I Start A REAL ABANDONED MIG 15 Fighter JET After 12 Years

If we can get this Abandoned Fighter jet started, I'll buy it! It sat for 12 years in a hangar, we pull it out today for the first time and try to start it.
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[@strobo24]

My uncle, brother of my grand mum, use to be the Lead of Romanian MIG15 Squadron, and he holds the absolute altitude record with this apparatus. He's also the only one, as my knowledge, to restart the engine in the air. Due to the radial turbo compressor, the engine needs a very long freefell before the pressure to allow a new startup. He died back in the mid 90's and he's name it was Gigi Dudu. I use to hangs with him some summers in my youth period, ...fixing he's red Dacia 1310 CN! :) A very nice and friendly guy. God rest him!

[@andreas.1x]

absolute legend,rip

[@reconzero5699]

Lmao gigi dudu (totot kentod)

[@strobo24]

@@andreas.1x thank you!

[@Aks_Reptiles]

Andrew tates theme song plays

[@razor1983]

Daca vrei s-ar putea sa iti pot oferi un mic suvenir de la un Mig15 romanesc

[@sixtyfiveford]

Looks like a fun toy!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Oh yeah!

[@ot2186]

@@therealjimmysworld don't make it a competition between the plane youtubers! really dont like your whole god complex in this vid. @rebuild rescue's 401 was outside for 17 years with nobody maintaining it! your MIG 15 has been sitting in a hanger with qualified people looking after it for years. so please i urge you to not be a stuck up ass about other people. furthermore your buying this MIG 15 that has been babied and got started up for you on the flip-side Jason earned that 401 with his bare hands (LITERALLY) and had to work out mostly everything by himself. stay in your own lane and see if you can help one-another out rather than trying to flex the plane so much that you come across as a horrible piece of work! HAVE A GOOD DAY!!!!!

[@PrinceAlhorian]

There is something entertaining watching three Southern Sounding gentlemen crawling all over a Soviet jet.

[@scottleininger2404]

Absolutely

[@KathrynLiz1]

Buy it Jimmy!!!!!

[@NickPDX22]

This guys nuttier than squirrel 💩 …. I like him. Subbed

[@jingojanga73]

Heard the flight controls become unresponsive in a high speed dive that's gotta be a bit alarming 😲

[@tommynikon2283]

When I bought my own MIG, it wasn't the price that was the shocker- it was getting my warbird tag. And hey, Jet A isn't cheap either.

[@Антон-я2ш6э]

The first 15 seconds of the video I thought the author had Parkinson's or hi were stoned😁

[@raymondlepp9048]

Hell yes bye it. You've been building up to this for a long time your going from high to like a university with a graduates degree get that jet. And have fun

[@gharahakim7411]

Hello sir , I’m student pilot and I looking for plane to buy like c150 or c152 or c172 , please let me know if you have something affordable. Thanks

[@lordofbasement]

YOU Start? okay, and no drive it 600 miles home #vicegripgarage

[@MichaelAnderson-cx5ew]

Yup, an English jet engine sold to the Russians over a gentleman's bet. Then we met them in Korea, SURPRISE!

[@marriedwithguns3051]

Been waiting for this one. I love the early cold war jets. There's just something really cool about the last of the gunfighters.

[@therealjimmysworld]

for real!

[@bfischerr]

The official Last of the Gunfighters was generally considered the Vought F8 Crusader. Four 20mm cannons

[@kimmy6779]

@@therealjimmysworld If you need a back seater, I'll fly with ya.

[@markthompson9914]

@@therealjimmysworld what number mig is that Jimmy 1-2 or what mate ? ✌️🇬🇧edit whatever it is yes mate get that thing in the air and have u some fun son 😅👍✌️🇬🇧🇺🇸✌️

[@nickthompson9697]

A10 has entered the chat.

