MiG-21 Flight Prep And...

Note: for a recent oral history of the MiG-21 by the Fighter Pilot Podcast, see:
www.fighterpil...
(added 24May2020)
I've enjoyed watching a lot of aircraft and now I can add a MiG-21R to the list. In 1986, the folks of Aviation Classics started importing and restoring MiG-15s, -17s, and -21s.
This aircraft was originally built in 1971, was imported from Czechoslovakia, and is now privately owned.
For video of this aircraft including some aerobatics, see:
• MiG-21R Workout
For a USAF audio lecture on the formation of RED EAGLE and flying these aircraft, listen to:
www.af.mil/shar...
Other USAF audio podcast lectures:
www.nationalmus...
I don't have too much video of the plane actually flying as the owner departed the area to enjoy flying aerobatics. It was impressive to see the teamwork between the pilot and ground crew; many thanks to both for sharing the experience with us!
See this gentlemen fly his MiG-17 years earlier in:
• Flight Aboard A MiG-17F
For more information on Aviation Classics, see:
aviationclassic...
For another TH-cam video of a MiG-21 including a powered-up cockpit, see:
• MiG-21