At the end of October, the aviation industry Hongdu Yaohu Airport, located in the eastern suburbs of Nanchang and on the banks of Yao Lake, opened its warm arms and embraced guests from all over the world. Multi-machine modeling formation, synchronous rolling, upward flowering, single-machine suspension hovering... Witnessed by the blue sky, the 2021 China Aviation Industry Conference and Nanchang Flight Conference kicked off here.
"Made in Jiangxi" made a wonderful appearance
During the conference, the "Jiangxi Elements" attracted people's attention, and the "civil version" of the "domestic divine machine" made by Hongdu Company- the "civil version" of the Chujiao 6 was first performed in a three-plane formation; the "veteran" classic Y-5 aircraft double-plane formation flew through the field; the AC311 series helicopter, the JH-2 "Little Suzaku" helicopter and other six-plane follow-up formation flights were carried out, bringing a wonderful flight performance to the audience.
"The aircraft can be individualized like a private car in a cabin environment." "At the same time, through the adjustment of the airframe structure, the manufacturing cost has been greatly reduced, so that the majority of flight enthusiasts can afford and use it." The docent explains the First 6 aircraft that is on an air show. The civil Chujiao 6 aircraft is not only the only small general purpose aircraft in China that can retract the landing gear, fly backwards and fly inverted, full-rib bucket aerobatics, and can provide higher-grade flight fun and ultimate sports enjoyment for the drivers and passengers.
"Time flies, the 'old' classic Y-5 is home!" The conference narrator said excitedly. The Yun-5 aircraft is one of the earliest large-scale aircraft produced in Jiangxi, and it is still the main model in the field of general aviation in China, and it is a veritable "evergreen tree".
"You can take a helicopter ride on your doorstep to go sightseeing!" Along with the explanation, an AC311 helicopter is flying towards the audience. The AC311 helicopter is a frequent visitor to the previous Nanchang Flight Conference, and many viewers at the scene have taken photos and photos.
"Ballet in the Air" dances for a long time
As the highlight of the congress, the aerobatic show is recognized worldwide as "dancing on the tip of a knife". Top aerobatic performance teams such as the Chinese Red Star Performance Team, the Russian "Champion" Performance Team, and the Latvian "Baltic Bee" Performance Team have staged various dazzling "aerial ballets" for everyone, bringing the audience a visual feast of "Fast and Furious" in the air.
When the Red Star Performance Team piloted three civilian beginner 6s into the sky, it triggered a burst of cheers from the audience. The three-plane formation flew slowly over the audience's heads in a neat manner, and under the sunlight, the red, white and blue fuselage complemented the red land of Jiangxi. It is understood that the Red Star Air Show Team is China's first 6-year-old civil air show team, mainly composed of retired flight instructors of the Air Force Aviation University "Skywing" and other air show teams, with exquisite flight technology and superb level of air performance, with more than 5,000 hours of air flight teaching per capita.
Immediately after, the "Baltic Bee" aerobatic show team flew 6 L-39 jet trainers to climb, flip, screw bucket, tail punch... The aircraft of the performance team are painted in a distinct style, with yellow and blue colors, and the performance team is also the only folk jet show team in Europe.
This was followed by the "Champion" Extreme Air Show Team from Russia, flying three XA42 aerobatic aircraft that sometimes hovered low, sometimes straight into the sky, and sometimes went down vertically, showing the audience a variety of difficult flying aerobatics.
AG600 "big coffee" to help
The domestic large amphibious aircraft AG600 was displayed in a single flight, and its performance reached the world's advanced level.
Under the expectation and attention of the audience, the propellers of the four large aircraft rotated at high speed, sliding, lifting the front wheel, taking off, rising, and the posture was very light and stable. After takeoff, the aircraft climbs to a safe altitude and begins to accelerate to the right, and the turn is complete. The altitude of the aircraft has reached 500 meters, maintaining the heading and altitude straight and flat. Immediately after the aircraft began to turn and gradually descend, 300 meters, 200 meters, 100 meters, 50 meters, reached the predetermined altitude, the crew members aimed at the target, the water deck door opened, and the water was thrown.
"9 tons of water fell from the sky, and the momentum was magnificent. In the water throwing area, a majestic water mass was formed, which was very shocking! After watching the AG600 water projection display, a live audience member said that he had participated in three consecutive Nanchang Flight Conferences, and each time he could see new aircraft and new changes. The successful holding of the Nanchang Flight Conference has witnessed the innovative development of China's aviation industry.
Aviation Carnival "Punch Card"
Nanchang Flight Conference has built an aviation carnival of nearly 3,000 square meters in COMAC Test Flight Center, with an aviation science popularization lecture hall, an aviation art exhibition, a VR simulator flight experience area, an outdoor model aircraft flight area, a drone soccer area, etc., so that the majority of young people can understand aviation culture, learn aviation knowledge, and experience the charm of aviation.
Entering the aviation science popularization lecture hall, the professional lecturer explained the basic structure of the aircraft, the flight principle, the overall structure of the flight and the basic introduction of various aircraft at the conference. In the process of science popularization, the explainer also actively interacts with the audience.
In the VR flight experience area, many parent-child families are already experiencing the simulated flight reality. When the fighter jet piloted by the experiencer is attacked by enemy missiles, the seat will vibrate strongly, allowing the experiencer to feel the sense of honor of fierce fighting and defending the blue sky.
Walking into the aviation model workshop, a group of teenagers are organizing the release of their assembled AG600 model aircraft. The next round of drone soccer is also held here, as an emerging drone type competition, it integrates aviation technology, competitive sports and intelligent development, which is widely concerned by drone enthusiasts.
For more than 70 years, Jiangxi has become the only province in the country that has both fixed-wing aircraft and rotary wing aircraft research and development and production capacity, forming a relatively complete aviation industry system, and the scale of aviation manufacturing industry in 2020 ranks among the top three in the country. Behind this achievement is the result of the continuous struggle of generations of Jiangxi airliners. The blue sky event has come to an end, and aviation people with the dream of an aviation power will embark on a journey to start from the "new".