One of our popular and affordable programs is flights on L-29 and L-39 jet aircraft.
These are training vehicles that were previously in service with the USSR and Russian Air Forces and are intended for training and training military pilots. Reliable and easy to fly, the L-29 and L-39 aircraft are still widely used throughout the world.
You can take part in an amazing adventure and fly these jets on one of the programs we have developed. We offer a variety of flight options to choose from - from simple introductory flights to more advanced ones with a whole range of aerobatic maneuvers.
Flights are carried out at the Oreshkovo airfield, near Kaluga (approximately 180 km from Moscow along the Kyiv highway). At the controls of the aircraft are experienced pilots with many years of experience and thousands of hours of flight time.
The complexity of the program and overload depend only on your desire. Regardless of the chosen program, during the pre-flight briefing with the pilot you discuss the desired elements of the flight and possible aerobatics to perform. Both lovers of a calm flight with contemplation of beauty from a great height, and hunters of adrenaline and extreme overloads - everyone will choose the difficulty of the flight to their liking.
Turns, rolls, loops - the very name of these aerobatics sounds powerful. These emotions simply must be felt, this extreme must be experienced for yourself! Take courage and take a flight - and, believe me, it will go down as one of the most vivid impressions of your life!
The L-29 and L-39 aircraft are training aircraft, which allows our guests, during some programs during the flight, under the control of an instructor pilot and with his permission, to take control and try to independently “steer” a jet machine in the sky.
An important point is that there are no serious medical contraindications for flying the L-29 and L-39 and no special training is required. During the entire flight, you remain in constant contact with the pilot; all programs begin with the simplest elements, becoming more complex at your request if you feel normal.
A considerable part of our guests are older people, as well as representatives of the fair sex - absolutely no one left us disappointed!
In addition to regular flights on the L-29 and L-39 aircraft, we can offer unique additional programs - for example, a flight in pairs, a simulated air battle, and even a group flight with an entire squadron!
To capture your adventure and extend the amazing memories of your flight, we offer a variety of video recording options, including multiple digital cameras mounted both outside and inside the aircraft, as well as 360° filming. After the flight, you will receive a professional HD film shot from several angles, as well as by a cameraman on the ground.
You can take your family or friends with you to the airfield and become the main character of a private air show, performing a series of aerobatic maneuvers in front of admiring spectators!
1. Flight + simple aerobatics (20 minutes): take-off, climb, turn, roll, loop, slide, spiral, combat turn.
The cost of the flight is 40,000 rubles.
2. Flight + aerobatics (30 minutes): takeoff, departure to the flight zone, only horizontal maneuvers are performed: turns with a bank of 45-60 degrees, rolls, dives, roller coasters.
The cost of the flight is 60,000 rubles.
3. Flight + complex aerobatics (45 minutes): take-off, departure to the aerobatic zone, both horizontal and vertical aerobatic maneuvers are performed: turns, dives, combat turns, coup complex - Nesterov loop - half-loop, rolls, downward spiral.
The cost of the flight is 90,000 rubles.
1. Flight + aerobatics (20 minutes); flight cost – 60,000 rub.
2. Flight + aerobatics (30 minutes); flight cost – 75,000 rub.
3. Flight + aerobatics (45 minutes); flight cost – 110,000 rub.
Our technical capabilities allow us to perform flights on the L-29 and L-39 for both single tourists and groups.
Flights for a group can be carried out either sequentially on one or several aircraft, or upon request - and simultaneously as part of an entire “flight” of L-29 and L-39.
"Training flight"
This program is carried out on L-29 aircraft and is intended for those who want to try their hand at flying a jet aircraft. The program begins with a briefing, during which you will become familiar with the cockpit equipment of the L-29 jet aircraft, its controls and learn the basic techniques of piloting the aircraft. Then you take a seat in the front cockpit of the L-29 aircraft, and the instructor pilot sits in the rear. During the flight, after gaining altitude and entering the zone, the guest, under the control of the instructor pilot, tries to take control and perform some elements of independent control of the aircraft, as well as a number of advanced maneuvers - combat turn, roll, slide, etc.
"Pair Flight"
An adventure for two. Perhaps the most popular program for two guests at once. Guests fly simultaneously as a couple on two aircraft in close proximity to each other. The joint impressions of a paired flight will be enhanced by ordering multi-angle video filming from both aircraft and will form the basis of a wonderful film about the adventure experienced.
