Test Flying Our L-39 Fighter Jet

Our fighter jet came in a box from Estonia with 9 days to get it ready for Oshkosh. There's a few issues left, but it finally flies! L-39 Assembly Part 3.
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[@daviddowd3764]

I built several of them myself, health problems, heart attack, lung cancer, muscle and bone condition put a stop to my entire building process. I miss it so much. The L-39 will always hold a special place in my memory, best training jet aircraft ever built! Be careful, have fun, live for today because tomorrow is not promised! If I'm lucky in my next life, I may be doing it again.

[@shanephillips6060]

Come visit us at FMC

[@mangopudding5979]

Isn't it a light combat fighter jet?

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

That check list sequence with the 360 camera was totally excellent.

[@kevinpatrickcrone4218]

🤩

[@DISOPtv]

Yeah, editor was spot on there!

[@youtube-user73424]

But the sound effects was a bit too much

[@jbw9999]

@@youtube-user73424 Annoying, actually.

[@youtube-user73424]

@@jbw9999 agreed

[@professorvoluck9311]

By far my favorite aviation channel and there are tons. It’s mind boggling that you purchased a fighter jet, had it shipped from Europe, assembled it in a tiny hanger, found a packer for the chutes, picked the test pilot up in Florida, and airborne in such a short period of time. You are turning dreams into reality and I commend you Matt and the others involved in this project.

[@fgb3126]

I repeat, SERIOUS MONEY.

[@reason6835]

@Bret Breckinridge: Not by fighter jet standards. I can't believe how cheap those L39's are.

[@JustaPilot1]

Keep in mind the L-39 is not a fighter it's a trainer. Very cool regardless.

[@nighthawk0077]

Whoever carefully disassembled and prepared it for shipping in Estonia is a rockstar.

[@JustaPilot1]

@@nighthawk0077 This has become a multi-million dollar industry in several former soviet block counties. This is due to the market demand for former military jets in the US. Interesting that there are three privately owned Mig-29s in the US.

[@psydneyj]

The team of maintainers who put the jet together deserve full credit. Bravo!

[@shanephillips6060]

From all of us at FMC, Thanks !

[@chadwickalexanderjr1758]

This pilot is an all star, that's for sure. Impeccable performance out of the Viper driver. This jet is such a beauty.

[@speedbrake]

His callsign is V+12, and he's a pro for sure.

[@Quick_Bisquick]

What a soft spoken man. That is probably some of the most gentle, calm, & collected radio calls I've ever heard!

[@VinceTomJones]

lol.. hilarious

[@petertarantelli]

I’ve seen the L-39 many times but had no idea it was a kit build. It’s the BD-5J’s much bigger brother. Beautiful!

[@jjflash2611]

As a young boy, I dreamed of being a Fighter Pilot. Bad eye sight kept me from doing it. You Guys are living it. Beautiful plane. God speed!!

[@johnmcintosh8398]

they are not fighter pilots... they are playing at being fighter pilots.. big big difference

[@jjflash2611]

@@johnmcintosh8398 - Fair point. But cool nonetheless.

[@najardutyc]

are you fighter pilot did you even play like them?

[@Heneling]

It’s even better for them as they don’t risk being shot down by a ground to air missile

[@randoviisma]

Not really a fan of aviation, but somehow the KZbin algorithm brought me here. As an Estonian it's really awesome to see the Estonian color scheme still on. I hope you keep it, it looks really great 😎

[@Jenyczech]

A bit bittersweet to see how easy is to buy, assemble and fly this nice Czech(oslowakian) jet trainer as L-39 Albatros is. Especially, when you live 30 miles eastern from LKVO (Vodochody, the production factory). Here in CZ in overregulated EASA it is almost impossible. Know what i'm talking about, I own plane by myself (L-40 MetaSokol) Good luck!

[@SeaMonkey137]

I'll bet it was really rewarding to see someone with so much passion for your airplane flying it the first time. Congrats to all.

