Flying a 1954 MiG 15 Fighter Jet 540 MPH

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  • Not many jets can do 400 knots indicated, but the MiG 15 can, and flying a swept wing fighter jet designed in the 1940s is equal parts fascinating and terrifying.
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  • @fritzmuller8246
    @fritzmuller8246 ปีที่แล้ว +1727

    As a 747 driver myself I gotta say this instructor is exactly what's missing in our industry . Simply superb manners and encouraging technique . Makes pilots believe in themselves quickly . Makes them commanders quickly Outstanding work Sir .

    • @SilverDoobie
      @SilverDoobie ปีที่แล้ว +42

      You fly and aircraft you don’t drive it lmao.

    • @howthenganley579
      @howthenganley579 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@SilverDoobie Nope ... As he says, he is indeed DRIVING a BUS or a TRUCK, depending on his 747 of the day ....

    • @chrish5503
      @chrish5503 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      @@SilverDoobie Wrong, genius. Pilots refer to themselves as "drivers" in a semi-humorous way, up to and including fighter guys. Learn something about Aviation before you open your mouth.

    • @rangereview4590
      @rangereview4590 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Especially how he's like "this thing is ancient, very particular,and sketchy as all get out,you got this!"

    • @wildancrazy159
      @wildancrazy159 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@SilverDoobie wow, outstanding comment for exposure of ignorance. Thank you, and goodbye...

  • @we-hb4ni
    @we-hb4ni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1677

    I love how the instructor is so knowledgeable, positive and encouraging. What a lovely guy.

    • @liran547
      @liran547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      isnt that what he does as an instructor?

    • @anthonygibbo1881
      @anthonygibbo1881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@liran547 I'm sure there are much less competent less thorough instructors around this guy knew his shit though that's for sure 👍🏻

    • @abeecee
      @abeecee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah honestly what a professional

    • @-szega
      @-szega 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Honestly that was the most impressive part about the video.

    • @flipwhale5494
      @flipwhale5494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@liran547 that’s not the point, he’s just pointing out his good things.

  • @rickojames
    @rickojames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +521

    Larry is a world class instructor, and Matt is a smooth pilot and quick learner . One of the most engaging videos I've ever watched on YT!

  • @hyfy-tr2jy
    @hyfy-tr2jy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Every instructor in the aviation industry should watch this video as the gold standard of how instructors should conduct their training. This man delivers clear information, does it in a calm and confidence-building way and knows how to present teachable moments in a constructive way

  • @TedwardDrives
    @TedwardDrives 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2067

    This is incredible. I'm so impressed with this instructor and also feeling every bit of concentration, anxiety, and responsibility on your end. My palms are sweating lol

    • @chonkboi7439
      @chonkboi7439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Yo it’s tedward!

    • @RevengeAvenger
      @RevengeAvenger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Knees weak, arms are heavy (gravity)

    • @Mike_Costello
      @Mike_Costello 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@RevengeAvenger He must have edited out his mom's spaghetti

    • @nlomas
      @nlomas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Mike_Costello fuck yeah, i came to make this comment......i needent have bothered

    • @krabuh
      @krabuh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      TEDWARD ???

  • @aviatorbja
    @aviatorbja 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3080

    Matt’s skills are impressive, but this instructor (Larry) is outstanding. Given the stress level associated with flying this airplane, this guy is cool as a cucumber. If I ever fly a MiG 15, I will insist on Larry as the instructor.

  • @sasquatchycowboy5585
    @sasquatchycowboy5585 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I met this guy at an airshow a few years ago. I was EE in the AF, and hold an A&P license. We talked about the Mig and all the modifications he's made to it for like an hour. He really is just a great guy, and he knows that bird inside and out.

    • @kirkmooneyham
      @kirkmooneyham ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I laughed when Matt said the heat knob was hot. Must be a mechanical valve controlling the airflow. No electrically powered diverter valve!

  • @angusdorbie1693
    @angusdorbie1693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    That instructor was amazing. A total pro, and great teacher. The story of letting that Air Force pilot correct his own mistake and learn the lesson really showed what a class act he is.

  • @indygamertag829
    @indygamertag829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1047

    That man is quite literally the perfect teacher. Knows exactly what he's talking about, how and what to explain while keeping it simple. All while giving encouragement and genuine interest in what the other person is doing. You can really tell he loves what he does and loves he and others flying while respecting the machine.

