Chapter 237 Xu Cang’s successor!
"Wrong? Are you saying there's something wrong with the flight program?" Xu Cang couldn't believe his ears. That was a program worth 40 million. How could a design institute make such a mistake? Is this something that professionals can do?
Lu Jinghua didn't seem to understand the details very well, and just gave a brief explanation: "During the trial run, the aircraft would always trigger terrain warnings at the turning point of the fourth leg into the fifth leg, but the operating crew flew in full accordance with the altitude restrictions in the procedure. This was the case after several attempts."
"The terrain warning keeps being triggered? Hey, have you consulted the design institute?"
If you follow the procedure and keep triggering terrain warnings, how can you fly the plane? This is a completely useless procedure.
Lu Jinghua shook his head: "After the follow-up crew comes back and learns the relevant details, we plan to summarize and contact the design institute."
The crew for the trial operation of Jinghong Airport's procedures was provided by Spring Airlines. After all, once Jinghong Airport is operational, it will basically be Spring Airlines's private territory, and they have to pay more attention to it.
After hearing what Lu Jinghua said, Xu Cang also felt that what he said made sense. After all, now we can only see a part of the picture, and we can't get the whole picture. Instead of giving feedback in multiple times, it is better to summarize and report it all at once, so as not to confuse the design institute.
"Then let's wait for the crew to come back."
Lu Jinghua hesitated: "To be honest, this is a bit weird. After the design institute has finalized the program, it will go through theoretical demonstration and simulation verification. How could such a serious problem not be discovered?"
Logically speaking, if the terrain warning is continuously triggered in the program, then the program is definitely a failure. This kind of low-level mistake should not occur in the National Design Institute.
"Are there any flaws in the crew's control? For example, what about the configuration and descent rate?" Xu Cang asked.
Sometimes, there is no problem with the program in theory, but some occasional warning phenomena will occur due to the logical judgment of the aircraft's terrain warning.
"I've said it keeps happening. Yes, the instantaneous descent rate is high, and there is still a risk of triggering a terrain warning even when it is above the restricted altitude, but the crew tried it three times, and the last time they flew directly over the point. In addition, regarding the configuration problem you mentioned, the crew established the configuration in advance the second time, and it was the landing configuration when it passed the point. Moreover, what you said was a landing gear configuration warning, not a terrain warning."
"Hahaha, I'm talking nonsense." Xu Cang scratched his head embarrassedly.
Obviously, the test crew was also a little confused, so they deliberately flew over the point. But even so, the terrain warning still appeared, which was not a problem of descent rate.
"That's a problem with topographic surveying. Did they measure the surrounding topographic data incorrectly?" Liu Minxue suddenly interrupted.
Lu Jinghua was surprised: "Ah? Could such a stupid mistake happen? Not at all."
If there is a problem with the topographic survey data, then the flight procedures based on this data are naturally wrong. But this kind of surveying problem is too abstract, isn't it? It's rare for the design institute to get the program wrong, but Lu Jinghua has heard of it. But Lu Jinghua has never heard of surveying errors.
"No matter what the reason is, the situation has been reported. Let's see what the design institute says." Xu Cang still trusted the trial run of the unit. After all, it was a program verification that was not difficult at all. And according to Lu Jinghua, it had been tried many times, so the possibility of a problem with the unit itself was not high.
Although he didn't quite understand the design flaws of the program, Xu Cang certainly couldn't accept a program that kept triggering terrain warnings, and he would definitely ask the design institute for an explanation.
Faced with such an obvious problem, the design institute could not turn a blind eye. Therefore, Xu Cang's mentality was actually okay.
Just as Xu Cang finished speaking, another head popped out of the door. It was Ji Dong who had just come over to play yesterday. I can only say that the second generation of rich people are comfortable, they can do whatever they want, and they are very cool.
After meeting Xu Cang, how could Ji Dong still have the heart to stay in the surveying and mapping team of the design institute? He submitted his resignation report to his superiors, regained his freedom, and went to Erhai Lake every few days, almost treating it as his second home.
"Brother Xu, you promised to teach me the taxiing procedure today."
Although Xu Cang did not agree to take Ji Dong with him, Ji Dong had a strong desire for knowledge, so Xu Cang had to settle for the next best thing. From time to time, Xu Cang would explain theoretical knowledge to Ji Dong to quench his thirst.
"I'll tell you later." Xu Cang waved towards Ji Dong: "Come in, I have something to ask you."
Ji Dong walked into the room suspiciously, glanced at Lu Jinghua, and then asked, "What's wrong, Brother Xu?"
