"You mean, I actually only need to hire a few engineers who specialize in aircraft design to build my aircraft factory."
“Of course, we are friends, and I can’t possibly deceive you, although I am very confident that I can convince the board of directors and you to build an aircraft manufacturing plant in Brazil.
However, right now our main focus is on our Brabazon aircraft, and there really isn't much energy left for expansion.
If we set up a joint venture factory and simply provide technology, the company's board of directors may worry that our shares will be easily diluted.
So, I suggest you just build an aircraft assembly plant.
Then we hired several professional aircraft designers to complete their own design drawings and then directly started assembly and production.”
This might be a sequelae that Fang Lang brought from the future. He would only feel at ease if he had complete control over all the technologies in his own hands.
But the place where he is now is not his hometown, but Brazil. In recent years, Brazil has always maintained good relations with the United States.
There is no need to worry about being stuck.
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When I think of the United States, I think of the aircraft maintenance line, and I think of the American Shatta Company.
A brand new idea suddenly appeared in Fang Lang's mind.
Now that he owns shares in Shata Company, he can obtain retired transport aircraft from the United States at the lowest price and then modify them for commercial purposes.
Selling it to airlines in need can ensure the profits needed for the company's early development.
You can also be familiar with the structure of each model.
At the same time, we can master a sales channel.
The company's technical strength can also be rapidly improved.
Once you design and assemble your own airplane, won’t it be incredibly easy?
Even in the early stages, you can accumulate corresponding technology by manufacturing certain parts for major aircraft companies.
Thinking of this, Fang Lang's eyes suddenly became clear.
However, Fang Lang is now very clear that he cannot do these things by himself.
I don’t know much about aircraft design, so the best way is to find a professional to take charge of this matter.
“Thank you so much, Mrs. Henderson. You have given me inspiration. As you said, the future is an era of global integration. I can indeed produce my own aircraft through global procurement.
I think I should first build an aircraft overhaul line, and then enter this industry step by step by repairing and modifying aircraft.
Avoid blind entry and cause unnecessary losses. "
Of course, no matter which plan is followed to build the factory, it must have its own core technology. So what are the core technologies of aircraft?
There will definitely be a lot to talk about for future aircraft, such as aerodynamic layout, material structure, avionics and flight control system, engine, and many more!
However, the aircraft of this era are not yet that complicated, or the aircraft that Fang Lang wants to build does not need to be so complicated for the time being.
The most important technology now is definitely the engine, because there is a saying that great force can produce miracles.
Bart Osborne, former project manager of Lockheed's Tactical Fighter Systems Division, once said:
"As long as the thrust is strong enough, a brick can fly into the sky."
So at this time, the engine is definitely the most important core technology.
Fang Lang could tell from Mrs. Henderson's words that she was not sure she could convince the board of directors to agree to cooperate with him, a newbie with no experience at all, to set up a joint venture factory that only manufactured agricultural aircraft.
Mrs. Henderson also understood that Fang Lang had heard her attempt to shirk responsibility, or rather, understood her difficulties.
That was why he took the initiative to reject the original plan to build an aircraft manufacturing plant in a joint venture with himself.
This made him feel a little inhuman.
After thinking for a while, Mrs. Henderson said:
"If you really want to get into the field of aircraft manufacturing, I think I can introduce you to someone who may be able to help you."
Mrs. Henderson's words made Fang Lang happy. Isn't this just a pillow being delivered just when you want to take a nap?
What Fang Lang needs most now is professionals.
"Really? Thank you so much Mrs. Henderson."
Fang Lang looked at Mrs. Henderson expectantly.
"Don't be too happy yet. I'll tell you where this person is, but you have to convince him yourself.
His name is Ante Polmann, a German who had participated in the development of the ME323 and Heingel He 111Z twin-body aircraft.
This was a crazy guy, and his ideas about designing airplanes were a little hard for us to accept, so we didn't keep him.
But if you wanted to start a new aircraft manufacturing business, you might hire him to help you.”
Fang Lang was stunned by this. What did it mean? The aircraft design concept was difficult for them to accept.
Could it be the twin-body machine we just talked about?
This thing has no future! It is extremely difficult to operate.
It’s better to ask more clearly.
"You said that his design concept is somewhat difficult to accept. What exactly do you mean? Can you tell me?"
"How should I put it? He was crazy about a technology called variable sweep wing and conducted very in-depth research on it.
It is said that this technology was proposed by Messerschmitt, and they designed a P.1101, but it was not successful.