    • @lorentiobrodesco9741
      @lorentiobrodesco9741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He's like a cool old film instructor

    • @malloot9224
      @malloot9224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Someone should make a documentary on him, he seems like exactly the kind of dude that had a story to tell

    • @lorentiobrodesco9741
      @lorentiobrodesco9741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@malloot9224 top gun irl

    • @1olddirtroad
      @1olddirtroad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just found this channel. He is a consummate professional

    • @lordservant1
      @lordservant1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      totally agree. a good knowledgeable yet encouraging instructor is a special gem

  • @SeanHollingsworth
    @SeanHollingsworth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +597

    Now imagine being in a dogfight given all of the other critical flight envelope characteristics and manual tasks. It's a lot to master without getting killed.

    • @3deeguy
      @3deeguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      Or the blood leaving your head. I couldn't imagine myself as a jet fighter pilot in 1954. We live in a world of flight simulators. In 1954 there was no reset button.

    • @mtnman1984
      @mtnman1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      If you judge it in the context of the fighters it made obsolete, it's probably more simple.

    • @user-do5zk6jh1k
      @user-do5zk6jh1k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@mtnman1984 You'd be right. Simpler engine controls, no torque to counter. Sure it sucks at low speed and high AOA, but just fly in straight lines and you have none of those to worry about.

    • @rizwantagari6954
      @rizwantagari6954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah the workloads immense, imagine those pilots that were in a dogfight flying this type of aircraft back in the day !

    • @madmattuk1234
      @madmattuk1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I dare say that this aircraft shall kill you quicker than any modern fighter today, just because of the onset of G. Incredible instructor who knows his aircraft

  • @thomasr3805
    @thomasr3805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Instructor was so firm but forgiving. He sounded proud to share the sticks with someone eager to learn! What a champ

  • @royalzak2670
    @royalzak2670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1125

    This is actually terrifying for the instructor. He's essentially putting his life in the hands of a rookie flying antique jet

    • @daveth121864
      @daveth121864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

      Especially on final and landing. Not to mention that wing waggle after liftoff when Matt was looking for the flaps. Yikes. Great job by all!

    • @Dra741
      @Dra741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      You're absolutely right I could feel it myself and I know why a lot of guys don't allow anybody to fly a P-51 Mustang sis so few of them but this is even more unreplaceable but at least it's a two-seater, I'd really be scared flying that thing if I was flying by myself

    • @kingkarlito
      @kingkarlito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      it's a trainer, he can take control at any point...

    • @duro845
      @duro845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Not really rest assure he wouldn't be in that plane unless he had complete faith in his abilities. Also at that level of flight experience he has to have thousand's of jet hours under his belt

    • @Hunk1676
      @Hunk1676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      at 12:25 you can see that the instructor taking over the centre stick he can take control of the aircraft at any given moment there is nothing to worry about

  • @rockyraab8290
    @rockyraab8290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +740

    I have 60+ hours in a variant of the F-80 and it was just as "pilot intensive" with fuel systems and such. It also had quite a few "do this and you're dead" quirks, many of them involving the engine and fuel controls.

    • @jamesblanton9785
      @jamesblanton9785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      The F-80 Shooting Star variant was the T-33 T-Bird. I was in the U.S. Air Force assigned to the 95th FITS at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City Florida, and the T-Bird was used as a trainer for new pilots. My AFSC #92250 Air Crew Life Support Specialist.

    • @williamc.1198
      @williamc.1198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@jamesblanton9785 I was an Air Force brat and my Dad was stationed at Randolph. I remember the arrival of the first T-bird. What a cool aircraft it was!

    • @rockyraab8290
      @rockyraab8290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@jamesblanton9785 James, I flew the AT-33 which was either a two-seat F-80 or a T-33 with guns and bomb/rocket racks. Take your pick. I'm told they were used in Korea to upgrade prop guys to jets. Cannon AFB, 1970.

    • @garyhilson7220
      @garyhilson7220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So it was a T-33, Right.

    • @west3979
      @west3979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@rockyraab8290 The thing was practically WW2 vintage, and you were flying it in 1970?! Crazy!!

  • @AlmightyDude420
    @AlmightyDude420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +397

    Larry would be the perfect guy to voice a flight instructor in flight sim tutorials

    • @timmytimmy9757
      @timmytimmy9757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      "there you go", "thats great", "perfect" as you plough nose first vertically into the ground every 5 mins :D

    • @nabilbudiman271
      @nabilbudiman271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      petition to make Larry as RIO in Heatblur F-14 when?