"You used to work in the surveying team of the Design Institute. Can you tell me, is it possible that the surveying team measured the terrain data incorrectly?"
In response to Xu Cang's question, Ji Dong waved his hand and said, "Oh, Brother Xu! What you said is simply impossible. The topographic data of our surveying team is the most basic. If this data is wrong, all the following data will be wrong. Therefore, the surveying team usually has three groups, each of which surveys independently and compares with each other in the end. If the data of the three parties have deviations that exceed the error standard, they will go back and start again until the data of the three parties are consistent. During the surveying process, the three groups will not have any communication to prevent mutual influence. Moreover, as you know, the topographic data of most places in the country are archived in the Geological Bureau. Finally, before submitting the data, we will contact the Geological Bureau and make a final comparison. Generally speaking, the difference between the two will not be very large."
Xu Cang could basically understand Ji Dong's words. It was normal for the three parties to verify each other, but Xu Cang was surprised by the practice of comparing the original data of the Geological Bureau.
However, given that geological movements are measured in tens of millions of years, topographic data will not change significantly under normal circumstances. If the final data of the surveying and mapping team matches that of the Geological Bureau, then there is basically no problem with the data.
If there is a huge gap between the two, then you need to consider where the problem lies.
"Does that mean there won't be any problems with the terrain data?" Lu Jinghua also understood what was going on: "What does that mean? Has the design institute really fallen into trouble?"
"No..." Xu Cang had just finished speaking when his cell phone suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was a foreign number. Xu Cang guessed who it was and answered it.
Sure enough, Song Xinyang's voice came from the other side: "Xu Cang, is it convenient to talk?"
Xu Cang didn't deliberately find a corner, he just said: "What's the matter, tell me."
"The commissioning of the Trent 1000 prototype is nearing completion. If it is convenient, please come to Derby. We need to sign a formal agreement on employment matters."
"You can send someone over here. Is it necessary for me to go?"
However, Song Xinyang's words were very serious: "Xu Cang, whether it is technology transfer or replacement of distribution rights involved in this agreement, it is a big deal. You will sign a contract with our CEO, but our CEO has important matters to attend to recently and cannot spare the time to visit you. Please understand."
But in terms of the weight of these agreements between Xu Cang and Rolls-Royce, they are definitely much greater than the previous 777 test flight employment agreement between Xu Cang and Boeing.
Previously, Li Rongcheng acted on behalf of Xu Cang when signing the agreement with Boeing, but this time it was obviously not possible for Rolls-Royce, and the CEO had to come forward.
Xu Cang thought for a moment and said, "Okay, when should I go?"
"Just in the next two days." Song Xinyang said, "We will prepare a ticket for you. However, in the next two days, only Kingfisher Airlines has tickets. Tickets of other better airlines are sold out. Kingfisher Airlines doesn't seem to have first class, only business class. Do you mind?"
Kingfisher Airlines is a low-cost airline in the UK, and its in-flight service is definitely not as good as those of the big airlines. Logically speaking, Rolls-Royce must have a first-class cabin for such an important agreement. But the CEO of Rolls-Royce can only spare time in the next two days, and he will go abroad on business later. He really can't adjust his time. It depends on whether Xu Cang can make up for it.
"Business class is business class." Xu Cang didn't care about this and agreed casually.
Hearing that Xu Cang didn't mind, Song Xinyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If he had met someone who was fussy about it, this matter would have been difficult to handle.
"Xu Cang, please bear with it on the plane. We will have someone to pick you up after you land. We have also arranged a place to stay. It is definitely a top-notch hotel. You can also take this opportunity to see the scenery of Britain and taste the local food."
It can be seen that Luo Luo was quite concerned about Xu Cang's arrival, and the plane ticket issue should be considered an accident. But when Xu Cang heard the end, he almost laughed out loud.
As we all know, the four thinnest books in the world are British cookbooks, American history, German jokes and Italian war heroes. How confident was Song Xinyang that he wanted Xu Cang to taste British food, a country that is considered a food desert?
What food? Fish and chips?
"Okay, I would like to see the local food over there."
Song Xinyang did not hear the sarcasm in Xu Cang's words, and agreed happily, saying that he would sort out the air ticket issue as soon as possible and would also send a business invitation letter to Spring Airlines so that Xu Cang could get the visa issue more smoothly.
However, Xu Cang had already obtained a UK visa before the Jakarta volcanic ash event. Generally speaking, if there were no major problems, it would be easy to obtain a second visa. Of course, with Rolls-Royce's official invitation letter, Xu Cang might be able to obtain a longer visa.
After hanging up the phone, Xu Cang still had a faint smile on his face, which puzzled Lu Jinghua: "Who is it? Why are you so happy to make a phone call?"
