Chapter 611

Chapter 611: Chaos of Domestic Goods

“I’m flying the J-11! You do as you please!”

Colonel Jiang was completely unconcerned; a night of fierce combat was just part of an experienced pilot’s style.

In real battlefields, there’s hardly time to rest. Often, after just returning from a mission, you must quickly refuel, rearm, and take off again.

Almost every ace pilot must learn to operate for extended periods and self-regulate during fatigue. The Da Vinci sleep method is an essential skill; polyphasic sleep can restore physical and mental energy in the shortest time. Otherwise, one cannot withstand the true trials of war.

The enemy won’t grant you time to rest; they will strike decisively when you are at your weakest.

War tests not only the pilots but also the ground crews and mechanics.

Like the knights of the medieval era, the powerful Air Knights need more ground staff for supplies and support. While simulators can skip this step, it must still be considered in reality.

Lin Mo didn’t have to worry about this; the international pilot death match was not the international ground crew death match.

In real combat, although there is a risk of aerial assaults, the organizers wouldn’t allow such occurrences.

To damage ground crews and airports, one must first breach the dense anti-aircraft network surrounding the competitors’ airfields, equipped with the world’s most advanced anti-air missiles and artillery positions—violating these rules is nearly unheard of.

Even during competitive conflicts in struggling African nations, the organizers provide the most advanced anti-aircraft safeguards for free. That’s why bombing the opposing military airfields is rarely reported in international news.

The organizers of Abyss Nirvana provide reliable and comprehensive logistics services, and participants can also bring their own support teams, especially aerospace manufacturers who come prepared to ensure their technical secrets remain undisclosed, complete with their maintenance teams and self-sufficient accommodations.

For Lin Mo, who functions as half a mechanic, he had the best labor force at his disposal.

His friend Gold Coin relied on him for food and drink and even secretly swiped his card, bringing in additional strength.

After absorbing the Split Metal, the gold giant dragon could perform the work of two or even three or four, as long as Lin Mo prepared some non-metal components and consumables, he could confidently soar into battle.

J-11 vs. J-11

J-10 vs. J-15

J-7 vs. J-8

J-15 vs. J-14

J-20 vs. J-18…

This duel between the aces continued until dawn.

The observation room was packed; every astronaut at the aerospace training center included air force pilots, and even a few ace pilots were deeply captivated by the overnight duel between Lin Mo and Colonel Jiang.

The room echoed only with the simulated roar of fighter jets, the firing of cannons, the explosions of missiles, the alerts from the combat systems, and the conversations between the two pilots. Others sat in complete silence, not daring to blink, afraid of missing any thrilling moment.

Both pilots were truly exceptional ace pilots, and it was rare for pilots to operate multiple types of aircraft.

Due to safety regulations, even in civilian aviation, there’s a lifelong rule for captains to fly only one type of aircraft. This shows how rare multi-skilled pilots are; not everyone can easily pilot several fighter jets beyond training aircraft. Misplacing a switch in combat could be deadly.

Yet now, two such pilots were actually dueling, with a special screen displaying the leaderboard of their battle, featuring various familiar aircraft models—truly shocking.

They could hardly have any fighter jets they could not handle. Were they perhaps military test pilots? This kind of duel among multi-type pilots was unprecedented, not just in the country but globally. It could drive every aerospace manufacturer mad.

Perhaps they could even operate aerospace fighters; all the astronauts felt a surge of pressure deep inside.

It was simply an unprecedented chaos of domestic fighters; the data was specifically collected by the aerospace training center. Perhaps the air force would pay a good price for it, as it represented the most valuable simulated combat data. Shenfei and Chengfei might even fight to throw money at it.

Lin Mo and Colonel Jiang’s additional living expenses were hardly worth mentioning.

Meanwhile, high-ranking officials at the base exchanged silent glances with one another. The unfinished space shuttle deep in the fifth training center might have the pilot capable of operating it already emerging.

The dazzling tactical movements captivated everyone, drawing them into a trance. Even those unfamiliar with aviation found themselves deeply absorbed, becoming staunch supporters of the Air Knights.

Many astronauts nearly lost track of time until Lin Mo and Colonel Jiang exited the simulator after operating all night. The air inside the simulator had even grown warm, causing everyone to realize that dawn had arrived.

As the two massive machines operated at full speed, they emitted loud mechanical noises and heat, with cooling fans that almost never paused and liquid cooling pipes making a bubbling sound.