    • @joshstanton267
      @joshstanton267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@nabilbudiman271 that wouldn't happen. unfortunately he's too cool.. xD

    • @Jaebird82
      @Jaebird82 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Would be cool just to hear his voice opening up the fridge honestly... "you got it, you got it. yep. grab some 2% milk. what a guy. now let's go to the cupboard and grab some cookies. steady. there you go. perfect"

    • @auggie803
      @auggie803 ปีที่แล้ว

      -I wants to seez a loop da loop.

  • @bRiAn55549
    @bRiAn55549 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Had the opportunity to fly with Larry in the L39 today, and I have to say he is the calmest instructor I have ever flown with. Incredible knowledge and an amazing pilot.

  • @user-zw8kz9ug6w
    @user-zw8kz9ug6w 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +144

    Огромное спасибо Вам, за то , что любите наш МИГ и поддерживаете его в лётном состоянии! Пусть количество взлётов равняется количеству посадок!

    • @TheJuan72
      @TheJuan72 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      that's a beautifully airplane.👍

    • @thecreegan
      @thecreegan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Translation:
      Thank you so much for loving our MIG and keeping it in flying condition! Let the number of take-offs equal the number of landings!

  • @happycanayjian1582
    @happycanayjian1582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Killer instructor. That guy’s amazing. I’ll never get to fly a MiG 15 but if by some miracle I did, I’d insist on this guy. ✌🏼

  • @Takemura76
    @Takemura76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Imagine the men who would have made it their mission to push these aircraft to their limits. That is the definition of brave.

    • @numberstation
      @numberstation 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Definitely extraordinary people.

  • @sonnyburnett8725
    @sonnyburnett8725 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    An incredible instructor always makes all the difference in lessons. I very much appreciate how this guy is so spot on with his instructions yet doesn’t yell or holler like other aggressive instructor’s sometimes do. This guy is one of those jewels of aviation we’ll miss. Larry, your a born IP!

  • @ericcsuf
    @ericcsuf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a pleasure to listen to an encouraging instructor who doesn't affect the gravel voice of Chuck Yeager that so many pilots use on the radio. Worth the video just to see this guy in action. Seems like he deserves at least a mention by name somewhere.

  • @vagellan_8842
    @vagellan_8842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    excellent instructor; not criticising any mistakes or actions while you're flying and just taking care of any system settings that get missed. He just lets your know, and will be debriefed on later! Awesome!!!!

  • @steddysteds
    @steddysteds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Used to be a line guy at SAF years ago. Glad to see Larry still flying!

  • @psychotikpaisano
    @psychotikpaisano 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm thoroughly amazed that this machine still flies, and awestruck that I can hear it zooming with modern equipment and one hell of an instructor. Thank you!!!

  • @nigelgilbert223
    @nigelgilbert223 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What an incredible, inspirational instructor. The way he communicates is a lesson that can be applied to any field. I'm going to try to act more like Larry.

  • @alessioschiavone3898
    @alessioschiavone3898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    I felt the tension for real. What a massive machinary to master... and to think some people find it hard to ride a car with clutch and manual gearbox

    • @joshstanton267
      @joshstanton267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      some people have pea brains, what can i say?

    • @alessioschiavone3898
      @alessioschiavone3898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@joshstanton267 it baffles me that people can't drive an MT as in europe everyone does except the ones with a 45 km/h car that are invalid

    • @volatile100
      @volatile100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      ​@@alessioschiavone3898 It's an acquired skill. MTs are barely made at all now in the US. You have to go out of your way to buy one, and most people aren't going to do that when they're already stressing about buying a new car, let alone having to relearn how to drive. Lack of availability means we can't learn it.
      Personally, I'd love to learn manual, but the only manual car I have access to is a vintage 1930s car, and I'm not willing to risk damaging that in any way just to learn it.

    • @thomashanson6603
      @thomashanson6603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@volatile100 Yeah that's pretty close to my experience too. Sometime I'll find a way to get access to one, but until then, my experience is only in theory.

    • @__WJK__
      @__WJK__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@alessioschiavone3898 - It's actually not baffling when you consider the millions of people that drive within, and/or commute to/from major cities, where stop and go driving and multi-hour-long traffic jams move at a snail's pace 2x per day... all week, month and year long. While there may be no substitute for MT on non-congested, wide-open roads, I wouldn't give up owning my automatic in or near a major city unless someone paid me a very hefty sum to do so (...peace!).

