The L39 Albatros is definitely one the best sold aircraft in the world. More than 42 countries have purchased this jet trainer, and many many are still active. However, you do not need to be in the air force to fly one. Many private companies around the world are training private pilots to handle this fantastic plane. One of them is Gauntlet Warbirds, based in Aurora, very near Chicago. The company specialises in transitioning pilots of all experiences to high performance piston and jet aircrafts. And they also offer rides in their planes.
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The company operates a T6, L39 Albatros, Extra 300, a Super Decathlon and a Standard Decathlon. For those of you interested in living a unique experience, you should definitely try the T6 and Extra 300. Top of the list is the L39 Albatros for a mix of jet power and aerobatics, with the incredible setting of Chicago in the background. Check Gauntlet Warbirds for additional information on their rides.
OK, you cannot fly the F35 jet fighter as a paying passenger but we wanted to congrat our friend and pilot Jeff Knowles, who flew the F35C for the first time early June. The F35C is the naval variant of the F35 – also called Joint Strike Fighter in reference to the program designed to elect the next generation of fighters and striker aircrafts.
Check the video of the first flight of the F35 C fighter jet:
The F35 is truly a technological marvel. It will replace the F16, A10 and F18. It is simply faster, more agile, and can fly longer distances. It is designed to be superior to any other aircraft and from what we have seen so far, it is going to be a master of the skies.
Mark Pracy welcomes you in Cessnock, New South Wales, just 1h20 north of Sydney, Australia. Mark has been a jet pilot and airshow performer for years, and has been active in promoting L39 Albatros fighter jet rides for a while now. And flying along the coast of Newcastle is quite an experience. Mark puts his experience of airshow performer and delivers great fighter jet rides. Check out the video to see what to expect.
You can select from various types of fighter jet rides on the L39 Albatros. From simple maneuvers to the full extent of Mark’s talent. G turns, loops, barrels, Cuban eight, inverted flight, and the best, flying fast 500ft above the water – the best adrenaline rush you can get. You can also fly in formation with another L39 Albatros so that your pals can take pictures of you in flight ! The experience lasts 20mn to 35mn and starts at 1990 Australian dollars.
See http://www.jetride.com.au for additional information on the L39 albatros fighter jet ride with Mark Pracy.
The L39 Albatros is Czech fighter plane developed in the 1960s. It remains a fantastic jet trainer as it is easy to fly and delivers good flying sensations to would be fighter pilots. The L39 Albatros is still serving 30 air forces around the world, including Australia. The jet has had a big success thanks to its agility and ease of flight and many private associations, companies and individuals have purchased one for their own use.
General characteristics - L39 C
Crew: 2
Length: 12.13 m (39 ft 9½ in)
Wingspan: 9.46 m (31 ft 0½ in)
Height: 4.77 m (15 ft 7¾ in)
Wing area: 18.8 m² (202 ft²)
Airfoil: NACA 64A012 mod
Empty weight: 3,455 kg (7,617 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 4,700 kg (10,362 lb)
Powerplant: 1× Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan, 16.87 kN (3,792 lbf)
Performance
Never exceed speed: Mach 0.80 (609 mph, 980 km/h)
Maximum speed: 750 km/h (405 knots, 466 mph) at 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
Range: 1,100 km (593 nmi, 683 mi) (internal fuel)
1,750 km, (944 nmi, 1,087 mi) (internal and external fuel)
Service ceiling: 11,000 m (36,100 ft)
Rate of climb: 13.5 m/s (4,130 ft/min)
Wing loading: 250.0 kg/m² (51.3 lb/ft²)
Thrust/weight: 0.37
Climb to 5,000 m (16,400 ft): 5 min
Endurance:
2 hr 30 min (internal fuel)
3 hr 50 min (internal and external fuel)
Take-off roll: 530 m (1,740 ft)
Landing roll: 650 m (2,140 ft)
The Fouga Magister is definitely one of the best jet trainers one can fly. It is easy to control, very agile, with two engines for safety. The Fouga Magister, with its V tail is one of the pilots’ favourite aircraft, and it is easy to understand why. Check out this video - our French friends having fun - barrels, loops, low level flying… all you need to get the adrenaline pumping !
We are always very impressed by talented pilots. And these guys are as they have lead the French national display team, the Patrouille de France.
Jet Fighter Rides wishes to be a reference for all fighter jet flights around the world. Flying a fighter jet is a once in a lifetime experience, a truly amazing experience.
