Flying a 1954 MiG 15 Fighter Jet 540 MPH

[@fritzmuller8246]

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 .

[@GermanicGoosicus]

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

[@howthenganley579]

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

[@chrish5503]

@@GermanicGoosicus 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]

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

[@wildancrazy159]

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

[@we-hb4ni]

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

[@liran547]

isnt that what he does as an instructor?

[@anthonygibbo1881]

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

[@abeecee]

yeah honestly what a professional

[@-szega]

Honestly that was the most impressive part about the video.

[@flipwhale5494]

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

[@indygamertag829]

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]

He's like a cool old film instructor

[@malloot9224]

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

[@lorentiobrodesco9741]

@@malloot9224 top gun irl

[@1olddirtroad]

I just found this channel. He is a consummate professional

[@lordservant1]

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

[@rickojames]

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!

[@thebritishbookworm2649]

100%

[@fritzmuller8246]

Agreed

[@mangopudding5979]

The instructor is doing all the job.

[@mangopudding5979]

Matt has a lot of experience, anybody will learn quick once you have a lot of experience.

[@mangopudding5979]

​@@thebritishbookworm2649Matt has a lot of experience, anybody will learn quick once you have a lot of experience.

[@hyfy-tr2jy]

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

[@aviatorbja]

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.

[@sherzaiasim]

I couldn't have said better

[@mikeratcliff1446]

Wow. Great instructor and Matt did a great job flying that plane.

[@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304]

You will never do anything you clink.

[@lv3685]

Agreed. Superb.

[@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304]

@@lv3685 shut up

[@TedwardDrives]

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]

Yo it’s tedward!

[@RevengeAvenger]

Knees weak, arms are heavy (gravity)

[@Mike_Costello]

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

[@nlomas]

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

[@krabuh]

TEDWARD ???

[@rockyraab8290]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

So it was a T-33, Right.

[@west3979]

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

[@sasquatchycowboy5585]

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]

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

[@angusdorbie1693]

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.

[@SeanHollingsworth]

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]

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]

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

[@米空軍パイロット]

@@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]

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

[@madmattuk1234]

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

[@Takemura76]

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

[@numberstation]

Definitely extraordinary people.

[@AlmightyDude420]

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

[@timmytimmy9757]

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

[@nabilbudiman271]

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

[@joshstanton267]

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

[@Jaebird82]

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]

-I wants to seez a loop da loop.

[@bRiAn55549]

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.

[@АндрейКукс-ъ9о]

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

[@TheJuan72]

that's a beautifully airplane.👍

[@thecreegan]

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!

[@prims9659]

It's a Polish MiG 15 :)

[@vagellan_8842]

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!!!!

[@onekewlbraddah8460]

Good call Chairman Cena!

[@thomasr3805]

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

[@happycanayjian1582]

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. ✌🏼

[@AugustusTitus]

Larry is the man

[@bollewillem1]

2:07 In short; when you have to eject you will most likely forget to eject the canopy first but that will not stop the procedure, your head will clear the path of the seat, so don’t worry. When the seat is launched you will loose your lower legs when exiting the cockpit. When you hit the air flow your arms will be dislocated. If you gain consciousness before you impacted with the ground you should get out of your seat, don’t ask me how. Than deploy the parachute with your teeth and enjoy the ride. Good news is you will not break your ankles on landing because your ankles will still be in the plane.

[@sonnyburnett8725]

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!

[@murdoch9106]

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!

[@williamtrusler1508]

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

[@steddysteds]

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

[@behindthen0thing]

Fuck yeah

[@ericcsuf]

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.

[@blackironseamus]

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

[@alessioschiavone3898]

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]

some people have pea brains, what can i say?

[@alessioschiavone3898]

@@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]

​@@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]

@@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__]

@@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!).

[@kdrapertrucker]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@Tigershark_3082 pretty badass, tbh.

[@Texas240]

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

[@mikerogers9711]

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

[@dreamhackian4864]

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

[@mikerogers9711]

@@dreamhackian4864 B52G

[@healingvibrations7845]

@mike rogers THANK YOU for YOUR service sir

[@Tigershark_3082]

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

[@ryanvargas4889]

Now with fuel prices you can!

[@psychotikpaisano]

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]

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.

