Republic of China: Ace Pilot

Chapter 5, Level 5 Assessment Passed, Several Letters Home

Schmidt and the other training instructors were waiting for Fang Wen's feedback.

They were all curious to see how the flight trainee would handle the situation.

the difference is.

Schmidt was expecting a stunning performance.

The teachers who were selected had already prepared a hypothetical response in their minds, so as to compare their performance with Fang Wen's.

At this moment, Fang Wen's mind was racing.

He couldn't help but wonder what kind of pilot Schmidt wanted.

Or, to put it another way, what is the most important quality of a civil aviation pilot?
It's definitely not the kind of high-difficulty flying skills that fighter pilots possess; civilian aircraft don't require maneuvers like dive attacks, aerial evasion, or flanking attacks.

Rather, it's about stable driving experience and a sense of safety.

Immediately, a set of arguments came to mind.

This is a combination of his memories of how to deal with thunderstorms during flight, plus some modern commercial embellishments.

"If I were to fly an aircraft alone into a thunderstorm, I would take the following measures to get the aircraft out of trouble:"
First, I believe that most dangerous situations need to be prevented in advance in order to minimize the probability of danger.

Before a flight, I will thoroughly understand the weather conditions of the flight area, and if there are abnormal weather conditions, I should try to avoid flying.

If I encounter thunderstorms due to unforeseen circumstances, I will try to avoid the center of the thunderstorm by delaying or changing flight paths, lowering altitude, seeking help by radio, detouring, diverting to a different location, or returning to base.

At the same time, I will closely monitor weather changes and use real-time observations of the location and intensity of cumulonimbus clouds to make timely adjustments.

When flying around a thunderstorm area, I will adhere to the principle of not entering the thunderstorm cloud visually, and will try to fly above or outside the cloud. During the detour, I will try to maintain a distance of about 25 kilometers depending on the intensity of the thunderstorm to avoid entering the danger zone.

At the same time, I will carefully navigate the gap between two cumulonimbus clouds to reduce the risk of the aircraft being struck by lightning.

Because the reply was in Chinese, Schmidt listened to the translator translate it sentence by sentence and then showed a surprised expression.

He has reviewed the relevant school textbooks and is certain that these contents are not included.

That is to say, the young flight trainee in front of me, who was piloting the plane, explained in his own understanding how to operate the aircraft in thunderstorm weather.

According to the experienced Schmidt.

This is a complete, systematic set of civil aviation flight operation rules that can be used in practical applications.

Without thinking, he added another circle to the form in his hand to represent Fang Wen's score.

The other instructors were also very surprised by Fang Wen's performance, and finally understood why Instructor Liu thought so highly of this young man.

The seven-day selection and training program has concluded.

Schmidt arrived at the faculty office early.

All six examinees are here.

He hasn't even started announcing the results yet.

Five instructors came over together, and one of them said, "We are withdrawing from the selection process to give the opportunity to the younger generation."

After speaking, the five instructors were assigned to Fang Wen.

One of them patted Fang Wen on the shoulder:

"Fang Wen, you performed well. You are a rare flying genius at our Nanyuan Aviation School. Now that the school is about to disband, there are no arrangements for your batch of students. Opportunities should always be given to the best people, don't you all agree?"

"Correct."

"Fang Wen, you should cherish this opportunity."

"Don't embarrass our Nanyuan Flight School when you go there."

After a lecture, the instructors left. Once they were gone, Schmidt approached Fang Wen and extended his hand.

"Congratulations on being accepted by China Airlines. You need to report to Shanghai within 15 days. As for the specifics, you need to discuss them with your school teachers, who will then communicate with the Ministry of Transport. Your position will be appointed by the Ministry of Transport."

"Thank you." Fang Wen shook hands, then accompanied Schmidt out and saw him onto the plane.

As Fang Wen watched the plane take off, a round of applause came from behind him.

He turned his head and saw fellow students and Instructor Liu.

The students gathered around and enthusiastically congratulated Fang Wen on his promising future.

After they finished shouting, Instructor Liu pulled Fang Wen aside.

Instructor Liu explained to Fang Wen.

“Although China Airlines is a Sino-US joint venture, the pilots and maintenance personnel are provided by Stimson Company. We have always wanted to send our own pilots to the United States for training, but they have not agreed. Now, you are the only Chinese civil aviation pilot, and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications intends to grant you a special appointment. In addition, after one year, you need to train at least two of our own pilots for the civil aviation company.”

"So that's how it is," Fang Wen understood.

This airline, which is said to be a Sino-US joint venture, is actually hampered by the US in terms of technology.

That's why the Ministry of Transportation attaches great importance to my joining the company.

That's because they want to train more civil aviation pilots themselves.

This is all good for Fang Wen, so of course he has no objections.

"Teacher Liu, what do I need to do now?"

"Just wait. At the latest, you'll receive the transfer order within a week, and you'll become a specially appointed pilot for the Ministry of Transport's Civil Aviation Company. As for your student status, I'll handle that. I'll transfer your file to the Ministry of Transport in three months. By the way, you can tell your family now. Such an important event should make your family happy too."

Fang Wen was stunned.

He knew little about the family relationships of this body.

It seems to be in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang area, but I don't have a detailed record in my memory. I don't know my place of origin, my parents' names, or whether I have any siblings.

After saying goodbye to Instructor Liu, he left the school with his fellow students and had a meal at a small restaurant outside the school as a celebration.

Afterwards, back in the dormitory, I found a stack of letters in my luggage.

Letters lay on the bed, recording his past and his relationships.

To understand your own identity, you need to start here.

He picked up the first letter.

This letter was written to me by my high school classmate.

To my dear friend Fang Wen:
Years have passed since we parted, and I deeply miss our friendship. I've recently heard that the weather in Beiping is unpredictable; I hope you take good care of yourself and remember to dress warmly.

Several years have passed since we last parted. We studied together as classmates, and later faced national crises together, supporting each other with deep affection. Whenever I recall this, my heart is filled with countless emotions. Although we are now separated by thousands of miles, our friendship remains as strong as ever.

I am doing well these days, having secured a job in Shanghai. Though busy, it is fulfilling. I work diligently every day, hoping to contribute my modest efforts to the country and its people. Yet, I still fondly remember my school days, when we discussed ideals and national affairs together—how delightful that was!

I wonder how you are doing these days? I would love to hear about your recent situation so we can reminisce about our school days. If you have some free time, I hope we can meet up, talk about our hometown, and relive the old memories.

This letter was written hastily, and words cannot fully express my thoughts. I hope you take care of yourself and look forward to our reunion someday.

My younger brother Min Bangren is here to greet you.

The letter mentioned Min Bangren, who was also in Shanghai, and even included his specific address.

This trip to the Shanghai Airlines office will be a good opportunity to catch up with old friends and also to learn about my own situation.

He picked up the other letters and read them one by one.

(End of this chapter)