Xu Cang put his phone back into his pocket: "I have to go to England for something, and the people there want to let me experience the local food."
Obviously Lu Jinghua didn't quite understand the joke about British cuisine, but Liu Minxue was well aware of it.
"To be honest, British food is actually pretty good, and the food resources are not bad, but most people can't cook, and they eat as if Germany is bombing them..."
Xu Cang slapped his forehead. What kind of a joke is this? I didn't expect Liu Minxue, who looked gentle and polite, to be so lively and powerful when making jokes.
"I visited the UK for a while before, so I have some understanding of it. Traditional British recipes, such as sweet and sour pan-fried cod, chicken marinated in orange sauce, and mackerel with fennel and mint, are all still good. I just didn't expect it to become like this now. Sigh..."
Liu Minxue believes that food culture is part of traditional culture, but it is a pity that many traditions have been submerged by industrialization.
Xu Cang hadn't been so happy for a long time. He was still a little interested in Song Xinyang's inexplicable confidence in his country's food culture. Logically speaking, Luo Luo was also a top-level capital, so he wouldn't treat him to French fries even if he wanted to. After listening to Liu Minxue talking about traditional British food, Xu Cang was also a little interested. Maybe he could really take this opportunity to go to the UK to relax.
"We'll talk about the Jinghong Airport procedures later. After the situation is verified, we'll summarize and report it to the design institute and ask them to come up with a plan." Xu Cang is not a god, so it's impossible for him to take care of everything. The problem of Jinghong Airport's procedures still needs to be solved from the source, so Xu Cang doesn't intend to take care of it.
Xu Cang looked at Ji Dong and asked, "If the program is wrong, will the design institute be responsible for changing it?"
"Of course. When you buy something, there is after-sales service. Not to mention something like this that costs tens of millions. Brother Xu, did you ask the design institute to develop the program? Is there a problem?"
"Well, the terrain warning keeps going off for no apparent reason."
"That's the design institute's problem." Ji Dong said with a smile, "Just give us your feedback, and the design institute will be responsible for making the changes. Okay, okay, let's talk about the taxiing procedure."
Being urged by Ji Dong, Xu Cang could not delay any longer, so he said to Liu Minxue, "Director Liu, I'm thinking about the matter of the Flight Academy."
Liu Minxue nodded: "It's okay, I'll think of a solution here, I understand your concerns."
"Then I'll have to trouble Director Liu." Xu Cang really didn't want to rely on his master Chen Xiangdong's relationship unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Let's go!" Xu Cang pushed Ji Dong's shoulder, indicating that it was time to go.
However, as soon as Xu Cang left the house, he heard a commotion coming from the big office of the Aviation Recruitment Office next door. Perhaps Liu Minxue also heard it and followed him out.
At this time, a man and a woman walked out of the large office of the Aviation Recruitment Office. The man was in his thirties, and the woman was a staff member of the Aviation Recruitment Office. She seemed to be trying her best to explain .
So far, this man and woman seem to be communicating normally, but the man seems to be getting more and more impatient, and it's hard to say what will happen next.
"Xiao Wang, what's wrong?" As the director of the Aviation Recruitment Office, Liu Minxue naturally had to step in to mediate.
The female staff member saw the leader coming and hurriedly explained: "Director, this person was found after seeing our social recruitment advertisement. But our social recruitment has ended!"
"I know, this is my problem. I really can't take a leave, so I came here specially. I don't know if you can give me another chance. I'm a field worker, so I can be considered half a colleague. Does this count as work experience?" The man begged in a tearful manner.
While the man was talking, he suddenly noticed Xu Cang beside Liu Minxue, and immediately became alert and pointed at Xu Cang: "The crew of 1566?"
"Huh? 1566?" Xu Cang was stunned: "Are you talking about machine number 1566?"
"Yes, yes, I was right there when it flew upside down, and it was us who discovered the fallen parts on the pavement," the man said hurriedly.
After hearing this, Xu Cang finally recalled that 1566 did not land properly during the first touchdown and crashed onto the runway. The tail of the plane was damaged, and some small parts fell directly onto the runway. Before the second landing, the tower reported this to Xu Cang, so Xu Cang finally landed on the main taxiway.
Xu Cang smiled and said, "I didn't expect that we are old acquaintances."
The man was very excited when he saw Xu Cang talking to him: "I really like flying, but I didn't learn it before for some reason. This time I saw that you are recruiting pilots, and I really want to seize this opportunity."
"Sir, what is your name and how old are you?" Liu Minxue asked with a smile.