[@viscash3606]

I went up in a MiG 15 20 odd years ago and I still remember every second of it. Learning how to combat G's with no pressure suit. It was a huge buzz. Got to fly it and do a barrel roll. Tough plane. Due to the angle of the wings, when it lands it causes ground effect and they literally have to dump it to get it on the ground. I remember the suspension bottoming out with a thud. Amazing day with Air Combat Australia

[@831BeachBum]

I flew in a -15 Ibis UTI in 1995 in northern California. Lots of work to maintain these birds. Not a lot of room in cockpit if you're a tall person. Heavy on flight controls in flight I thought. Pretty neat experience.

[@Digitalsharecropper]

@@831BeachBum Steering them on the taxiway is some fun

[@Jatojammer]

Every airplane has ground effect You just have to learn to write speed

[@nercksrule]

@@Jatojammer Ground effect is particularly dangerous with swept wing aircraft because the wingtips can stall, leading to a loss of aileron authority. If the stall worsens, the center of lift will shift to a point in which it's in front of the center of gravity, thus causing an unrecoverable pitch-up attitude at low altitude. The F-100 Super Sabre killed many pilots because by doing this "Sabre Dance".

[@winwinogaming]

speed

[@raptor2265]

I was _stunned_ at 6:12 to see just how pristine the cockpit is! It probably hasn't looked that clean and scratch-free since it left the factory more than half a century ago. Usually, old aircraft will have scratches and dents on every conceivable surface of the cockpit. Fantastic work!

[@robertbanks8870]

​@@raptor2265 I was surprised how everything was neatly labeled in English. You can really tell this plane was loved.

[@MoonShine07]

Matt Guthmiller on his KZbin channel was flying a Mig 15 from 1954 a few days back good video to watch

[@weareone5067]

I see that video and too was good, and a lot going on in the cockpit.

[@akatripclaymore.9679]

Ever see a Cougar...same Era? They look like they came out of the same Factory! Who made Who?

[@akatripclaymore.9679]

"Cougar" is the U.S.N.'s designation... There was one of our's called the "Panther". You hear alot about the mig- but not our Korean War Era U.S Plane's.

[@papadopp3870]

@@akatripclaymore.9679 The Panther was the Grumman Grumman F9F-8 and the Cougar was the Grumman F9F-9. The Panther, the earlier model, first flew in ‘47 &, although I am an Air Force guy, I think it was the first operational carrier fighter. Just from its designation, you can tell the Cougar is a development of the Panther. The Panther was underpowered-like most early jets, but served in Korea mostly in ground support although it managed to down a MiG or two. The Cougar had swept-wings and a much stronger engine. It was introduced in the early to mid-fifties. Resemblence to the MiG-15 may be evident simply because of their post-war heritage. The US and USSR got a lot of jet tech from the same place- the Luftwaffe.

[@rgarrison1819]

Does this Guy have Money to Burn?,and Does He even know how to fly?,Myself,I would Rather Own a North American F-86 Sabre Jet!,Just a Much Better Bird compared to it's Communist Rival!,in My Opinion!!!

[@leokimvideo]

No smoke, no flames weird considering you know what

[@zachboyd4749]

Not really, MiG-15s don’t have an afterburner, so no burner plume, and lots of smoke on start typically only happens after an extensive amount of oil is placed in the engine to preserve it for long periods of time. For one of the first fighter jets, the MiG-15 actually burns fuel rather clean, so not a whole lot of smoke is trailed in flight. Google footage of the F-4 Phantom flying to see a plane that does not burn fuel very cleanly….

[@iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606]

No, what?

[@rhondohslade]

Those centrifugal flow turbojet engines were rather fuel efficient once sorted out despite their portly girth. Have fun with it!

[@aj_2x170]

@@zachboyd4749 they do have afterburners

[@zachboyd4749]

@@aj_2x170 No they don't, you're thinking of the 17. The MiG-17 did have an afterburner, but the MiG-15 didn't. The two are very similar in appearance, so it's easy to mix them up.

[@Retroromancer]

In our city, such a MiG 15 stands like a monument in the memorial park in my neighborhood. As children, we explored this plane inside and out. That beautiful smell of sun-warmed aluminum

[@Buddha_the_Pug]

I would imagine the MiG is one of those that requires many more maintenance hours than flight hours. If your goal is to have something to take to an airshow twice a year, that's probably great, but if you want to jump in it and go like you do with the lancair (Cameron? i forget the name), this ain't it. That said, if only for the epic videos we all get to watch, i hope you end up going for it anyway.