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Bloody nerve wracking watching this

    • @mencken8
      @mencken8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well….they DID make the video.

    • @flatd13tsoda56
      @flatd13tsoda56 ปีที่แล้ว

      aint no way its the guy who kills bugs. I used to watch your videos all the time lmfao

    • @TheFrenchPug
      @TheFrenchPug ปีที่แล้ว

      Made my stomach hurt. Was also nervous the while time.

    • @iCookCrystalMeth
      @iCookCrystalMeth 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@btenold4066??

  • @nameismetatoo4591
    @nameismetatoo4591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    With how calm you and Larry were, it's easy to forget you were flying such a crazy dangerous aircraft

  • @jonathonking9643
    @jonathonking9643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When I used to fly, I loved instructions that were calm and clear communicators. Kudos to the instructor and to you. Smooth flying.

  • @williamtrusler1508
    @williamtrusler1508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    A very nice production. Your MIG instructor has such a calm demeanor and does a really great job.

  • @BellyUpFish
    @BellyUpFish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    "IS IT GONNA GET MUCH HOTTER?!?"
    "I dunno..."
    I love this instructor.
    Is this MiG available for instruction regularly?

    • @iansmith3301
      @iansmith3301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Why was the knob burning to the touch? You could see him pull his hand a way quickly from it being burning hot.

    • @BellyUpFish
      @BellyUpFish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@iansmith3301 Using bleed air to heat the cockpit. Bleed air is pretty warm.

    • @suspicioustumbleweed4760
      @suspicioustumbleweed4760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@iansmith3301 I think the air comes from the engine.

    • @Jake_6401
      @Jake_6401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@suspicioustumbleweed4760 it does, it's bled out of the compressor section of the engine. That compressed air can be in the hundreds of degrees depending on the stage of compression it's taken off of.

    • @daveth121864
      @daveth121864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      The "I dunno" screamed "Pay attention to what matters please!" If the guy in the back seat was reaching enough workload saturation to warrant that reaction, imagine how Matt felt. My initial thought as I watched this was to wonder how much of this Matt will even remember later. Like "You called out that you only had 2 gear in the green." "I did?" :D

  • @kayokk-
    @kayokk- ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Instantly one realizes what a great instructor Larry is and how important it is to have a trainer like him. Great job 👍

  • @kjb8321
    @kjb8321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Instructor is absolutely incredible, knows when to say a lot and give plenty of details but also knows when to keep it short and sweet

  • @murdoch9106
    @murdoch9106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    What an amazing experience this must been, and you can tell that Matt's experience goes a long way here, not to mention having a brilliant instructor with him at every step. Could listen to that guy instruct for ever!

  • @CockatooDude
    @CockatooDude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I can only imagine learning to fly thing back in the late 1940's with an angry Russian flight instructor yelling at you in the back the whole time lol.

    • @briananthony4044
      @briananthony4044 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      And you spoke Vietnamese, he spoke Russian lol.

    • @CockatooDude
      @CockatooDude ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@briananthony4044 Yeah true holy shit.

    • @spanishpeaches2930
      @spanishpeaches2930 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ...answerable to Stalin too.

    • @sergeig685
      @sergeig685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting fantasies you guys have...

    • @CockatooDude
      @CockatooDude ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sergeig685 Did training in MiG-15's happen differently?

  • @blackironseamus1017
    @blackironseamus1017 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can tell Larry has flown A LOT of these kinds of flights. So professional and an expert in his field

  • @jessemackenzie6516
    @jessemackenzie6516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I don't fly but this was interesting. The instructors was very impressive. We need more professionals teaching their craft like this man .

  • @kdrapertrucker
    @kdrapertrucker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +688

    The Mig-15 is a fairly unforgiving of mistakes. F -86 had slightly lower performance, but wasn't actively trying to kill you. F-86 pilots could kill migs without even shooting by forcing the mig into a stall while manuvering. As the mig-15 was almost impossible to recover from a spin. They could also take advantage of the Mig's terrible air conditioning system, if being chased by a mug they couldn't shake, they'd go into a powerdive. If the mig went too fast the unboosted controls were impossible to move due to air pressure, the air conditioning could not compensate for rapid changes in air pressure and temperature and the canopy would fog up leaving the pilot blind.