[@pilotleader]

This is one of the best friggin flying videos I have seen on Matt’s channel. That test pilot is so cool 😎 😎 😎

[@theshoeman7044]

A wonderful video. I'm sitting here grinning like a seven-year-old at his own birthday party! What a great gift to all of us. Thanks, Matt.

[@willyrose]

Excellent film. The editing of the 360- camera footage in the cockpit was especially good - constantly changing focus with the test pilot! Are you able to separate the intercom and radio feeds to the audio? I was trying to listen to your conversation with Charlie but there was constant chatter on the radio.

[@gawebm]

Really cool. Kind of strange there wasn't a little more emotion documented in the first flight. I screamed like a little girl watching an experienced pilot take off my homebuilt plane on it's first flight. Wifey screamed like a little boy, too. Great video! Well edited, great filming, and slick. Really stands out above a lot of content out here. Subscribed... Also, it's a freakin jet! Can't imagine the thrill of strapping that on! Just stupid cool what you have done. Can't imagine all the work involved to get this beauty to this point.

[@JeffYun]

Living the dream and taking us all along for the flight.

[@MichaelVanHeemst]

The camera work is so friggen good, man

[@jpallmann]

Hell Yes. I've been waiting for this episode! Fantastic cinematography as always, I'm always on the edge of my seat, Matt. Keep it up!

[@UTR1]

Sitting on my couch watching this video with the amount of excitement I’ve got is the most manly thing I’ve done all week.

[@Nick-xe2hu]

Damn good editing while he's in the cockpit firing it up.

[@jeffkelley4055]

How cool was this test pilot?! Dude was absolutely a total pro. And the checklist scene was freakin intense

[@judd_s5643]

Bet you didn’t notice how he ducked out behind the hanger and dropped to his knees praying Matt and crew put all the screws/bolts back in place. Seriously, this about trust, trust in the airframe and everyone who had touched it. Well done Matt and crew!

[@jeffkelley4055]

Oh my what can it be Matt?

[@trob20101]

Video production was excellent, if that doesn't motivate pilots, don't know what will. Test pilot appeared to be a quality guy and thumbs up to the maintenance guys.

[@markharris1804]

Matt. Nice job. I've been watching for many years and this has to be top 3. Keep them coming my friend.

[@jeffkelley4055]

Yes I have to say this and his DC-3 trip to Greenland are at the top

[@Jim_Austin]

Good editing job on this video. Neat to see a professional test pilot doing his job. Nice looking airplane!

[@pangrac1]

That 360 cockpit camera was fantastic and was perfectly edited. 👍

[@patchmack4469]

even from my point of view, not working, no money, no plane but happy, this is quite an exciting moment when a pile of parts out of a container takes to the air converting fuel to noise, very good effort

[@paulwoolvett2285]

In the previous video I realized why you went to be trained in the l-39. Tremendous achievement Matt. Congratulations to you and your partner. Be safe.

[@sawyerbeals5105]

How cool! Mike Lloyd, the guy who signed off in the logbook is the maintenance guy at my home airport

[@captmyq]

Wow Matt! Congratulations for the jet. It’s a dream come true.

[@urbanfighters8956]

awesome video! love the outside videos when the plane starts and lands. also the drone videos.. perfect!

[@criaan]

Awesome guys - massive congratulations!

[@johntotty4271]

You got a great guy there....V-12 is awesome!

[@captainairbus3215]

That looks SO FUN!

[@robertgentry9436]

The jet is way cool but your trusty Bonanza has a lot more soul and character, not to mention memories. She’s probably jealous and heartbroken. Appreciate your channel and good work.

[@murgatroidmx]

Beautiful training jet airplane from Aero Vodochody …

[@pointnozzleaway]

LOVE this stuff, Thanks for letting Us watch !

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

Can’t wait to see you takin this baby up for a spin Matt! I hope to see some night shots in the cockpit eventually on one of your upcoming videos to show off those amazing red illumination lights in action!

