Anyone want to buy an SU-27?

[Flash]

That cockpit looks like an ergonomic nightmare.

The Rooskies never have figured out ergonomics. We got to have a show-and-tell in some Djiboutian Hinds and Hips (the DJ AF ramp was next to ours) and the cockpits looked and felt like something from a Saw movie.

The latest Flanker versions, especially the export ones, have gone a long way to fixing that. The Su-30MKI/MKM cockpits are considerably better than the older ones.

 

[Pags]

The Rooskies never have figured out ergonomics. We got to have a show-and-tell in some Djiboutian Hinds and Hips (the DJ AF ramp was next to ours) and the cockpits looked and felt like something from a Saw movie.

I had read somewhere that the Russians' Attitude Gyros work backwards from ours. As in not the way the mind expects them to work.

Update: Here's a decent article on the differences.

 

[CWJones411]

In Soviet Russia, plane flies you!

 

[GO_AV8_DevilDog]

 

[RHPF]

Why did that company go through all of the trouble to import, and modify the plane, only to then sell it for $5M? I can't imagine they will be making a profit on that (the transport flight in the AN, the plane, parts, labor, etc... should be more than $5M IMO)

 

[C420sailor]

I had read somewhere that the Russians' Attitude Gyros work backwards from ours. As in not the way the mind expects them to work.

Update: Here's a decent article on the differences.

That bends my mind.

 

[yak52driver]

I had read somewhere that the Russians' Attitude Gyros work backwards from ours. As in not the way the mind expects them to work.

Update: Here's a decent article on the differences.

My Yak has original Russian instruments and the attitude indicator does work backwards from U.S. versions. Took a little getting used to, but it works okay. I will say the instuments are BIG and heavy. The radio gear weights about 80 pounds (for one radio).

 

[East]

My Yak has original Russian instruments and the attitude indicator does work backwards from U.S. versions. Took a little getting used to, but it works okay. I will say the instuments are BIG and heavy. The radio gear weights about 80 pounds (for one radio).

...and in case of NORDO you can always use this device!

(still installed and operational in today's Aeroflot Tu-154 fleet)

 

[yak52driver]

...and in case of NORDO you can always use this device!

(still installed and operational in today's Aeroflot Tu-154 fleet)

Russians never replace any A/C component if they don't have to!!

 

[MIDNJAC]

Why did that company go through all of the trouble to import, and modify the plane, only to then sell it for $5M? I can't imagine they will be making a profit on that (the transport flight in the AN, the plane, parts, labor, etc... should be more than $5M IMO)

Why bring common sense into the discussion.....

I guess someone doesn't want in on the group buy

 

[yak52driver]

Just found these vids of the SU-27's North American Pride has for sale in Rockford, IL. Pretty cool...

 

[Random8145]

First Two Civilian Su-27s Available

Well for about $5 million, you can purchase your very own civilian version of a Su-27. Pride Aviation has a pair available for sale right outside of Rockford, Illinois. Just recently passed FAA Phase 1 and should soon be cleared for the skies over the U.S:

http://www.prideaircraft.com/flanker.htm

Pics
http://www.prideaircraft.com/images/Su27/Su27-Night-Ramp-800.jpg
http://www.prideaircraft.com/images/Su27/Flanker16800T-c.jpg
http://www.prideaircraft.com/images/Su27/Su27-side1-decaled-550.jpg
http://www.prideaircraft.com/images/SU27-hangar-11oclock-01.jpg

So let's see, P-51 Mustang, big private jet, now one of these (or whatever like it comes next), I definitely need to get rich!

 

[MIDNJAC]

Repost, but still cool

 

[Random8145]

Oh cripes, okay I will put on the Stupid Hat for not doing a search first. Here is the original thread I am assuming: http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150536&highlight=sukhoi+27+civilian

Two questions I saw on another site regarding this plane I am wondering about:

1) How does one source for parts for it if need be?

2) Is it modified to be up to NATO-reliability standards?

 

[TheBubba]

1. There's plenty of spare MiG parts lying around unused here in Iraq.

2. If the FAA certifies it, it must be safe for flight...