    • @Nightsd01
      @Nightsd01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      It's really interesting that US pilots knew such a minor detail about the MiG-15, we must have had great spies back then.....here's to hoping we still do today

    • @horsemumbler1
      @horsemumbler1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      @@Nightsd01
      We had pretty good acess to Migs throughout the cold War, and at a bargain price. There was a standing offer of 1 Million Dollars for a Mig, no questions asked, that multiple pilots took advantage of over the years, usually by flying to Japan.
      Thats how American fighter aces got a chance to theroughly evaluate the Mig-15 themselves during the Korean War, and so let front line pilots know its every strength and weakness.

    • @Tigershark_3082
      @Tigershark_3082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@horsemumbler1 Reminds me a bit of Operation Diamond, which happened shortly before the Six Day War, where the Israeli Mossad convinced a pilot to defect, and he defected in a Mig-21.

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Tigershark_3082 pretty badass, tbh.

    • @Texas240
      @Texas240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Ukraine is offering money, up to 1 million USD for top line Russian equipment (like jets), down to 50k for APCs.

  • @mikerogers9711
    @mikerogers9711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    You are VERY lucky. As a Cold War Vet from SAC I would give my right arm to fly a MIG. Awesome flying 🍻

    • @dreamhackian4864
      @dreamhackian4864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you for your service sir. What did you fly?

    • @mikerogers9711
      @mikerogers9711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@dreamhackian4864 B52G

    • @healingvibrations7845
      @healingvibrations7845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @mike rogers THANK YOU for YOUR service sir

    • @Tigershark_3082
      @Tigershark_3082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mikerogers9711 The Buff is a pretty damn fantastic plane. It's cool you got to fly them

    • @ryanvargas4889
      @ryanvargas4889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now with fuel prices you can!

  • @sixfingerslinger2671
    @sixfingerslinger2671 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "All yours, you're flying the mig" That sounded awesome

  • @derekturner3272
    @derekturner3272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing instructor. He does a great job of both staying on top of details with clear concise communication while also giving you the feeling of being in control and not barked at. Top notch!

  • @rand0m0nium
    @rand0m0nium 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    hilarious to watch the contrast of characters between Matt and the instructor

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    No goofing off in this MIG. Great job and a smooth landing on both tries. A very cool jet. Outstanding flight instructions. This is & would be a lifetime achievement to fly this MIG-15>awesome.

  • @waveydaveyav8r442
    @waveydaveyav8r442 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Man, Matt, I'm impressed at how you handled that. He's a phenomenal instructor, very patient, very direct, and to him you were the most important person in the airplane. Well done all the way around! Kudos to you!

  • @crazymoto6863
    @crazymoto6863 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I flew with Larry once really cool dude. I flew the L39 because the density altitude for the day wouldn’t allow for the mig. I loved the 39. It flew like a beast. Wish I could do it again.

  • @johncashwell1024
    @johncashwell1024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    What a fantastic experience Matt. I have flown in the F-4, a B-52 and KC-141 and Military Trasports like the C-9B Skytrain II, C-130, C-5, etc. but there is nothing that compares to that flight in a USAF F-4 Phantom II. But I didn't get the 'full experience' like Matt did in that MiG. I was in the WSO seat, basically just along for the ride.

    • @paullatta
      @paullatta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, baby! Been in that F-4 myself. One of the best days of my life.

    • @richardcoram1562
      @richardcoram1562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Man, I do remember the F4 phantoms of Vietnam! First experienced the awesome terror while in Convoy on the BenLuc bridge south of Saigon. F4 screaming in at treetop level and opening up with all its shit onto the VC, who actually survived to complete the dropping of that bridge just hours after we crossed. On top of the rockets & all that firepower being unleashed it was monsoon, and rain falling - CS gas was as thick as fog. Thank God I had my gas mask in my deuce and half . and a snot rag. Definatly cleared the sinuses. Return trip we had to wait for a pontoon bridge to be floated. Many times the F4s got our undivided attention as we were busting our asses to supply the military machine in '68 & '69. Saigon is now Ho Chi Minh city. Saigon was safer in '68 & '69 than than most major U.S. cities. Also more men, women and kids were killed in motor vehicle accidents in those two years (68/69) in the United states than the entire 12 year Vietnam action. So, that's all I know about the F4 and they were terrifying at 150 feet overhead. Thank God for all our Flyboys and girls!!👍🇺🇸

    • @duartesimoes508
      @duartesimoes508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I once sat in a F-8FN Crusader, an A-7P, and a MIG-23, in Kiyv. But I agree they were all on the ground. Still, extremely impressive, like being fastened to a spearhead...

