How do I get a ride in a fighter jet?

[mwmorph]

Originally posted by: Hacp

Originally posted by: gevorg
You can fly a real fighter jet like MiG-29 and Su-27 for $13-17K.

http://www.flymig.com/

You can also fly to the International Space Station for just $20mil.

http://www.roscosmos.ru/index.asp?Lang=ENG

But its Russian. Any way there's a program like this for the F-22?

We won't even let highly trained foreign pilots from allied countries touch that aircraft (there is a specific law that bans export of the F22 and only the F22 because it's that much better than anything out there). The F22 is a single seat (NO PASSENGER) air superiority fighter. Unless you join the air force, become an officer, go through officer flight school, place in the top 10% of your class and prove yourself worthy of handling by far the world's most capable fighter jet, the most you'll get is probably stand next to it at an air show.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: mwmorph

Originally posted by: Hacp

Originally posted by: gevorg
You can fly a real fighter jet like MiG-29 and Su-27 for $13-17K.

http://www.flymig.com/

You can also fly to the International Space Station for just $20mil.

http://www.roscosmos.ru/index.asp?Lang=ENG

But its Russian. Any way there's a program like this for the F-22?

We won't even let highly trained foreign pilots from allied countries touch that aircraft (there is a specific law that bans export of the F22 and only the F22 because it's that much better than anything out there). The F22 is a single seat (NO PASSENGER) air superiority fighter. Unless you join the air force, become an officer, go through officer flight school, place in the top 10% of your class and prove yourself worthy of handling by far the world's most capable fighter jet, the most you'll get is probably stand next to it at an air show.

You got a Tom Cruise poster on your ceiling, admit it.

 

[dainthomas]

Originally posted by: Insomniator

Originally posted by: TruePaige

Originally posted by: gevorg
You can fly a real fighter jet like MiG-29 and Su-27 for $13-17K.

http://www.flymig.com/

You can also fly to the International Space Station for just $20mil.

http://www.roscosmos.ru/index.asp?Lang=ENG

Incredible Adventures does the same, but a bit cheaper. They take you up to the "Edge of Space" in a Mig.

I want to go so badly.

I would not want to fly into space through an agency whose website looks like it was made on geocities.... are they kidding with that or did Russia just get the internet?

For reference, NASA

I like how the bullets on the top left don't line up with the text. The pics across the top that look like they're from a $5 clip art CD are a nice touch too.

 

[Bibble]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: mwmorph
We won't even let highly trained foreign pilots from allied countries touch that aircraft (there is a specific law that bans export of the F22 and only the F22 because it's that much better than anything out there). The F22 is a single seat (NO PASSENGER) air superiority fighter. Unless you join the air force, become an officer, go through officer flight school, place in the top 10% of your class and prove yourself worthy of handling by far the world's most capable fighter jet, the most you'll get is probably stand next to it at an air show.

You got a Tom Cruise poster on your ceiling, admit it.

He feels the need...

 

[TehMac]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: LS21
short of training to be a pilot or throwing 1 million dollars at somebody, how can the lay man get himself a ride in a fighter jet? Do I need cancer and a registration at make-a-wish foundation?

Great way to make fun of an awesome organization :thumbsdown:

He wasn't really making fun though, was he?

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: LS21
short of training to be a pilot or throwing 1 million dollars at somebody, how can the lay man get himself a ride in a fighter jet? Do I need cancer and a registration at make-a-wish foundation?

Get into a postition within the military or manufacturer that will allow you the opportunity to get in the back seat.

It will take you 2-3 years at a min to get to the point where it can be justified.

Or spend 2-3 years making political connections near an air base.

 

[darkxshade]

Originally posted by: Bibble

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: mwmorph
We won't even let highly trained foreign pilots from allied countries touch that aircraft (there is a specific law that bans export of the F22 and only the F22 because it's that much better than anything out there). The F22 is a single seat (NO PASSENGER) air superiority fighter. Unless you join the air force, become an officer, go through officer flight school, place in the top 10% of your class and prove yourself worthy of handling by far the world's most capable fighter jet, the most you'll get is probably stand next to it at an air show.

You got a Tom Cruise poster on your ceiling, admit it.

He feels the need...

the need for a shirtless volleyball game?

 

[SonnyDaze]

Become a radio DJ.

A few years ago the Blue Angels came to town and a local DJ got a ride. It was broadcast live on the air. Pretty comical too, as he couldn't handle the G's and got sick.

Here's someone who did it.

You sure you want to do this?

 

[dud]

Russia ...

 

[rudder]

Just steal one... its not like they use keys to start the engines.

 

[0roo0roo]

in the last week it seems adam savage of myth busters and steven colbert both got rides

 

[theknight571]

Could call your congressman... they might be able to arrange something... or put in a good word for ya.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: JDub02
build a motorcycle for the air force. i know the pilot who flew vinnie from OCC around in an f-16 a few years ago.

Yeah... or get your own reality show. It worked for Jesse James and Adam from the Mythbusters...

 

[techs]

Start a late night satirical television show on Comedy Central.