L-39 Albatros fighter jet in Carcassonne
Take a fighter jet tour aboard an L39 Albatros from Carcassonne. Meet a passionate team and experience a breathtaking flight to the Pyrenees. Feel the sensations of a fighter pilot. Adrenalin guaranteed thanks to this flight in a L39 Albatros fighter jet in Carcassonne in Occitania.
Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush with an L-39 fighter jet experience in Carcassonne! Take to the skies in this powerful aircraft and witness the stunning landscapes of the Languedoc region from a truly unique perspective. Whether you’re a seasoned adrenaline junkie or just looking for a thrilling adventure, this experience is sure to take your breath away. Equipped with your suit and helmet, you’ll feel like a real fighter pilot as you strap into the back seat of the L-39 and let the sensations get you. Our professional and passionate team will ensure you have a safe and unforgettable experience. Get in touch to find out more and book your L-39 fighter jet experience in Carcassonne today.
Getting to Carcassonne
multiple options by train
Access by private plane or helicopter
Some low cost companies operate to Carcassonne.
What happens before your L-39 flight to Carcassonne?
At the time of booking, choose your flight duration:
30mn: tour of the Black Mountain, via Castre, Mazamet
45mn: idem 30′ + pond of Ayrolle and coastal flight
60mn: idem 45′ + Pyrenean reliefs and Cathar castle
The flight plan is also determined according to the weather of the day.
Before the flight:
We will need to receive your medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of an aerial sport (same as for a parachute jump), which can be issued by a general practitioner.
The day before the flight, be well rested and avoid alcohol.
What happens on the day of the jet fighter experience?
When you arrive at the airfield, you will be welcomed by the flight team and your pilot.
Then you will follow a procedure to prepare for the flight:
Test of the flight equipment (suit, helmet).
Briefing: General characteristics of the L39 – Technical presentation – Cockpit familiarization – Piloting technique – Flight chronology – Safety briefing – Ejection seat.
Pre-flight visit: take a technical tour of the aircraft with the instructor.
Briefing and safety instructions in the cockpit.
Once installed in the aircraft, the pilot will start the engine and begin taxiing to the runway.
The fighter jet experience:
Takeoff…
L-39 flights are generally divided into 3 phases:
- a discovery phase, with gentle evolutions to feel the sensations of the fighter plane. This can be done with some rolls or other figures, low altitude flight to feel the speed…
- a discovery flight phase, to enjoy the beauty of the landscape.
- an aerobatic phase: the pilot will look for an aerobatic axis to perform an acrobatic program with all the possible figures: loops, rolls, cuban eight… Strong sensations guaranteed!
- During the whole flight, the pilot and his passenger are in constant communication so that the passenger can share his flight experience and eventually ask for less or more evolutions, depending on his tolerance to G
The pilot always flies according to the passenger’s G-tolerance – the force of acceleration – so that the flight is as pleasant as possible, and the passenger does not get sick.
Your flight is filmed: This flight in a fighter jet in L39 is filmed – wide angle video made with a GoPro that films the passenger’s face and gives a good view of the outside.
Option – take the controls of the plane
Experience the feeling of a fighter pilot at the controls of the L39!
Take the stick several times during about half of the flight, apart from take-off, landing and aerobatics.
In complete safety, your professional instructor guides you through the flight with dual control for maximum thrills!
The pilot instructor reserves the right to withdraw the option of taking the controls according to the weather or the environment (exceptional case for which a refund will be given).
Are you hesitating to take the option of taking the controls? No problem, you can decide and pay on the spot (payment by CB or cash).
After the flight in L-39
Landing…
You will have a debriefing time with the pilot, and you can also take pictures with the pilot around the plane.
You will be tired… So take the time to recover. Flying in a fighter plane is a tiring experience, especially because of the G-taking, which requires a lot of energy. So after the flight, take your time before heading back to the road, especially if you’re driving.
Other things to know about the L-38 flight in Carcassonne
Two to three people can accompany you on the base, but you are of course the only one flying.
Conditions & restrictions
Do not suffer from heart problems. Not to suffer from neurological problems.
You will be asked to sign a waiver of responsibility and understanding of the risks of flying a fighter jet.
Medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of an air sport is required.
Be over 16 years old.
Must not be more than 1.90m tall, weigh less than 50kg, and not more than 105kg.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If not, postponement to a later date.
Dates
Flights are possible on a few dates, twice a year, usually in spring and early fall. Contact us for an updated schedule.
Our fighter pilots
The pilots are highly qualified with a cumulative total of more than 23,000 flight hours, including L-39, Rafale, Mirage 2000, F/18 Super Hornet and Super Etendard. In addition to the instruction and the flight, you will have the pleasure to share the experience of the open and passionate pilots, whose only goal is that you live an extraordinary experience!
How to book your jet fighter experience
To book your fighter jet experience, simply email us with your required flight experience.
We will send you a booking form, check your date for availibility.
If it is available, you will be booked in!
Payment will be done by sending you a payment link via our bank – CIC Bank – payment is secured, done on the server of our bank (we do not have access to your banking information).
After the admin is done, we will send you all the relevant information to prepare for the flight experience and get to the airfield.
We remain available for any question at all times!
Price of the L-39 Albatros fighter jet flight to Carcassonne
All the prices are on our Booking Page. All prices in Euros.