    • @patfarra627
      @patfarra627 ปีที่แล้ว

      F4 was a beast

  • @adamt.mercer4923
    @adamt.mercer4923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Not a pilot but fan of aviation, history, technology, attention to detail, etc. How did I not find your channel sooner?! Bravo! New subscriber!

  • @adamkinsey3139
    @adamkinsey3139 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I LOVE!!!!!! this video. No un-necessary editing. Just pure flight instruction and flying. Absolutely perfect. Thank you, Matt.

  • @Iron_Lion_Of_Zion
    @Iron_Lion_Of_Zion ปีที่แล้ว +11

    мое сердце разбивается, когда я вижу это. я летал на этих самолетах. Я люблю видеть, как эти мужчины заботятся о моем ребенке.

    • @benfennell6842
      @benfennell6842 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Id love to know when and where you flew these beautiful machines

  • @ChrisP.Bacon008
    @ChrisP.Bacon008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I always love seeing comments in videos like this where everyone is just positive and happy at what there seeing, especially in the aviation community. No arguing or bull shitting about useless points. So cool

  • @ChrisB257
    @ChrisB257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Another epic flight for your memory banks Matt - probably would have felt like that in the Korean war. Amazing to see such a veteran aircraft being preserved and still flying. That fought the F86s.
    Excellent mentor.

  • @Pantovinator
    @Pantovinator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    awesome engineering, 80+ years and still flying.

  • @Duddie82
    @Duddie82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I always loved the MIG 15. Very cool seeing you fly that fast Fighter Jet. Awesome video. Loved every second of the video.

  • @antonleimbach648
    @antonleimbach648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The MiG-15 and the F-86 are the two most beautiful jets ever produced.

    • @davidj.7779
      @davidj.7779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a 12 year old, I made "Revel" models of both and loved just looking at them...everything about them was kinetic. I kept them on a special high shelf in my room until the day the family cat decided to see of they could really fly. Two kills for the cat.

  • @onemanshow4116
    @onemanshow4116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I believe standard protocol if you don’t know their intentions is to roll over and go canopy to canopy to visually communicate with the pilot…

    • @lostmajesty
      @lostmajesty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      This is widely used to maintain foreign relations.

    • @baomao7243
      @baomao7243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Spoiler alert: Cameo by Matt in Top Gun Maverick

    • @klupeeteable
      @klupeeteable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yea and give him the bird...

    • @lostmajesty
      @lostmajesty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@klupeeteable the bird ?

    • @baomao7243
      @baomao7243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@lostmajesty …you know, the finger …

  • @tensevo
    @tensevo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is actually really interesting, how you go through the landing process at altitude. Very nice instruction.

  • @RDAmidwest
    @RDAmidwest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1954. Sixty eight years. Still runs & flies. But man that baby is HIGH maintenance.

  • @chinoodin4735
    @chinoodin4735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Can’t imagine the mental work needed going from all the modern digital aviation tools used to an aircraft requiring the numerous switches and manual physical touch to make things work? Cool trip around the clouds with some sense of the characteristics of this craft. Nice touch ✈️.

    • @sergeig685
      @sergeig685 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most civilian aircraft are not digital

  • @ronmoore5827
    @ronmoore5827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Larry really impressed me. Voice never changed pitch even when it was obvious you were doing something he didn't want you to do. (Nose to high on flare) That sure looked like allot of fun.

  • @TheTruthKiwi
    @TheTruthKiwi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Seeing all those old deteriorating wires and components in what is literally an antique plane would make me extremely nervous but then you realise that it has held together for this long so it surely won't break apart now.
    Amazing and inspiring stuff Matt, you did a great job and set a great example. Larry is also amazing and needs to be protected at all costs. Great video

    • @Flameb0
      @Flameb0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      it's an actively maintained plane, not something they just found in a hanger. none of the parts are "deteriorating" or they wouldn't be flying it

  • @simonjamesdean2307
    @simonjamesdean2307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video. Loved the detail. The instructor was excellent! Calm and clear, putting everything is easy to understand, concise instructions. I wish my flying instructors had been that good! Really cool!

