The girls are landing solo! Netizens: Watching them grow up, the loving mother can't help but smile!
Recently
the first batch of female pilot trainees for naval carrier-based aircraft
have all passed the daytime landing solo assessment
and have now entered the night landing training and assessment phase
They are one step closer to joining frontline units
Netizens:
From the recruitment selection in 2023 to today
I have witnessed their growth step by step!
The first batch of female pilot trainees for naval carrier-based aircraft
completed solo landings
Recently
in a certain sea area of the Yellow Sea
several helicopters were closely coordinated, taking off and landing in an orderly manner
The first batch of female pilot trainees for naval carrier-based aircraft
have all completed the daytime landing solo assessment
Landing solo
is a critical milestone in the growth of carrier-based pilots
and also a "qualification certificate" for real combat at sea
Compared to land-based operations
the maritime meteorological environment is more complex and variable
which places higher demands on the flying skills and mindset of the trainees
Wang Mengdi from the Naval Aviation University:
"At sea,
it is a significant psychological challenge
because the landing platform is relatively small
and is affected by waves and sea winds
the ship will rise and fall, sway
which requires more precise control"
Having successfully completed night landings
they will soon head to frontline units
After completing the daytime landing assessment
night landing training immediately commenced
Flight trainee Han Meng
flew the helicopter to the designated sea area
As night fell,
the visibility over the sea decreased
Han Meng closely monitored the cockpit instrument data
gradually correcting the course
seizing the opportunity under the guidance of the control tower
she maneuvered the helicopter to descend slowly
successfully completing the night landing
Han Meng from the Naval Aviation University:
"Night landings are indeed more difficult than I imagined
the entire sea surface is pitch black
it's hard to distinguish where the sea surface is
and where the sky is
……
Completing today's landing task
has given me a clearer understanding of myself
and I feel more confident about heading to my combat position
to carry out various maritime tasks and long-range missions"
The first batch of female pilot trainees for naval carrier-based aircraft
were selected through recruitment in 2023
and entered the Naval Aviation University
completing their first solo flight in April 2024
In these three years,
this group of female pilot trainees has completed
the transition from theoretical learning to aircraft type conversion
Next,
they still need to complete all training subjects specified in the training syllabus
and then pass the graduation assessment
before finally heading to frontline units
Source: Xinhua News Agency WeChat Official Account, compiled from CCTV Military and PLA Daily
Several female pilot trainees from the Naval Aviation University successfully completed their daytime landing solo assessments in the Yellow Sea and have now commenced nighttime landing training. This progression marks a significant step towards their operational readiness for frontline deployment. The training emphasizes the challenges posed by maritime conditions, particularly during nighttime operations.
- The first batch of female naval pilots has completed daytime landing assessments.
- They are now entering nighttime landing training.
- The training is crucial for operational readiness in complex maritime environments.
- The pilots are preparing to join frontline units after completing their training.
- The training includes overcoming psychological challenges associated with nighttime operations.