Only the Aerospace Department, which invested heavily in resources, could afford these two super-sized simulators. When you factor in the large server acting as the combat platform, the total cost exceeded three billion yuan.

If not for the excessive expenses, such simulators could nearly serve as a production line for domestic ace pilots. What seasoned pilots lacked most was real combat experience.

A year of training flights cannot compare to an hour of actual combat.

Close-to-realistic simulated battles push a pilot’s mastery of the fighter jet to the limit. However, without experiencing life-and-death confrontations, no matter how advanced the simulator is, true fighter aces cannot be forged.

Lin Mo brought Colonel Jiang to the aerospace training center to exchange tactical experiences using these two simulators.

Like America, China also faces the challenge of passing down the legacy of ace pilots.

China has now established its aviation industry, allowing for independent research and development of advanced fighter jets. Unlike during the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, when enemy identification was unclear and subject to the opponent’s anti-aircraft fire, the Chinese Air Force, now catching up with American and Russian forces, has begun allowing small-scale air force participation in real combat tasks.

After all, with more wolves than meat, and a lack of adequate real combat, cultivating ace pilots is incredibly difficult.

In domestic situations, capturing a robber or conducting a rescue hardly requires the use of excessive force. In some cases, the East Turkestan armed forces could be entirely defeated by ground troops alone. Which neighboring country would willingly give China that opportunity? It would only lead to unnecessary trouble.

Even during the Vietnam War, America fought from beginning to end, yet only four ace pilots emerged by the end.

Decades have passed; now the aces have turned gray. They would struggle to pilot a plane, let alone a car without causing chaos on the road.

The air force is unlike the army; the army can send hundreds or thousands of personnel for exercises under false pretenses. But who guarantees that a fighter jet crossing the border won’t suddenly strike the capital with a surprise attack?

Even the smallest, poorest countries have never relaxed their anti-aircraft defenses.

A well-fed person doesn’t understand a hungry person’s plight. Lin Mo regarded himself as the biggest idle person in the Night Special Forces, yet the combat missions he received could make any aviation division in the country envious. These were invaluable experiences that were hard to come by.

How could high-level officials in the air force not recognize Lin Mo’s potential? Even Lin Mo himself didn’t realize that the country was quietly providing all the resources and opportunities for his growth.

Every registered ace pilot is the most valuable strategic asset and serves as the best deterrent to those of ill intent.

Unlike nuclear weapons that retain their power wherever they are placed, without ongoing combat challenges, even the most experienced ace pilots risk degrading their combat capabilities, rendering their illustrious titles unmerited.

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For three consecutive days, the breathtaking duels between Lin Mo and Colonel Jiang showcased nearly all the jet fighters available in the country. Their selection allowed for unprecedented intensity in the battles.

No pilot would dare approach such a variety of aircraft without a deep understanding of each model; it was akin to wielding all eighteen weapons with ease.

The training center’s technical and publicity staff began working overtime, retrieving every duel from the servers and editing them into battle videos. The collaboration between the Aerospace Department and the air force has always been tightly knit; one could say that aviation is a step closer to space, as they share a connection as close as bone and sinew.

The upcoming battles pushed further, featuring clashes between domestic aircraft and those from around the world. The excitement was comparable to Mars colliding with Earth. Fortunately, fighter jets from Europe and America share standardized control interfaces; otherwise, Lin Mo and Colonel Jiang would have faced greater challenges in adapting.

Once a principle is understood, many others follow. Even with aircraft models they had never encountered before, the pilots could always intuitively find the secrets to operate them comfortably.

The vital aircraft data painstakingly retrieved by the intelligence department now benefited Lin Mo and Colonel Jiang.

After several days of combat, Colonel Jiang noticed an extraordinary phenomenon.

The more advanced the fighter jet, the more Lin Mo’s combat prowess visibly surged.

This was especially true for aircraft with strong structures and excellent maneuverability.

“Exactly, the existing fighter jets cannot meet my needs, so I have prepared my specialized aircraft.”

If Colonel Jiang had heard this from Lin Mo before their battles in the simulator, he would have thought that Lin Mo was boasting without merit. But now, he found himself believing it, albeit with some doubt.

To prove this, Lin Mo arranged for a few computer experts responsible for the simulator and large server to specifically create a custom aircraft model for him.

As the owner of a complete set of the most thorough blueprints and design parameters, Gold Coin held the necessary watch and data storage devices.