Chapter 1329
Large Characters in the Gobi Desert, Ground Training System, Jumping Two Levels in a Ro
Deep in the usually silent Gobi Desert.
A dozen or so young people dressed in air force uniforms appeared out of nowhere.
They first measured the dimensions with a tape measure, and then used tools such as shovels and wooden pushers to scrape away and push away the black Gobi stones covering the ground.
The exposed yellowish-white alkaline soil layer on the Gobi Desert contrasts sharply with the surrounding black surface.
After working for most of the day, everyone finally stopped what they were doing.
Team leader Zhao Yuankong wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned his head and shouted loudly to a young comrade in a gray Zhongshan suit standing not far away.
"Advisor Li, take a look, how's this handwriting?"
"Great, great, very energetic!"
The young man in the Zhongshan suit is none other than Li Aiguo.
As training on the new fighter jets progresses.
Pilots often encounter the problem of a lack of obvious landmarks as navigational aids when training in the airspace of the Northwest, where the terrain features are relatively uniform.
To solve this problem, Li Aiguo had a sudden inspiration and thought of the "giant characters on the ground" that were later discovered deep in the Gobi Desert in Northwest China.
So he followed suit and took the flight trainees to the Gobi Desert to draw it.
Hearing Li Aiguo's affirmative reply, the young captain Zhao Yuankong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He turned to his team members, waved, and shouted, "Alright, this set of characters is good. Everyone, rest here and call it a day!"
Although the chief consultant for air training is not very old, he has very strict requirements. There are strict regulations on the depth and size of these large characters.
They spent several days traveling across the Gobi Desert to write these large characters, and only now have they completed two sets.
However, despite the hardships and exhaustion, Zhao Yuankong had no complaints about this young air training consultant.
On the contrary, he felt genuine admiration and respect for Li Aiguo.
The training methods this consultant came up with are much better than the old ones.
Moreover, he was a true war hero.
Not only Zhao Yuankong, but all the flight cadets also greatly admired Li Aiguo.
Well, to put it in modern terms, he was a huge fanboy.
Consultant Li had them dig soil in the Gobi Desert, and they even had to strive for perfection in the size of the clods they dug up.
"Advisor Li, I wonder how long these large characters can be preserved?"
"Tell me, how long do you think these large characters we went through so much trouble to create will last on this wind-swept and sun-exposed Gobi Desert?"
Zhao Yuankong walked over and saw Li Aiguo still standing there watching, and asked with a smile.
"Don't worry, the Gobi Desert has a dry climate, as long as no rare geological changes occur."
These characters can be preserved for at least several decades or even hundreds of years!
Of course, this is all on the premise that no one is tempted to cause damage.
Li Aiguo was also convinced.
How could some self-righteous off-road enthusiasts in later generations be so ignorant and shameless?
Do you think that by driving a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle and randomly driving around in this desolate Gobi Desert, damaging this historically significant landmark, you've conquered the Gobi Desert?
It's simply a horror of slipping the world!
"You're just being nosy and causing trouble?" Zhao Yuankong was taken aback for a moment, then patted his chest and said.
"Who dares! This is our navigational beacon! Anyone who dares to damage it, I, Zhao Yuankong, will be the first to object!"
Seeing Zhao Yuankong's serious expression, Li Aiguo laughed and patted him on the shoulder, changing the subject.
"By the way, Comrade Zhao Yuankong, what was the content of that big character we planned below?"
"It is: [Stay vigilant and defend the motherland]."
"Let's go! The location for this large calligraphy piece is set on the west side. Let's hurry and try to finalize the outline today!"
"Yes!"
Li Aiguo turned around and got on the large off-road vehicle, and Zhao Yuankong quickly called the flight trainees to get on as well.
With a roar of engines, the convoy kicked up clouds of yellow sand and sped off into the depths of the Gobi Desert.
Under the scorching sun.
The newly carved, massive landmark lies on the black Gobi Desert, silently testifying to the passion and loyalty of these young people.
It took three days to complete the five large characters.
After completion, the first batch of students at the Flight Academy officially began their training.
This was the first aerial training exercise conducted in the Gobi Desert. Qin Lao was worried, so he personally accompanied the team to observe the training results.
