SuperPilot Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Hey everyone, it’s always been my father’s dream to take a ride in a fighter jet. Just wondered if anyone would have a reference to an outfit or an owner that would be willing to give him a ride in an L-39 or similar jet aircraft on the east coast? Was really hoping to do this for him for his birthday in November or sometime soon if possible. Also I am already aware of some companies but the price is a bit high so I would love to find someone with better knowledge Thanks in advance for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 I sent a friend down to Larry Salganek in Santa Fe a few years ago, and he hasn't stopped talking about how amazing it was. I haven't personally done an L-39 demo flight, but I've seen them on the ramp and in the pattern at KSAF for years and it's pretty impressive stuff. Not east coast, but fwiw.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenL757 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 2 hours ago, SuperPilot said: Hey everyone, it’s always been my father’s dream to take a ride in a fighter jet. Just wondered if anyone would have a reference to an outfit or an owner that would be willing to give him a ride in an L-39 or similar jet aircraft on the east coast? Was really hoping to do this for him for his birthday in November or sometime soon if possible. Also I am already aware of some companies but the price is a bit high so I would love to find someone with better knowledge Thanks in advance for any help! No one on the East coast I’m aware of, but I would give Nate a call at Code One Aviation in Rockford, IL. They have one of the highest concentration of L-39 instructors and subject matter experts in the nation. They offer the abbreviated and full ground schools for a type rating in the jet, as well as a wide variety of services. Very nice people to work with, and they love working with people interested in learning more about the jet. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 SuperPilot, Did you mention where on the East coast you and the dad are? I would expect that might be the next question somebody has in mind... Florida seems to have many of the interesting aircraft opportunities on the East coast... Good luck with your search. Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Give Dave a call at RedEagle in Wilmington De, he has a couple L39’s and a Mig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 10 hours ago, SuperPilot said: Hey everyone, it’s always been my father’s dream to take a ride in a fighter jet. Just wondered if anyone would have a reference to an outfit or an owner that would be willing to give him a ride in an L-39 or similar jet aircraft on the east coast? Was really hoping to do this for him for his birthday in November or sometime soon if possible. Also I am already aware of some companies but the price is a bit high so I would love to find someone with better knowledge Thanks in advance for any help! Not sure where you’re located, but here is one on my home field. CYKF Waterloo WarBirds has a variety of vintage jet, DH Vampire, L-29, Mig 15, T-33. http://waterloowarbirds.com/Store Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_S Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 There's an outfit in Kissimmee Florida that offers warbird rides: www.warbirdadventures.com. They don't show an L-39 but have some other interesting options, including a P-51. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 I know a few jet warbirds guys. Most of them would love to fly more often. But even for wealthy owners the fuel bills are painful. If you just reached out to registered owners in your area and offered some Jet A you would probably find a ride pretty quickly. Besides, these guys all know each other and if their plane isn’t good to go they will know who’s is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry 5TJ Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Many of these jet warbirds are licensed as Experimental Exhibition and they are not permitted to give rides or make impromptu flights. Each Experimental Exhibition aircraft has its own specific authorization limits listed in its FAA authorization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Jerry 5TJ said: Many of these jet warbirds are licensed as Experimental Exhibition and they are not permitted to give rides or make impromptu flights. Each Experimental Exhibition aircraft has its own specific authorization limits listed in its FAA authorization. You are absolutely correct. But rides happen... It is a lot easier if the ridee is a pilot. Then you can say it is a training flight. Edited October 28, 2018 by N201MKTurbo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesg Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 There is these guys.... https://acmadventures.com/membership-information/ They are in Canada north of Toronto. There is another one in Carp I think, near Ottawa. I will post if I find. $CDN is trading at you advantage... might be a good opportunity. Yves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry 5TJ Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 I have an appointment with Larry S in Santa Fe in late December to fly one of his Warsaw Pact flock. Probably the L-39. It’s around $2600 per hour dual: JetWarbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jerry 5TJ said: I have an appointment with Larry S in Santa Fe in late December to fly one of his Warsaw Pact flock. Probably the L-39. It’s around $2600 per hour dual: JetWarbird And that is the most fuel efficient one of the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPilot Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Wow thanks for all the responses and helpful info! My dad and I are based in Central Pennsylvania Wilmington might be our best shot only a 30 minute ride in the mooney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 That's the nice thing about having a Money many places are in easy reach in 2 to 3 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMan Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 https://angleofattackexperience.com/information I think they require a minimum of a PPL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARZ Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) Take a look at migflug.com. I did the L-39 and highly recommend it forgive the music Edited November 30, 2018 by Mike Ropers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPilot Posted October 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Hey guys hate to revive this old thread and I appreciate all the great info! But does anyone know of a good L-39 or fighter jet forum that I can reach out to some owners? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) On 10/28/2018 at 9:23 AM, Jerry 5TJ said: Many of these jet warbirds are licensed as Experimental Exhibition and they are not permitted to give rides or make impromptu flights. Each Experimental Exhibition aircraft has its own specific authorization limits listed in its FAA authorization. Not exactly correct. Our training radius from home base is 600 NM’s and we can train as much as we like inside that radius called out in our operating limitations. If we go outside of that radius or for other purposes than training, then we need to notify the FAA of our destination and purpose of the flight 24 hours in advance. We can’t sell rides, but seats can be filled as long as the operating limitations are followed. Edited October 26, 2019 by Sabremech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitrii Nikitin Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 On 10/28/2018 at 7:51 AM, Jerry 5TJ said: I have an appointment with Larry S in Santa Fe in late December to fly one of his Warsaw Pact flock. Probably the L-39. It’s around $2600 per hour dual: JetWarbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitrii Nikitin Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 Hello Jerry! im looking for owners of L39 jet! I have some parts for sale! if you’re or your friends interested please let me know Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air pirate Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 What parts do you have for sale? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGary1 Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 Pre-covid I was looking at a ride in this. They also offer type rating training. https://www.collingsfoundation.org/aircrafts/messerschmitt-262/ -robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, RobertGary1 said: Pre-covid I was looking at a ride in this. They also offer type rating training. https://www.collingsfoundation.org/aircrafts/messerschmitt-262/ -robert Classic - but looks expensive. What's that run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGary1 Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 3 hours ago, aviatoreb said: Classic - but looks expensive. What's that run? I recall you could do a whole type rating in it for $30k. May include a vfr limitation as I recall but don’t remember why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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