"Synchronized aerobatics"
Development of the previous program, for those who want more intense joint experiences. Two aircraft with our guests will perform a predetermined set of synchronized aerobatic maneuvers, including group elements that became famous during the air show (“heart”, “mirror”, “paired barrel”).
"Air battle"
Simulation of air combat at close ranges. Like wartime aces, our participants will perform a series of maneuvers and aerobatic maneuvers on two aircraft, oriented towards combat use and actually used by military pilots.
"Flying as a Link"
A unique program available only with us - flying in a group of several aircraft at the same time. Like members of an aerobatic team or combat squadron pilots, our guests will perform an amazing flight together. Up to 5-7 L-29 and L-39 aircraft can participate in the program at the same time!
The cost and duration of additional programs are agreed individually for each client. Contact our specialists and receive a detailed offer based on your requests and wishes.
Amazing adventures and unforgettable experiences - this is the best gift in the world!
Give the gift of a jet ride to your loved one, family member or friends! You can purchase a gift certificate for any of the programs we offer.
The recipient of the gift certificate for the flight will choose the date of the flight, and our company will organize everything else!
Those over 16 years of age are allowed to fly on the L-29 and L-39 aircraft. During flights, overloads are possible, which are contraindicated for people with diseases of the heart, nervous system, spine, diabetics, and pregnant women.
Height requirements: no more than 2 meters.
Weight requirements: no more than 120 kg.
Preparing for a flight on the L-29 and L-39 aircraft lasts approximately 40 minutes. Pre-flight preparation includes:
Let's look a little more at the Aero L-39 Albatros from the outside. And a little about its design. And a little history. We have L-39 132116. The year of manufacture is approximately 1984. It is not yet clear what year it was bought at the aircraft repair plant in Chuguevo, but it was demilitarized there. After that, he flew under FLA registration. Then for a long time I flew in Vyazma under DOSAAF registration. The last flight was in 2009. He was transported to Myachkovo from Vyazma in 2013. Well, now they are bringing him to his senses. So my assumptions that he has been standing here since the closure of Myachkovo turned out to be incorrect...
As always, I use information from sites
http://www.airwar.ru
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki
and other sources I found on the Internet and literature.
L-39C is a two-seat all-metal low-wing aircraft designed according to a normal aerodynamic design. The aircraft is equipped with a tricycle landing gear with a nose wheel and a dual-circuit turbojet engine.
The aircraft fuselage consists of two parts - front and tail8.
The front part includes a nose fairing and four integral compartments: nose, pressurized cabin, fuel and engine. In the nose compartment there is a niche for the front landing gear, and units of radio-electronic and aircraft equipment are located. To access the equipment, the side panels of this compartment are folded up. Next, there are the pressurized cabins of the pilots - the cadet (front) and the instructor (rear).
The cabins are covered with a common canopy, consisting of a fixed canopy and two covers that can be folded to the right. On the left side of this compartment there are steps and two folding steps for entering the cabins. The underground space houses radio equipment units, a converter and a hydraulic accumulator. The fuel compartment contains five soft fuel tanks. The filler neck is located on top behind the cabin. In the lower part of this compartment there is a recess for the caisson of the one-piece wing. Hydraulic system units, electrical and radio-electronic equipment are installed in front of the wing.
Adjacent to the fuel compartment are two side air ducts of the engine, which merge into a common duct with a circular cross-section. The inlet part of the air channels is removable. Air intakes are subsonic, unregulated. Between the plate, which is the inner wall of the air intake, and the side of the fuselage, there is a gap for draining the boundary layer. The front part of the engine compartment up to the firewall is occupied by an air duct, then the main engine is installed.
Inside this compartment, guides are mounted for removing and installing the engine, and there is also a fire extinguisher, air conditioning system units (on the right above the air duct), electrical and hydraulic systems (on the left above the duct), an auxiliary power unit (under the engine on the left, its exhaust system we and we see) and an air turbine with an emergency electric generator (in the retracted position, under the engine on the right).
The tail part of the fuselage and the fin are a single structure, which can be dismantled if it is necessary to remove the engine. The engine extension tube and jet nozzle are located inside the tail section.
