In 1903, the Wright brothers' first test flight was completely controlled. Relying on their own power, the fuselage was heavier than the air and continued to stagnate the air and never landed.

This is the first aircraft in human history, and since then, the aircraft has become one of the greatest inventions in human history.

In this time and space, Junma Group once again stood ahead of the times and developed the first human aircraft nearly 30 years ahead of schedule.

In order to develop the aircraft, Junma Laboratory formed a scientific research team with nearly 100 scientific researchers, investing nearly 600,000 US dollars, which lasted one and a half years.

Well, in one and a half years, it is indeed not long compared to the Wright brothers, but the Wright brothers do not have the conditions like the Junma Laboratory. In terms of knowledge reserves, the Junma Laboratory in 1875 was no worse than the Wright brothers in 1903.

Li Mu wanted to go to Boston as soon as possible, but the second round of voting was about to be imminent, and Li Mu had no time to split up, so he had to ask Franklin, the leader of the Junma Laboratory, to bring Thibodeau McMillan, director of the Aircraft Research Institute, to New York to report to Li Mu in person.

Since it is a report, it cannot be carried out on the Governor's Island. Li Mu chose to host Franklin and Thibodeau McMillan at the headquarters of the Fort Park Junma Group.

Thibodeau McMillan is a professor of the Department of Mechanics at MIT. When Junma Laboratory began to study automobiles, Thibodeau McMillan was one of the members of the Institute of Automobile Research. During the process of studying engines, Thibodeau McMillan played a key role. Later, Junma Laboratory established the Aircraft Research Institute, and Thibodeau McMillan became the director of the Aircraft Research Institute.

In the elevator to the top floor of the Junma Building, Thibodeau McMillan's expression was both proud and uneasy.

What is proud of is that the plane has finally been successfully researched, which will become the most effective achievement of Junma Laboratory this year. Thibodeau McMillan himself will also be famous in history. This is definitely something to be proud of.

The uneasiness is because of the funding. So far, Junma Laboratory has said that the Aircraft Research Institute has allocated $600,000. Although the money has not been used up, there is not much left in the account. Thibodeau McMillan came to see Li Mu this time, and another purpose was to ask for additional funds.

Perhaps because of discovering Thibodeau McMillan's uneasiness, Franklin comforted: "Don't worry, our Mr. Reim is a very generous person. He has made a major breakthrough in aircraft research. Follow-up grants are essential, and you will also receive a large reward. This is the tradition of our Horse Lab."

Franklin did not avoid elevatormen when he said these words, and there was nothing to hide from. Time magazine has already reported it.

"I'm not nervous, Mr. Principal, I just think...well, I'm still a little nervous..." Thibodeau McMillan took several deep breaths in a row, trying to calm down his emotions.

"Calm down, calm down..." Franklin was overjoyed and patted Thibodeau McMillan on the shoulder and said, "Believe me, you will see more big scenes in the future, and you have to learn to get used to it."

Franklin was very happy that although the honor of inventing the aircraft was given to Thibodeau McMillan, it was carried out under Franklin's leadership, so Franklin and even the entire Horse Laboratory were honored.

Soon, the elevator door opened and Franklin and Thibodeau McMillan walked out of the elevator at the same time.

"Are the two of you Mr. Franklin and Professor McMillan?" At the elevator door, a blonde beauty in a black professional suit was waiting.

"Yes, we are, we made an appointment with Mr. Reim." Franklin smiled, without the severity and harshness in the institute.

"Please come here and sit a little bit. You came a little early. Reim has no time yet." The blonde beauty's etiquette was impeccable and she signaled to the small hall next to her.

"Thank you..." Franklin thanked politely.

This is a lounge with an area of ​​about 20 square meters. There is a circle of single sofas around the lounge. There is a coffee table next to the handrail of the sofa. Turkish handmade carpets are laid on the ground. European Renaissance oil paintings are hung on the wall. There are a row of bookshelves beside the wall, and some newspapers and magazines are placed casually on it.