Li Aiguo did not accompany them this time, but instead directed several flight cadets to build a large warehouse-like structure within the flight academy.
The trainees and the leaders of the flight academy were puzzled, but Li Aiguo simply said that this would be the future training center.
The trainees and leaders were even more puzzled, since the training was supposed to take place in the air.
However, Li Aiguo did not explain.
They were already used to Li Aiguo occasionally bringing out nice things, so they didn't ask any questions.
Anyway, Li Aiguo is the chief advisor now, so listening to him is always the right thing to do.
The training center was indeed rudimentary, consisting of a traditional adobe house structure.
Considering the strong winds in the Gobi Desert, Li Aiguo specifically used scrap steel pipes as the framework.
The roof was made of wooden planks covered with tarpaulin; it was very simple, much like a dilapidated warehouse.
It wasn't that Li Aiguo was stingy, but rather that the buildings at the Flight Academy were all in this style, mainly to avoid the enemy discovering anything when taking photos from high altitude.
In this Gobi Desert, the more dilapidated something is, the safer it is.
Because of its extremely simple structure, the training center was completed in just one morning.
At this moment, Elder Qin returned with the flight trainees.
As soon as they landed, Old Qin rushed to the training center and tightly grasped Li Aiguo's hand: "Great, Aiguo, the training methods you came up with are excellent, easy to understand, and these young men are quick to learn them."
"This is all thanks to everyone." Li Aiguo laughed and handed Old Qin a cigarette.
As the two were chatting, a roaring sound came from afar, and a truck convoy was approaching.
The sentries outside the flight academy had long been aware of the convoy.
Before the convoy had even gotten close, the sentries had already raised their rifles, loaded them, and were ready for battle.
Only after carefully checking and verifying the convoy's identity and passes did the sentry lower his gun and lead the convoy to the gate of the training center.
The comrade in charge of transportation got off the truck and saluted Li Aiguo: "Reporting to Advisor Li! Everything you requested from the Qianmen Locomotive Depot has been delivered. Please check and accept it!"
Upon hearing this, Elder Qin and the flight trainees all looked at the truck with some curiosity.
They were all wooden crates, which must contain some sophisticated equipment or something related to airplanes.
In an instant, everyone became interested.
After signing the transport manifest, Li Aiguo called Zhao Yuankong to gather the trainees to unload the goods.
The box was unexpectedly heavy, requiring four students to lift it down.
The box was placed on the ground, and Zhao Yuankong asked curiously, "Advisor Li, what kind of treasure is inside this mysterious box?"
"Want to know? Just open it and you'll find out." Li Aiguo didn't keep anyone in suspense. He grabbed a steel bar from the side, inserted it into the gap in the wooden box, and pried it open with force.
The contents of the room left the trainees even more confused.
They were all strange accessories. Some of the boxes even contained iron buckets, which were even stranger, as they had no lids on either side.
"Advisor Li, what... what are these things?" Zhao Yuankong scratched his head, looking completely bewildered.
"You'll see once it's assembled."
So, Zhao Yuankong and the other trainees helped Li Aiguo assemble one with great anticipation.
However, when the device was fully presented to everyone, everyone was even more dumbfounded.
All I saw was this thing in front of me.
The nose is rounded, the wings have rounded edges, and it's covered by a metal shell...
This...this looks exactly like...a giant children's toy airplane?!
"Advisor Li, you went to all this way for nothing but a toy? Who's going to play with it?" Zhao Yuankong finally couldn't hold back anymore.
Li Aiguo turned his head, pointed at him with a smile, and said, "Here, you can play with it."
"Huh?!" Zhao Yuankong froze on the spot.
At this moment, Old Qin seemed to have noticed something and walked over.
"Patriotism, if I'm not mistaken... is this some kind of 'flight attitude simulation cockpit'?!"
"Old Qin, you truly live up to your reputation as a veteran instructor; you recognized it at a glance."
Upon receiving confirmation, Old Qin took a deep breath and exclaimed, "I was fortunate enough to meet you once before when I was studying and researching at your home."
However, that thing is extremely precise and complex, and very difficult to manufacture.
