VISVO cadets practiced piloting the Aero L-39 Albatros
The training sessions were conducted under the guidance of experienced instructors
Cadets of the Military Institute of Air Defense Forces named after Hero of the USSR Talgat Begeldinov (VISVO) performed flights on the Aero L-39 Albatros training aircraft. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan.
Practical training sessions were conducted under the guidance of flight instructors. Before departure, the cadets thoroughly studied the flight assignments and, together with the instructors, discussed the main stages of the upcoming session.
The cadets practiced aircraft control skills, spatial orientation, and decision-making in standard situations. Flight instructors evaluated the results of the young servicemen and provided recommendations to improve their professional skills.
Cadet Alisher Kenes stated that it was his first flight on the L-39. The cadet landed the aircraft independently.
The Aero L-39 Albatros is a Czechoslovakian combat trainer aircraft that was mass-produced until 1999.
L-39 Characteristics:
- Crew — cadet and instructor
- Length — 12.3 m
- Wingspan — 9.46 m
- Empty weight — 3395 kg
- Maximum speed — 750 km/h
- Service ceiling — 11,000 m
The press service of the defense department emphasized that training flights are an important part of pilot training. The mandatory accumulation of flight hours helps cadets feel more confident at the controls.
