安阳航空运动文化旅游节让航空爱好者兴奋不已


 

Anyang, a city in Central China's Henan Province, is famous for holding an annual air sports event that started in 2009. It has been dubbed the "air sports capital" of China.

安阳，中国中部河南省的一个城市，2009年开始举办航空运动文化旅游节，被誉为中国“航空运动之都”。

This year's event kicked off on June 3 with aviation enthusiasts from around the world staging thrilling performances at the opening ceremony.

今年的航空节于6月3日拉开帷幕，来自世界各地的航空爱好者在开幕式上进行了精彩的表演。

A total of 15 aerobatic aircraft, six R-22 helicopters, 10 hot air balloons, 30 powered parachute groups and 20 drones took part in the performance.

共有15架特技飞机、6架R-22直升机、10个热气球、30个动力降落伞组和20架无人机参加了表演。

Air sports is a general term that covers a range of aerial sporting activities, including aerobatics, aeromodeling, ballooning and drone racing.

空中运动是一个涵盖了一系列空中运动活动的总称，包括特技飞行、驾驶飞机、热气球和无人机竞赛。

Anyang has many advantages for developing its aviation industry. It has a national industrial zone for general aviation, and 4,420 square kilometers of flying area below 3,000 meters, which is suitable for flying all kinds of air vehicles.

安阳发展航空工业具有许多优势，这里拥有全国通用航空工业园区，3000米以下飞行面积共计4420平方公里，适合各类飞行器飞行。

Anyang also has the largest training base for air sports and aeroclub in China.

安阳还有中国最大的航空运动和航空俱乐部训练基地。

Experts said air sports has enjoyed rapid development in China in recent years, but also admitted that there are some challenges for its future development.

专家表示，近年来，中国的航空运动发展迅速，但也承认未来的发展存在一些挑战。

The shortage of general aviation aerodromes remains one big problem. Some aviation enthusiasts have to go to the US for training, which is more expensive. The weakness of the domestic general aviation industry also hinders the manufacturing of aviation products.

通用航空机场的短缺仍然是一个大问题。一些航空爱好者不得不去美国接受培训，这是比较昂贵的。国内通用航空工业的薄弱环节也阻碍了航空产品的生产。

Authorities in China have taken efforts to boost the industry, including building more bases for aerobats.

中国有关部门已采取相应措施促进该行业的发展，包括建设更多的特技飞行基地。