We wanted to import one as well, but they simply wouldn't sell it to us.
How could you... how could you possibly have made this yourself?
As he spoke, Old Qin eagerly stepped forward, bent down, and examined the area closely.
He noticed something amiss after just a couple of glances.
The inside of this toy airplane has a complete set of control sticks, rudders, pitch, roll, and yaw mechanical turntables, as well as motors and wires.
It even has hydraulic lines and a precision gear transmission mechanism.
This is clearly a complex system that can be electrically driven to perform omnidirectional attitude simulation!
"The technology behind this thing is really advanced!" Old Qin unconsciously compared the homemade simulator in front of him with the high-end one that his elder brother had in his memory.
Although this machine in front of me is clearly handmade, and the materials look somewhat cobbled together.
However, in terms of mechanical structure and principle, its function is exactly the same as that of its older brother, and it is even more ingenious in some linkage designs!
"This box contains a three-degree-of-freedom flight attitude simulation cockpit. What about the other boxes?!"
Just then, a group of cooks from the canteen ran over and shouted for everyone to come eat.
Old Qin had no appetite for food. With a wave of his hand, he told the cooks to stay and help the flight cadets unpack the boxes.
Cough cough, it feels like opening a blind box.
However, these blind boxes are full of treasures.
The second box contained a toy that resembled a rotating toilet, officially called a manned centrifuge.
Due to the current limited conditions, technology, and electricity, this centrifuge cannot achieve high-speed rotation driven entirely by electricity.
It requires human assistance to push it from the outside to make it rotate.
However, it is still sufficient to simulate the G-force during air combat, and is specifically used to train pilots' anti-G maneuvers and improve their physical limits.
The third box contained a toy chair that resembled a wind-up, rotating toy chair.
This is actually a balance training tool used to correct spatial disorientation, flight illusions, and vestibular nerve training; it is a compulsory course for Air Force pilots.
What excited Mr. Qin the most was a large storage box.
It is equipped with an airtight decompression chamber and an air extraction system, which can simulate a low-pressure hypoxia decompression chamber.
With this device, trainees can safely experience and adapt to high-altitude, low-pressure conditions on the ground, without having to risk their lives to test their physiological limits every time they take to the air!
Old Qin's heart pounded with excitement as he looked at the training equipment that resembled toys.
With these gadgets, students at the flight academy will be able to truly "fly fighter jets" on the ground!
Think of how much precious aviation fuel and aircraft lifespan this can save!
It can greatly improve training safety and efficiency!
In his excitement, Mr. Qin carefully examined the equipment and quickly discovered the blind spot.
The reason these instruments look so strange is not because Li Aiguo deliberately made them into toy shapes for fun.
Rather, it's because... in the manufacture of these precision devices, it seems that in order to save materials or save time, they directly used the shells of some ready-made children's toys as the machine casings!
Take that balance training toy for example. The chair base that supports the rotation looks exactly like a rocking horse that children ride in a park!
In particular, it also has the words "Qianmen Locomotive Depot Toy Factory" on it.
Old Qin pointed at those words, his lips twitching slightly: "Patriotism, this...this thing..."
"Ahem, this material probably came from a toy factory."
Li Aiguo was also speechless. He had indeed instructed Zong Xianfeng to find a way to build these things.
However, he never expected that Zong Xianfeng would be so unscrupulous, actually setting his sights on the toy factory's head molds and shells!
Actually, you can't really blame Zong Xianfeng.
These days, it's extremely difficult to make these kinds of shells.
But to be fair, it is quite appropriate.
Looking at the training equipment, Old Qin nodded emphatically: "Toys help children grow, and these training equipment can also help flight trainees grow."
In my opinion, this entire set of equipment can be referred to as the Young Eagle Toy Series.
In our Air Force, let's call it the "Young Eagle Ground Training System"!
"Great name!" Li Aiguo gave Qin Lao a thumbs up.
It must be said that veterans like Qin Lao, who came through the war years, have a truly high level of awareness of secrecy and political consciousness.
Any random code name can be both fitting and perfectly concealed from view.
The Young Eagle Ground Training System is even more popular than Li Aiguo had anticipated.
