3 little-known flight preparation steps of Vietnam's Su-30

November 10, 2016 11:09

To have a safe flight, the Su-30 fighter jet has strict requirements in 3 stages: Flight preparation, flight practice and flight explanation.

Ba buoc chuan bi bay it biet cua Su-30 Viet Nam
To conduct a flight, the flight crew, the participating members including the command organization, pilots, and security departments must prepare for the flight seriously, strictly, and in accordance with procedures and regulations. In the photo: Colonel Bui Thien Thau, Commander of Regiment 923, assigns tasks to the pilots participating in the flight crew the next day, during the flight preparation phase.
Ba buoc chuan bi bay it biet cua Su-30 Viet Nam
During the flight preparation phase, pilots are assigned tasks related to specific flights to be performed; prepare for the flight; coordinate with pilots participating in the flight on the same aircraft and pilots in the formation (if flying in formation), coordinate with the flight commander, navigator... An important content in the flight preparation process is the ground performance, closely monitored by squadron officers.
Ba buoc chuan bi bay it biet cua Su-30 Viet Nam
During the ground performance, pilots will sequentially simulate movements and commands throughout the flight, as a basis for performing the correct flight content in the next day's flight.
Ba buoc chuan bi bay it biet cua Su-30 Viet Nam
In addition to the airport, security components such as engineering, logistics, information, radar... also carry out preparations before the flight day, to ensure that the aircraft have the right quantity and best quality, meeting the requirements of the flight crew the next day.
Ba buoc chuan bi bay it biet cua Su-30 Viet Nam
Before the flight, pilots undergo a health check at the airport. This process ensures that pilots are only allowed to fly when they are in good health and qualified to participate in flight practice.
Ba buoc chuan bi bay it biet cua Su-30 Viet Nam
Before boarding the plane, pilots will conduct a closed-loop inspection of the aircraft, thereby assessing the aircraft's ability to meet the requirements for their flight.
Ba buoc chuan bi bay it biet cua Su-30 Viet Nam
When evaluating the aircraft's airworthiness, the pilot signs the aircraft's acceptance book from the aviation engineering industry... The pilot and aviation engineering staff carry out the necessary tasks, preparing the aircraft for takeoff.
Ba buoc chuan bi bay it biet cua Su-30 Viet Nam
Each flight is strictly followed. After each flight, the pilot discusses the condition of the aircraft with the aviation technical staff to prepare the aircraft in the best quality for the next flight.
Ba buoc chuan bi bay it biet cua Su-30 Viet Nam
The commentary between flights is also carried out seriously by the pilots. The advantages and disadvantages of the flight will be pointed out during the commentary so that the pilots can continue to gain experience and improve their flying techniques in the next flights and flights.

According to QĐND

RELATED NEWS