Pete Fleischmann Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Towing my jet out some other L-39’s I get to fly! cheers Pete MikeC, Landrotten Highlander, D.B. Andrus and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davral64 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 As first glance I thought the title was `Just got back from rehab`. Congratulations either way! She's a beautiful acft! mpk and Pete Fleischmann 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) Spent the weekend instructing in the L-39. This is the former “Firecat” aerobatic jet- my student was kind enough to give me the last landing of our third flight yesterday. The forward visibility isn’t bad but is not great. I am looking through the top of the front seaters canopy, not the windscreen..and around his seat and helmet. heres a look: Edited October 4, 2020 by Pete Fleischmann Buster99 and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 8:38 AM, dodgem37 said: So, what do your A.F. buddies say about you flying NAVY? Probably give him a harder time for forgetting to put the wheels down. Just kidding Pete..............you know what life in the Airforce was like, never a dull moment when given the opportunity to have fun. Pete Fleischmann and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Flying the Firecat L-39C. Derek B, LSP_Matt, Kagemusha and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 stunning restoration that took 13 years. This L-39C is immaculate. Hoping to fly this one some day soon with the new owner- cheers Pete Landrotten Highlander, Derek B, Kagemusha and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 That looks stunning! I'll bet that's in far better condition than when serving with the Luftstreitkräfte der Nationalen Volksarmee! Iain Derek B, Jack, MikeC and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davral64 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 1Hey Pete, What are the economics of owning & flying the L-39? I gave slightly serious consideration to one of the Shorts Tucanos floating around, but the numbers looked rough. Given that the slow old T-34 prices are through the roof the Albatros may be an alternative idea although I don't have any turbojet time worth mentioning. How do you keep cool in an airplane without the fan on the front anyway? Oh yeah, how is it for back country flying, you know like skipping onto a sandbar in a river and stuff like that? BN523 mpk and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 me in the groove at KRFD. Greg W, mpk and Derek B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 7 hours ago, davral64 said: 1Hey Pete, What are the economics of owning & flying the L-39? I gave slightly serious consideration to one of the Shorts Tucanos floating around, but the numbers looked rough. Given that the slow old T-34 prices are through the roof the Albatros may be an alternative idea although I don't have any turbojet time worth mentioning. How do you keep cool in an airplane without the fan on the front anyway? Oh yeah, how is it for back country flying, you know like skipping onto a sandbar in a river and stuff like that? BN523 ..well the discussion starts at about 300K just to acquire- PM me and we’ll chat if interested- cheers P mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Absolutely brilliant! I'd love to get a ride in one of those one day - but that's pretty much out of reach for me. Thanks for sharing this experience with us, Pete! mpk and Pete Fleischmann 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 Had a great day yesterday- my bud Dave picked me up in CT in his T-6 and flew me to NJ, where I picked up an L-39 that was getting some maintenance. I flew that L-39 back to its home in NY, where Dave met me in his T-6, and flew me back to CT. we both flew the same leg from NJ to NY, but in different aircraft. The 63NM flight took him 30 minutes. It took me 17 minutes. pretty awesome Friday. cheers Pete Fanes, Greg W, Buster99 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Pretty cool looking jet you got there Pete!!! Enough of the horseplay though and get back to the Pave hawk!!! Lol Tim Pete Fleischmann and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 You area very lucky man to be able to fly sophisticated aircraft. Nice life.. I’m very envious. Good flying, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 Back in RFD for the weekend to instruct in the L-39. 8 sorties in three days- good times- cheers Pete Derek B, LSP_K2, Rockie Yarwood and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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