The aircraft wing is trapezoidal in plan, three-spar, integral in span. The wing has no aerodynamic and geometric twist.
Its leading edge is not mechanized, and the rear is equipped with a double-slot retractable flap and ailerons. The total flap area is 2.68 m2; Deflection angle at takeoff - 25, at landing - 44.
The flap is equipped with a mechanism for kinematic synchronization of the deflection of its left and right halves. The flap is automatically retracted when the flight speed (instrument) increases to 310 km/h. The total area of the ailerons is 1.69 m2; deflection angles - up to 16. The ailerons are weight balanced and equipped with electrically controlled trim tabs. In the ventral area of the wing between the front and middle spars there are two brake flaps with an area of 0.25 m2. The maximum angle of their deflection is 55. The flaps are controlled by the pilots, but when the aircraft accelerates to M = 0.78, they are released automatically.
At the ends of the wing there are non-removable fuel tanks, each of which is divided into three compartments: the middle one is filled with fuel, and the front and tail ones are occupied by antennas and radio equipment units. Headlights are installed in the toes of the end tanks. The lower surface of the wing is equipped with units for hanging universal beam holders.
The tail is deck-mounted. Vertical tail of trapezoidal shape with an area of 3.51 m2. The keel is double-spar.
The rudder area is 0.72 m2, the deflection angles are 30. The launch vehicle has axial aerodynamic compensation and weight balancing, and is equipped with a trimmer. Horizontal trapezoidal tail with an area of 5.07 m2. Elevator area 1.4 m2, deflection angles +30/-20. The RV consists of two rigidly connected parts, each of which is weight balanced and equipped with an electrically controlled trimmer. The right trimmer is controlled by the pilots, the left one is deflected automatically depending on the flap position.
The aircraft's landing gear is tricycle, retractable in flight: the main supports are retracted towards the axis of the fuselage, the front ones - against the direction of flight into the forward compartment of the fuselage. The landing gear is equipped with liquid-gas shock absorbers. The front landing gear is self-orienting. It has a K25-500 wheel measuring 430x150 mm. The wheel rotation angle is 60. The stand is equipped with a shimmy damper and a centering mechanism that places the unloaded wheel in the symmetry plane of the aircraft.
The main landing gear is equipped with one K24 wheel measuring 610x180 mm. When moving on the ground, the aircraft is controlled by pedals by braking the main wheels, and braking on the run is done by a lever on the control stick. Wheel braking is only possible when the nose landing gear is compressed.
The aircraft is equipped with a dual-circuit twin-shaft turbojet engine AI-25TL. The same is installed on the Yak-40, only there are three of them... Engine thrust under standard conditions: at takeoff mode - 1720 kgf, at nominal - 1500 kgf. Specific fuel consumption is 0.60 and 0.585 kg/kgsch, respectively. The bypass ratio is 1.983.
Air starting of the engine. The high-pressure rotor is spun up by the SV-25TL starter, to which air is supplied from the auxiliary power unit.
The APU is a single-shaft gas turbine engine Sapphire-5. The APU is started by an electric starter from the on-board battery or other 27V DC sources. The fuel for operating the Sapphire-5 engine is supplied from the aircraft main. Fuel consumption at nominal operating mode is 50 kg/h. Air is taken from behind the compressor, air supply to the starter is 0.4 kg/s, continuous operation time limited by the control system is 10 minutes.
The aircraft fuel system includes: five fuselage tanks (total capacity 1100 l); two wing end tanks (200 l each); a fuel accumulator that supplies fuel to the engine during flight with negative overload; pipelines and fuel equipment; control, monitoring, alarm and drainage systems. The tanks are filled with fuel from above through three filler necks, located: one on the second fuselage tank and one on each of the wing tanks. The consumable tank is the fuselage tank 5. Fuel is supplied from the wing tanks to the consumable tank by pressing (0.4 kgf/cm2) with air taken from the engine compressor. The fuel used is kerosene.
The air-thermal anti-icing system is designed to protect the edges of the air intakes and the engine inlet guide vane, as well as the canopy canopy, from icing. Hot air is drawn from the last stage of the engine compressor. The PIC is switched on and off either automatically using the RIO-3 radiation icing detector or manually. The wing and empennage of the aircraft do not have icing protection.
Cockpit canopy.
