Aero Vodochody's second L-39NG flies again

AERO Vodochody’s second L-39NG pre-series aircraft 7004 took to the air again on January 6, after being laid up for nearly a year to undergo avionics and ergonomic improvements. The work, which included shortening the pilot’s control stick and moving the forward console closer to the pilot, was introduced into the aircraft following feedback from aircrew and potential customers. The flight, with factory test pilots Vytautas Požela and Vladimir Továrek onboard, lasted around 50 minutes L-39NG 7004/0476 took to the