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

Embroidery?? Stargazing? ))

[@onemanshow4116]

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]

This is widely used to maintain foreign relations.

[@baomao7243]

Spoiler alert: Cameo by Matt in Top Gun Maverick

[@klupeeteable]

yea and give him the bird...

[@lostmajesty]

@@klupeeteable the bird ?

[@baomao7243]

@@lostmajesty …you know, the finger …

[@BellyUpFishGarage]

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

[@iansmith3301]

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

[@BellyUpFishGarage]

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

[@suspicioustumbleweed4760]

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

[@Jake_6401]

@@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]

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

[@johncashwell1024]

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]

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

[@richardcoram1562]

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]

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]

F4 was a beast

[@jonathonking9643]

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

[@RDAmidwest]

1954. Sixty eight years. (Edit: now 70 years) Still runs & flies. But man that baby is HIGH maintenance.

[@utley]

most old and beautiful women are.

[@nameismetatoo4591]

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

[@adamt.mercer4923]

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

[@craigpennington1251]

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.

[@jessemackenzie6516]

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

[@kjb8321]

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

[@royalzak2670]

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

[@daveth121864]

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]

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]

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

[@duro845]

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]

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

[@rand0m0nium]

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

[@leokimvideo]

Bloody nerve wracking watching this

[@mencken8]

Well….they DID make the video.

[@flatd13tsoda56]

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

[@TheFrenchPug]

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

[@iCookCrystalMeth]

@@btenold4066??

[@kayokk-]

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

[@derekturner3272]

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!

[@GoCoyote]

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]

stuff happens fast!

[@samcan9997]

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

[@dococapocalypse7580]

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

[@ricktimmons458]

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

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

Have you got over it yet?

[@Alexander24871]

Have you got over it yet?

[@adamkinsey3139]

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

[@dmitriyteslenko5836]

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!

[@ChrisB257]

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.

[@waveydaveyav8r442]

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!

[@Duddie82]

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

[@Savageguy2018]

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.

[@tensevo]

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

[@ronmoore5827]

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.

[@johnguenet7115]

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

[@LTTUSA]

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

[@trumanhw]

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.

[@imadfree]

That is one outstanding instructor, very clear and patient.

[@gregtaylor6146]

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

[@huckleberrylarry3186]

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

[@chinoodin4735]

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]

Most civilian aircraft are not digital

[@TheFrenchPug]

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.

[@ruimoura4855]

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.

[@RevengeAvenger]

As a former Soldier, this is one of the most intricate pieces of training I have ever seen. We were instructed for maybe a week on the basic function of the M-16 and then had zero audible instruction once you were ready. This guy had a guy in his ear the whole time as a pilot. I'm supremely impressed. And we have to appreciate how lucky we are these days to not have to conduct missions in that manner.

[@RevengeAvenger]

@Mike Raffphone it's called respecting the intricacies and dedication to the craft. Outdated equipment. Why the hell am I catering to your question?!

[@As_A________Commenter]

As a non soldier, I was given zero days of instruction on the M-16

[@caseyhart9916]

That old MiG is a lot more complicated than an M-16, and since its both antique and Soviet, it probably has a lot of quirks that are non-intuitive to a pilot who's experience is with modern, western aircraft.

[@joshuabrown4030]

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

[@banggobang5148]

Especially the spare parts lol

[@Matt85ism]

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

[@GarioTheRock]

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

[@jjtimmins1203]

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.

[@Rickswars]

Gov saving money for the politicians by using oldest jets instead of new jets.

[@phil5460]

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

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

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))))

[@simonjamesdean2307]

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!

[@Tailspin07]

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.

[@quackgarage9551]

Now that's a real instructor, amazing chap.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

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]

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

[@joeg5414]

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

[@bubbafatas2588]

I had the opportunity to do jet upset training with Larry in L39. It was an incredible experience mostly because Larrys instructions were so smooth and gentle you were able to connect to the aircraft with a gentle relaxed style that made your flying smooth and precise! Best experience of my flying career which includes 20,000 hours of jet time! Retired now but if I get the itch to fly again it will be with Larry! Every instructor should listen to this mans style of communication! It is what great instruction is all about.

