MiGFlug

MiGFlug arranges flights in real military fighter jets for aviation enthusiasts and people who want to experience military aircraft. The company is based in Zürich, Switzerland. Its flights take place at different locations around the world and use aircraft flown by experienced pilots. Participants do not need previous flying experience. Depending on the aircraft and location, customers may also have the chance to operate the controls during their flight.

Fighter Jet Flying Experiences

MiGFlug provides flights in military jet aircraft, including the Aero L-39 Albatros.

Before each flight, an instructor explains the aircraft instruments and provides a safety briefing.

Participants then fly with an experienced pilot.

The L-39 is a jet trainer. Its cockpit arrangement allows the passenger to have a similar view to the pilot flying the aircraft.

Some flights include aerobatic manoeuvres and low-level flying.

Depending on the aircraft and location, other experiences may include low passes or supersonic flight.

Customers may also be allowed to control the aircraft during part of the flight.

Aircraft and Flight Locations

MiGFlug lists fighter jet experiences across Europe, North America and Australasia.

Its available aircraft and experiences include:

• L-39 Albatros flights in Florida and California.
• S.211 jet flights in the Alps.
• T-33 Shooting Star flights in Canada.
• MB-326 jet flights in Italy.
• MiG-15 flying experiences.
• de Havilland Vampire jet flights.
• Fighter jet experiences in New Zealand.
• L-39 Top Gun flights in Australia.

The company also lists a three-day Starfighter pilot training experience at a NASA center, ending with a supersonic flight.

These different aircraft allow customers to experience several types of military jet flying.

How MiGFlug Started

MiGFlug began after Philipp and Flavio met a Russian military pilot during a visit to Moscow.

They persuaded him to arrange a flight in an Aero L-39 Albatros from a Russian Air Force training base.

Following that experience, they worked to make similar flights available to other aviation enthusiasts.

As interest grew, the company expanded into arranging fighter jet flights at locations around the world.

MiGFlug has operated thousands of flights since 2004.

Pilots and Flight Preparation

MiGFlug works with selected veteran pilots who have thousands of flight hours.

Its flight instructors prepare participants before takeoff, explain the aircraft and cover safety procedures.

The company also works with military aircraft operators, associations, flying museums and private aircraft owners.

These relationships allow MiGFlug to arrange different types of jet flying experiences.

Prices shown on its site include flights ranging from $3,499 to $35,000.

For pilots and aviation fans, MiGFlug provides a chance to fly in military aircraft that they may otherwise only see at airshows or museums. Its experiences focus on the aircraft, the pilot briefing and the flight itself.