Paul Allen bought a Mig-29

[ronniegj]

The a/c was restored at Paine Field and recently took to the air on a test flight. Video here on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fub3Pj2D93E The a/c will be there at Allen's museum for a while, but not for very long. Don't know what he plans for it are after that. Paul Allen has more money then God, and it is a true stroke of luck that he is airplane crazy and willing to make these kind of purchases to preserve flyable examples for future generations to see, hear and smell.

Ron

Warning: Although I have never had problems, recently I posted a link to a YouTube video here and one of the European users was hit by an attempt to attack his computer via a virus or something. I am not sure what that was about, but as I say no problems here, check it out at your own risk, and make sure your anti-virus program is up to date. rj

[Victory103]

Nice find, very nice looking jet. Hopefully they film the next one with a helmet cam up front, would like to see the start sequence.

[MIKE JG]

Wonder if they'll sell rides in it some day?

[ronniegj]

Seeing as how it's a two seat version, there is always hope. Just wonder what the insurance picture might be for that possibility? In any case, it was a very smooth flying a/c, with only a little vibration showing up on the film, especially when cutting back on power. You have to admit that this is a damn beautiful airplane. Some just look as thought they are meant to fly - even look as though they are flying when on the ground sitting still. This is one of those!

Ron