Tri-Service

Fly A MiG-29 Fighter & Break The Sound Barrier For £12,000

Fly above the clouds in the stratosphere at 72,000ft, reach supersonic speeds, hit 9Gs, experience weightlessness, AND take control of the MiG-29 too.

Could this be the best Christmas present ever?

Probably.

The Swiss company behind the enterprise, MiGFlug, says this is "probably the mightiest experience in the world". They explain:

"Depending on weather and temperature conditions, you can reach up to 20-22km altitude, though at least 17km is guaranteed."

Would-be fighter pilots get the chance to fly in a MiG-29 Fulcrum to an altitude of up to 22 kilometres, breaking the sound barrier and reaching speeds of Mach-2 in the process.

"Only astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the ISS will fly higher at this point."

If you sign up for the "Edge of Space" package, you'll be collected from your hotel by a "charming interpreter" & your own driver who will accompany and transport you to the airbase before thorough medical checks and flight training takes place. On its website, MiGFlug writes:

"During the jet flight, if you wish to do so, you will even get the chance to operate the jet by yourself and perform stunning manoeuvres in the jet fighter aircraft."

"The flight consists of loops, rolls, Split S manoeuvres, Immelman turns and, depending on the aircraft and location, spectacular low-passes above the airfield as well as supersonic flights. Our pilots will adjust the flight to your wishes whenever possible."