The day started very early, since I could not sleep very well the previous night. I was too excited with the flight! 21st October 2003 will always be in my good memories. As an "aviation nut", to fly the "... » more...
| Medical examination: "You're a bit nervous...". Of course! Pure excitement makes the heart beat faster. |
| Pre-flight briefing with Alexander Pavlov, the test pilot. |
| G-suit: man, I looked like a frog! |
| Testing the communication system... |
| Ready to go! |
| Taking off... |
| The Foxbat in the taxiway... |
| The ground crew helping me to get out of the cockpit... |
| Me and the legend, just after the flight. |
| Classical picture with the Soyius "burners". Impressive! |