[@macinfloydvolk]

He said in the video the FAA developed a 100 hour maintenance schedule just for this aircraft.

[@cgmason7568]

Flies to Poland for part runs

[@markthompson9914]

@Dan K is that a mig 1 or 2 or what mate ✌️🇬🇧

[@g60force]

@@markthompson9914 you should ask more times...

[@markthompson9914]

@@g60force ??? 🤷‍♂️ ??? ✌️

[@wb1h]

I love you Jimmy, but this MIG is going to be "Clear Wallet!!"

[@VDP-if9no]

This plane had an engine based on the UK RR Nene jet engine. The USA was furious when they discovered the terrible 1945-51 Socialist [Labor] UK government had actually sold the USSR about 50 Nene engines. The USSR promptly 'reverse engineered' these engines. The rest, as they say is history.

[@nathan40307]

I wish I had stupid money like this! I wanna buy extremely expensive toys! Maybe I'll start a Go Fund Me page. Where did Jimmy get his money anyway? Did he short the English Pound? All his money really came frome KZbin?

[@pmh1nic]

Thanks Jimmy. There is something in every pilot that wants to keep these old birds flying. Appreciate your efforts in making it happen.

[@notstandingwithukraine9478]

He's gesticulating like a maniac 😆

[@craigrockwell1]

That's the coolest warbird. The opportunity to acquire that jet or similar aircraft is becoming rarer and rarer, and very hard to come by. This may never happen again, and you can't lose by fixing it up if you can handle the dough necessary to fix and maintain. I say GO FOR IT.

[@clhoyt1003]

As much as I wanna see you work on and fly this thing, I also remember (from immediate short-term memory) what an apparently fruitless and expensive disaster it was to try to get the 310 in the air. Plus, I really love your channel and so from a purely selfish perspective if nothing else (as a new fan and subscriber who loves your content) don't wanna lose you in a Mig-15 accident. 😬

[@michaelmartinez1345]

@clhoyt - I agree with you on this... He can donate it to an aviation museum, that can display this amazing plane... Jimmy gets the Tax W/O for his other business ventures, the museum gets to properly display this historic plane, Jimmy has more time & resources to work on the 310, , and we can see many more episodes from Jimmy, as He and the MIG get to live, longer/happier/more productive lives, without going down in this amazing 70 y.o. fighter jet.

[@hvacmike1175]

As much as Jimmy plays I think he is a serious pilot when it comes down to safety.

[@CoIoneIPanic]

Ghey comment

[@FilosophicalPharmer]

IIRC, one out of four pilots died just trying to fly the thing.

[@odonovan]

That's "technically" not a MiG-15. That's a license-built Polish copy, a "PZL-Mielec SBLim-2." That specific aircraft was built in 1955, NOT 1966. The company that built it (PZL Mielec) is owned by Sikorsky, which is itself a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin. It last flew in July of 2016. It has NOT been "abandoned" and has not been grounded for 12 years.

[@DJbojsieboga2137]

Ahh Mielec my city🥰

[@RDAmidwest]

Jimmy, there's a YT video, about a week and a half ago, of a full flight in a 1954 mig15. Includes the instructor- brief, preflight, startup and flight. You should watch this & maybe take a ride before buying this. Search Matt Guthmiller.

[@marriedwithguns3051]

I do have to say, while it wont carry the whole family, I think you could make several trips back and forth to get them all and about break even on time. Definitely not on fuel.

[@therealjimmysworld]

for real!

[@allainangcao28]

I feel like instead of abandoning these Cold War era jets, just remove the weapons and repurpose them for air shows.

[@iflycentral]

You are living the Dream Jimmy. Would love to get a ride in that one. Owning, and operating it would be a fair bit out side my current financial capability.