When Liu Minxue asked the question, the man quickly replied: "My name is Xu Mingjian, I'm 32 years old, and I used to work as a clerk at Jianchuan Airport."
"Thirty-two years old." Liu Minxue showed a look of embarrassment: "Mr. Xu, this age is a bit too old."
But from any perspective, 32 is definitely old. Some pilots who progressed quickly were already captains at 32. If Xu Mingjian was allowed to come in, even if he started training right away, with about one to one and a half years of training at the aviation school and half a year of renewing his license, he would be almost 34 when he actually joined the company, which was indeed a bit outrageous.
"I know my age is a big disadvantage, but I really like flying. Give me a chance, and I will work hard."
In fact, Xu Mingjian had already given up his dream of flying. But when he saw Xu Cang fly a 737 upside down, the extinguished fire in his heart rekindled.
If he wants to realize his dream again, he must be in Spring Airlines, because Xu Cang is here.
Liu Minxue shook his head: "Mr. Xu, if you really paid attention to our social recruitment, you should know that we have a hard age requirement, this is not... Anyway, I'm sorry."
Liu Minxue attaches great importance to age. Thirty-two years old is indeed difficult to accept.
However, at this moment, Xu Cang interrupted : "Mr. Xu, I wonder if you are married and have children? But are you from Weiyang?"
"Huh?" Liu Minxue turned to look at Xu Cang in confusion: "Xu Cang, what are you doing?"
Apparently Xu Mingjian didn't quite understand what Xu Cang meant. Recruiting pilots also involves whether one is married and has children. Does this have any impact?
However, even though Xu Mingjian didn't quite understand, he still answered truthfully: "I'm married and my son is five years old. My hometown is not in Weiyang, but it is indeed very close to Weiyang. Is there any problem?"
"Sure enough, the time is right, the name, and the place of origin are all right." Xu Cang thought to himself.
Xu Mingjian was completely confused. Does this matter have anything to do with the recruitment of pilots?
Seeing that Xu Mingjian was a little confused, Xu Cang waved his hand and said, "Just asking casually."
"This..." Xu Mingjian said bluntly: "Then ask..."
Xu Cang smiled and said, "If you insist that the two are related, then I can tell you that there is a connection. You have passed the test, and a physical examination will be arranged later. As long as you pass the physical examination, there will be no problem."
After hearing this, Liu Minxue was extremely surprised and looked at Xu Cang in disbelief. However, Xu Mingjian was ecstatic, he did not expect that after all the difficulties, there was a silver lining and this matter was actually accomplished.
Although he still needs to undergo a physical examination, Xu Mingjian is still very confident in his health.
Xu Mingjian was still thanking him profusely, but Liu Minxue couldn't help it anymore, so he pulled Xu Cang back to his office and lowered his voice, "What do you mean? Thirty-two years old, can you agree to this?"
"You don't understand, just think of him as a special case."
Liu Minxue looked at Xu Cang deeply and said nothing more, which basically meant he agreed.
What if he didn't agree? After all, Xu Cang had the final say over Spring Airlines, so it was okay to make an exception.
Seeing that Liu Minxue had no objection, Xu Cang walked out of the office with a smile. At this moment, Xu Mingjian was still waiting at the door. When he saw Xu Cang coming out, he excitedly kept thanking Xu Cang.
However, Xu Cang just said: "Mr. Xu, what do you think about letting your son learn to fly in the future?"
"Ah?" Xu Mingjian was stunned: "Of course I am willing to do so, but..."
"It's nothing, since you are willing, how about sending your son to me when he grows up?"
Xu Mingjian was immediately ecstatic. He didn't expect that this trip not only gave him the opportunity to pursue his dream, but also secured his son's future job in advance. It was just like a dream.
"Okay, okay, thank you, thank you!"
"It's okay. I have something to do and I'm leaving now."
Xu Cang shook hands with Xu Mingjian and left. As they walked away, the smile on Xu Cang's face gradually faded.
"Is this really fate?" Xu Cang murmured.
If we only talk about flying, Xu Mingjian is really useless, this is the truth. He is too old and has no talent! Xu Cang doesn't believe that Xu Mingjian has not participated in other companies' recruitment before. Since he finally joined the field service work, it can explain a lot of things.
But he had a good son! Yes, the son who had not yet been born.
Who could have imagined that a father with mediocre talents would have a son with unparalleled talent?
Twenty years later, a true legend will rise. It was this person who performed the unprecedented inverted 737 operation, and Xu Cang was able to learn from this move to deal with the special situation of 1566.
He is a true genius, even Xu Cang feels inferior to him!
Xu Cang will eventually grow old, so perhaps finding a successor in advance is a good choice.