After finishing their meal, Zhao Yuankong and the other trainees rested for a while, mainly to digest their food.
After having my blood pressure checked by the military doctor to ensure I was in good health, I couldn't wait to enter the training center and begin my experiential training.
"Advisor Li, this thing is just like a real airplane cabin!"
"Spin! Spin faster! I can still hold on! Spin, spin, spin..." Although their faces turned pale from being spun around, these trainees gritted their teeth and refused to get off, each of them holding their breath and competing with all their might.
By evening, the leaders of Flight 8 and aviation authorities had also heard the news and rushed over.
From afar, they congratulated Li Aiguo: "Advisor Li, congratulations! You've produced so many great things, but you didn't even inform us. That's not right."
"8Flying is your second home. Come on, let's all have a working lunch together."
It wasn't simply for this batch of flight training equipment.
They were instructed to ensure Li Aiguo's health. The conditions at the 8th Flight Station were harsh, and if they overworked him, the higher-ups would cause them trouble.
Furthermore, this is also an excellent opportunity to build closer relationships and strengthen bonds.
Although Li Aiguo did not hold an official position, his achievements were numerous and he was even listed on the list.
He'll definitely be someone who has influence in the future.
Furthermore, judging from his familiarity with fighter jets and pilot training, he is sure to continue making achievements in aviation.
As comrades in arms, building a good relationship can only bring benefits, not harm.
More importantly, after spending this time together, everyone at the flight academy, from leaders to students, has come to regard him as one of their own.
To celebrate this, the Flight Academy has started making arrangements. Everyone has worked hard lately, so it's time to treat them to a good meal.
Due to the special geographical location of the 8th Flight Academy, the transportation of supplies is inconvenient, and the dishes are also very distinctive.
Strong brick tea, stewed meat with potatoes grown in saline-alkali soil. Cold pickled mustard greens.
The only meat dish was hand-pulled lamb.
This mutton was delivered by the Liushuquan People's Commune in the Gobi Desert.
This is the commune closest to the Flight Academy's camp. It mainly focuses on agriculture and animal husbandry in the Gobi oasis, and the Flight Academy relies on this place for daily logistical supplies, grain and meat exchanges.
The dishes were simple, and everyone enjoyed the meal.
Well, eat and drink well, and get plenty of rest. Now everyone needs to get back to work.
For the next period of time.
While working with Qin Lao to draft detailed rules for the new pilot training model, Li Aiguo was also studying flight formation tactics and keeping an eye on the training effectiveness of this batch of aircraft.
Extremely busy.
Fortunately, this is an era full of passion, where hard work will surely bring rewards.
Sweat is never wasted.
After two weeks of high-intensity ground training.
The flight academy's medical staff, equipped with various instruments, conducted a comprehensive test and evaluation of the physical condition and various indicators of this group of pilots.
[In the three-degree-of-freedom flight attitude simulation cockpit, trainee Zhao Yuankong's attitude perception and control capabilities under complex airflow conditions showed a comprehensive improvement of 75%!]
[In the manned centrifuge, trainee Chen Yong's high G-force tolerance in air combat, including blackout and redout conditions, has been significantly improved by 60%!]
[In the vestibular balance swivel chair, trainee Lin Feng's ability to overcome spatial disorientation and anti-illusion orientation in extreme conditions was remarkably improved by 80%!]
[Trainee Zhao Jianjun, using the instrument flight trainer, saw a 70% improvement in his ability to interpret instruments and operate aircraft under simulated nighttime and blind flight conditions!]
Everyone was very happy when all the test results came out.
Everyone gathered together, looking at Li Aiguo, waiting for him to announce the results.
Among the crowd were leaders from the Flight Academy who had come specifically for the occasion, as well as Professor Qin.
As insiders, they are all too aware of what these data truly mean.
This is absolutely a breakthrough of great significance in the history of Air Force training!
Holding the complete set of testing materials, Li Aiguo compared them repeatedly, took a deep breath, and said to everyone, "Comrades, I now announce that the Young Eagle Ground Training System is basically a success!"
Everyone present cheered.
Simulating aerial training on the ground is both safe and enhances the skills of flight trainees.
