In November 2024，Xu Fengcan showed up at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, China's largest air show. Xu Fengcan, participating in the event as a commentator, explained to the visitors the Z-20’s excellent performance.

Born in October 1999, Xu Fengcan is one of the first-batch female pilots independently trained and cultivated by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army. Xu Fengcan and her comrades-in-arms have experienced multiple tests on the way to growing into real pilots of the PLA Army’s aviation force.

In 2017, Xu, together with other 9 female high school graduates, was enrolled into the PLA Army Aviation Academy after beating over 120,000 applicants around the country. Then, in 2021, the 10 girls completed all the courses and passed the qualification exam, turning themselves into the first 10 female pilot trainees in PLA Army. In order to pass the qualification exam, they must meet all the requirements, not only on theoretical knowledge, but also on the basic military qualifications, physical fitness, flying skills, etc.

After graduation with excellent performance, Xu Fengcan was selected as one of the first female pilots of the whole military to fly the Z-20, a domestically manufactured new tactical utility helicopter.

On the way to becoming a female gunship pilot, she has been challenged with many tests. There were times when she was overwhelmed by heavy courses, and certain moments when the idea of giving up occurred. "Just hold on a little longer, and it will be fine. All the hardships to overcome and efforts made will pave the way to become a female pilot," Xu Fengcan always told herself.

Xu Fengcan’s story is one of sky-high ambition and triumph.