[@jaw1180]

Assuming you fix the 310 completely, sell it for top dollar, you might get enough to take the jet around the airport once, assuming you could get it in flying condition. Good luck, Jimmy.

[@paulgs3273]

Nice job. I bet you can start anything, mate. Mother Russia may call you anytime soon to start some 50's planes to fight in Ukraine

[@lonestarhog7407]

Jimmy, what is going to take you longer: 1) Restoring all the planes? 2) Getting all the new required ratings? 3) Finding a new wife? 😁

[@g60force]

he can't afford a new wife XD PRO TIP: buy her a dog and she'll be fine!

[@msmeyersmd8]

@@g60force That sounds kinky...and maybe illegal. I'd check in with PETA first.

[@dhansel4835]

@@g60force How did Jimmy get his money..... ?? Lottery or is he getting a monthly trust?

[@eagle1845]

Forget the wife, they'll take your money, your soul, your house, your DOG and leave you a sad miserable lonely idiot.

[@moodiblues2]

That was the most quiet, turbine engine with the most invisible cool exhaust ever. Are you sure it actually started?

[@crissd8283]

I was thinking it sounded like it was just spinning on the air turbine starter. Not actually running.

[@thomas7770]

No smoke, it wasn’t running.

[@Jogrie]

Mig-15s are extremely quiet for jets

[@gogereaver349]

there built to be quiet and not smoke. its why they where so deadly in there time. by the time you hear the mig you are dead.

[@moodiblues2]

@@gogereaver349 makes good sense😎👍

[@BillLoweCustomLighted]

In case it hasn't already been pointed out, while this is a model of the better-known single seat MiG-15 "fighter jet", this particular sub variant is actually the two-seat trainer versiion.

[@Lesij777]

МиГ-15УТИ, на таком разбился Гагарин.

[@Timsturbs]

@@Lesij777 немудрено, все надписи на англейском

[@heaven-is-real]

@@Lesij777 Yuri Gagarin? 1st man into space onboard Vostok 1, 12th April 1961 Юрий Гагарин? Первый человек в космосе на корабле «Восток-1», 12 апреля 1961 г.

[@russmarchand3962]

Very awesome. One question though. Is your wife trying to collect on your life insurance policy as soon as possible? If she is on board with this, I would keep that thought in the back of my mind.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Funny you mention that... She had me increase the policy last month and made sure the premium was paid in full... huh....

[@nikkeisimmer8795]

@@therealjimmysworld I’d be worried😁

[@bobbyduke777]

4 years after "this" aircraft was built, the Tomcat took to the air. Wish you could find one of those for sale. Still it is awesome, and once ruled the skies.

[@TzunSu]

Yeah, a bit sad they cut em all up to avoid parts going to Iran. There's some British F/A 18s flying still though.

[@garyhase181]

20 years later.....

[@slavasandsglam]

First flught of tomcat is in 1970 and mig 15 in 1947... 23 years

[@rchelihaven5027]

@@TzunSu 'British' F/A 18's? I think not. That is an American aircraft, never required, not used by the UK.

[@TzunSu]

@@rchelihaven5027 As in sold to private owners in the UK. Almost all the ones still kept in the US were scrapped intentionally to remove them from "the market".

[@blengdiabloed7335]

GTA players be like: "Oh look it's the V-65 Molotok!"

[@brettbaker719]

I am so pumped to watch this video!!! Your videos are literally the best thing, they are so good!! Keep up the fantastic work!!!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thank you so much!!

[@xenophagia]

@I MISS THE 90s👍😎 Why do you keep spamming this stupid question that has no relevance to the video at all? Are you a bot? Either way, the dude isn't stupid so I *highly* doubt he's going to give you medical advice of any kind 🤣. Also, (if you're not a bot) why do you, a) Ask Jimmy that question out of anyone else you could ask? And b) Think he has some kind of "secret" for this? Hell, you should talk to a damn medical professional if anything. I really hope you're not a bot because I'm genuinely curious, and I just don't understand why someone would make a bot to specifically spam this absurd question to Jimmy. It just doesn't make any sense. I guess it doesn't make any sense either way though...

