Yuan Yi sat in the front row, observing the takeoff process of the carrier-based aircraft.
This is not on the same wavelength as vertical takeoff; the two are completely different.
The carrier-based aircraft have climbed to an altitude of 3,000 meters.
"How does it feel? Exciting, isn't it?"
"You should know that every takeoff of a carrier-based aircraft is accompanied by a thrilling and dangerous situation."
"Now that we have catapults, things are much better. Before, when we took off using ski-jump takeoff, life and death were uncertain."
"Nobody knows if it will sink into the sea in the next second."
After hearing Liu Minhua's words, Yuan Yi thought for a moment and said, "It's alright, a bit more exciting than a roller coaster!"
"???"
"What?"
"Just a little more thrilling than a roller coaster?"
Liu Minhua looked speechlessly at Yuan Yi in the front row.
"Alright, alright, in that case, I'll show you something even more exciting."
Whether Yuan Yi is suitable for flying and what his physical condition is like are currently unknown to them.
But his physical fitness must be very strong, otherwise he wouldn't be able to become a top marine soldier.
However, Liu Minhua was unaware of this.
The selection of pilots is a complex and meticulous process.
They need to undergo all sorts of medical examinations to determine whether the pilot is suitable or not.
Even after the primary selection, there will be a second round of selection.
For example, physical condition, mental qualities, and flight endurance.
While some skills can be developed through training, others cannot.
For example, someone who gets dizzy when spinning around is definitely not a pilot.
Because a single technical maneuver might require the aircraft to perform rapid rolls and evasive maneuvers in mid-air.
How could someone who gets dizzy from spinning around be a pilot?
The selection of fighter pilots nowadays has long been based on a systematic model.
However, besides piloting the carrier-based aircraft, Liu Minhua was also constantly observing Yuan Yi's various situations.
"Okay, then I'll start with a simple 'roll maneuver'."
A roll maneuver is a spiral motion performed with the nose and tail of the aircraft aligned in a straight line.
This maneuver is very simple, and there's no need to worry about issues like stalling.
This was also Liu Minhua's way of testing whether Yuan Yi was suitable to be a pilot.
"Are you ready?" Liu Minhua asked Yuan Yi.
"Flying Cat, get ready."
After the fighter jets take off, they can only call each other by their call signs, which is a form of protection for the pilots.
After hearing Yuan Yi's words, Liu Minhua said again, "Here we go."
Liu Minhua placed one hand on the control lever and the other on the throttle valve.
The flight speed of the carrier-based aircraft was constantly being adjusted.
Suddenly, the carrier-based aircraft accelerated and began to perform a 360-degree spiral roll maneuver.
After several consecutive 360-degree rolls, Liu Minhua adjusted the carrier-based aircraft back to its normal flight attitude.
"How are you? Are you alright?"
After adjusting back to normal flight attitude, he directly questioned Yuan Yi.
"ah?"
"What?"
"I don't feel anything!"
Yuan Yi's answer left Liu Minhua, who was standing behind him, speechless.
"Okay, okay."
He didn't feel a thing even after several large 360-degree rolls, which proves that Yuan Yi has a good ability to resist dizziness.
"Okay, let's do a few more maneuvers next."
"receive."
Next, Liu Minhua led Yuan Yi through a series of maneuvers in the air to complete his initial verification.
Liu Minhua breathed a sigh of relief after all the maneuvers were completed.
He asked Yuan Yi again, "Are you alright?"
"OK, no problem."
Yuan Yi gave an OK sign.
After observing that Yuan Yi's sense of direction, resistance to dizziness, mental fortitude, and physical fitness were all normal.
Liu Minhua said to Yuan Yi, "Now I'm handing over control to you."
"receive."
Yuan Yi was able to gradually take over the control, and could feel the power coming from the joystick in his hand. He only needed to move the joystick slightly.
The carrier-based aircraft can then follow his movements.
"Feilong, the operation authority has been successfully transferred."
"Add fuel to maintain speed."
Liu Minhua, who was staring at the data on the dashboard, said to Yuan Yi from behind.
He was also prepared to immediately take over control of the carrier-based aircraft should Yuan Yi make a mistake.
"Flying Dragon, received."
"Add fuel to maintain speed."
After repeating Liu Minhua's words, Yuan Yi operated the control lever with his right hand and placed his left hand on the throttle valve.
During flight, pilots mainly use the control stick/pad and pedals to operate the elevator, rudder, and ailerons to switch the aircraft's flight status in order to complete takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, approach and landing, etc.
It also uses a throttle valve to adjust the engine fuel supply to maintain flight speed.
"Keep."
"Now push the control stick, accelerate, adjust the flight attitude, and climb to four thousand meters."
After receiving Liu Minhua's order, Yuan Yi quickly pushed the throttle valve and control lever, adjusted the angle, and the carrier-based aircraft began to climb rapidly.
A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Minhua's eyes as she watched the flight posture and Yuan Yi's operation.
He hadn't expected that Yuan Yi could achieve such a feat on his very first encounter with the machine.
It's important to know that pilots undergo extensive simulator training before even boarding aircraft.
There are no simulators on the aircraft carrier right now, so he spent a whole day in the cabin under his guidance to familiarize himself with the function and location of each key.
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