FIGHTER JET RIDES.
FLY IN A MIG-29 AT THE SOKOL AIRBASE.
Book your ticket for a flight onboard the legendary MiG-29 fighter jet at the Sokol airbase, including custom itinerary for your journey to Nizhny Novgorod!
This is your chance to fly in a MiG-29 to the edge-of-space and test your mettle during a series of low-altitude flybys and aerobatic maneuvers at supersonic speeds.
This is not a simulator! You will be in the co-pilot seat of the MiG-29 and do not need any prior flight experience.
On this page, we explain how to customize your MiG-29 in-air flight plan, show a video of what to expect during your flight onboard the MiG-29 and introduce several exciting itinerary options surrounding your MiG-29 flight experience. Last but not least, we assist in the booking process of your MiG-29 flight experience and have all the answers to MiG-29 flight related FAQs.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR MiG-29 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE.
All Flight Club adventure trips and air-sports events are once-in-a-lifetime experiences, custom-tailored according to your personal preferences.
Hence, when booking your MiG-29 flight experience with us, you can choose from a range of options regarding:
1. your MiG-29 in-air flight plan and
2. the tour itinerary surrounding your MiG-29 flight experience
Following, please find a detailed description of each option.
(B) YOUR MiG-29 EDGE-OF-SPACE FLIGHT.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The MiG-29 will take you from the runway to 65,000 ft AGL - the edge-of-space. High enough for you to be able to confirm for yourself that the planet is still round.
On the way back from the stratosphere, your pilot will show you what the MiG-29 can really do. Try to keep your cool during a series of combat aerobatic maneuvers at Mach 2.3!
The series of supersonic aerobatic maneuvers your pilot will perform is identical to that of the MiG-29 supersonic aerobatic flight plan.
During the MiG-29 edge-of-space flight you will be in constant communication with the MiG pilot. Mainly depending on your personal fitness level and on your personal threshold for excitement and adrenaline, you can ask the pilot to up or down the intensity level when performing certain tricks. G-forces typically range from 3 to 7 Gs.
The MiG-29 edge-of-space flight plan will keep you airborne for 40 breath-taking minutes by standard definition.
Many companies have been selling tickets to civilian suborbital space flight enthusiasts for flights onboard RLVs like the concept Space Ship 2 with Virgin Galactic, the Lynx Rocket Plane etc. for years. Fact is, that until date these projects, for the most part, have remained concepts only.
To participate in a commercial suborbital flight, specific training will be required for all passengers. While most prospective manufacturers of RLVs acknowledging this fact, nobody is offering a specific, cost- and time-efficient training program. Our MiG-29 edge-of-space flight plan has been specifically designed with the goal to simulate realistic take-off sensations, suborbital flight conditions and re-entry scenarios which passengers onboard suborbital RLVs will likely have to endure.
The MiG-29 edge-of-space flight plan is your chance to catch a glimpse of the future. Join an elite few who can appreciate what suborbital flight really feels like. That is, at a fair and affordable price, today.
2. SELECTING YOUR MiG-29 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE TOUR ITINERARY.
There are 3 options to choose from when selecting the tour itinerary surrounding your MiG-29 flight experience:
(A) MiG-29 flight experience only (a 1-day event)
(B) MiG-29 flight plus 3 days in and around Nizhny Novgorod
(C) MiG-29 flight as part of an exclusive 5-day trip via Moscow.
Following we will provide a detailed description of each tour itinerary option.
YOUR MiG-29 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE.
ITINERARY OPTION A:
MiG-29 FLIGHT ONLY (1-DAY EVENT).
You can opt to book the MiG-29 flight plan of your choice only. In this case, you can expect a turn-around time of approximately 6 hours for the entire MiG-29 flight experience.
Here is the hour-by-hour sequence of events:
09.00 am - 09.30 am:
Our staff will welcome you at the reception of your hotel in Nizhny Novgorod. From there a chauffeur will pick you up and take you to the Sokol airbase.
09.30 am - 09.45 am:
Arrival at the security checkpoint of the Sokol airbase. You will need your passport and immigration card handy to pass.
No personal cameras are permitted on the airbase, but you can request for an official camera person to accompany you and shoot a documentary-style movie of the entire event.
09.45 am - 10.30 am:
Enjoy a guided tour at the Sokol airbase museum and learn about the history and the manufacturing process of the MiG-21, MiG-25, MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighter jet series. This tour is a special treat for our customers as the museum is closed for walk-ins.