[@tyreeclark2676]

Wow I’m on flight radar now watch you fly. 28000 feet right now. Love it! 🫡

[@briansaenz4392]

Awesome job thank you for sharing your love and talents with everyone brother 🙏❤👍🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheGnarTube]

What seriously excellent production value

[@fayenwolf]

Beautiful plane guys congratulations! Enjoy your very own L39!

[@KevinMcMullen.]

Great video congrats

[@DISOPtv]

This is freaking amazing, congrats guys!!!

[@larscederberg8564]

This test pilot knows you picked up in Florida he knows how to fly impressive

[@ernestobenjaminestradaabar4597]

Sweet landings!!! Thank you for this. Beautiful L39

[@t34bravo]

Goddamnit this is the best video series in the history of the internet! I want an L-39 right now.

[@explosivesimon]

Man this guy is the most super slick test pilot I’ve seen, man envy right here!!!!

[@VinceTomJones]

Oh my goodness... lol.. Hilarious

[@cpy]

Moving camera angles were nice, but you can drop the sound effects

[@marilenalatifi1600]

Super excited for the next vid in the series!

[@DirtFather407]

We need vlogs from a pov perspective of you flying 💀 I’m starting a jewelry business so I can buy my own l39 one day

[@danblumel]

Are the only landing lights located on the leading tips of the wingtips ? Any taxi lighting on the mains ? Matt I'd like to discuss with you a significant performance upgrade of your wingtip landing lights to Ultra High Power LED 11,000 Lumens each from 100 watts each, 320,000+ Candela (CP) each. Par-36/46 sizes. Also includes a strobing feature for bird avoidance, much better than Wig-Wag. These lights already pass current RTCA DO160 strictest standards for both EMI and RFI (noise). ie. "XeVision".

[@964cuplove]

So did I miss that info in an earlier video ? Did you buy that plane ? Alone or together with some other people ? What do you need to do to fly it now ? And of course how much is such a bird ?!

[@randalljames1]

That is a thing of beauty..... Congrats!!

[@papalilburn]

Awesome, just awesome! Congratulations!

[@MartianLivesMatter]

A good friend of my father's owns an L39. His dream is to fly it in the reno races. Im pretty sure he's rated in it now as he's had it for a few years. Its been a journey. He purchased an old Chinese war plane to train for his aerobatics rating on his path to the jet. Its been doing shows and whatnot here in Australia. Sad to see what happened with that pilot and his L39 at Reno this year. Though George, my dads friend was there don't think that would of put him off his dream for reno, so you'll likely see him there in the next few years in an L39 from Australia 😁

[@shanephillips6060]

It was an L-29 that crashed and it was apparent that he G-locked.

[@kennethd7048]

That's pretty wild, from container to tarmac..

[@shanephillips6060]

Cause we are the best

[@OLIFFSHIFON]

Awesome video and beautiful plane, thanks.

[@AviatingPassion]

That's cool Matt !!! That's not chasing a dream, that's catching a dream !! Todd

[@gabekremer7148]

I have 3 hours in the L39. Logged when I had only flown C152 and 172. Had 100 hours total time. Easiest airplane ive ever flown. Easy to land. Only thing I will never forget is the brakes and getting used to taxing them. Took a good solid 10 minutes on the ramp to feel like going down the taxiway. Great airplane though and hopefully soon I get to strap another on me as a friend just bought one thats being converted to a TFE731 instead of factory engine.

[@gabekremer7148]

@@KuostA The brakes are actuated by and handle on the front of the control stick. You center the rudder bar to actuate both at the same time. You kick the rudder bar left or right and squeeze the handle for differential braking. Takes a few minutes to get used to it but not horrible. Like most things in aviation experience is everything.

[@johnhodgkiss9882]

That test pilot in another bread of human. What a cool guy, totally chilled and on another level

[@VinceTomJones]

He's a total TOSSER..... lol...

