Chapter 1336： Pilots are more precious than airplanes (1/2)

”The landing gear was not fully released, stop landing and go around immediately!” Anklus's earphone heard the voice of the deck crew.

In the past, the operation of the aircraft was all steel rope type. (Just like the brake line of a bicycle), this kind of operation is relatively straightforward, but it also has a big problem, because it is all controlled by manpower. Flying a plane is definitely a manual task. If you don’t practice a pair of unicorn arms, then After getting on the plane, my arm became sore after a few strokes.

In fact, even now, there is still this kind of operation. For example, the landing gear of the Yi-16 is retracted, which is towed by steel cables and realized by the pilot using the turntable in the cockpit.

This method is very labor-intensive. Therefore, new aircrafts have begun to use hydraulic systems. Using the engine to drive the hydraulic pump can provide additional assistance, allowing the pilot to save effort when operating. As the aircraft speed increases, the rudder surface The feedback from the previous report is getting stronger and stronger, and it is no longer possible to rely on steel cables.

At the same time, in addition to the operation, similar to the retractable landing gear, it is also carried out by the hydraulic system.

Hearing that his landing gear hadn't been fully released, Ancruston was stunned. He knew he was in serious trouble.

Crash landing?

If it is on a land airport, he can land on the belly of the plane and force a landing to protect the aircraft. But now it is on an aircraft carrier. If he fails to make a forced landing, once he rushes to the parking area on one side, it may cause damage. More terrible chain consequences are catastrophic for aircraft carriers.

By now, he can no longer hide.

”The 076 hydraulic system failed and the landing gear could not be lowered.” An Cruz shouted.

Hearing this, the noisy radio quieted down in an instant.

Failure of the hydraulic system means that the aircraft has lost controllability.

”076, keep the plane flying horizontally and parachute.” Captain Thiele's voice came from the headset: ”For us, pilots are more precious than airplanes.”

This sentence was said by the head of Cyric. For the Empire, new aircraft will be continuously produced on the production line, and they will be continuously exported to the troops. If the aircraft is gone, it can be rebuilt, but if the pilot is gone, Then it won't survive.

An experienced and mature pilot is a wealth that will not regenerate. At a critical time, he must decisively abandon the plane to protect his life.

The other parts of the aircraft are intact. As long as they stay in level flight, they can fly over one's own fleet and go to a place where no one has run out of fuel and crash. The pilot parachutes in the waters of his own fleet and can send a small boat to pick him up at any time. come back.

”Understand.” At this moment, An Cruz knew that he had no choice but to give up the plane that had accompanied him for more than a year.

Just when he wanted to pull up the nose, his heart sank, no!

The pressure of the hydraulic system is zero, and he can't make any movements at all. Now, the glide line of the aircraft is higher than the landing line, and he cannot land on the carrier at all. However, he cannot pull the aircraft into the air either. Keep flying level.

How to do?

An Cruz pushed the throttle lever and the engine accelerated sharply, providing more lift to the wings. The plane swayed and flew over the deck.