Warbird on radio

[Dave Hackett]

On arrival into Cinci today, coming over Indianapolis I heard Mig N17YB check on at 1600 and climbing. He was cleared up to FL 230 pretty quick, and while I should have timed it, I did not. However, he was cleared direct to Kenosha. Was there an airshow in Indy this weekend? Also any idea who was driving?

dave

[PJ]

Dave, No airshow in Indy this past weekend. It was Thunder Over Louisville. I was there all day, but didn't see a MIG.

[global111]

Info on it, not sure if it helps with a pilot

N17YB is Assigned


Assigned/Registered Aircraft

Aircraft Description

Serial Number 1C1613 Type Registration Corporation
Manufacturer Name MIKOYAN Certificate Issue Date 07/12/2004
Model MIG-17 Status Valid
Type Aircraft Fixed Wing Single-Engine Type Engine Turbo-Jet
Pending Number Change None Dealer No
Date Change Authorized None Mode S Code 50214374
MFR Year 1980 Fractional Owner NO


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Registered Owner

Name SQUADRON 17 LLC
Street 4911 THORNBARK DR
City HOFFMAN ESTATES State ILLINOIS Zip Code 60010-5860
County COOK
Country UNITED STATES


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Airworthiness



Engine Manufacturer KLIMOV Classification Experimental
Engine Model VK-1A Category Exhibition

A/W Date 03/22/2005

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Other Owner Names


None

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Temporary Certificate

None

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Fuel Modifications

None
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[Dave Hackett]

Thanks for that info. As I said, I was over Indy, and the Center Frequency I was on does not generally cover Louisville, but one never really knows. I do have the info on the bird. One interesting thought is that Kenosha is not the city listed in the FAA registry. Waiting for more info.

dave

[PJ]

Dave,
The web site for this MIG is www.squadron17.com I saw this MIG at the Indy Airshow last year.
PJ

[warbirdguy]

That may be where he lives, but flies the jet out of Kenosha. I know a pilot who has the plane registered in another city, but flies with plane out of an airport in another.