The cockpit of the Stillman PT-17 biplane trainer is much spacious compared to the Tachikawa iK-95c, which may be because of the tall figure of Europeans and Americans.

Its joystick is also significantly thicker, and is located between the driver's legs and close to the knees, and is also further forward. The throttle valve on the left is painted in bright red, which is very conspicuous.

Compared with the detailedness of Tachikawa ik-95c, the entire dashboard looks a bit rough.

Due to the different interior designs of the two aircraft, the positions of each instrument on the instrument panel are also different.

Stillman's front and rear cockpit seat positions, various instruments, throttle valves, and joysticks are all exactly the same, except that there is an auxiliary operating system and an off-machine switch in the coaching cabin.

When the instructor turns on the off-air switch, he takes over the flight. When the off-air switch is turned off, the trainees will operate the plane by themselves.

Except for the head of the fuselage, the entire fuselage, wings and tail are made of a whole piece of wood after special processing. They are very strong and have a very high adaptability in the air.

The wire ropes are exposed where the wings connect to the fuselage. They connect to the joystick. When the aircraft takes off, the wings will increase lift, and the pilot will spend more effort when pulling the joystick. The wire ropes will also generate resistance and reduce flight speed. Japanese aircraft have the advantage in the details of fuselage manufacturing.

Sometimes details can determine success or failure.

Compared with the forward movement of Tachikawa ik-95c landing gear, Stillman is the overall rearward three-point fixed landing gear with shock absorbers. Moreover, the distance when the aircraft takes off and lands is very short. It is suitable for taking off and landing aircraft on all kinds of harsh ground, even on sandy land, land, and potholes.

In terms of rise and fall, Stillman is better than 95c.

Stillman's propeller blades are coated with the American flag, and there are also American flags on the fish tail and its similar tail. When the flaps on both sides are released, the entire tail is triangle-shaped, which is conducive to cutting air while flying in the air and reducing drag.

The take-off operation methods of the two trainers are exactly the same.

Fasten your seat belt

Turn on the power switch

Turn on the cabin dash switch

Start the engine button

Push throttle valve

Release the brake trigger on the right leg

The plane begins to move forward

When the Stillman PT-17 biplane trainer rose to 2,950 meters, Zhou Zhihan could clearly feel the power of the plane was slightly stagnant.

At an altitude of more than 3,000 kilometers, the power comparison between the two aircraft is obviously that Japan's Nakajima Shou 38 air-cooled engine is slightly better. Although its fuselage will shake at 3,000 meters, the speed of the liftoff does not decrease. Stillman's continental    r-670-5 engine is obviously insufficient in power.

So when the 300 meters of 3000 meters began to climb up to the highest height, the latter lag behind the former for two seconds.

Don't underestimate these two seconds. If both sides climb up at the same time during fighting and seize the advantageous position of altitude attack, wait until Stillman adjusts the attack position, before there is time to attack, the opponent will take the initiative and attack the machine cannon.

When fighting in the air, these two seconds are heaven and hell for the pilot.

After several dives and pulling maneuvers, Zhou Zhihan pushed the throttle valve in front, pulled the joystick back, the aircraft climbed at a high elevation angle, pressed the joystick to stabilize at a distance, and stomped the left rudder. When the Stillman PT-17 biplane trainer rose to 180 degrees, the fuselage made a beautiful and neat half-roll to the left and changed it. The huge yellow wing slapped the rain and flew forward.

If you don’t have a strong body, in air combat, just dive a few times, then a few more maneuvers and roll, the pilot’s arms will be so tired.

In terms of aircraft operation, the 95c still beat Stillman.

Except for the take-off and landing process of Stillman being better than the 95c trainer plane in short distances and harsh environments, the other side was almost beaten.

The performance, size, structure and strength of these two trainers are evenly matched on paper. After launching, Japanese aircraft are slightly better than American aircraft.

The data of the Type 96 carrier-based aircraft on paper is already better than the P26 toy gun. After it is launched, the former will definitely crush the latter.

After completing another four hours of flight, Zhou Zhihan walked out of the secret book of [Air Overlord], closed the system, and lay in the room, dazed in the trance.

After the all-round PK between the two trainer aircraft that looked comparable, he concluded that in actual combat, Japan's Type 96 carrier-based aircraft will also beat the US's P26 toy guns.

It is now April 1936. By August 1937 next year, the extremely fierce and extremely large Battle of Songhu will begin. When the number, quality of fighter jets, the training level of pilots, logistics supply, and the skill level of mechanics are all behind the Japanese army, Chinese pilots will use blood and flesh to support the sky stained with blood full of gunpowder and killing.

After looking at the watch, Zhou Zhihan felt his stomach growling and walked out of the room.

The old cowboy was still sitting behind the counter. In front of the counter, there were three Asian-faced guests asking for directions to the old cowboy, all wearing student uniforms. They heard that they were Japanese in accent, but if they didn't speak, they looked like Chinese.

After saying hello, three Japanese students walked out of the hotel. One of them turned around and saw Zhou Zhihan. Seeing Zhou Zhihan wearing a Zhongshan suit and a student hat, the Japanese student's eyes suddenly became sharp. After pausing on Zhou Zhihan for two seconds, he followed his companions.

Zhou Zhihan took the cigarette handed by the old cowboy: "The three just now are Japanese students?"

"I am a Japanese student. But I don't know which military academy comes from." The old cowboy has a deep impression of Zhou Zhihan and is very good. "As long as you live with me, don't worry, no one dares to cause trouble."

The old cowboy was talking and patted his right waist.

Zhou Zhihan curled his mouth: "What are you pretending? Your gun is under your left armpit, and the one on your waist is fake."

"How do you know?"

The old cowboy looked at Zhou Zhihan with a little surprised. The young man could actually see that his gun was under his left armpit.

Zhou Zhihan felt that this old cowboy was actually pretty good: "When you stand up, you feel that your natural right arm is actually a little restrained. When your right hand caresses your big belly, your right elbow will be opened inadvertently, and experts will see at a glance that there is a pistol hidden under your left armpit."

The old cowboy twitched a few times. He thought that hiding the gun under his left armpit and putting a roll of paper on his right waist would make people think that the gun was hidden there seemed to be childish. The masters would not bother to guess which part of your body you would hide the gun. Instead, by observing your unintentional movements, you can tell where the gun is.

The old cowboy said, "Boy, I'll invite you to thirsty wine tonight."

Zhou Zhihan: "If you want to invite me to drink, you have to promise me something first."

The old cowboy's mouth twitched again: "Fuck, damn it, I have to promise you something in advance?"

Zhou Zhihan raised his eyebrows.

The old cowboy stood up and went to the wine cabinet to get the wine and ice cubes: "Tell me, what's wrong with you."

Zhou Zhihan: "How many days do I want to borrow someone from you?"

"Borrow someone?"

The old cowboy put one hand on the wine cabinet, turned around and asked curiously.

"Lend someone! Lend a woman."

"Woman?" The old cowboy returned to the back of the counter with wine, glasses and ice: "fu...cks~who?"
Chapter completed!