@air.force.ua.official mig-29 in combat air patrol. Fact check: The MiG-29 is commonly used for combat air patrol (CAP) missions in modern warfare, but flying at low level is not an efficient tactic. Instead, MiG-29 pilots typically fly at higher altitudes to avoid enemy air defenses and missiles. Here are 3 key points about MiG-29 CAP tactics from a pilot's perspective: 1. MiG-29s fly CAP at various heights** to provide air cover for ground operations and deter enemy aircraft from interfering.