[@LostAnFound]

You’re an inspiration! However, MiG is an entire hustle to fly and maintain versus an L-39. Just saying. You have fighter jet options. Florida Man recently bought an F-16!

[@eklhaft4531]

Greetings from Czechia :D

[@americanspirit8932]

Jim, buy it it would be a great project to follow for me. And for you to do I think it will be very interesting and exciting. God bless you and your family you do a great service to our country, I fight airplanes as well, only mine are RC airplanes, the largest one I have is a j3 cub with a 12-ft wingspan, ways just under 40 lb due to some of the modifications electronically that I installed, with remote starters stabilization systems I can monitor airspeed, engine temperature, battery voltage, all my electronics are totally redundant, gives me a better sense of security and safety.

[@philipwilliams7947]

I look forward to these videos. im 56, have 40 hours of training (20 hours, 2 times 22 years apart) and never went the extra mile for actual license because of deployments, money and what not. I was 14 when i did my first training in a 152. I ran out of paper money, took one hour lessons per month, and just short of soloing. Same thing happened later, except i went on deployment and never made it back in the seat for training more.

[@rverro8478]

I only flew one time. It was in the mid 70's. The lady was kind enough to give me a ride in her Piper Cub 62 (CF-OSI). It was so amazing that I was shaking from the sensory overload. I always wanted to be a pilot but, I suck at math so, I diverted my dream towards cars and small engines. Being afraid of heights came later on and, don't ask me where it came from. Jimmy's "youthful exuberance", is bringing me back when I was 12-13 years old, on that first and only flight.

[@mobius-1503]

Same. Suck at math and my vision sucks 😋

[@rhysmodica2892]

I think I gotta solution, ever tried microlights? You don't have to be amazing at maths to get one's license and it's relatively cheap. One of my instructors went and got his CPL and said he regrets not knowing about microlights sooner as he'd have gone straight for it. Furthermore if you can drive, then your vision is good enough.

[@genehunsinger3981]

Some scrawny looking dud thinks he has a chance of flying a Mig!That outta end in disaster.Lets go watch + see how it turns out,shall we?Click bait or not,lets decide(in the comments)

[@doylefrost4314]

Jimmy, that's how they replaced the engine on A-4 Skyhawks. Two huge bolts on each side loosened up and slide the rear back, on its rack, then there is great access to the engine itself.

[@oceanhome2023]

Gotta love the “Scooter “ !!

[@preacherF-15]

I have years of experience with old migs... And they are great fun, as long as someone else is paying the bills. There are LOTS of MiG 15s for sale for a reason. SERIOUSLY, go buy a nice L-39. Much cheaper to operate, much safer, and they don't have restrictive limits beyond which lies death, lol I really hope you'll pass on the 15. Even go for a 17 if you really insist on an early MiG, but you will be so much happier in an L-39 or a Folland Gnat if you want supersonic. Good luck. Check six.

[@respektetoutlavi714]

Was this actually abandoned or very carefully stored? That cockpit looks immaculate!

[@jvmalta081]

A friend of mine that is a retired Pilot always tells us that every man needs a crane and a badger in his life ! i have both already, You Jimmy should go for the Mig and the Texan ! you NEED a Gas turbine and a radial for sure ! even Pastor Jim would approve !

[@g60force]

Tell the wife, hide it for the pastor XD or let the wifey have some fun with the pastor and all sins will be forgiven!

[@nikkojones2784]

The Life, Journey, & Documentation of the Mig is amazing. Awesome piece of functioning military aviation history. The current owners offer a wealth of information & hands on experience which is priceless. The modifications are very well executed & the updated systems adding redundancy are very well thought out I really hope Jimmy is able to cut a deal with the fellas. This already is exciting content. Congrats in advance. That A Boy James !!!

[@ccbrazelton1349]

We love everything you’re doing Jimmy! Keep it up!

[@jvmalta081]

nice little aircraft ! I have seen one flying in Bournemouth England . keep them coming Jimmy we like watching you from the other side of the globe :)

[@frankgeimer5952]

Yes, you should buy the Mig!! Then upgrade your license to fly jets and go have a ball!! Flying a Jet is another experience all together and I think you would love it!