"What do you two want to drink?" The blonde beauty did not leave immediately.

"If you can, please give me a cup of coffee." Franklin was very kind, and saw an ashtray on the coffee table next to him, but did not make any additional requests.

The blonde beauty smiled and turned her gaze to Thibodeau McMillan.

"I want a cup of boiling water, thank you." Thibodeau McMillan couldn't taste anything at this moment, so it's better to be simple.

"Please wait." The blonde beauty smiled, revealing her eight standard teeth, and then left gracefully.

"Looking at their professional qualities, I think we should also find a few beauties when we return to Boston." Franklin's current vision is also very high. Franklin really doesn't like ordinary vulgar fans.

"If you get a few beauties of this level here, then no one will be at ease to do the experiment..." Thibodeau McMillan smiled knowingly. This is also a wonderful person.

After a while, the blonde beauty came in with a tray.

"This is your boiling water... This is your coffee... There are also specialties from Cuba..." The blonde beauty noticed Franklin's little move just now and gave Franklin a surprise.

Speaking of the Havana cigars of Junma Group are well-known, especially the cigars prepared for customers in the chairman's office, are all specially customized. From picking to making, they are all done by hand and can't be bought outside.

"Thank you! This is such a surprise..." The surprise on Franklin's face was just right.

The so-called special cigars in the chairman's office are just a gimmick. Others may not know, but Franklin is definitely familiar with it. You should know that Junma Lab has a unique position in Junma Group, and all supplies are selected from the best. As Franklin's laboratory head, it is not difficult to get a special cigars in the chairman's office.

Of course, it is not rare or not. You still need to have low profile as you should. After all, this is the headquarters of Junma Group, and few people have the capital to be presumptuous here.

The blonde beauty did not forget to close the door gently when she left. Now Franklin finally relaxed, smoking a cigar and drinking coffee. The waiting time suddenly became less difficult.

Before a cigar was finished, the door of the lounge opened again, and this time a black-haired girl came in.

The girl looked not old last year. Although she was wearing a bun and wearing a pair of black-framed glasses that looked a little old-fashioned, she looked about 20 years old.

The girl was wearing a black professional suit with a well-tailored black lapel suit, pencil pants, half-heeled shoes, and the collar of the white shirt was embroidered with snowflake-like patterns. This treatment was truly low-key.

While seeing the brunette girl, Franklin immediately stood up and put out the cigar that had not yet been smoked in his hand.

"Mr. Franklin, Professor McMillan, please come with me." The black-haired girl's voice was cold but not indifferent, but she gave people the feeling that she was a frightening person.

"Okay Miss Chuxue, please trouble you." Franklin smiled and nodded, his attitude becoming more and more kind.

Chuxue smiled and nodded, but did not respond.

Li Mu was waiting behind the desk. Seeing Chuxue bringing Franklin and Thibodeau McMillan in, Li Mu took the initiative to get up to meet him.

"Good morning, Li Mu." Franklin said hello.

"Good morning...Mr. Franklin...Professor McMillan, please forgive me for not being able to go to Boston in person for congratulations. You should know that the National Congress is being held in New York, and I really can't leave." Li Mu apologized sincerely.

"It's true that the business is busy, we have already felt it." Franklin was much more relaxed when he saw Li Mu.

The King of Hell is more difficult to deal with when seeing a little ghost. This principle is applicable to everyone. Franklin can relax in front of Li Mu, but Franklin will definitely show etiquette and thoughtfulness in front of those employees below.

"What to drink?" Li Mu asked Franklin to sit down with the slightly restrained Thibodeau McMillan.

"No, we've already drunk it."

"Coffee, thank you."

Franklin and Thiboddeau gave two completely different answers.

"Professor McMillan, let's talk about your plane." Li Mu did not force it and turned to the topic.

"Okay, Mr. Reim..." Thibodu immediately became energetic and took out a large stack of documents from the folder he carried with him and handed them to Li Mu.

