10.05.2019 DME+ IJK
For today we planned our second highlight of this trip: a daytrip on a Yak-42D to Izhevsk. We checked some opportunities to fly on an old russian jet and found Izhavia which are operating Yak-42 on a daily basis between DME and IJK. The flight costst about 120,- Euro so we decided to give them a try.
DME – IJK
Izhavia Ya-42D RA-42343
We went to the Airport quiet early in the morning and after security check we saw our beauty resting at the gate. We used the time to get some breakfast and take some pictures oft he taxing aircrafts.
For today we planned our second highlight of this trip: a daytrip on a Yak-42D to Izhevsk. We checked some opportunities to fly on an old russian jet and found Izhavia which are operating Yak-42 on a daily basis between DME and IJK. The flight costst about 120,- Euro so we decided to give them a try.
DME – IJK
Izhavia Ya-42D RA-42343
We went to the Airport quiet early in the morning and after security check we saw our beauty resting at the gate. We used the time to get some breakfast and take some pictures oft he taxing aircrafts.
At 08.30lt boarding started. I had seat 19F and Marcus 18F. The flight was fully booked only a handfull seats weren’t occupied. Take-off was on time on runway 14L and shortly after it we turn towards east.
The service was great! First they offered some drinks I choosed applejuice. Later they served a meal, something you won’t expect on a 1:40h flight in europe I guess. I choosed chicken which was very tasty! We enjoyed that flight very much.
We landed on runway 01 and on taxing to our stand we saw 3 Yak-42, 1 Tu-134 and a An-26. The weather was perfect, bright sunshine and only a few clouds. Now we had to spend more than 6 hours in IJK. In order to enjoy the weather we went to a field south of the airport in case to get some arrival pictures. We only got 1 Mi-2 Movement for the rest couple of hours but it was nice to enjoy the sun and relax.
At 16.30lt we went back tot he airport. We saw that one Yak-42 stands behind a large metalgate so we used the gap below that gate to get a decent picture o fit. The airport is small and has a sowjet charme. We checked-in and got our preferred window seats again.
After passing security you’ll enter a waiting area for all passangers. There you have a glass front with perfect view tot he apron. We used the chance to take pictures of the other parked aircraft.
At 18.50lt boarding started and the flight was fully booked as well. We departed on runway 19 and did a right turn towards west. The service was great again, but this time the meal was not my favorite.
As the sun sets we arrived back in DME and went straight to the hotel.