SU-27 Flanker FOR SALE OMG!!!!!

[Golfer]

Well done, Zohan.  Now take the time and "headache" to register a full auto machine gun or Short Barreled Rifle which is actually fairly painless and multiply it exponentially.  You'll then be in the ballpark.

There are other factors at play as well but in the USA there are 5 N registered MiG 29s.  4 of them fly and provide services for the US Government.  The other is registered to a museum.

Su-27s would be their own nightmares and since I haven't personally tried to import one and know only basics I'll defer to Bodhi, the expert in this instance, to answer if he would like.

There are major differences in flying vintage airplanes such as the MiG-15,17 and 21 compared to the various front line Soviet fighters of today.  Same goes with trainers like the L-39/29.  You can buy F5s, you can buy F-86s and T-33s with relative ease.

As time passes these things change.

[Die Hard]

Well, that's what law firms are for: Untangling the red tape of government bureaucracy. If you can afford to buy and operate an Su-27 you can afford an army of attorneys to deal with the "headaches" and "nightmares" involved.

[CAP1]

Well done, Zohan.  Now take the time and "headache" to register a full auto machine gun or Short Barreled Rifle which is actually fairly painless and multiply it exponentially.  You'll then be in the ballpark.

There are other factors at play as well but in the USA there are 5 N registered MiG 29s.  4 of them fly and provide services for the US Government.  The other is registered to a museum.

Su-27s would be their own nightmares and since I haven't personally tried to import one and know only basics I'll defer to Bodhi, the expert in this instance, to answer if he would like.

There are major differences in flying vintage airplanes such as the MiG-15,17 and 21 compared to the various front line Soviet fighters of today.  Same goes with trainers like the L-39/29.  You can buy F5s, you can buy F-86s and T-33s with relative ease.

As time passes these things change.

if i'm not mistaken, there is at least one L-19 flying in our area.......it used to be based at KVAY, but i had heard rumors of him running off the end of that runway. since then, he's moved it to millville......this is all from things i've heard. i did however see it in the air about 3 years ago at KVAY.

[Golfer]

Well, that's what law firms are for: Untangling the red tape of government bureaucracy. If you can afford to buy and operate an Su-27 you can afford an army of attorneys to deal with the "headaches" and "nightmares" involved.

So, how about explaining why the experts and those who want their own MiG-29 can't seem to get it done?  I'd assume those with the means and desire (see Bodhi's example) don't succeed for a reason.  By all means, act like a jerk, that will motivate people to help.

if i'm not mistaken, there is at least one L-19 flying in our area.......it used to be based at KVAY, but i had heard rumors of him running off the end of that runway. since then, he's moved it to millville......this is all from things i've heard. i did however see it in the air about 3 years ago at KVAY.

There are more than a few L-39s around as well.  A buddy of mine flys one fairly regularly while another amigo is an IP in the 39.  I'd still rather have a Gnat 

Though I'd prefer the insurance bill for the Mustang not price me out of ownership.  Only being able to own or operate, not both, isnt as fun.

[Die Hard]

Act like a jerk?

[Bodhi]

Golfer, your wasting your time man.  These guys can cut and paste like no tomorrow.  They "know" the rules.  Fact remains that other than a couple of high end supersonic aircraft that received their airworthiness certs prior to 01, very few will ever see it with the exception of those doing DoD contract and demonstration work. 

Hell, it is not like we spent a large sum of cash exploring the options of bringing both the MiG 29 and the Su 27 in before.... 

[Slash27]

Act like a jerk?

Damn you and your questions!!!

[BMathis]

There's SU-27 Flanker for sale here...  Make that a Pair of them! 

http://www.prideaircraft.com/flanker.htm



Full IFR, and afterburners to get you somewhere fast.  Wonder if we could rent an in-flight refuel from the Air Force. LOL!

 

[Strip]

Someone already posted this but I did notice something new.

The first aircraft, nose #31, was licensed by the FAA as N131SU on 2 December 2009.

Btw, its only a cool $4,950,000....

Edit: I doubt it would have a USAF compliant fuel couple/nozzle and supersonic flights over U.S. main land is a big no no.

Strip

[Dragon]

This again?

[indy007]

Someone already posted this but I did notice something new.

Btw, its only a cool $4,950,000....

Edit: I doubt it would have a USAF compliant fuel couple/nozzle and supersonic flights over U.S. main land is a big no no.

Strip

They've had supersonic corridors over the US before. Doubt they'd do one for private, but if you can afford the jet, you can afford the beach house to stay at while you play with it over the water and can do whatever you want.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

If those engines are like past Russian ones they won't take many supersonic flights before they're due to change. Good luck finding a replacement engine or two after purchasing the flanker.

[Shuffler]

Old news!

[Masherbrum]

Just kick the Ejection Seat before you buy it.   

[rpm]

They've had supersonic corridors over the US before.

There's one over my house that Lockheed uses. We get a stray sonic boom every now and then when conditions are right. Usually they are up too high to be heard on the ground.