In the last century, Chinese test pilots faced extremely difficult conditions to complete the test flight mission of fighter jets. Imagine refueling the MiG-17/19 fighter with a basin, such a scene is incredible. There was not even a refueling truck at the test flight site, so the refueling work could only be completed with a rudimentary basin. The use of gauze to filter the oil is to ensure the purity of the oil, and the test pilots adopted such a primitive method.
In those days, test pilots stood on rudimentary towers, boarded with wooden planks, and used flight caps to simulate microphones and direct planes to take off and land. Such a scene seems to be unbelievable today. The preparation before the test flight is just as cumbersome, and a fighter jet needs to be manually refueled with a basin, which is not only time-consuming, but also full of uncertainty. The test pilots had to spend a lot of time barely getting the fighter to fill up. What's more, encountering a high-intensity test flight plan means not knowing when to take a break.
Looking at the whole world, it is estimated that only Chinese test pilots can withstand such conditions. In such an environment, they did not flinch and constantly sent new fighters to the troops, and this spirit is commendable. The hard work of the test pilots in exchange for the strength of the national air force is undoubtedly a kind of selfless dedication.
The work of test pilots is not only for personal glory or achievement, but also for the heavy responsibility of the country. They shoulder the heavy responsibility of defending homeland security, and every test flight is to ensure the security of the country. Their hard work in exchange for the strength of the country and the security of the people is truly admirable.
Today's test flight work has changed dramatically. Now the test flight site has become modern and standardized, the equipment is more advanced, and the conditions are more superior. With fuel trucks, filtration equipment, etc., test pilots only need to focus on their work and no longer have to worry about the rudimentary infrastructure. This is also the progress of the times, the development of technology, so that the work of test pilots has become more efficient and safer.
However, we must not forget the test pilots of that era, and it is precisely because of their hard work that the country's aviation industry has flourished today. Their spirit will always inspire us, let us remember that era, remember those unsung heroes. The stories of the test pilots are a beautiful landscape in the memory of the country, and they are also the inheritance and development of the spirit of our times.
While we have an in-depth understanding of the hard work of test pilots, it also makes us think about the question: In today's highly technologically advanced era, do we still need to make such great sacrifices to carry out test flights? The stories of test pilots are our memories of the past, but they should also serve as inspiration for our future.
Perhaps modern technology has made test flights safer and more efficient, but the spirit of the test pilots is still worth emulating. They are not afraid of hardships and dangers, and they have made tremendous efforts and sacrifices for the development of the country's aviation industry. The fighting spirit of the test pilots is a precious asset of our country and an example that each of us should learn from.
In the future development of aviation, we should pay more attention to the safety and working conditions of test pilots, and provide them with a better working environment and support. At the same time, we should also actively advocate and train more excellent test pilots, so that they can become the backbone of the development of the national aviation industry.
Now, let us discuss together: Do you think modern technology can completely replace the role of test pilots? What do you think needs to be improved the most in the test flight work? Welcome to leave your views and suggestions, let us discuss together, and contribute to the development of the country's aviation industry!