[@David-ys4ud]

Amazing video. If you can afford it go for it! The annual inspects are extremely expensive for those aircraft. Maybe even consider selling tickets in Florida for rides to help off set costs.

[@ChevTecGroup]

That and airshows are about the only way to economically own one of these. But worth it I'd say

[@weaselban674]

I would buy a ticket

[@AreeyaKKC]

Can't sell rides in experimental class. Only standard and limited category

[@stevomcsteve9492]

If Jimmy sells his other planes and rents out his wife the annual inspects become manageable!

[@xenophagia]

@@stevomcsteve9492 🤣

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

maybe start the video with some background on the plane..? How it got there? etc etc?

[@davidedwards6319]

Go for it Jimmy. You have Great Britain behind you here!

[@nossonyoffe3805]

Love your videos, im buying a plane this week its going in for annual now, my first airplane!

[@nossonyoffe3805]

@@thermgray thank you

[@therealjimmysworld]

Good luck!!

[@nossonyoffe3805]

@@therealjimmysworld thank you!

[@dritanqose4133]

If u ready bought this uti mig I can fly with you I flew with migs for 15 years let me know

[@stevehicks8944]

Jimmy, MiG-15s are a handful to own and fly. As for the 56TC Baron, it is the fastest Baron ever produced….and the most expensive to maintain and operate. It would give you the 200 knot aircraft you are looking for to fly at a mere 40-45 gallons per hour.

[@g60force]

@@revelation13_9 remember PULL UP, pull up your knees first XD

[@edhackman2139]

I remember seeing photos of this back in the 90's. It was in the air and with another fighter with the name of Sabredance on its fuselage. They were some great photos, very rememberable. It was a cool jet then and even better now, get it!

[@guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying]

Two old rivals the F86 saber jet and Mig used to go to air shows I saw them Chase each other's tails low level pretty neat

[@flyer617]

It's a fighter jet. Of course you have to go for it! Was this ever really a question?

[@BrandonSmith-gi9nb]

What’s up jimmy u and the crew are making great content keep up the good work

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks so much!

[@grantnyenes3742]

Fantastic Jimmy, I love the sound of the thing!! How many BTUs coming out of that thing??

[@therealjimmysworld]

all of em! hahaha

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Enough to run your 105,000 BTU furnace in North Dakota all winter if you take one fully fueled flight.

[@MarkMorganm]

That is crazy

[@labattomy]

I would think it put out Russian Thermal Units !

[@fps079]

No smoke at all? Well, I would wonder about the condition of the carbon seals, and the fact that the engine was not preserved while it sat so long. If you do this let us know everything the mechanic recommends, and what the oil consumption is in that thing.

[@klausschwabshubris]

I’ve always found the early generations of mig fighters to be like works of art , gorgeous planes. Ahead of their time for that period of time.

[@simonbird1973]

Of course it will start, it’s powered by a Rolls Royce engine!!

[@stuartsteele821]

As a former ARFF firefighter and Chief, thank you for the shout out… guaranteed you made that persons day. You’re a class act….BUY IT!!!

[@FutureFlash2034]

The thing you need to consider is the overall maintanence cost and the fact the engines are so very rare to come by and get certified.

[@ReglazeRX]

But the youtube click value is priceless.

[@PhazerSC]

Makes me happy to see that the '60s Soviet engineering thought about the U.S. market and made all the instrument panels and other markings in English.

[@ronhuber5394]

Dealer network is spotty over here though...

[@stevegreenaway9527]

Hell yeah! Your notifications always brighten up my day 🙌

[@therealjimmysworld]

You're the best!

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

The jet is worth bank for being a 2 seater alone. I would pay big to ride in that jet.

[@manieheine3882]

Like a small kid acting like one

[@mylynne1953]

Some brave men there. Starting a jet engine that has been sitting for 12 years.

[@warbird11_]

Whats the worst Thing that could happen? I mean only because it wasnt running for 12 years, its not like it would explode, right?

