How do you get to take a ride in a fighter jet?

EWAYota · 06-01-2006, 10:28 AM

Everyone has seen videos of other people doing it. Of course, the people are usually famous, 2 people that jump to mind is Steve Largent, who got to take a ride with the Blue Angels when he was playing for the Seahawks, and Nick Lachey with in the last 2 years.

Is this something that is possible, just have to know the right people to do it, or pay up some big dollars to do? Or is this just another perk of being a star in the public's eye, either thru Entertainment or Sports?

I know theres some places out there that you can pay and do simulated dog fights in the air, but its not with actual fighter jets.

Anyone know? This is something I've always wondered about and wanted to do, just have a feeling I won't be able to unless I had someone on the inside who could pull strings.

eric-the-red · 06-01-2006, 12:05 PM

Try here, of course you have to go to Moscow

http://www.flymig.com/

For the Blue Angels, etc I think you'd have to be famous, rich or have really big t*ts

***midiwall*** · 06-01-2006, 02:24 PM

Check the "Pay for a flight" list here:

http://www.warbirdalley.com/fly.htm

EWAYota · 06-01-2006, 02:31 PM

Awesome, they're running a special on Mig-29s! Only 11,300.00!

Paul H. · 06-01-2006, 02:44 PM

Become a reporter, they seem to get flights all the time with the Blue Angels.

eric-the-red · 06-01-2006, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWAYota

Awesome, they're running a special on Mig-29s! Only 11,300.00!

I'm sure there will be a the fuel surcharge as well

stevrock · 06-01-2006, 03:26 PM

I had a friend who rode in a CF-18 in Cold Lake before. That was probably 4 years ago now though.

Man what a rush it would be.

4x4Lamm · 06-01-2006, 08:30 PM

There is an operation in South Africa that gives rides on some more classic jets as well.

Lamm

OutdoorLiving · 06-02-2006, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric-the-red

Try here, of course you have to go to Moscow

http://www.flymig.com/

For the Blue Angels, etc I think you'd have to be famous, rich or have really big t*ts

Beat me to it.

I guess you could upgrade for a few mil and take a ride into space.

vasiliy · 11-24-2008, 02:14 PM

Did you know, you can fly real MIG fighter yourself without any practical experience. The only thing you need is strong desire and love for adrenaline. Have a look at
www.skyandspacetravel.com, they offer flights in Russia on MIG fighters. The prices start from EUR 11,000 but it is really worth doing this. Russia is the only place in the whole world where you can fly fighters at supersonic speeds.

SC4Runner · 11-24-2008, 02:41 PM

OK Mr. Spammer!!

DeathCougar · 11-24-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasiliy

Did you know, you can fly real MIG fighter yourself without any practical experience. The only thing you need is strong desire and love for adrenaline. Have a look at
www.skyandspacetravel.com, they offer flights in Russia on MIG fighters. The prices start from EUR 11,000 but it is really worth doing this. Russia is the only place in the whole world where you can fly fighters at supersonic speeds.

a4runnerfreak · 11-24-2008, 03:17 PM

There's a place in SoCal, I forget the name of it, that you can dogfight with your buddies, in the air. There are adds for the place usually in the back of Maxim.....

scuba · 11-24-2008, 04:40 PM

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vasiliy Bye bye stupid spammer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	Fly MIG fighters yourself in Russia Did you know, you can fly real MIG fighter yourself without any practical experience. The only thing you need is strong desire and love for adrenaline. Have a look at www.skyandspacetravel.com, they offer flights in Russia on MIG fighters. The prices start from EUR 11,000 but it is really worth doing this. Russia is the only place in the whole world where you can fly fighters at supersonic speeds.

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eric-the-red Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,218	Try here, of course you have to go to Moscow http://www.flymig.com/ For the Blue Angels, etc I think you'd have to be famous, rich or have really big t*ts

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