This old video gives an old fart pilot like me something to day-dream about...

Ultimate midlife crisis mobile is no longer a vette, or a harley...its a Mig.

First flight in the world of a privately owned MiG-29!!! (1 min 39 sec)

He better be loaded to feed that thing fuel.
Jeff

Originally Posted by jwilliams

He better be loaded to feed that thing fuel.
Jeff

Must cost a small fortune each flight!

Larry Ellison wanted to buy a Mig-29 years ago and the US government told him "don't bother, we won't let you fly it."

Air USA isn't really a 'private' owner either. They provide dissimilar aircraft training as contractors to the USAF last I checked..

Don has more than enough money to fuel this plane. He has another one of these planes as well from what I recall.

Man I would have that thing painted like the General Lee. All orange with an "01" on the side!

My needs are so much less.. All I want is an MX-2 or a Pitts Model 12.

I was going to get one a few weeks ago, but did not like the color

Me too. If they can't do my scheme I simply refuse to buy one. At least there is an up-to-date conventional fighter in the US now

A '27' would do for me.
https://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/...ng+kidney+sell

there is a mig-21 for sale in florida for $32000.... its flyable as well

Originally Posted by Shaker

Larry Ellison wanted to buy a Mig-29 years ago and the US government told him "don't bother, we won't let you fly it."

Air USA isn't really a 'private' owner either. They provide dissimilar aircraft training as contractors to the USAF last I checked..

How are they not a private company? There are hundreds of private companies that provide contract service to the Government.

The planes aren't usually as expensive as you would think...but the fuel cost is insane. A guy I fly with was thinking about buying one(older model...I don't know the number) but after seeing the fuel cost after his test flight with the owner ...he changed his mind.