Su-31 POV Aerobatics | Viktor Gorbachenko - UKRAINE

This beautiful plane was completely destroyed in December 2023 by the Russian bombing of Ukraine.

TAKEOFF at 8:30
Pilot:
Viktor Gorbachenko | Виктор Горбаченко

Place:
Gidroport, Odessa
Ukraine

В ролике от первого лица показана предполётная подготовка пилота-спортсмена для тренировочного полёта в зону на спортивно-пилотажном самолёте Су-31М.

This FPV video shows the preflight preparation of a pilot-sportsman for the Advanced Aerobatics programme training flight on a Sukhoi Su-31M sports airplane.

[tonyl]

I still find it amazing that humanity has created flying machines like this. Flying planes seem like the ultimate freedom.

[StefanoBorini]

The roll rate of that thing is astounding.

[nathansmith]

Great video! I was really impressed when he goes from a negative to positive g maneuver at 12:40 it looks like it pulls his camera off and he gets it back in place without even pausing the routine

[ultimaggie]

Absolutely awesome. My dream was to be a pilot which didn’t happen so I love watching videos like this. Thank you for sharing.

[ahmanviik]

really impressive how responsive it is

[shawncrosby]

Family pedigree of master pilots!!!! Well done men!

[kentuckyblugrass]

Absolutely incredible. That thing went from being static to airborne in a blink of an eye. Love to know what the max rate of climb is in that bird.
#nimblelittleminx

[DumbledoreMcCracken]

In Ukraine, entire country looks like a potential airfield. Beautiful aircraft beautifully flown. Thank you for dipping the wing on takeoff, allowing the rate of climb to be appreciated.

[treywest]

What I find even more amazing is the fact that there were many Great Aces in WW1 and WW2 (no matter which side they flew for) that used these same maneuvers in aerial combat! It was a jousting match of the best when chivalry was still respected as part of the battle.
That lessened in WW2 as the Axis Power pilots started to shoot and kill those on the Silk.
I am sure that lead to a bit of payback from the Allies.
Flying should always remain chivalrous as there are only a select few that get to play the gamesmanship of warfare from above the fray.
If you are a fighter pilot, it is your duty to win the battle but don't fight in the trenches. Have respect for your fellow Airman.
It is a brotherhood (both male and female) that so many never to get to join.
Remain honorable. Always!

[RKyle]

Victor two hands way more maneuvers then I do. Nice flying!

[Formulast]

Wow! Never thought it would look this fun! Makes me desperately want to be a pilot

[JimmyDsRC]

Very cool! I really like the entire video - I found it especially interesting to watch the snap rolls! Very precise!

[twistedflys]

10:19 had to of been terrifying. Your flying straight towards the ground, wow you are so brave.

[mirzawaseem]

Wow that's impressive. I watched it time and again but failed to understand when he started his take off run and with a blink of an eye he was in the air on a left bank. Are you a pilot or a magician????

[glennholland]

Great flying and many years of fun and safety for you!!

[rhr-pw]

Always loved this video and watched again and again. I hope you, your family and team members are ok
@Alex Gorbachenko

[SandeepSidhu-ssps]

Really enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting.

[mike]

Holy Fuck. The best Cockpit POV I have ever seen on YouTube. Good on ya Viktor. You're a bloody legend mate. :) In my opinion, you are right up there with Chris Forsyth of Forsyth Aviation in Para field Airport, South Australia. He drives a Pitt Special. Best Aerobatics' driver on the planet. But he never talks about himself. He lets juniors race in the Red Bull series. The funny thing about Chris is, he knows his the best. So why should he prove it? Chris Forsyth. From Mike. a huge fan !!

[gilsonjb]

Www amazing skills! One of best videos i ever seen. Greetings from Brazil!

[TunisianEnergy]

its just so sad to be born in the wrong country... all what we can do is watching others enjoying what we know we can do best.. good for them.. dreams for us..