Chapter 979: Another Kind of Genius
Everyone present witnessed this scene.
I saw that the glider 1 had not left the orbit for a long time, and then it fell headlong into a rocky ridge and disappeared below the horizon - the whole process changed so fast that people didn't even have time to scream.
Roland even sweated for the two.
He knew that there would be all kinds of accidents during the test flight, so he prepared a number of prototypes, intending to exchange the number for experience, but he didn't expect the first crash to come so early.
Theoretically, the glider is slow, the operation is simple and clear, the load is low, and it can fly for a long time as long as there is a little wind, which is also very friendly to novices. There are only two or three points that can easily cause loss of control, which Roland has repeatedly emphasized when explaining the principle, and Wendy obviously pulled the nose of the plane too high, causing the plane's own low speed to be quickly exhausted, thus losing lift.
But even at this point, it is not an irreparable predicament.
Because Wendy can artificially create lift.
At this time, she only needs to release the downwind on the tail and reduce the wind force supporting the airframe, so that she can modify the elevation angle to the depression angle and regain the forward speed.
However, the sudden strong wind on the main wing caused the plane to turn over, and there was no other way to abandon the plane.
It's not that the glider can't tip over, but considering the safety of the two people, the seats welded to the plane do not have any seat belts and other designs, except for the armrests on both sides to fix the occupants, it is an aluminum frame with a seat cushion backrest, and there is no other binding force. Therefore, once the plane is reversed, the attitude of the occupants can be imagined......
Fortunately, Tilly didn't worry everyone for too long.
Seconds later, she appeared on the edge of the ridge with Wendy's arm.
"You're not hurt, are you?" asked Roland with concern.
"Don't worry, nothing," Tilly smiled and gasped, "To avoid being hit by the big guy overhead, I flew down for a while, dodged and then climbed up." β
The ability provided by the flying magic stone is not like lightning, which has extremely strict requirements for weight, even if you fly with two people, there will be no obvious lag, but the consumption of magic power will increase significantly, and it is also difficult to control. Although the Five Princesses said it easily, Roland knew that if it weren't for her outstanding control ability, this rescue would definitely not be so simple.
"Sorry...... Your Majesty," Wendy looked a little frustrated, "I ...... what you made with great difficulty."
"It's not your fault, no one is born with a knack for flying β that's not our domain. Roland hurriedly comforted, "And compared to making it, the materials used in it are the most important, and these can be recycled afterwards without much loss." β
"Yes, yes......"
"I can assure you that your majesty is telling you the truth," Nightingale suddenly figured out and grimaced at her friend.
Wendy was relieved, "I see...... I'll try again!"
Roland couldn't laugh or cry for a while, is this an alternative use of the ability to detect lies? In addition, he always felt that since the other party was the head of the Witch Alliance, she had worked too hard.
"Why don't you take a break?"
"No!"
"Okay then, but remember β safety comes first. β
"I'll leave that to me," Tilly said with a slight smile, "brother." β
......
However, it turns out that flying is not such an easy thing to master.
The second test flight lasted less than three minutes.
This time, Wendy made great strides, successfully allowing the Glider 1 to leap from the horizon to a height of nearly 50 meters.
However, when steering, the wing was over-rolling.
Despite Wendy's efforts to adjust the wind and rebalance the plane, she was able to swing several times before failing.
Tilly pulled her out of her seat early, and the glider fell to the ground crookedly, its wings deformed to varying degrees, apparently unable to continue until it was repaired.
Compared to the first flight in human history, which was only three meters above the ground, this scene can already make all the participants go down in history.
But just flying wasn't enough, Roland needed to convert it into practical equipment as quickly as possible to deal with the approaching battle of divine will.
With this crash efficiency, he will soon be able to achieve "what it's like to drop three planes in one morning".
"What's the problem this time?"
"It was a cross wind," Tilly shrugged, "and there was a bit of a lack of speed. β
Wendy nodded reproachfully, "It's because I didn't control it well, and my grasp of magic power was messed up when I panicked, if I only paid attention to the operation in my hand, I shouldn't fall off." β
I see, Roland was stunned, this was a question he had ignored before. Witches need to concentrate on their abilities, and when they are in a panicked environment, their abilities are difficult to be as stable as they are during normal training, and if they can't control their abilities accurately, they will not only not help to fly the plane, but will have the opposite effect.
It seems that the only way to overcome this is to practice.
"Or- let me try," Tilly said suddenly.
"You?" he was slightly stunned.
"I've also taken a flight principles class, so if I do it, at least I won't have to be distracted by controlling the wind, so Wendy's burden will be much lighter. And ......" Tilly raised the corners of her mouth, her eyes glinting with eagerness, "I think I can handle this big dick." β
Seeing that Wendy had no opinion, Roland thought for a moment and agreed to her initiative.
Although the reason for choosing the former for the test flight at the beginning was mainly because the operator could best know the changes and needs of the wind, so that the glider could always be in a continuous flight state, but now it seems that it is not as easy as he imagined to achieve the effect of integrating the wind and the aircraft.
That being the case, it doesn't hurt to tweak your plan a little.
Tilly is his titular sister and the leader of the Maleficent, and it's undoubtedly her responsibility to make her happy.
Anyway, there is only one prototype for them to toss, and when the toy falls, it is not bad, that is, to make some spare parts before the next test flight.
......
However, when the third glider left orbit, Roland found himself underestimating the other man's capabilities.
At first, it was just a smooth flight towards the sea horizon and a steady increase in altitude, but when the plane turned back into the sun, its rhythm gradually changed.
It rode the wind like a nimble petrel, moving between the blue sky and the sea - although it was a bit inappropriate to describe a clumsy biplane as a swallow, under Tilly's control, both the steering and pitching were extremely natural, and in such a agile flight, Roland felt a hint of coordination.
He realizes that the other party doesn't rely on Wendy's wind too much, and only when she loses speed and altitude will she correct her posture and let the magical wind lift the plane into the sky again.
She's controlling the plane with the rudder surface of the wing itself!
It had only been thirty minutes since she boarded the plane!
If it's talent, it's too amazing.
Roland suddenly thought...... Tilly's use of magic stones far exceeds that of ordinary witches, and Agatha has mentioned that when driving the magic stone, it is as if there are suddenly some more limbs in the body, and it is not easy to control it. Could this be the true strengthening of Tilly as a transcendent?
ββThe nervous system that is far beyond ordinary people has brought her strong synergy and receptivity.
That's why she was able to master the art of flying in such a short time.
Thinking of this, Roland's heart couldn't help but be full of regret.
It's a pity he couldn't make a Gundam.
Otherwise, the devil will have to face an ACE that can open every day.
An hour later, to the enthusiastic cheers of the crowd, the glider lowered its tail and landed steadily on the grass.