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Xu Xiaobin was sitting in the driver's seat, looking out the window.

The Gulfstream 750ER he was driving was cruising along the route at an altitude of 12,369 meters and a speed of 980km/h. In fact, this business jet can climb higher and fly faster, but although he is the nominal captain, he has no right to decide these things.

What made him feel even more uncomfortable was that he could not listen to the familiar ground tower commands during this flight, but had to listen to the instructions from the cockpit broadcast.

Fortunately, more than two hundred hours of flying time have made him extremely familiar with this aircraft, and his task this time is actually not difficult. It is nothing more than following the instructions and shutting down the two engines in the air.

Parking in the air sounds like a dangerous thing, but in fact, Xu Xiaobin doesn't have much fear. Not to mention that there are multiple preparations for this exercise. The route he chose had multiple airports for emergency landings. Even if both engines really stalled, and even if there was an accident during the exercise, his current speed would be enough to glide to a landing site that met the conditions.

Not to mention that this kind of autonomous shutdown can start the engine at any time.

The biggest discomfort is actually having to obey the instructions of the intelligent platform, and according to this exercise plan, the most critical part needs to be completed by the so-called artificial intelligence.

Yes, if given the choice, Xu Xiaobin would actually prefer to be able to control his life in his own hands rather than a machine.

But there was no way, he had to obey orders.

Of course he was fully prepared.

In the event of a foreseeable problem, he has a predetermined method for regaining control of the aircraft.

"Meow...you can stop the engine."

In the cab, the hateful sound sounded again.

Well, Xu Xiaobin actually didn't like this sound very much. It was weird, especially the "meow" sound that always made him feel like he would get goosebumps. This is not a problem with March. In fact, he quite likes smart software on his mobile phone, such as the latest "Hepai" launched by Ningfeng Software.

Several of his friends with whom he had a good conversation were met through this software during his vacation. Therefore, Xu Xiaobin feels that he hates this voice simply because he doesn't like having to listen to other people's comments when he is doing what he is best at.

However, he still completed the instruction subconsciously, and then reported: "Both engines have been shut down."

"Meow...I will take over the automatic driving next."

Xu Xiaobin said nothing, but focused on the dashboard. He finally started to feel a little nervous. After all, his life was not in his own hands now, so he had to keep an eye on the airspeed indicator, attitude indicator, altimeter and rudder, so that if a problem was found, he would have time to save it. Own.

After all, even if the guy who made the noise when the plane crashed wouldn't die, his life would definitely be in danger.

Fortunately, except for the engine being stalled, everything was normal.

The biggest advantage of current aircraft is that even if all engines in the air stop and fail, the design of the aircraft can still maintain its posture and fly far enough like a glider to ensure a successful emergency landing. Of course, this requires the pilot to have enough experience and constantly adjust the attitude of the aircraft to coordinate the air resistance and speed of the aircraft.

Judging from the aircraft's instruments and controls, the guy who is controlling the aircraft seems to be doing a good job, and even seems to be better than him...

"Well, why can't I see the air rescue platform in the exercise plan?"

After three minutes passed like this, Xu Xiaobin couldn't help but ask. Although it seems from the data that there is no problem with March's operation, it is inevitable that I will be a little nervous when my life is in the hands of others.

"Meow... you have to know that this exercise is for others to see. We need to wait for enough satellites to clearly capture the entire forced landing process. They have worked hard, but it will take some time, so don't worry. If If you are nervous, I can play some soothing music for you to ease your mood, do you want it?"

Xu Xiaobin shook his head subconsciously and said: "No, actually I'm not nervous, it's just that I'm used to being able to communicate with people at this time. Can I contact the tower?"

"Meow... of course it is possible. When the entire emergency landing process begins, in order to increase the authenticity of the exercise, we can add a link to release public information to the outside world."

"Huh? What message?"

"Meow... you can contact the tower or a nearby aircraft and shout through the radio device, come and save me, the plane is going to fall, noble Lord March, help! Then broadcast it through the live broadcast."

