Is the L-39 Albatross a suitable jet to privately own?

Some of the L-39 engines in the United States are subject to a design flaw that can cause titanium engine fires. These aircraft must be limited to 3Gs. Also, there are no engine maintenance shops in the United States to my knowledge. read more

The L-39 Albatros was designed to be a cost-effective jet-powered trainer aircraft, which is also capable of performing ground attack missions. For operational flexibility, simplicity, and affordability, the majority of onboard systems have been simplified to avoid incurring high levels of maintenance, as well as to minimize damage caused by mishandling when flown by inexperienced air crew. read more

The Aero L-39 Albatros is a high-performance jet trainer aircraft developed in Czechoslovakia to meet requirements for a "C-39" (C for cvičný – trainer) during the 1960s to replace the L-29 Delfín. read more