EXCURSION - Fly MIG-29 “Fulcrum” jet fighter performing standard and advanced aerobatics in Sokol airbase, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia


     The multi-mission MiG-29 fighter entered service in 1982. It is designed to destroy aerial targets, as well as ground targets using both, guided and unguided munitions. In order to carry out training missions the two-seater version was developed, too.   
       For aerial targets the MiG 29 is fitted with “air-to-air” guided missiles, while for ground objects aviation bombs and rockets can be deployed.
In dogfights the MiG 29 features certain advantage over the American F-15C, it exceeds another US fighter F-16 by 15% and has got a 40% advantage over the French Mirage-2000.
        In long range aerial combat the MiG-29 is approximately 20% more efficient than Mirage-2000 and it displays an overwhelming superiority over F-16A (without medium-range missiles).
Generally, from the point of view of combat efficiency acting against aerial targets the 4th generation MIG-29 frontline fighter is among the world’s best counterparts.
                                   Aircraft Brief Specifications: 
2 x RD-33 engines  
Length, m           17.32
Wingspan, m                    11.36
Wing area, sq. m         38
Take-off weight, kg
normal    15,000
maximum    18,000
Speed near ground, km/h     1,500
Maximum speed, km/h          2,400
Practical ceiling, m       18,000
Flight range, km     1,100  
 

              Our video with Mig-29

Advanced aerobatics flight in MIG-29

 

      The unique MiG-29 fighter will let you get dramatic impressions and a lot of adrenaline while performing normal and advanced aerobatics maneuvers. This fighter is on the air-force inventory list in 26 countries.  
Flying the MiG-29 jet fighter may be recommended to those clients who “like it hot”.   
      The flight envelope provides for various aerobatics maneuvers – from standard to most advanced, depending on one’s physical condition. There are two flight envelopes available for the MiG-29, which mostly differ in the duration of flight – 25 minutes and 45 minutes.
      Maximum acceleration a client can experience during the flight may reach 7-8G with the minimum of 3-4 G.
       It should be noted at that, that the flight envelope is quite flexible and it’s architected by the pilot depending on how the passenger feels. If the client feels well and composed during the aerobatics demonstration, the pilot will continue their performance then.  If the passenger does not feel well, the flight will be diverted to a steady non-accelerated level flight letting the client pick-up oneself.
       One should not get scared thinking that it is only young and physically strong men who can stand such a flight. We have substantial experience of organizing such flights for 65-year olds, as well as for women, who withstood all the G-loads well and were enjoying the flight indeed.
         Our company can offer you to fly the up-to-date MiG-29 jet fighter with a minimum number of associated services – i.e. excluding hotel accommodation in Russia, transfers, excursions, etc.

      MIG-29 flight includes: 
- obtaining of official clearances to visit the “Sokol” Aviation Plant in Nizhny Novgorod and make a flight in the up-to-date MiG-29 jet fighter;
- preparation for flight in the MiG-29 fighter at the airbase of SOKOL Plant: brief health examination, meeting and a conference with the fighter pilot, preflight briefing on the rules of conduct and safety measures during the flight. Changing into a special high-altitude suit, training on how to use the oxygen mask during the flight. Transfer to the MiG-29 site, aircraft preflight inspection done together with the pilot;
- aerobatics flight in the MiG-29 fighter (25 or 45 min). Taking photographs with the pilot in front of the aircraft after the flight, ceremony of giving a personal certificate on performance of flight in the MiG-29 fighter, visit to the aviation museum of “Sokol” Plant;
- guide-translator for 6 hours (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian);
- transfer with our car on the day of the flight (10 hours)

   Please note, that we are offering the minimum package of services and activities pertaining to the flight preparation and the flight itself.
   You should take care about all issues of accommodation in Russia, transfers and excursions individually.
 

For detailed program of  Mig Day at Sokol airbase, please  go to page >>

                   Price of MiG-29 flight in 2009 

MIG-29 flight duration	Price, EUR
25 min - Aerobatics flight	8 800€
45 min - Aerobatics flight	10 700€
45 min - Fly "Edge to Space" - 61 000 feet	10 700€

            We are offering the following additional services:
- professionally-made movie covering the preparation for the MiG-31 flight and the flight itself. Some footage will be made onboard the aircraft with a camera mounted in the cockpit. After the editing and DVD-authoring the movie will be sent to you via an express delivery service. The movie will come complete with a CD containing the photographs highlighting the progress of preparation for the flight at “Sokol” Plant. Price -  550€
- Flight suit made-to-order for your fighter flight coming with your name, SOKOL Plant logo and other attractive insignia which you can take back from Russia for the long memory of the flight. Price –  250€

     If You want to see trustful photos and learn gritty details of Mr. Russell Marsh trip , who has made the flights in Mig-29 to the stratosphere (45 min) and L-39 (30 min), You can read about it in his blog.
www.gototheedge.wordpress.com

   To see the latest photos of fighter flights made at the airbase of SOKOL Plant, Nizhny Novgorod, organized by our company,  press here>>>

   To read comments of our clients who have already made  their tours to Russia and flown a fighter, press here >> 

More information about the Pilots you can see here >>> 

     We hope that now after receiving this information You can rely on our
excellent service and make an unforgettable trip to Russia.

    For more details about the tour and the fighter flights please contact our office in Moscow, Russia via e-mail roscotrade@mail.ru    ICQ - 473239184, Skype - Country_of_tourism  or by phone: +79036028363  (our manager speaks English)


      The fighter flight should be booked in advance, as the issuance of official clearances to visit the airbase of “Sokol” Plant to make the flight will take time. Please send your applications and reserve the date of the flight as long in advance as possible!

 

                             

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