First batch of dual-degree female pilot cadets makes maiden solo flight

BEIJING, Dec.20 — Not too long ago, the primary batch of feminine pilot cadets collectively cultivated by the PLA Air Pressure Aviation College, Tsinghua College and Peking College involves their maiden solo flight take a look at.

This evaluation has been a take a look at to the pilot cadets’ abilities underneath opposed circumstances of low flight altitude, better impact from meteorological circumstances, and restricted time accessible for correction after deviation. Throughout the evaluation, the bottom temperature was solely -20℃ (-4F), accompanied by robust wind, which was additionally a strict take a look at for each their flight abilities and psychological high quality.

It’s discovered that, because the first-batch feminine pilot cadets of the air pressure receiving joint-degree coaching program, these cadets have accomplished widespread core programs and specialised aviation programs at Tsinghua College and Peking College after recruitment in August 2019. Throughout this era, additionally they attended navy coaching required for pilot cadets, equivalent to parachuting, taking pictures, and subject survival coaching on the Air Pressure Aviation College. In September 2022, they began major flight coaching at a regiment of the Air Pressure Aviation College.

This time, all these dual-degree feminine pilot cadets have efficiently accomplished the duty of solo flight within the evaluation. Subsequent, they’ll start different coaching programs together with acrobatics, instrument flight, night time flight, and flight in formation, and are anticipated to transit for superior jet trainers in June 2023.