Xu Xiaobin's face twitched subconsciously. After a moment of silence, he said in a low voice: "I don't think there is any need to add this link."

"Meow... won't it increase? That would be a pity. If the pilot acts panicked, it will be more emotional for the ordinary viewers watching the live broadcast. If you can act real enough, maybe you can also make people The viewers who are watching the live broadcast can't help but have cold sweat on their backs, which makes the live broadcast more effective. After you are rescued, you can also give a speech to the camera and praise me then, okay?"

After hearing this, Xu Xiaobin felt the urge to seize control and drive the voice out of the plane. This cat is really mean. I don’t know what kind of person taught it. Well, it’s definitely not Academician Ning...

He is a cold pilot, how could he do such a thing?

Just like that, about seven minutes later, just when he was in various melancholy moods, the hateful voice could be heard from the cockpit again: "Meow... perfect! The signal we just actively released has already reached enough satellites. Attention here, we have to complete this exercise within five minutes. Please note that after 126 seconds, Mir will appear in your field of vision."

"Meow... Attention, the global live broadcast camera will switch to you in 120 seconds. It is recommended that when you see Mir, you shout loudly in a surprised and crazy tone, Mir, Mir is finally here, I'm saved. Now the question is, are you willing to sacrifice your personal image for the sake of the audience who are watching the live broadcast?"

Xu Xiaobin: "?"

Yes, he really couldn't understand, what the hell could a person ask for?

Oh, this thing does not seem to be human...

He was in a confused mood, and the camera was about to focus on him in two minutes. What expression should he keep?

Just keep your face expressionless, it's just an exercise, it's like acting...

However, just after two minutes, when March reminded him that the camera was focused on the cabin, a rapid siren suddenly sounded inside the plane, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Can you still play like this?

A look of astonishment subconsciously appeared on Xu Xiaobin's face, but before he could react, the plane suddenly began to shake violently, and what sounded like a panicked cry for help from the rear cabin came from the cockpit loudspeaker. Even the words used were the same as those directed in March. almost.

What the hell...

In Xu Xiaobin's view, this process is completely inconsistent with the procedures and ignores the professionalism of the crew members...

Obviously he doesn't know the audience who are watching the live broadcast. There is a high probability that no one cares about these things at this time, but it has to be said that the tense atmosphere is indeed there.

He no longer cared about controlling his facial expressions. As the plane began to shake, various data on the instrument panel and rudder also began to change drastically, but it seemed to be still under control. Although Xu Xiaobin was still calm at this time, he was somewhat distracted by the cabin. The sounds of ghosts crying and howling inside made him feel a little tired. Just when he was considering whether to say a few words, the Mir really appeared in his field of vision...

What's even more terrifying is that this big guy overtook the plane from above...

Xu Xiaobin opened his mouth subconsciously...

This is no longer a lack of psychological quality. It is hard to imagine the oppressive feeling caused by a huge monster suddenly flying over the head. Especially at this time, it is still at an altitude of 3,500 meters, and the Gulfstream 750 is still gliding at a speed of more than 800 kilometers per hour.

Sitting in the driver's seat of an airplane, the sky is blocked...

Xu Xiaobin raised his head slightly and watched absentmindedly as Mir's huge body passed over his head. What happened at this time was beyond his understanding of the air rescue platform.

Until about half a minute later, Mir completed overtaking and showed its tail rudder, Xu Xiaobin still could not recover...

Big, so big! The key is that it can be so fast...

What’s even more frightening is that this thing can actually go to heaven...

There was no need to act at all. At this moment, Xu Xiaobin only felt that ten thousand grass and mud horses were running through his heart...

Until Mir arrived in front of the plane and began to descend, a runway appeared vividly in front of him at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters, and then maintained a speed similar to that of the Gulfstream 750.

There are even preparations on the runway

"Set the blind drop frequency..."

"Beep..."

"Prepare for approach, speed reduced to V1+5 knots..."

