can you please stop laughing like this? I know what you mean, but I really have nothing to do with her." Li Hai explained with a wry smile.
Xue Xiangnan smiled and said, "You just need to know what's going on. Lin Li is a good girl."
"I know."
Xue Xiangnan said, "Good boy, my whole person has changed since I arrived at Forgotten Reef. The sea is vast and the fish can jump, and I'm talking about you. Yes, I didn't disappoint you."
Li Hai's deeds have already spread throughout the army. He "captured" the RC-135W/V electronic reconnaissance aircraft and was awarded a personal special merit. This can no longer be described as a blockbuster. How rare are the special merits in non-war years? Only a handful of them have been able to obtain the sub-honor over the years.
Judging from this rare achievement, it is of great significance for Li Hai to "capture" the RC-135W/V electronic reconnaissance aircraft.
"Captain, after my temporary duty period expires, I will return to the Flying Sharks training team." Li Hai said.
Xue Xiangnan was stunned and nodded slightly, "Well, do it according to your own ideas, I support you."
"Thank you, captain."
Xue Xiangnan waved his hand, "Don't do this to me. The problem with the Su-30 hanger line on Yaoguai has occurred before, and we have repaired it. It seems that the old fault has caused you again. This piece I want to apologize to you, I have a responsibility."
"Commander, don't say that. The aircraft have been handed over to Haiba Division. It has nothing to do with you. Although the cause of the failure has not yet been found out, I always feel that it is not as simple as a pylon line failure."
Li Hai said in a deep voice, "The body is too bent, and maybe the entire bus system is abnormal. But having said that, these Baitou Susan0 are used so intensively, so some problems are normal."
Xue Xiangnan patted Li Hai on the shoulder and said, "So you should be more careful when using it. After all, it is an old aircraft."
"By the way, I want to inform you about the situation. After the Spring Festival, I will study at the National Defense University. I have a lot of work to do during this period. I won't go over to pay New Year's greetings to Mr. Li during the Spring Festival. I will report to Beijing in March."
Li Hai suddenly smiled happily, "Captain, congratulations on your promotion!"
Those who are promoted from a regiment to a deputy division must study at the National Defense University for half a year, just as those who are promoted from a regiment to a deputy division must study at the High Command College for half a year. After crossing this hurdle, we can at least contribute eight more years to building a strong people's army.
In other words, as long as you are ordered to study, it means you are about to be promoted.
"I am willing to stay on the front line. I like flying." Xue Xiangnan said, waving his hands.
Li Haidao said, "There is no conflict. The deputy master and the master are still very talented and are flying on the front line. If you are in your thirties, you can still fly for at least ten years."
"hope so."
Li Hai didn't realize that in the past month, all those who had been his leaders had been promoted, but Li Hai, who deserved to be promoted the most, had not seen any movement at all.
Young age, short military service, and low qualifications are not the main reasons. Nowadays, the army emphasizes that the capable are promoted and the mediocre are demoted. The issue of age is no longer an issue.
After spending one night at the Bald Eagle Station, Li Hai and Zhuang Xiaoying took off again to the Shenfei Factory Station early the next morning. Shortly after landing, Zhuang Xiaoying received a call from the station and had a new mission.
Zhuang Xiaoying shrugged her shoulders and said, "The station asked me to go to Heilongjiang. I have a new interview assignment, so you can only go back to Beijing by yourself."
Li Hai said helplessly, "I just contacted my girlfriend and she is not in the capital, so I won't go back to Beijing."
"Then go to Heilongjiang with me?" Zhuang Xiaoying asked with a smile.
Li Hai shook his head and said, "Forget it, I'm going to see the old man. Dang Weimin doesn't say it, but in fact he is quite concerned about the old man's twilight love affair. I don't feel at ease if I don't go and see him."
"Okay, then, goodbye."
"Okay, see you when you have the chance."