  • @GoCoyote
    @GoCoyote 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Having watched so many "Top Gun" type of scenes in movies, it is amazing how different reality is. Staying calm, collected, and focused, all while imparting the needed information in a clear manner is the goal.

    • @AugustusTitus
      @AugustusTitus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      stuff happens fast!

    • @samcan9997
      @samcan9997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      heh yeah and the russians didnt fly F5s either butt hey they did what they could i guess

  • @ricktimmons458
    @ricktimmons458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    can't get over how quiet the ride was. thanks for sharing.

  • @phil5460
    @phil5460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was truly amazing, The instruction ( Larry ) probably one of the best I seen here on TH-cam, his instructions were clear an precise. Great bit of flying an the landings by Matt.

    • @jimmymcjimmyvich9052
      @jimmymcjimmyvich9052 ปีที่แล้ว

      But it would be much more fun if he freaked out and started twiddling switches and levers and pulled out a glock to the camera and then lit a cigar and demanded some crack))))

  • @Tailspin07
    @Tailspin07 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This spiked some anxiety levels, but was amazing to watch. On top of it, great camera work, editing, and audio work. These are the hard things that go into shoots like this, and the way you know how good it is is that you don't even notice it. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

  • @johnguenet7115
    @johnguenet7115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    'Impressive flying,your ability to multitask and stay with the "plane"through all phases,a natural.

  • @huckleberrylarry3186
    @huckleberrylarry3186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Matt, I just found my passion for aviation and I stumbled upon this video today. Wow, what an experience! Thanks for sharing this

  • @ruimoura4855
    @ruimoura4855 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video Matt. Congrats and thanks for sharing. Brought back memories. Larry is the best instructor. Know your systems, speeds, cockpit familiarization and only after go fly. How it should be. He's a wonderful human too.

  • @TheFrenchPug
    @TheFrenchPug ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was totally awesome. Loved hearing the instructor give all of the flying instruction. Can't believe how skilled the pilots of yesteryear had to be in these things.

  • @gregtaylor6146
    @gregtaylor6146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow, that's the kind of instruction I'd expect on a ground simulator. 'Larry' is a top instructor!

  • @joeg5414
    @joeg5414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Man, he really let him fly! That was pretty cool, didn't think he was going to be doing that much

  • @keithglaysher9201
    @keithglaysher9201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done guys! The instructor is brilliant, very confidence-inspiring, and calm, he knows his a/c so well.

  • @bryantg7641
    @bryantg7641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible pilot, incredible instructor, very very confident, both of you !!! Also, absolutely greased the full stop landing, congratulations. A real inspiration and certainly a joy to watch !!! Thank you both !!!!

  • @LTTUSA
    @LTTUSA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That was awesome. You did great and the Instructor was top notch!

  • @quackgarage9551
    @quackgarage9551 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Now that's a real instructor, amazing chap.

  • @kingofcastlechaos
    @kingofcastlechaos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was appropriately terrified sitting on my butt watching your flight. I bet that was mentally exhausting. I felt like I was back in early flight lessons with his rapid fire instructor input, but at that level there is no other way. Awesome!

  • @Cnarfram
    @Cnarfram 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved your video! What an EXCELLENT instructor, calm and precise instructions and very well executed, I was flying that MiG with you!!

  • @joshuabrown4030
    @joshuabrown4030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Maintenance has to be an interesting challenge with that early jet engine.

    • @banggobang5148
      @banggobang5148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Especially the spare parts lol

    • @Matt85ism
      @Matt85ism 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@banggobang5148 they made ALOT of these, probably parts sitting in warehouses around the world.

    • @GarioTheRock
      @GarioTheRock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jeez, its a shame they on made 4 of these!
      **distant hysterical Slavic/Chinese laughter**

    • @jjtimmins1203
      @jjtimmins1203 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only pro is that the electrical components are very basic and all of them are commercially available. No black boxes filled with pfm that can't be replaced.

  • @smenor
    @smenor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    « assuming you're still conscious‥ »

  • @dmitriyteslenko5836
    @dmitriyteslenko5836 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Ролик шикарный, Мэтт просто молодец! Особенно приятно Ларри слушать, просто роскошный инструктор.
    Огромное спасибо всем, кто поддерживает наши старые самолёты в лётно-пригодном состоянии.
    Ребята - вы лучшие!