[@tomstclair961]

You punched a hole in the clouds with that new fast dart you have there. 😅 Made it rain!! Great job Gang. Looks like a fun one to fly. Good luck! 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⚔️🙏

[@gerrycooper56]

Well done guys, awesome photography

[@RunTowardsDanger]

Your L-39 "trainer jet". Fixed it for you.

[@jaysonwallker1648]

That looks a hell of a lot more like a trainer than a fighter jet

[@foobarmaximus3506]

In 1977, the first L-39ZA light combat variant, which was fitted with a single Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 cannon mounted underneath the fuselage in addition to the four hardpoints and strengthening of the L-39ZO, made its maiden flight

[@chadwickalexanderjr1758]

We demand long form L39 Comment ASAP! Love it Matt.

[@macedk]

Why so stinchy on the effect sounds ? ;)

[@caribbaviator7058]

Got to see one of those touch down at our University. What a machine!

[@Sierranite]

In my experience ( Jet Provost mk5a) the best days with owning these toys is the day you buy one and the day you sell it!

[@worldtoday9244]

Fantastic 🇺🇸

[@johnpaulthessen9402]

I think I saw this jet refueling at KSUZ near Benton, AR!

[@brianirby9595]

V12 is a great guy! He was also a B-1 pilot, which I think is a lot cooler than being an f-16 pilot! Hope you have heard of the CJAA (classic jet aircraft association) and consider joining and getting your wing and lead card!

[@wallyworld9096]

Very well done,awsome camera work

[@pcairbum]

Somebody in the video I actually know, Mike Lloyd, great guy.

[@shanephillips6060]

Awesome dude…. Glad he was able to come give us the Airworthiness cert

[@MauriceColontonio]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@planelander]

Thats amazing! Hell yes!

[@johnymaloney1190]

I really enjoyed this one!

[@tomling9310]

How cool is that!!

[@thecringeinspector5636]

Feels great to be Czech

[@wing_sweep]

It is my dream to become a aerospace engineer for Martin Lockheed & own a L39!

[@brianrunnels]

Great video, if you don’t mind a bit of constructive criticism here goes; I like the 360 swipes but the swoosh sound effect was a bit much.

[@zoecline1065]

i love all these videos

[@mikeh1404]

Great video - beautiful jet

[@MagnusMaximusinWales]

Beautiful bird!

[@onthemoney7237]

Had to watch it again 👍👍👍

[@IvanIVANOV-pg6oi]

As far as I see it does not cost too expensive an Albatros L-39C only ~400k. How long we can fly without filling-in the engine? and how many hours we need to get with a co-pilot before flying alone? Thanks

[@Flyanaa]

Love the video ❤ and the pilots reminds me of Tom Cruise lol

[@classicraceruk1337]

Great aircraft, I would love to fly in an L39

[@nathansiktberg5929]

Such fun I'd get sick rolling over Wanna see Matt flying it:)

[@nathansiktberg5929]

Hi matt...from Boston

[@av8or971]

freaking awesome!! i need one of those.

[@theflyingfool]

Join the queue!

[@johnquick574]

AWSOME !!!

[@thestig560]

Nice bug out vehicle

[@crazypilot4017]

Nice 👍

[@oldlineaviation2830]

I used to fly out of St. Mary's 2w6. If you search for Bad Ass pilot, you'll find Art, the L39 and his old Harrier.

[@soxplayer3907]

That was fun...

[@TheUnclepedro]

if memory serves, this is a czech-designed and czech-built airplane, is it not?

[@thetazva]

Uh, Its a high performance Military Jet Trainer for the Warsaw pact, Fighter jet, I don't think so. It has been used in the light attack role however.

[@JM-sc9so]

It was made in Czechoslovakia fully and only flew there as ground attacker.

[@NuManXplore]

Awesome stuff!

[@ron4jon]

Awesome..!

[@bigbasspic]

Matt, one of the best vids I saw from you! But please, please, please: No more sound fx on the 360s move!!! For me, it ruined the nice idea :( Keep it up, stay safe!

[@steini6771]

Great Vid!!!