Jets Over
Kentucky Week
July 8 - 15, 2012
The
largest event in the USA.
With a 156 registered
pilots, this event now ranks number one. The
formula for success is a combination of several factors
including: a small town with a large runway, taxi way,
storage hanger access, time of the year, decent weather,
a township that needs and appreciates the economic
impact, and of course, a key person to put it all
together. Lewis Patton is that "key" man. He
assembled a core group of helpers, local municipal
services, and caterers. In just 4 years, Lewis's
concept of a jet event focused on the pilot's enjoyment
of his hobby, family inclusive, and camaraderie with jet
buddies has progressed from concept to becoming number
one.
The BVM team sure appreciates this event, did lots of flying, a
little partying and not a scratch on the 11 jets we
trailored to Lebanon/Springfield, Ky airport. |
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An excellent, excellent
example of craftsmanship is this early BVM MiG-15 by
Scott Miller. And, Scott flew it with
equivalent skills. This is Top Gun quality
material. |
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Jonathan and Jo
Smith traveled from England to be part of this
exceptional event. They store this BVM Bandit ARF
in the Florida to be able to enjoy some sun and fun 3-4
trips per year. The "Bull Pup" missile work is by Larry
Kramer. |
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This Bandit ARF enjoyed many
flights by Jake Bottita. The classic Navy scheme
shows well. |
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BV's grand nephew,
Patrick Holowesko, joined us at Kentucky Jets with his
"Multi-color" Bandit ARF on JetCat P-80 power.
Patrick is an excellent "stick" at 19 with a brilliant
future in this exciting sport. |
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Dustin spends much of his
time at these jet events helping BVM customers be
successful with our products. He also makes this Sabre ARF on EVF ~3~ 12S power look great in the air.
It hangs in there with most of the turbines. |
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Jack with Skymaster Cougar |
Jack's alltime favorite jet is this BVM
F-100 |
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There is hardly
anybody who flies more at these events or enjoys the
hobby more than Jack Diaz. |
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One of the best
builder/flyers on the BVM team is Phil Nuza. His
talents shine when he flies this SkyBlazer adorned F-100
D. |
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Skymaster Hawks were popular
at Kentucky Jets. |
Scott Harris
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Mike McConville |
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A bunch of Hawks |
BVM demo planes |
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Ed Ritsko likes this Ultra
Bandit so much that he ordered another one. We
have seen this model at many events during the last 4
years and it still looks and flies great. Ed
enjoys adding lights and other details. |
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The best F-4 and the best
twin scale EVF powered jet at Kentucky was this super
detailed example by Rei Gonzalez. It's performance
is unmatched by any other twin EDF scale jet. We
predict it will maintain that reputation. It's
called "Engineering". R.J. and dad make this hobby a
family affair. Rei's MiG-15 ARF is also EVF ~3~
12S powered. |
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This "Spektrum" scheme was
a special effort at BVM for a few eBandit enthusiasts.
Pablo Fernandez makes this one look great in the air on
the EVF ~3~ 12S and ThunderPower battery performance
package. It's guided now by the latest Spektrum
18X radio. |
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Also a Horizon Rep. is
Sean Saddler who logged some early flights on the latest
"Fly-Navy" Bandit MKII ARF. We created this scheme honor
the 100th year celebration of "Naval Aviation".
Sean's model scoots well with
a JetCat P-100 for power.
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BVM F-100's
remain popular with these Top Gun builders and pilots.
They demonstrated an almost perfect "Flight of Four"
formation routine, a real highlight of the 2012
Kentucky Jet event. |
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6 year old Ryan Robertson
is already an-accomplished "Heli" pilot and looks
forward to being a jet jockey.
BV flew this and 5 other EVF jets to
win the Best EDF Award.
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Lewis Patton, the man who
makes all of this happen, plays the National Anthem
during the opening ceremonies. |
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Closing Comment:
The photo and caption
guy also flies alot at these events, so I don't always
get all of the photos that we would like to publish.
So, if you were there and flew a BVM or Skymaster jet,
help us out and send some pictures. We will
include them in addendums to this page. |
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