  • @dococapocalypse7580
    @dococapocalypse7580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how he hops in a MiG like it's a sunday drive lmao no g suit, no helmet, no mask. Jus pants and a jacket lol. What a chad

  • @mavericklane6206
    @mavericklane6206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great effort by both pilot and instructor; wonderful flight.

  • @JAI_8
    @JAI_8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! Well done Matt amazing skill for a first flight on type. And what a type! Terrific instructor too! Thanks for letting us ride along on your incredible MiG flight.

  • @imadfree
    @imadfree ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is one outstanding instructor, very clear and patient.

  • @DreamVicarious
    @DreamVicarious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely incredible experience, and AMAZING teacher/instructor.

  • @TairaEldritch
    @TairaEldritch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    That thing is a beast! wow!
    I've never even heard of Nitrogen brakes, and having 5 gas tanks to fill..

    • @mmi16
      @mmi16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Don't like the idea of CONSUMING brake operating 'fluid' with every brake application.

    • @Illness.og.
      @Illness.og. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mmi16 same, could run out easily if you over do it. Would have to eject on the ground haha

  • @tw9433
    @tw9433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an awesome teacher that man was.

  • @BattlecatRed
    @BattlecatRed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely amazing video! The viewer gets to feel the tension of the pilot as he follows instructions in controlling this potentially unforgiving beast. Admire both the instructor and the pilot.

  • @kevinprice4213
    @kevinprice4213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible….so convoluted and intense…congratulations to all in producing this great video 👍

  • @6r4metroman
    @6r4metroman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Was great watching you fly the Mig looks so smooth...

  • @martinzeddy
    @martinzeddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The MiG is way cool and the instructor is gold

  • @trumanhw
    @trumanhw ปีที่แล้ว

    the STALL starts at the TIPS of the wings (he said)
    OMG, I love how the older guy teaches. He walks you through everything. AWESOME.

  • @earthsciteach
    @earthsciteach ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for taking us along. The instructor is truly fantastic! It amazes me how the early Mig jets look like such pigs on the ground but are so beautiful in the air.

  • @charles-adriangitonga2332
    @charles-adriangitonga2332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Every student pilot wishes they have an instructor like that.
    But it is almost always never so.

    • @FinalFront
      @FinalFront 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely wished I did. My CFII instructor got herself and her student killed 30 minutes after flying with me. Two weeks prior to that I had a dispute with her during a flight where I ended the lesson early and had an argument over who was PIC on the flight back. I was already instrument rated by that time with ~120 hours and nearly finished with CFII. Already had a new instructor lined up but he wasn't available right away & I wanted to get my CFII done, so I did a couple more flights with her.

    • @andywells397
      @andywells397 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My IP thought that one breifing was enough...he was crazy. they were civilian ex pilots..god bless the RAF.

    • @jdoe4983
      @jdoe4983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FinalFront What was the incident that killed her if you dont mind me asking?

    • @FinalFront
      @FinalFront 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jdoe4983 My comments keep getting deleted for some reason. Google: June 9, 2014 Daytona Beach, FL plane crash tail number 5524L.
      Also I was doing my CFII with her at the time, I don't know why I typed CPL in my original post. I already had my commercial license by the time that happened. I'd flown 5524L a few times before, it was a brand new 172.

    • @jdoe4983
      @jdoe4983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FinalFront You think she just didn’t push the nose over on the engine failure and stalled it? Sounds like from what you said you thought she was incompetent.

  • @SkyChaserCom
    @SkyChaserCom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an awesome aircraft and a great video to boot. A rather touchy aircraft but your instructor knew how to fly it as second nature! I've been in the L39 and thought that was a bit complex. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @johanveltheim4331
    @johanveltheim4331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely beautiful. You can tell the amount of concentration it takes to fly it for the first times. And I guess from that on too! It's a classic jet - and it's one beautiful bird!

  • @julesviolin
    @julesviolin ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant footage guys and fabulous editing !!
    Thanks for sharing

  • @jonclassical2024
    @jonclassical2024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an amazing experience.....great video too, thanks for sharing with us!

  • @williamyaughn7617
    @williamyaughn7617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful production! The view out of the canopy was wonderful - not always the case! What a great experience to share with us wannabees! Kudos to the instructor - you are THE MAN!

  • @douwecornelis3845
    @douwecornelis3845 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Larry explaining the ejection seat is a gem

  • @chrisdeck6802
    @chrisdeck6802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. As a pilot myself, I could really feel a part of this with the great instruction and video.