[@HappyHermitt]

I participated in a Nato joint exercise in 1997 in the country of Albania. It was called Peaceful Eagle. While waiting on a small airstrip for a Chinook that was taking us on the last leg of the journey, we got to see about a dozen Mig 15s in some small hangars. Them and our own F86s are truly works of art. The MIGs still had the original Soviet paint jobs on them. I feel privileged in a way.

[@mavericklane6206]

Great effort by both pilot and instructor; wonderful flight.

[@thethirdman225]

I went up in the back seat of a MiG-15 about 20 years ago. Did some aerobics and pulled 4.5G without a G suit. This took me back. I think the one I went up in was a Polish-built Lim.

[@GaiusCaligula234]

This one is Polish too

[@TairaEldritch]

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

[@mmi16]

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

[@Illness.og.]

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

[@mikesaroglou4999]

this instructor got balls of steal, i got so nervous watching the video, loved it

[@jastiksk8crw]

This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in 5 years. I’m going back to school, and this video was the primer. Radical

[@BattlecatRed]

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.

[@sixfingerslinger2671]

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

[@Pantovinator]

awesome engineering, 80+ years and still flying.

[@jimmytgoose476]

80 ?!!

[@kevinjohnston994]

This pilot instructor has to be one of the best in the world

[@douwecornelis3845]

Larry explaining the ejection seat is a gem

[@gawebm]

Wow! One of hte coolest airplane vids on the internet. What an experience.

[@rotax636nut5]

Wow, this was an eye opener, these things were not so easy to flight prep

[@planelander]

The old man is snappy lol. If I had his experience flying I’d be same way lol. AMAZING VIDEO!

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

Best flying classroom I've ever observed...it was great watching excellence from both the instructor and the student...

[@BadToelz23]

Saw your comment late. ...but: i totaly agree with you ( i' m only an enthusiast..no active Pilot). This instructor is a very good " fellow" to learn to fly... givin' clear ibstructions ..but in a way, as if He say without mention it :" you can do it " . Very nice training - Session... Very good instructor.

[@6r4metroman]

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

[@SkyChaserCom]

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.

[@mikeb5556]

I forgot to say that I am pretty certain that the engine that ended up in the MiG 15 was reverse engineered from engines sold to Russia by the UK - as crazy as that seems. So it was not all Soviet innovation.

[@dcurleyifa]

Correct it was a rip off of the Rolls Royce Nene.

[@paulm749]

@@dcurleyifa Not to mention that much of the MiG's aerodynamic design was based on WWII German research. The Soviets had good aircraft designers of their own, but they were also very practical and would avoid re-inventing the wheel if they were able to "borrow" the desired technology.

[@fukukaicho]

@@paulm749 in fairness pretty much all post war aerodynamic design was based on captured german designs or designed by captured german scientists, whether soviet or western.

[@paulm749]

@@fukukaicho No doubt. A NASA without Werner Von Braun might still be attempting to put their first astronaut on the moon.

[@thebadterrorists5323]

@@fukukaicho Not in Great Britain it wasn't.

[@kingofcastlechaos]

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!

[@johnnyb3987]

What an awesome experience! The guys who flew these things every day were a special breed.

[@martinzeddy]

The MiG is way cool and the instructor is gold

[@joshstanton267]

my favourite module in all of dcs out of all the modules i have bought, by far is the mig-15. no idea why this old jet is so fun, but it really is. something about it being entirely analog is sick. it feels like a jet should be. unnatural, powerful, swift, clunky, with sharp ass teeth.

[@TomJones-uf5sl]

I cannot imagine what this costs with fuel being what it is now, but it's gotta be a real kick in the pants that makes it worth it completely! Thank you for letting us live vicariously through you!

[@jameslvantrojen3059]

what was running /dripping out of the left tank on take off taxi?

[@st.denysthemartyr791]

You don't have to imagine it...it's a real place, you can jump on the website and price it yourself. I plan to 🛫💪🏾 Maybe be sitting down when you do...

[@mmi16]

If you are worrying about fuel costs - you can't afford to fly anything.

[@st.denysthemartyr791]

@@mmi16 Truth

[@Lipeboussada12345]

@@mmi16 Fuel is the number one cost to airlines, wtf are you talking about?? Some students pay for the fuel, they should worry about prices.

[@Cnarfram]

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

[@bryantg7641]

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 !!!!