10.30 am - 11.00 am:
Briefing with flight instructors and the MiG-29 pilot in command of your flight. This is your chance to discuss the in-air flight plan for your MiG-29 fighter jet ride and to voice any preferences you might have regarding its execution.
11.00 am - 11.15 am:
Pre-flight medical check. The physician will check your blood-pressure and general health. A special medical certificate in advance is not required from your side.
11.15 am - 11.30 am:
You will go into the dressing room and receive your flight-suit. For MiG-29 edge-of-space flights and MiG-29 supersonic aerobatic flights, a special pressure- or G-suit is required. Your flight instructor will brief you on the use of helmet and oxygen mask.
11.30 am - 12.30 am:
Your flight instructor will take you out to the runway and show you around the MiG-29. You will get a briefing regarding the most relevant instruments in the cockpit and radio communications. Once the briefing has ended, both you and the pilot will board the MiG-29 and the cockpit canopy will be closed for the pre-flight check of all systems.
12.30 pm - 13.30 pm:
Show time! Depending on the in-air flight plan which you have selected, the MiG-29 pilot will start to execute the specific elements of the program.
During the entire MiG-29 flight experience, you will be in constant 2-way communication with the pilot in command. Mainly depending on your personal fitness level and your general condition at any phase of the flight, you can request to adapt the intensity level of certain tricks and choose to modify the MiG-29 flight-plan with a request to repeat certain elements, or to better skip them for the remainder of the routine. You can expect g-forces to range from 3 Gs to 7 Gs and go negative from time to time.
For an ultimate highlight experience, the pilot will ask you at some point during the MiG-29 flight to assume control of the MiG-29 and this legendary jet-fighter will be all yours to fly.
13.30 pm - 13.45 pm:
After your safe return to the Sokol airbase, this is your chance for a private photo session with the pilot in front of the MiG-29.
13.45 pm - 14.30 pm:
After a well-deserved shower, it is now time to attend the official award ceremony held to honor your accomplishment. You'll be presented a certificate which records all parameters of your flight. Of course, this historic moment is being recorded live by your camera crew and will be included in your video and photo album.
14.30 pm - 14.45 pm:
Our chauffeur will escort you off the Sokol airbase in true style and bring you back to your hotel in downtown Nizhny Novgorod, where it is time for us to say "it' s been cool to meet you and thank you for flying with us".
YOUR MiG-29 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE.
ITINERARY OPTION B:
MiG-29 FLIGHT PLUS 3 DAYS IN AND AROUND NIZHNY NOVGOROD.
DAY 1:
Arrive at the international airport in Nizhny Novgorod on a commercial air-line flight, connecting directly from either Vienna, AUT, Frankfurt GER, Kaliningrad or Moscow. A multi-lingual representative of our company will meet you upon arrival at the airport and escort you to your **** hotel in downtown Nizhny Novgorod. Once you have been checked-in, you'll have some free personal time to explore the downtown district and to relax.
DAY 2:
The day of your MiG-29 fighter jet ride. The detailed hourly sequence of events throughout the day is identical to the schedule listed above in the' MiG-29 flight only' itinerary.
DAY 3:
Enjoy a private tour in one of our company vehicles and let your personal guide show you a genuinely good time in and around Nizhny Novgorod. There are plenty of interesting places to see and things to do and we'll work out a fun plan for the day as per your personal interests and preferences.
DAY 4:
Check-out of the hotel any time before noon. Our company representative will pick you up at the reception and bring you back to the Nizhny Novgorod airport for your departure flight.
YOUR MiG-29 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE.
ITINERARY OPTION C:
MiG-29 FLIGHT AS PART OF AN EXCLUSIVE 5 DAY TRIP VIA MOSCOW.
DAY 1:
Upon your arrival in Moscow, a company representative will pick you up at the airport of your arrival to escort you to the **** Golden Ring Hotel in downtown and to assist with your check-in procedures. Once you have settled in, there will be a short briefing providing you with an overview of the things to come. You will be given a local cell phone, so you can contact us at any time. Enjoy some private time until later in the evening when we will pick you up at a time convenient for you to take you out for a dinner in one of Moscow's finest restaurants.
DAY 2:
You will check out of the hotel in the morning before your personal guide will pick you up and take you around Moscow in a company vehicle to show you some of the more spectacular sights in town.
After lunch in one of Moscow's top restaurants, we will take you to the Kurskiy railway station. From there, you'll catch a train and travel first-class to Nizhny Novgorod. Departure time from Moscow is 16.35 pm. You'll arrive in Nizhny Novgorod around 20.40 pm. Upon your arrival, a representative will pick you up at the train station and bring you to the **** Alexandrovsky Garden Hotel or the **** Nikol Hotel in downtown Nizhny Novgorod. Once you are checked-in, it's probably time to call it a night.
