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Edge of Space ~ Adventures at High Altitude
Our very first high-altitude MiG flight took place back in 1994
at Zhukovsky Air Base, the
site of our earliest MiG adventures. Adventurers with a desire
to fly high climbed into the front cockpit of the incredible MiG-25
Foxbat for a high-speed climb to where the sky appears black above
and blue below.
Sadly,
Russian authorities retired our beloved MiG-25 and replaced the
remaining MiG-25s in service with the newer, more modern MiG-31
Foxhound. The MiG-31 was designed to provide greater stability
and maneuverability at low level, making it more suited to a variety
of military operations. Unfortunately, the view from the rear
co-pilot seat of the MiG-31 is less than incredible. That's why
we're happy to now be offering our Russian Edge of Space flights
exclusively in the legendary MiG-29
Fulcrum.
Fly the Legendary MiG-29
to the Edge of Space
For generations, the MiG-29's ability to climb high was a closely
guarded secret. In the 12 years we offered MiG-29 flights at Zhukovsky
Air Base, not a hint was made of the jet's secret high-flying
ability.
It wasn't until we'd been offering flights at Sokol
Airbase for awhile that word got out. When the base's MiG-31
was needed for a special project, the MiG-29 was offered as an
Edge of Space substitute. You can fly just as high in the MiG-29
plus you get the bonus of a better cockpit view.
The MiG-29 provides a better view of the curvature of the earth
and darkness of the sky at 70,000 feet than the MiG-31. Best of
all, on your way back to earth, you can experience some of the
incredible aerobatics that have made the MiG-29 a legend.
Our most popular Edge of Space program is a five-day, four night
adventure that includes time in both Moscow
and Nizhny Novgorod, where our flights take place. The price
of your adventure includes the one-day use of all necessary safety
equipment for your 21-22 km high flight, including a special high-altitude
pressure suit.
Prepare to take off for the Edge of Space, where the sky appears
black above and blue below and you can begin to see the curvature
of the earth. It's an incredible adventure and the highest flight
available..today.
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"We circled and then accelerated past the sound barrier
to Mach 1.9. We then went upwards to about 70,000 feet. Near
the top I felt weightlessness for several seconds. I saw the
curvature of the earth and the dark sky above."
~ Paul C. of Tampa, Florida |
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