[@victorvodkafish]

Love the cockpit ! Very neat signage. I hope you can do a tour of that area. Lots of curious set-ups with this ship. A whole new (communist) world. I guess those radios atop the panel are a later add-on... Yes! Go for it!

[@littlepastelkitten]

Sir, I believe there's an airplane attached to your engine.

[@questioneverything1123]

I have always loved that jet, its distinct contoured shape, lack of hard angled lines, speaks of vintage, though it does not look dated.

[@DocPRSGuitarBlues]

Awesome content. I grew up flying in a Beach F33, Piper Comanche 250 and an Alon Ercoupe and love to watch your adventures.

[@gwizdus]

Jimmy! Does this jet require other pilot licence or you can fly this like all the rest small prop planes? :D I`m so glad i`ve found your channel way back :D

[@therealjimmysworld]

Yes you do have to have a special rating, it's a jet and it's a war bird.. so, the government likes to know when and where a Communist fighter jet is flying in the US airspace... lol

[@kphifer1]

@@therealjimmysworld Go figure.

[@whiskeysk]

...and the 15 can be especially unforgiving to an inexperienced pilot. Czechoslovak people's army air force lost 292 out of 916 airframes and 115 pilots since the initial deployment until 1987.

[@johnharris7353]

Similar to the F-104 Starfighter!

[@g60force]

@@whiskeysk ouch that ain't good statistics haha XD

[@cejay2411]

I was really surprised it started so easily after sitting as long as it did... Obviously, we don't know what they did prior to the start... That said, you gotta give the Soviet's credit as it pertains to reliability... Like the AK-47, it will always fire (maybe not straight, but it will fire lol. So did he buy it yet? If so, how much? Could you imagine Jimmy going all the way out there, seeing the Mig described as one and the same, having them pull everything out so he can see if it starts, it does start and starts just as good as it started brand new, THEN hearing Jimmy say, "Well thanks for showing it to me and I'll get back to you if I plan on buying it or not... I used to be in Internet sales and their were always those customers that spent half a day with you and the automobile they like wildly exceeds their expectations. The car could be $5,000 less than they were expecting and they say thanks for your time, we will think about it... I remember being LIKE really... Why did you even come if you had no intent to buy. Sorry for the rant but that used to drive me mad... Lol

[@sanfranciscobay]

I'm in sales. If that was my MIG, I'd require a $100-200 (refundable if not as described or if you purchase) to reduce lookers from wasting 4 hours of your time.

[@sanfranciscobay]

I have to ask my Wife...

[@Dave-df1vu]

hey jimmy i just boughta 78 duke for past tie down fees,came a lil over 5500.00 has 2 new overhauled engines new props interior is great.jus t had the annual done came out damn near perfect/been out of annual for 2 years.had the mechanic do a test flight then i flew it home. might sell it

[@therealjimmysworld]

Awesome!!

[@simongray8019]

Just love your enthusiasm, yes you should buy it. It must be a pretty rugged aircraft though, the Soviet Union didn't build anything overly complicated. Keep it simple and easy to maintain in the field

[@Shkvarka]

You mean SU didn't copy anything complicated?)) Even the most popular tank T-34, the platform including suspension is copied from John Deer tractors.. Best regards from Ukraine and many thanks for supporting my country.

[@LOL60345]

@@Shkvarka my father has a gaz 64 and its pretty much all ford. its like a 1920s US car. search for ww2 gaz emblem if you wanna have a laugh ;) that being said, equally rugged.

[@Shkvarka]

@@LOL60345 yep, there is tons of examples. After ww2 millinng machines, lathes, whole factories were moved to ussr and cloned ander ussr brand.. But ussr propoganda claimed all that is high tech of ussr.

[@LOL60345]

@@Shkvarka its still done today actually, north korea aquired beer know how and technology by buying up a ancient derelict english brewery wholesale.

