Lifelong aviator takes others under his wing

Former air force pilot now flies military drones, helps train recruits

Li Hao has been a pilot all his adult life. The 54-year-old began his career in the PLA Air Force, but in February 2011, after more than 30 years and with 3,000 flying hours under his belt, he had reached the mandatory retirement age for Chinese military aviators.

He didn't want to stop being a pilot, however. "If I didn't fly planes, I really don't know what I would do," he said.