It is no exaggeration to say that the creation and application of this system is no less significant than the manufacture of several fighter jets.
The leaders of the Flight Academy and Professor Qin stood on either side of Li Aiguo, applauding enthusiastically. The birth of the Young Eagle Ground Training System at the Flight Academy made them proud as well.
Although this is not as significant as the new training model and fighter formation tactics, everything is contributing to the overall development.
The leaders of the Flight Academy looked at Li Aiguo and said, "Comrade Aiguo, on behalf of the Flight Academy, no, on behalf of all the students who are about to take to the skies, thank you!"
This time, you've once again provided tremendous help to our air force's daily training!
Old Qin also said with a serious expression, "Thank you."
Several aviation experts truly admired Li Aiguo, their young advisor.
"You're too kind, it's all I should do," Li Aiguo nodded.
It's a short sentence, but it contains a lot of information.
Looking at the cheering crowd, Old Qin whispered to Li Aiguo, "Advisor Li, you see... this system is working so well, shouldn't we consider compiling a detailed report on this matter and submitting it directly to the relevant ministries?"
This involves large-scale promotion, and Old Qin was still a little worried.
Li Aiguo, however, remained resolute.
This system looks simple, but he actually got it from another system.
In fact, it's more advanced than the ground training systems used by the older generation and Xiaomei's family back then.
"I think it's worth reporting. Sharing happiness is worse than keeping it to yourself."
The flight cadets who happened to hear this couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Especially Lin Feng, who was previously assigned to train on the "vestibular balance swivel chair".
The thought of someone vomiting alongside him while trying to stay upright makes him grin from ear to ear.
The leaders of the 8th Flight Academy nodded: "Yes, since Consultant Li thinks so, we will organize and report it immediately."
Actually, even without the Eighth Flight Academy reporting it, aviation leaders had been keeping a close eye on this test.
Upon learning the results, the aviation authorities immediately dispatched personnel to Beijing.
Junwei, inside the conference room.
The leader, who was in a meeting, frowned when he heard someone knocking on the door.
The leader wasn't angry; unless it was something important, no one would interrupt the meeting.
The communications officer entered, carrying a document. With a pleased expression, he hurried toward his superior: "Sir, this is an urgent document that just arrived from the aviation department. Please take a look."
The leader took the document and opened it; the more he read, the more obvious the joy on his face became.
The leaders attending the meeting next to him were a little curious. What could be so important that they would put down the meeting to look at a document?
However, they are too embarrassed to ask about these things unless the leader brings it up.
One of the comrades who knew the leader couldn't hold back any longer: "What good news is it? Is it from the Navy?"
"No, no, no, this time it's the Air Force."
After the leader read it twice, he said, "It's Li Aiguo, the consultant from the 8th Flight Academy, who has made new progress again."
The moment the name Li Aiguo was uttered, the scene erupted in uproar.
"Is that the Air Force combat hero?"
"It seems like they're working on some new model now. Has it already been completed?"
The leader laughed and said, "You've all guessed wrong. Comrade Li Aiguo has developed a ground training system called 'Young Eagle,' which allows for training flight cadets on the ground without relying on fighter jets."
Although the attendees were not from the aviation industry, they still had some understanding of pilot training and were aware of the significance of this system.
"Really? I remember visiting Big Brother's place before and wanting to see their ground training equipment, but they wouldn't allow it."
"Now, we've created our own."
"A ground-based training system."
"Our pilot training will be much easier from now on."
Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
The proposal for full implementation was met with no resistance and passed unanimously.
Anyway, those machines were all made by the Qianmen Locomotive Depot, so we might as well hand them over to them.
After finishing their business, the conversation turned to Li Aiguo.
"Comrade Li Aiguo has accomplished quite a bit lately."
"Dean Chen from the frontier praised him to the skies."
"If it weren't for Old Teng keeping a tight grip, we would have gotten him long ago."
Seeing everyone's high spirits, the leader smiled and said, "Yes, Comrade Li Aiguo is very good, he should be rewarded!"
Once the words were spoken, the leader didn't know how to continue.