[@camronrapp4146]

@@Shkvarka Bro, all earlier tanks were based on a tractor, don't bring the ukraine war into this comment section, nobody wants to hear it

[@sprendergast351]

I really enjoyed that one Jimmy, lots of fun. I used to pass through a town in New Zealand called Pokeno on my way to work. There was a mig fighter just like this in a yard under a plastic tent. Often wondered if it flew again. Awesome sound a jet winding up. Regards Steve.

[@philcrosby7757]

There is a mig in penrose that sits on top of a building it might be the same one

[@sprendergast351]

@@philcrosby7757 You never know 40 years later.

[@philcrosby7757]

@@sprendergast351 the one in penrose is different to the mig15 its a bit longer

[@mmauddy]

@@philcrosby7757 the one in penrose is on top of a building doubt it could ever be flown again

[@elijahtaboy]

You should buy an sr 71 blackbird... for me

[@stevemcculloch9828]

There is no better person to own this plane than you Jimmy :) Go for it

[@shize9ine]

I remember a different video of a 2 seater trainer mig15 explaining the eject procedure. Was something like “if you’re still conscious after the 20+G eject you have to separate and pull your chute.” Also has limited brakes from its nitrogen tanks and little aileron authority at approach speeds.

[@DimoB8]

Matt Guthmiller's video , right?

[@shize9ine]

@@DimoB8 Yes! That's the guy

[@strobo24]

As I understood from a pilot, the eject function it was not a real option. Most common it was to die like a fly smashed on the window, decapitated by headphones, or air born without legs.

[@rakyat13]

I love watching the good ol boys work on the Soviet plane lol.

[@mikefisher3722]

Hey Jimmy! Excited for the new video. Clear Prop! Although, maybe Clear Jet Intake may be more appropriate for this one I guess…😆

[@therealjimmysworld]

Good call!

[@ratdude747]

Remember: 1. This is the model jet that killed Yuri Gagarin. But it wasn't the jet's fault. 2. North Korea still has these (and the similar Mig-17) in service... 3. Chuck Yeager had some choice words for how they handle... they're easy to crash as far as fighter jets go! Still pretty cool though... Enjoy.

[@1ch0r41]

These old fighters were flying death boxes in the wrong hands. Needing precise hands and constant attention to maintain stable flight due to the archaic design.

[@ccencer4438]

Oh yeah ill just buy a mig off of facebook market

[@4RMS7TRONG]

But Jason's 401 is actually a rescue and everything he's doing is for an incredible cause. He also won the 401 by putting in so much work to get those engines to run by himself. You've just found a jet that runs and got the pro's to start it for you. Its also not really "Abandoned" if you have to buy it from someone, I'm guessing the owner. Also good luck learning to "Drive" a MiG.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Jimmy, you never know when you're going to need some personal protection. Just say'in. Don't know what to tell you but you seem like an "all in" type of guy. Whatever you do, we'll keep watching! Thanks for Sharing!

[@flhoest]

Wait a minute ... is this the guy from Build Rescue and the Cessna 401 story ?!?

[@therealjimmysworld]

way better... ;)

[@robertborchert932]

Fantastic, Jimmy! Best parts of the video? The excitement of the crew! The king kong chest thump, and your smiles!

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats Jimmy on getting the JET running. sounds great. there's alot of upkeep to keep it running and flying. more tools to buy..

[@dillon73xyz]

Ok chi ci lascia la pelle nel tentativo di far volare quel rottame ex sovietico?

[@GaryLaaks1]

That Mig still looks real good after all these years. Thirsty and very unforgiving at slow speeds.

[@michailpanchev9952]

Still can be deadly as an attack plane with its twin 23 mm & a 37 mm guns

[@thecman26]

Buy it! Buy it! Can ya get a clear... Oh yeah...

[@markhardy6738]

What’s the blue book value on the mig?

[@jeremyfish1975]

I was expecting smoke like the thumbnail showed... 😡

[@therealjimmysworld]

We were too! It just turned on!! Even on the 12yr old jet fuel. It was amazing!

[@KennethPelczar]

Ok next startup the SR-71 lol

[@Noone-rt6pw]

Starts like a 1960's Plymouth

[@markhardy6738]

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