In front of the lantern, a soldier is cleaning the bow strut.
The front part of the lamp is fixed.
Compartment doors in the nose of the aircraft are visible.
Nose strut.
There are vortex generators on the tail unit
Vertical tail and rudder with trimmer.
The plane is clearly waiting to be painted. The specialists restoring the plane grumbled very much about the desire of each new owner to repaint the plane according to their own understanding. All these paint strippers are very aggressive and remain in various hard-to-reach places, where they cause serious corrosion.
And these are my voluntary and not-so-voluntary helpers. Zhenya Ovsyannikov.
He doesn't mind frost :-)))
Petya Manoil
L-39 against the background of other aircraft in Myachkovo. As soon as everything is ready, he will most likely leave for another airfield. Jets will not be allowed to fly in Myachkovo, and in light of the opening of Ramenskoye airport on March 15, the prospects for flights here are generally unclear:-(((
And we close all the holes in the plane. And we begin to open access to the cabin. The next big part will be about the cockpit of this wonderful aircraft.
Modifications:
L-39С is a standard modification of the training aircraft for initial and basic flight training.
L-39СM - modernized version of L-39С
The L-39ZO is an armed trainer aircraft developed in 1973-1976. Can be used as a light attack aircraft, there are four underwing weapons hardpoints.
L-39ZA - further development of the L-39ZO with installation of a GSh-23 double-barreled cannon under the fuselage.
L-39ZAM - modernized version of L-39ZA
L-39V - aerial target towing vehicle.
L-39MS (L-59 Super Albatros) - a modification with a new modular design turbojet engine DV-2, having a thrust of 2200 kgf, ejection seats of class “0-0” and new electronic equipment. The first flight took place in 1986. 80 units produced.
L-39D is a Ukrainian modification of the L-39C, introduced in early 2010.
L-39M1 - Ukrainian modernization of L-39: replacement of the AI-25TL engine with the modernized AI-25TLSh (thrust increased from 1720 to 1850 kg and acceleration time decreased by half (from 8-12 seconds to 5-6 seconds), improved control system power plant and on-board emergency operational flight information recorder with additional sensors and devices. Developed in 2002-2009, by order of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine No. 347 dated July 8, 2009, it was adopted by the Ukrainian Air Force.
L-39M is a Ukrainian modification of the L-39, the development of which was completed in 2013. It differs from the basic version in the presence of the BTK-39 on-board training complex, which is designed to simulate the operation of the sighting system of the MiG-29 fighter. It is a flight simulator for preparing a pilot for combat work on the MiG-29 fighter. Adopted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on March 4, 2015.
L-159 - created on the basis of the L-59.
In addition, in July 2014, the development of the L-39NG, a modification with a Williams FJ44 engine, was announced.
"Aero L-39" is a Czech-made aircraft designed for pilot training. It can also be used as a maneuverable short-range fighter. There are civilian versions of the aircraft, loved by pilots for their convenience, ease of control, speed, maneuverability and reliability.
The Aero L-39 Albatros (diminutive "Ellie") was mass-produced by the Czech airline Aero Vodochody. From 1968 to 1999, 2,868 units of the L-39 model and 80 units of the modernized version of the L-59 were produced. The L-39 training aircraft is still in service in more than thirty countries around the world (Russia is among them).
The L-39 Albatros is a single-engine, two-seat jet trainer aircraft. It is more often used for initial pilot training and advanced training for experienced pilots. Possibility of use as fighters is limited by flight characteristics (small size, insufficient armament). However, the model is quite effective in the fight against reconnaissance drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, and helicopters.
L-39 is an aircraft with a rich history. The Albatross first flew in 1968, and since then Aero has delivered more than 2,900 units of several versions of this successful model. The L-39 still serves in the air forces of many countries, and is also popular among private pilots, especially in the United States.
Although the L-39 is no longer in production, military and civilian modifications of the aircraft are constantly being improved by modernizing control systems, communications, navigation, weapons, etc. The main consumers of the L-39 Albatros were the USSR and European and American consumers also highly appreciated the simplicity, speed , maneuverability and accessibility of the L-39 model.
The aircraft is the successor to the first Czechoslovakian jet aircraft, the L-29 Delfín. The Czech authorities are considering the issue of resuming production of the extremely successful “baby” in different versions.
