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| Boli
Muentes is a very enthusiastic BVM customer. His Ultra
Bandit and PNP 1/6th F-16 are serving him well. A worn
out main gear wheel system was fixed at the event with
BVM parts on hand. Smoke
systems are cool if used sensibly, that is, at altitude,
so that the smoke does not bring tears to the eyes of
fellow pilots. |
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Mike Saryz is also a big fan of the BVM Ultra
Bandit. He added some vinyl chrome film to
really brighten up the bottom surfaces. It sparkled in
the brilliant Florida sun. |
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Glen Grant from
Margate, Florida flew his Ultra Bandit multiple times.
This particular model started life as a BVM factory demo
about 9 years ago. |
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Bandit's scheme was inspired by an Alaska Air National
Guard Aggressor aircraft. Owner and pilot Bill Culberson
says he will add more "Pro-Mark" insignias. It features
a JetCentral "Mammoth" engine and the BVM Hi-Flow Fuel
System. This photo captured it as it began a take-off
roll. |
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| Robert
Rich, a 4th year Engineering Student at U.C.F. offered a
lot of assistance to Bob Violett with the Fly Navy
Centennial Ultra Bandit and the L-39 PNP. Bob
flew 5 different models at Florida Jets 2017. It takes
talented and experienced help like Robert to get it done. |
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The artwork on
this very special Ultra Bandit is by Paul for owner
Ritchie Holt. A lot of compliments were expressed while
it was on display at the BVM booth.
Ritchie likes Ultra Bandits, he has
another one in a Red/White/Blue scheme. |
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A new
PNP in the works from BVM is this 1/5 size Viper Jet. Rob
Lynch and Dustin Buescher flew it several times for interested customers. It
can be flown with or without the winglets (pilot's
choice). Available soon with many improvements from
earlier versions.
It fits into the category of a
"personal size" model, i.e. one that you can transport
by yourself. |
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| Bill Culberson
flew this BVM 1/5th Scale PNP F-16 at Florida Jets. He
purchased the product Thursday afternoon, with some help
from his friends Rob Baker, Doug Clements, and Mike
McLaughlin, they got it airborne Friday afternoon. |
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Bill also flew
this 63" Sabre ARF with a 60 size engine. The Artic
scheme is attractive and visible, |
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| Anna Esteves
prepares husband Eduardo's 1/5th Scale PNP F-16 for one
of many sorties at Florida Jets. |
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| Also
under development is this 1:7.5 scale F-18. Dustin is refining the
prototype. This Camo Navy scheme is certainly
attractive! Stay tuned for a release date. This F-18 is
also just the right size for one person to handle and
transport. Thrust is perfect with a 140-160 size
turbine. |
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Dustin
was very busy flying various BVM Jets and was also
available to help Patty Generali in the sales
department. |
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| Rob Lynch and
Dustin Buescher were flying F-16's in a duo routine. Dan
Asher, Kirby Smith, Scott Harris, and Greg Arnette were
helping to coordinate. |
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| This
F-86 is a prototype of a future BVM PNP model. The
Skyblazer scheme is brilliant in the sky. Turbine and
EVF 10S powered versions have been test flown. Rob Lynch
flew it many times at the event, fine tuning the
controls and C.G. set-up for the best performance.
Additional paint schemes will be available. Stay tuned! |
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| Two of
Greg Arnette's favorite jets are the Mirage F-1 and the
1/5th scale PNP F-16. Every landing was perfect. See
www.BVMJets.com/PNP for more details on these PNP
jets. |
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Scott Harris owns
a lot of BVM Jets. This 1/5th scale PNP F-16 was first
delivered and flown at Kentucky Jets after an overnight assembly.
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| Geraldo Diaz
traveled from Berkeley, California to show off this Skymaster Cougar. It's been around a few years and has
hundreds of flights logged. |
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Jimmy Safie from
El Salvador will fly this BVM 1/5th scale PNP L-39 at
Top Gun 2017 in X Class. His practice flights at Florida
Jets predict a good outcome. |
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| Greg Foushi added
wing tanks and multiple bombs to this very attractive
Indiana A.N.G. scheme BVM 1/6 scale PNP F-16. Touch and
go's with afterburner lights are one of his favorite and
impressive maneuvers. |
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| Rod
Snyder is an electric jet enthusiast. These EVF 3 12S
powered EBandit and F-80 are excellent examples. The
F-80 is being detailed for Top Gun 2017. It's a copy of
an early F-80 that is now in a museum. Power and flight
times are unmatched in the electric ducted fan world. |
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Mike Abraira from
West Palm Beach, Florida is very pleased with his PNP
Cougar - they are great flying airplanes. Behind is
Eduardo Esteves returning from a successful flight with
his 1/5th scale F-16. |
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| BVM girls, Heather
Mercier, Jeanette Ramos, and Patty Generali attended to
customer service needs for the 4 day show. |
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Brothers, Kirby and
Don Smith are excellent mechanical and electrical
experts for BVM products. Here, they are working on a
1/5th F-16. |
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| This is a partial
view of the many BVM Jets on display. |
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Kirby Smith takes
the "Cake" to celebrate his birthday. Greg Foushi helps
in the festivities. |
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| Dean Bartmess
served in the "Battle of the Buldge" in World War II see
www.BVMJets.com/History. He retired from BVM in 2016
after many other careers. We are so proud that he could
join us at the show. |
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