![]() There are currently 255 L-39s in private hands, and in 2002, it began racing in the jet class at the Reno Air Races. Over the years, a total of 44 nations have operated the airplane. Some countries have even used the trainer as a light attack aircraft. It is considered a second-generation jet of the five generations of fighter jets in existence. The jet is still used as a trainer by some air forces around the world. It was originally designed in the late 1960s, with the first production aircraft produced in 1971. The Aero L-39 Albatros is a Czech fighter-jet trainer produced by Aero Vodochody. Courtesy Alex Kowtun Farnsworth’s L-39 Missions ![]() Alex Kowtun and Scott Farnsworth during their preflight briefing, preparing for the L-39 flight. His efforts help generate enthusiasm and appreciation for the aviation industry, as well as attract the next generation of pilots and innovators. Farnsworth Aerosports receives over 55 million impressions per year on social media and is growing exponentially. The team travels with the jets, a tour bus and a virtual-reality crowd experience designed to deliver heart-pounding performances in the sky, and an engaging, customizable VR experience for spectators on the ground. Farnsworth Aerosports currently operates two highly modified Czechoslovakian L-39 jets on the airshow circuits in North America and China, as well as at the Reno National Air Races in Nevada. He decided to create one-of-a-kind opportunities and experiential marketing for select sponsors and showgoers. On the airshow circuit, Farnsworth noticed the huge public exposure that air racing and aviation events offer. This year, he is on track to become the fastest athlete in the world. He built his first racing airplane in his garage and soon began flying competitive aerobatics. By age 29, he’d moved into his current position as an Airbus A321 captain for that carrier.ĭespite his early success, Farnsworth’s entrepreneurial spirit kept him pushing for even more in the aviation field. He was determined and focused on becoming a pilot, and by age 22, he was the youngest first officer ever hired by his employer, a major U.S. He is a proud father and husband who started flying airplanes at the age of 15 while working odd jobs including washing aircraft to fund his flying. Scott Farnsworth is a California native, airline captain and the owner of Farnsworth Aerosports.
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