Over 30 years, Aero Vodochody has developed and produced several modifications:
Even after the cessation of mass production, the Aero company did not hide the drawings of the L-39 aircraft in a distant drawer, but continues to improve the model. The firm provides a wide range of services to its operators, including aircraft life extension, overhaul and modernization. Clients include the armies of Hungary, Algeria, Thailand, Vietnam and other countries.
The L-39 Albatros is a conventional, single-engine, two-seat jet trainer designed for advanced training and initial training, as well as additional combat training against enemy air and non-flying targets. You can fly it like a regular light aircraft.
This model is often an alternative to artificial flight simulators. Combat options are practiced on it, but unlike the computer version, the crew masters the technique and practices techniques live, in natural conditions. Easy to fly, lightweight and at the same time functional and thoughtful - this is the L-39 aircraft.
This device has a number of advantages over other models. For example, it is distinguished by a rather solid engine of the 1xAI 25TL series. Plus, the “dry” thrust is 3307 lbf (14.7 kN). The cabin is designed for a crew of two people, but everything is distributed very rationally, compactly and conveniently.
The length of the aircraft is 13 meters, its wingspan is 9.44 m, the area of each wing is 18.8 square meters. m, height - 4.7 m. The empty weight of the aircraft is 3400 kg, while when loaded the weight increases to 4370 kg. Despite its decent weight for such a small vessel, its speed is considerable - 750 km/h. There are also some other characteristics that distinguish the L-39 model in a good way. The aircraft has a Ferry range (with PTB) of 1000 km, its service ceiling is 11,500 meters.
L-39 is a significant part of the government's civilian program. The Czech Ministry of Defense is focusing on supporting civilian operators piloting Albotross. A specially created support and modernization program includes its own specifics for training and aerobatic use of this aircraft, which is extremely popular in dozens of countries around the world.
Aero is an excellent subsonic trainer. Despite the fact that it was developed in the 1960s, it remains in demand in civil aviation today. Until now, the L-39 aircraft is considered the favorite model for recreation and sport flights. The photos eloquently demonstrate how well thought out the device is in terms of design, but we must not forget about its excellent flight characteristics, high level of safety and low requirements for maintenance and operation. All this made the L-39 the most popular civilian model.
More than 300 Albotros units perform public service around the world. Simple controls and unsurpassed flight characteristics enable many aerobatic teams, including the French Breitling Jet Team, a team of pilots from the Russian Vyazma, the Patriots Jet Team from the USA, the military aerobatic team of Belarus and, more recently, the Mayzus Jet Team Czech, to successfully use the Aero aircraft Albatros.
The Aero L-39 “Albatros” jet trainer is one of the most common training aircraft of the second half of the 20th century. The vehicle was created taking into account the massive transition of the air force to equipping it with jet aircraft. The main purpose is initial training in jet piloting techniques in various conditions. The machine is also designed for practicing piloting techniques at night and in difficult weather conditions, acquiring and improving air combat skills.
The simple and reliable design of the L-39 aircraft allows it to be operated en masse in training centers, from airfields with hard and unpaved surfaces.
The work of Czechoslovak designers to create a new training vehicle began in the mid-60s. The increase in the speed characteristics of jet aircraft and the presence of complex electronic equipment on board required the creation of a more advanced training machine. In the fall of 1968, the first prototype took off, after which the car began to be mass-produced. The aircraft officially entered service in 1971.
The main customers of the Czechoslovak company Aero Vodochody for the supply of batches of training jet aircraft were the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact countries. Since 1972, the aircraft has become the main training vehicle in the Soviet Air Force and in the aviation units of the Warsaw Pact countries.
Jet trainer Aero L-39 “Albatros” on the runway, 1st Guards Mixed Aviation Stalingrad Svir Red Banner Division (Krasnodar Territory, Krymsk)
In total, from 1968 to 1999, 2868 L-39 vehicles rolled off the assembly line of the Czechoslovak company.
Due to the specifics of its design, the Aero L-39 “Albatros” training aircraft was not used in combat operations. There were attempts to convert the car into an attack aircraft, but this work was limited and private. In addition to Eastern European countries, the L-39 aircraft was supplied to Cuba, Vietnam and North Korea. In total, representatives of 46 countries were operators of the Czechoslovak machine over the years.