DAY 3:
The day of your MiG-29 fighter jet ride. The detailed hourly sequence of events throughout the day is identical to the schedule listed above in the' MiG-29 flight only' itinerary.
DAY 4:
After checking out of the hotel, your personal guide will pick you up and take you on a private sight-seeing tour in and around Nizhny Novgorod. Following a healthy lunch, we'll make our way back to the train station, where you'll hop onto the 'Sapsan' high-speed train back to Moscow. You'll arrive in Moscow in the early evening hours. Our representative will come pick you up at the train station and bring you back to he Golden Ring Hotel for the night.
DAY 5:
This is the last day of your journey with us. Your personal guide will pick you up at the hotel, assist with check-out procedures and bring you to any of the Moscow airports for your departure flight.
ONBOARD A MiG-29 FLIGHT.
For a better idea of what to expect during your flight onboard the MiG-29, check out the video and see the MiG-29 in action:
MiG-29 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE ITINERARY OPTION A.
MiG-29 FLIGHT ONLY:
included in the above listed price:
visa support, security clearance Sokol airbase, round-trip transfer between hotel in Nizhny Novgorod and Sokol airbase, privately guided tour of Sokol airbase aviation museum, multi-lingual translator during pre-flight briefing, pre-flight medical check, flight onboard a MiG-29 according to your pre-selected flight plan, certificate of achievement, trip insurance;
MiG-29 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE ITINERARY OPTION B.
MiG-29 FLIGHT PLUS 3 DAYS IN AND AROUND NIZHNY NOVGOROD:
included in the above listed price:
visa support, security clearance Sokol airbase, 2 nights (B& B) standard room in a 3 star hotel in Nizhny Novgorod, privately guided sight-seeing tour of Nizhny Novgorod, round-trip transfer between hotel in Nizhny Novgorod and Sokol airbase, privately guided tour of Sokol airbase aviation museum, multi-lingual translator during pre-flight briefing, pre-flight medical check, flight onboard a MiG-29 according to your pre-selected flight plan, certificate of achievement, trip insurance;
MiG-29 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE ITINERARY OPTION C.
MiG-29 FLIGHT AS PART OF A EXCLUSIVE 5 DAY TRIP VIA MOSCOW:
included in the above listed price:
visa support, security clearance Sokol airbase, 2 nights (B& B) standard room in a 3 star hotel in Moscow, privately guided sight-seeing tour Moscow city, train ticket Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod, 2 nights (B& B) standard room in a 3 star hotel in Nizhny Novgorod, privately guided sight-seeing tour Nizhny Novgorod, round-trip transfer between hotel in Nizhny Novgorod and Sokol airbase, privately guided tour of Sokol airbase aviation museum, pre-flight medical check, multi-lingual translator during pre-flight briefing, flight onboard a MiG-29 according to your pre-selected flight plan, certificate of achievement, train ticket for Sapsan high-speed train from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow, trip insurance;
BOOKING YOUR TICKETS.
YOUR FLIGHT ONBOARD A MiG-29 INCLUDING A CUSTOM ITINERARY FOR YOUR TRIP.
To book your MiG-29 flight experience, please fill out and submit the BOOKING REQUEST FORM specifying:
the number of passengers and preferred dates of your MiG-29 flight, your choice of either the "MiG-29 supersonic aerobatic flight" or "MiG-29 edge-of-space" flight. Please also let us know whether you prefer the 1-day-, the 3-day- or the 5-day tour itinerary along with your selection of any upgrades.
Once we have received your initial booking request, we will contact you for copies of your passport and ask you to return the MIG-29 FLIGHT PASSENGER QUESTIONAIRE so we can forward your detail to our service partners in Moscow for a final review.
Once our partners come back to us with a confirmation of your requested MiG-29 flight experience itinerary detail, we will contact you with final event dates and send you a service contract and payment instructions.
Please remember, that we do need a 65-day min. lead-up time once we have received your passport copies, to organize the required visas and associated security clearances for the Sokol airbase.
YOUR MiG-29 FIGHTER JET RIDE AT THE SOKOL AIRBASE IN NIZHNY NOVGOROD.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Are there any other places in the world where I can ride in a MiG-29?
