Sergey Bogdan is a world-renowned legend of Russian aviation. He is the chief test pilot at the Sukhoi Experimental Design Bureau and was the one who first took the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet into the skies 15 years ago.
During the jet’s demonstration at an airshow in China, Sergey became a true superstar. Videos of his advanced aerial maneuvers went viral, and since then, he hasn’t been able to take two steps without someone asking for his autograph! Now, he continues to be involved in the aircraft’s modernization.
Bogdan shares his story, revealing how he decided to become a pilot and the most challenging test he faced while entering the profession. He also discusses the future of unmanned aviation and who would win in a showdown between Russian and Western fighter jets.