"Rim, just call me Reim." Li Mu took the document and corrected it with a serious expression.

"Okay...Reim..." Thibodeau began with a slight scrupulous introduction: "We conducted the first first flight test at the end of last month. The experiment was very successful. The flight lasted for 30 minutes, the fastest speed reached 60 kilometers per hour, and the flight altitude was about 200 meters. Through the experiment, we found some problems. In the next few months, we will further improve the prototype and then transfer to Florida for a second test flight..."

It is winter now, and the lowest temperature in New York has dropped to around minus ten degrees Celsius. The temperature in Boston is almost the same as that in New York. It is indeed not a good idea to conduct flight tests under such weather conditions. The test pilot will be frozen into popsicles after he cannot fly for a long time.

The planes are relatively simple now, not even at an airport. It can be said that the test pilots do not have any protective devices, and every test flight is a life-threatening battle.

In the document brought by Thibodeau, there is a photo of the prototype. The plane in the photo is terrible, with double-layer wings, open cabins, fixed landing gear, and crisscrossing steel cables...

Everything is so primitive.

Considering that this is the first human aircraft, the original point is understandable. Li Mu certainly knows what the future aircraft will look like, but due to the current technical conditions, it is impossible to achieve it. No matter how many people Li Mu recruits, it is useless to pay how much money he is willing to pay.

"…In order to find the right materials, our footprints are spread across five continents. At first we chose ironwood from Mexico. The strength of this wood is OK, but because of its density, the weight is still unacceptable. Later, we chose birch from Rocky Mountain. Although it was not satisfactory enough, it was relatively the best. We used birch, animal skins, and the lightest steel we could find on the plane. Next, we were going to continue to look for lighter and stronger materials, which is very important to us..." As Thibodeau said, he began to off topic, and there was a meaning of asking for additional funds inside and outside.

"Very good, I'm very satisfied with your work..." Li Mu set the tone first.

When he heard Li Mu say this, Thibodeau and Franklin's expressions immediately became relaxed. As long as Li Mu is satisfied, it would be fine. At least Thibodeau and Franklin don't have to explain where the 600,000 dollars were spent.

"If you are looking for materials, put the focus on developing a higher power engine. In addition, there is also aircraft style, and there is room for optimization in this regard. I think you can study the shape of the bullet, which may reduce the resistance of the air to a greater extent." Li Mu opened his golden finger and led Thibodeau to the right road.

The most suitable material for aircraft should be aluminum alloy, but nowadays, aluminum cannot be refined on a large scale, so it is almost impossible to make aluminum alloy. Li Mu can only focus on the engine, which has great potential to tap.

In addition, there is also the shape of the aircraft, which involves a large number of aerodynamic principles. Li Mu couldn't explain it clearly, so he could only vaguely propose some concepts such as "streamlined" and let the rest study the rest.

"Bullet..." Thibodeau looked confused and did not understand Li Mu's meaning at all.

"Yes, it's bullets. Think about the fastest flight speed in the air. If we wrap all objects exposed to the air with something similar to the shape of a bullet, it should definitely reduce the resistance of the air. In addition, there is also the style of wings. How thick should the wings be? Is the front and back thick, or the front and the back thick, or the front and the back thin, it should cause an ellipse or a triangle? I believe there must be rules to follow. If we can understand these rules clearly, then I believe that you can sort out a discipline." Li Mu cheered Thibodeau. For a scholar, what else can be more exciting than establishing a sect?

"Wing shape...yes, yes...it's very likely..." Thibodeau was stunned by Li Mu. He murmured to himself first, but then he simply took out his pen and notebook to record quickly.

"We are now making a great invention, so there must be difficulties, and there will be no less. This requires us to have more firm confidence, invest more motivation, and of course, more funds..." Li Mu finally talked about funds, and Thibodu immediately felt dry.

"How much is needed? You can tell me the number." Li Mu was generous and offered the offer at will with Thibodeau.
Chapter completed!