A: No. There is only one place in the world where you can fly in a MiG-29 and that is at the Sokol airbase in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Sokol airbase is the birthplace of the MiGs and boasts a modern aircraft manufacturing plant. Flights onboard a MiG-29 for civilian participants at the Sokol airbase are being carried out with the permission of the Russian Ministry of Defense and guarantee the highest standards of professionalism and aviation safety.
Q: How serious are the MiG-29 fighter jet ride pre-flight medical checks?
A: Good health is essential to guaranteeing your safety during the MiG-29 fighter jet ride. However, your pilot will adjust the intensity level of his in-air performance to suit your personal fitness level and overall state of well-being. The pre-flight check-ups are mostly general in nature. You do not need to present any medical certificates. Only people who have undergone prior head-, back- or heart surgery and people who are suffering from hypertension or barotrauma will be prohibited from flying in the MiG. We have a lot of guests in the range between 60- 70 years of age and they have all performed their flights onboard the MiG-29 without any problems. With over 290 MiG-29 fighter jet rides sold, we have never had a client fail his or her pre-flight medical.
Q: Is there an age limit for passengers to ride in a MiG-29?
A: Yes. You must be between 18 and 78 years of age to fly in a MiG-29. However, we can discuss your personal case if you do indeed fall outside of these parameters.
Q: Are there any height and/ or weight restrictions for MiG-29 fighter jet ride passengers?
A: Yes, there are. Passengers should not be taller than 205 cm and/ or heavier than 110 kg to ride in a MiG-29.
Q: Do I need a pilot license to fly in a MiG-29?
A: No, you do not need a pilot license to ride in a MiG-29 at the Sokol airbase.
Q: What kind of outfit should I wear for my MiG-29 fighter jet ride?
A: you'll be provided a special flight-suit for your MiG-29 flight experience. Under it, best wear comfortable sports-wear. Regardless of the season, rather err on the warm side.
Q: Will I feel nauseous during my flight onboard a MiG-29?
A: you might, but probably you will be too busy having fun. Besides, you will be in constant 2-way communication with your pilot and can request for him to take it somewhat easy for a little while.
Q: Do you provide accident insurance?
A: yes, of course. We arrange for a special policy covering any accident which might occur during your time with us.
Q: Do you provide visa support for passengers scheduled to ride in a MiG-29 for entry into the Russian Federation?
A: visa support is automatically included in the above listed prices if you chose to book the 3 day or 5-day trip itinerary as part of your MiG-29 flight experience. Of course, we gladly assist in arranging for the necessary visa upon request if you did choose the 1-day itinerary (MiG-29 flight only) as well. Prices for visas may vary as they depend on selected processing times at he embassy, and thus, the lead-up time of your request for visa assistance.
Q: Why are MiG-29 fighter jet rides so expensive?
A: Depending on your flight plan, the powerful turbines will burn between 3 and 5 tons of fuel during your MiG-29 ride. Besides, there are about 50 staff at the Sokol airbase involved in making your MiG-29 flight experience happen- pilot, air-traffic controllers, flight instructors, technicians, medical staff, fire-fighters, emergency response crews, navigation support, maintenance crew etc. It is our goal to provide you not only with a fun, but an ultra-safe experience and accordingly, this kind of thing has its price tag.
Q: What types of payment methods do you accept?
A: You can pay for your MiG-29 flight experience via electronic funds transfer into our foreign currency account. Your payment is due in full no later than 45 days prior to your scheduled flight date.
Q: What types of service guarantees do you provide?
A: Flight Club service partners in Russia are recognized tour operators in the Russian Federation and listed in the public Registry of Tour Operators # MBT 010053. Accordingly, all our clients are protected by the Russian government with a mandatory minimum insurance amount of USD 1,000,000.00 for all types of risk factors involving touristic activities.
Q: What is your cancellation policy in case my MiG-29 fighter jet ride is cancelled due to mistakes on your side?
A: we give you a full refund on all payments made within 30 days.
Q: What is your cancellation policy, change of travel dates policy in case I cannot travel as agreed because I get sick?
A: If you wish to cancel your trip entirely or if you wish to change your travel dates, the refund amount you are entitled to depends on how long before your scheduled MiG-29 flight dates you notify us:
> 15 days prior: we refund 70% of your payment
< 15 days but > 5 days prior: we refund 55 % of your payment
< 5 days but > 3 days prior: we refund 35 % of your payment
</= 3 days prior: there will not be any refund paid
Any refund payments will be sent to the originating account within 30 days of receipt of your written request to cancel or postpone your trip.
For more detail, please review our PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY.
Q: What is the minimum lead-up time required to process the booking request for my MiG-29 flight experience?
