Chapter 350 The J-7 series’ night flight capabilities are still very capable
Bengbu's geographical location is very unique.
Because the jurisdiction spans both banks of the middle reaches of the Huaihe River, it is located exactly on the geographical dividing line between the north and south of the East China Sea (Qinling Mountains-Huaihe River).
Neither south nor north!
But the climate in Bengbu is more southerly.
Especially in winter.
Although the average temperature is only about one or two degrees.
But it's often rainy.
When the cold wind carries the drizzle, it blows towards my face.
It's like going through a rainstorm.
Cold to the bone.
More importantly.
It’s not winter in Bengbu! for! warm!
Yes.
Bengbu, like most other southern cities, does not have heating.
So how do Bengbu people survive the long winter?
Of course, just like other southerners - just rely on shaking!
But the weather is not bad today.
Sunny to cloudy, sunshine bright.
Although the sun has no warming effect.
It doesn't bring even a little bit of warmth when it shines on your body.
However, this kind of weather is most suitable for flight training.
Especially night flight training is particularly dependent on good weather.
What are you most afraid of when flying at night?
It's darkness!
It’s human beings’ fear of the dark night and the unknown environment!
What?
Aren’t you afraid of airborne accidents such as bird strikes, mechanical failures, lightning strikes, and mid-air collisions?
Scared.
But these air-conditioning accidents also happen during the day.
And it can be seen but not touched.
What humans fear most is always the unknown.
The weather is perfect today.
The moonlight is bright and clear.
There is still some visibility even without lights.
Unlike the previous two days, it was a pitch black night where I couldn't even see my fingers.
It is most suitable for this group of rookies to carry out their first night flight training.
It gets dark quickly in winter.
After six o'clock in the afternoon, it was completely dark.
Two JJ-7 high-education aircraft slowly drove out of the apron and arrived at the take-off waiting area at the end of the runway.
Probably more than a minute passed.
The two J-7s have successfully taken off.
The door to the flight briefing room.
Liu Yun raised his head, looked at the two J-7s that had disappeared into the night, and said to the other five team members standing behind him, "Don't think that the 'Qi Ye' is very backward. The early models and the latest batch of J-7s There is a technological gap of more than 20 years among the improved G-type equipment.”
“So the latest batch of ‘Qiye’ has barely reached the threshold of the third-generation aircraft.”
"Especially the night flying capability."
"Ten years ago, the Air Force conducted a summary and statistics of night flight training for each main division. The data showed that the frequency of night flight training of the J-7 series was the highest among all fighter models in our Air Force."
"Even higher than the Su-27."
"'Ba Ye' has the shortest night flight frequency."
"Just looking at this set of data can prove that the J-7's night flight performance is actually very reliable, at least not much worse than the Su-27."
"The JJ-7 is also a J-7, so its night flight capability is also reassuring."
"It will be your turn later, you just need to keep a normal mind."
"Command flying, instrument flying, and blind maneuvering. These basic skills are already very solid, and they come in handy today.".
Although everyone knows that his words are mainly to 'stabilize the morale of the military'.
But it’s too outrageous.
‘Seventh Master’ is good.
But it’s not so awesome that it surpasses the Su-27 Flanker, right?
"Old Liu, I know you are doing it for our own good, so that we won't be so nervous. But what you said is too outrageous. 'Qiye' is just a second-generation machine, how can it be like this in your mouth?" The fighter with the best night flight capability in our army?" Jiang Chen said bluntly. "That's right. Aren't the J-10 and J-11b also all-weather fighters with excellent night flight capabilities? If you praise the 'Qi Ye' so highly, where do you put other fighters?" Wu Zhigao also immediately questioned.
"Oh, you don't understand the teacher's good intentions. The teacher is also doing it for our own good. Moreover, the era when the teachers were young happened to be the prime year of the 'Seventh Master', so it is normal to have a filter for the 'Seventh Master'. "Liang Dong said with a smile.
Suddenly angry, Liu Yun blew his beard and glared.
He turned around and glared at several people.
Then he said, "Go away, what I told you is true."
"Ten years ago it was 2004, and the J-10 Raptor entered service in 2005. The statistics of the Air Force 10 years ago did not include the J-10 Raptor at all. As for the J-11b, it also made its first flight in 2003, and in 2005 Only then did they serve on a large scale.”
After a pause, he continued, "The J-11 is the domestically produced Su-27 Flanker. In terms of night flight capabilities, the Su-27 is not necessarily comparable to the J-7. Putting aside the avionics system, flight control system, etc. Software, just looking at the aerodynamic layout, engine and other hardware, the Su-27 Flanker is indeed a heavy fighter with superior performance, even perfect.”
"It's a pity, the old man is too rough and can't do a lot of fine work."
I sighed a few words.
Liu Yun then glanced at the time on the watch on his wrist.
He turned to Wu Zhigao and Liang Dong and said, "Stop standing here stupidly, it's your turn."
The two men quickly returned to the duty room, took their flight helmets and trotted towards the tarmac.
The two instructors also followed him out of the duty room.
Not a moment later.
Two more JJ-7s disappeared into the night.
The pilot lights of the two planes flashed in the night, as bright as a meteor shower.
Same as daily training.
Jiang Chen was still the last group to set off.
Because the 'team' still positions him as a 'substitute'.
But all fools know that the coaching staff has actually trained him as the core of the 'team'.
Even the recent tactical drills were formulated and arranged around him.
I'm just worried about affecting morale, so I haven't announced it yet.
About 40 minutes passed.
The first batch of two JJ-7s landed slowly.
The third batch of three planes are also ready to take off.
Three-nine-forty-nine, the old dog froze to death.
Especially at night.
The temperature at night has already dropped to around freezing.
But the weather is pretty good today.
There was no rain, just an occasional gust of cold wind.
The sky is bright and clear with moonlight.
It was indeed good weather for a night flight.
Jiang Chen was wearing a thick winter flight suit, a bulging anti-German suit, and a flight helmet. However, when the wind blew occasionally, he still couldn't help but shudder.
After checking around the machine.
He just took the inspection form handed over by the ground crew.
Sign your name in the lower right corner.
Whoever checks it signs, whoever signs it is responsible!
Just like when a doctor from the school hospital signs a student pilot's examination report, it means that the doctor has determined that the student pilot's physical condition meets the flight requirements.
Same reason.
If the pilot signs the checklist, it also means that he approves the work results of the crew.
The procedure is cumbersome though.
But it must be strictly implemented.
7:15 p.m.
The last batch of three J-7s finally slid out of the apron, and the first two arrived at the takeoff waiting area at the end of the runway.
Another five minutes passed.
Three JJ-7s took off one after another.
Then an 'inverted triangle' formation was formed in the air.
In the blink of an eye.
Just disappeared into the night.
(End of chapter)