Li Aiguo has just received three honors, so it seems inappropriate to give him another reward.
Especially those three awards, which are already top-tier.
As for money and such, it's even less meaningful; they have a million dollars abroad.
After figuring out the reason for the leader's distress, everyone discussed it carefully and also felt that it was a bit troublesome.
Such a great contribution deserves a reward; it would be a disservice to Comrade Li Aiguo if he were not given one.
After thinking for a while, one of the leaders spoke up: "Since Comrade Aiguo is now also serving as an advisor to the 8th Flight Academy, he is now a comrade in the aviation sector."
I remember Comrade Li Aiguo was only a lieutenant colonel, right?
Could we perhaps mention it?
Another leader nodded: "I think this is a good idea. Comrade Li Aiguo's contributions are more than enough."
Everyone thought it was a good idea, but then a leader suddenly asked, "What rank should we give them? Should we promote them one rank according to the old rules?"
After thinking for a moment, the leader made the decision: "Promote him two ranks. Actually, Comrade Li Aiguo should have been promoted when he received the title of Flight Combat Hero. This time, we'll give him the promotion together."
We're offering an objective evaluation, based on facts.
Such a promotion of two ranks in quick succession is actually quite common these days; there's just too much talent out there.
If anyone has any objections, then you should also take down three enemy aircraft and produce so many results.
If you have the ability, I will promote you.
As for when he will be promoted, that will have to wait a while.
This level of promotion, although it doesn't require reporting to the top, still requires careful examination and review of personnel files.
As for the 8th Flight Academy, they received no information whatsoever.
However, the Qianmen Locomotive Depot received a mysterious order to quickly manufacture a batch of toy-like equipment.
When Section Chief Xing saw the order, he was completely stunned.
When did the locomotive depot start building such a big toy?
After figuring out that it was made by the studio, they called Zong Xianfeng over and finally understood the whole story.
"This Li Aiguo, he's out of town, yet he still managed to get orders for the section. That's rare, truly rare."
Section Chief Xing directly assigned the task to Zong Xianfeng.
At this time, Li Aiguo had completed the compilation of the new flight mode and developed two sets of fighter formation tactics.
As for the deeper tactical drills and coordination that follow, that's not something that can be accomplished overnight.
Everything that needed to be presented has been presented, and everything that needed to be explained has been explained.
Whether the new tactics can take root and flourish in this Gobi Desert depends on Qin Lao and his team.
Hearing that Li Aiguo was returning to Beijing, Old Qin felt a little regretful.
How wonderful it would be if such top-notch technical talents could stay in the aviation system for a long time, specifically responsible for the development of new fighter jets and tactical guidance!
However, he also knew that the railway authorities would not release him.
"Patriotism, don't forget the basic aviation knowledge you mentioned for children," Old Qin couldn't help but say.
During a casual chat recently, Li Aiguo casually brought up a new idea.
The development of the aviation industry should start from childhood.
We could create some aviation science books for children, similar to comic strips or pictorials.
Using easy-to-understand stories and beautiful illustrations, this book teaches children how airplanes fly.
Although it was just a small idea, it caught Old Qin's attention.
In the aviation industry, from pilot training to aircraft development, the biggest concern is the loss of talent.
If children love airplanes from a young age, wouldn't we have a continuous reserve of talented people?
"Definitely, I'll mail it to you as soon as I finish coding it," Li Aiguo said with a hearty laugh.
As they were chatting, several leaders from the 8th Flight Academy walked in with smiles.
"Comrade Patriot, we've all discussed it and decided to prepare a farewell banquet for you tonight. The conditions are simple, but the sentiment must be sincere!"
night.
On the Gobi Desert outside the Flight Academy, a bonfire was burning brightly.
The firelight illuminated the faces of these young pilots as they ate meat and drank wine, singing the classic song "Returning from Target Practice" in unison.
The rugged and resonant singing echoed across the vast Gobi Desert, carried by the night wind to far, far away places.
Li Aiguo took a bite of meat.
Listening to the song and looking at the group of young flight cadets in front of him, Li Aiguo couldn't help but feel an indescribable surge of emotion.
This trip to Northwest China was totally worth it!
(End of this chapter)