A: We need 14 working days to process booking requests of Russian passport holders. Foreign guests need to allow for 65 days lead-up time to organize the required permissions, visas and security clearances.
Q: What about MiG-29 flight dates? Can I ride in a MiG-29 at he Sokol airbase anytime I like?
A: Pretty much so. You can fly year-round, Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
Q: Does Flight Club offer GIFT CARDS for MiG-29 fighter jet rides at the Sokol airbase in Nizhny Novgorod?
A: yes, we do ;)
Q: How many MiG-29 flight passengers can you accommodate per day?
A: We can service 3 MiG-29 fighter jet rides per day.
Out of the 3, not more than 2 can be 'edge-of-space' flights.
Q: Can I bring friends and family to the Sokol airbase?
A: Each passenger scheduled for a flight onboard a MiG-29 can be accompanied by up to 3 friends or family members when visiting the Sokol airbase. They can come with you to the pre-flight briefing and preparations and can eye-witness the MiG-29 taking-off and landing. If you wish, you can request for your flight plan to be executed mainly in the vicinity of the Sokol airbase, for an air-show style presentation (that option obviously does not work for edge-of-space flight plans).
CONTACT US.
Should you have any unanswered questions regarding MiG-29 fighter jet rides for civilian participants at the Sokol airbase in Nizhny Novgorod, please feel free to SEND US AN INQUIRY or speak with us directly in FLIGHT CLUB LIVE CHAT.
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YOUR MiG-29 FIGHTER JET RIDE AT THE SOKOL AIRBASE.
PRICES 2022:
Below, please find the current MiG-29 fighter jet ride price chart for any of the available MiG-29 in-air flight plans and associated itinerary options:
| MIG29 FLIGHT-PLAN | FLIGHT DURATION | ITINERARY | PRICE IN EUR |
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| AEROBATIC | 20 MIN | FLIGHT ONLY | 12,500.00 |
| AEROBATIC | 20 MIN | FLIGHT ONLY | 14,500.00 |
| EDGE-OF- SPACE | 40 MIN | FLIGHT ONLY | 17,500.00 |
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| AEROBATIC | 20 MIN | FLIGHT+ 3 DAYS | 12,900.00 |
| AEROBATIC | 20 MIN | FLIGHT+ 3 DAYS | 14,900.00 |
| EDGE-OF-SPACE | 40 MIN | FLIGHT+ 3 DAYS | 17,900.00 |
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| AEROBATIC | 20 MIN | FLIGHT+ 5 DAYS | 13,200.00 |
| AEROBATIC | 20 MIN | FLIGHT+ 5 DAYS | 15,200.00 |
| EDGE-OF-SPACE | 40 MIN | FLIGHT+ 5 DAYS | 18,200.00 |
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| VIP UPGRADE(*) |
| FLIGHT+ 3 DAYS | 400.00 |
| VIP UPGRADE(*) |
| FLIGHT+ 5 DAYS | 800.00 |
| GROUND CAMERA |
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| 600.00 |
| COCKPIT CAMERA |
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| 300.00 |
| PERSONAL SUIT |
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| 300.00 |
(*) VIP SERVICE UPGRADE DETAIL:
VIP guests enjoy reception and departure assistance at the airport, 4 star and 5 star accommodation with preferential room selection, transit between event venues in a luxury class vehicle, first-class train tickets round-trip Moscow/ Nizhny Novgorod (5 day tour), complimentary dinners and lunches (alcoholic beverages not included), provision of a local SIM cell phone.
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1. DECIDING ON AN IN-AIR MiG-29 FLIGHT PLAN.
(A) YOUR MiG-29 SUPERSONIC AEROBATIC FLIGHT.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Experience what a low-level pass onboard a MiG-29 feels like when you are going 1,200 km/h and test your mettle during high-speed aerobatic maneuvers like inverted flight, rolls, loops, tail-slides, hammerhead and more.
During the MiG-29 supersonic aerobatic flight you will be in constant communication with the MiG-29 pilot and depending on how you feel, you can request for him to adjust the intensity level of the flight experience. You should expect G-forces ranging from 3-7 Gs.
You can also specify prior to your MiG-29 supersonic aerobatic flight whether you would like to explore the vast Russian airspace during your flight onboard the MiG-29 or rather stay in the vicinity of the Sokol airbase for an air-show-style event, so your friends and family can eyewitness the spectacular MiG from the ground.
It is your call whether you would like to fly in the MiG-29 for 20 minutes or up-grade your MiG-29 supersonic aerobatic flight experience to a 40-minute flight plan.