The experts in our company thought he was a little too idealistic.
But it is undeniable that he is definitely a qualified aircraft designer."
Variable sweep wings? Isn't this the technology of the F14 Tomcat?
This is a pretty cool thing!
Suddenly I feel that these aircraft experts of the Henderson family may really be experts.
He is simply a blockhead.
It can no longer be described as conservative.
However, this is good news for Fang Lang!
At least this technology has been proven to be feasible in future generations!
So what are you waiting for? Trying to appear calm, he said:
"Oh! Then where is this aircraft designer Mr. Ante Polman?"
“He is German and has returned to his hometown of Oberndorf in Baden-Württemberg.
If you want to hire a professional, I think he would be a good fit.”
According to Fang Lang's itinerary, his next stop was originally Germany, so this did not conflict with his schedule at all.
Fang Lang even had a feeling that he might have picked up a treasure this time.
My mood suddenly became excited.
"That's no problem, my next game is in Germany, maybe I can go and have a chat with him.
However, Mrs. Henderson, I wonder if the aircraft assembly plant I have established can introduce some piston engine technology from Bristol Company.
If that's not possible, we can sign a contract to purchase the engines from Bristol.
Or, please introduce me to the staff of Rolls-Royce so that I can import or purchase several engines from them."
Fang Lang set his requirements very low, even in a pleading tone.
It’s not that Fang Lang is mean, he just wants to put some pressure on Mrs. Henderson.
After all, you are not sure you can convince the board of directors about building a factory through a joint venture. I understand your perspective and will not bring it up again.
Now I want to introduce some engine technologies. If that doesn’t work, I can always buy them directly from you!
If you still don't think it's possible, then you could introduce me to another British aircraft manufacturer.
As a businessman, it is obviously impossible to refer business to others.
So the option of introducing Rolls-Royce is definitely not an option.
The only thing left is to introduce engine technology and simply sell engines to him.
Selling engines to Fang Lang obviously became a simple business.
This does not reflect the close relationship between Fang Lang and the Henderson family.
Mrs. Henderson was left with few options.
Sure enough, before Mrs. Henderson could say anything, Reinhardt, who had been listening to the conversation, spoke first.
"Mom, I think it shouldn't be difficult to sell a few sets of engine production technology and guide the factories below to master the technology!
If the board of directors still objects, then please find some reasons to fire a few engineers who master these technologies.
I'll help Fang Lang re-hire them.
If they don't want to leave the UK.
We can hire them directly into the Aston Martin factory to build the engines.”
Mrs. Henderson thought for a long time before she said:
"Fang, there are people from the British military on our board of directors, so there may be some things that I really cannot provide you.
But what Reinhardt said just now reminded me.
We cannot provide this technology to other countries outside the UK, however, we can provide it to companies within the UK.
That means we can deliver these technologies to your Aston Martin factory.
It is even possible to send personnel to the Aston Martin factory to guide production, as Rinehart said.
Once Aston Martin Factory masters these technologies, it will be very easy for you to obtain them.
Isn’t it? "
Fang Lang didn't expect Reinhardt to be so helpful and help him come up with such a good idea.
This will not only allow it to bypass the British government's regulation, but may also provide Aston Martin with some new inspiration for its engine technology.
This is really a good idea that kills two birds with one stone.
Fang Lang clapped his hands and said:
"That's great, Reinhardt you are a genius.
Haha...Now I think buying an Aston Martin was a really great choice.
Perhaps, Aston Martin can also deepen its cooperation with the Bristol company.
Reinhart: What do you think of the all-aluminum Aston Martin?
Will it be lighter than the current car, will it be faster than the current car, will it win the Grand Prix again? "
After hearing Fang Lang's words, Mrs. Henderson understood what Fang Lang was planning.
But it was obviously impossible for him to jump out and oppose it directly.
Because she knew that given how much her son loved Aston Martin, he would agree without hesitation.
Even if she refused now, he would definitely find a way to make it happen.
Sure enough, after hearing what Fang Lang said, Reinhardt slapped his thigh, stood up, and walked back and forth in the room.
He was still muttering:
"Yeah! Why didn't I think of that? Aluminum cars mean lighter weight, and then see if we can get some new inspiration from aircraft engines.
Further increase the engine power. Oh my god! Is it possible for such an Aston Martin to reach speeds of over 180 miles per hour?
Would this be a world record? If only I had an Aston Martin like this. Oh my god!
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