The sound of operations in the cabin brought Xu Xiaobin back to his senses. He looked at the instrument panel. Well, under the control of March, the aircraft was already decreasing in speed in an orderly manner. It had already intercepted the glideslope position and was preparing to lower the landing gear...

Looking at the runway ahead that was still not too close, Xu Xiaobin suddenly felt at ease.

Soon there was another sound in the cabin.

"G-750, G750, this is the Mir control tower, please answer if you hear it, OVER."

Finally hearing the words, Xu Xiaobin almost cried at this moment...

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The audience watching the live broadcast did not know Xu Xiaobin's mental journey during these ten minutes.

After all, it only takes a few minutes for the camera to switch to the cabin.

The piercing siren, the calm and handsome captain, and the conversation between the Mir tower and the captain were enough to attract everyone's attention. Of course, the most attention was still on the Mir, which was sliding over the top of the plane.

In that minute, Xu Xiaobin’s perspective was shared by countless people around the world. That kind of shock must have stimulated countless people.

But the content in the barrage at this time will definitely drive Xu Xiaobin crazy...

I don’t know who started the rhythm, or maybe it was just the piercing sirens and the cries for help in the cabin that made adrenaline surge. Many kind-hearted netizens began to spontaneously comfort them on the barrage. The captain seen in the video.

"Captain, don't be afraid, our Mir is already here to rescue you!"

"Don't panic, everyone. Isn't it just parking the two engines in the air? I know this captain well. He often said that back then, Captain Sally could land the plane safely on the Amazon River by parking the two engines. Today he can land the plane safely. On board Mir, no problem! Have a cappuccino first, pour the captain a cappuccino, come on and start your landing show..."

"This captain is quite handsome, but his mental quality is not very good. You guys are so scared that you can't even close your mouth!"

Of course, there are also those who are watching the fun and don’t mind it.

"There's the Mir in front of you. If you see it, aim it. Just rush over. Don't be cowardly and just do it!"

"Stop sitting there stupidly and get to work quickly! Is it that easy to fly a plane? It feels like I can do it even if I'm flying!"

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It is no exaggeration to say that if Xu Xiaobin could watch the live broadcast now, he would probably be so angry that he would vomit blood from the barrage content posted by these netizens.

Would an ace pilot like him be afraid of this? And the one who asked him to work quickly. He also wanted to complete the air landing manually, but he was not allowed to do so. Did the cat deprive him of his supreme control?

Fortunately, he didn't have time to watch these videos. From the audience's perspective, the Gulfstream 750 began to approach the Mir very smoothly. After the pilot said a few words to the tower, the plane began to land and approach the runway, then braked until finally It stopped steadily five hundred meters in front of the tower.

The total landing distance was only about 1 kilometer.

When the plane started to land, two windshields slowly began to rise on both sides of Mir and behind the tower. When the plane stabilized, the windshields just stopped. Then the hangar door next to it slowly opened, and two groups of people wearing protective gear slowly opened. Staff members carrying portable oxygen bottles rushed out of the hangar, and then began to take charge of their respective tasks with very clear goals.

A group of people were busy fixing the fuselage with steel cables. Another group of people, with the cooperation of the cabin crew, opened the door and put in protective suits and oxygen bottles. Then the crew members put on simple protective suits and followed the staff into the hangar. When Xu Xiaobin was the last one to get off the plane and enter the Mir's hangar, there was even applause...

Regardless of the mood of the person involved, at least the exercise was completed satisfactorily.

The goal has almost been achieved.

It is actually quite difficult for the satellites in the sky to track Mir in such a short period of time, but with the continuous broadcast of the Gulfstream 750, the task of allowing the whole world to capture the true picture of Mir was successfully completed.

This is important because the business jet is about to return untrained reporters and Mir spokespersons to the ground for the most important test phase of leaving the atmosphere and entering space.

In Ning Wei’s words, this process cannot be achieved through live broadcast alone. It must be clearly visible to everyone in order to achieve the best advertising effect.

There is no way. Mir will also check KPIs at the end of the year. How can it not make money?