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From: Behzad Pakzad
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 5:12 PM
To: Heather (BVMJets)
Subject: Electra

Hi Patty and Heather

I completed the Electra a few weeks ago and flew it. It is fun to fly with excellent flight characteristics. It met all my expectations and I could not be any happier with it. Please thank Dustin for all his help.  

Sincerely
Behzad

From: Lasse Palm
To: Patty
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 2:34 PM
Subject: Electra


Hi Patty!
Here is some Electra pictures from Laxå Jet meeting, in Sweden, we had this weekend.  P.S. I will send more pictures later

Regards
Lasse Palm

From: J Rodriguez
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 10:35 AM
To: BVM
Subject: Rodriguez pictures

Dear BVM,
   This is one of the last flights for awhile with my father and I.  I won't be able to fly that often because I am starting medical school in August.  I appreciate the opportunity to enjoy your products.

Joel Rodriguez

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From: Shani Studnik
To: Patty
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:47 PM
Subject: New Electra!!

 
Dear Bob and Patty
I took out my new Electra this afternoon to burn some amps up. It has the 5012 set up with 30C batteries. The plane flys great!! It's fast, it's slow, it's a ball to fly. With flaps down into the wind it basically hovers. Congrats on yet another job well done with this design. I look forward to many flights in the future.
 
Dr Shani Studnik
Hollywood,FL

Another Happy Electra Pilot

    Harley Condra moved from Kalispell, Montana to the Orlando, Florida area recently and has since enjoyed flying with the BVM team.  Harley owns a lot of BVM turbine jets but saw us having so much fun with the E-Jets, he just had to have one.  His "Greenie" Electra is EVF 10s powered and works well at the R.C.A.C.F. club field.  It fits easily into the back of his Escalade and with a charger and 2 sets of ThunderPower LiPo's, Harley appreciates the simplicity of loading up just a few items for an afternoon of jet enjoyment.  This 29th day of November was 75° and sunny.  A nice departure from shoveling snow.
From: Dave Wilshere
To: Patty
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 3:39 PM
Subject: Electra flown

Dear BVM
 
   After a long birth my kit Electra has finally flown. I think I ordered this kit back in 2006/7 so it's taken time. Because of time the kit was assembled by good friend Les, who did an expert job on the wood parts and initial fit before returning the "ARF" to me for finishing. The model was expertly painted by Mikey who did a super light paint job, really perfect!
   The model is powered by a 4010EVF, Thunderpower 6500 10s 40c cells and controlled by JR DSX-922.4 with a RD921Rx and BVM recommended servos throughout. Radio power is through a Powerbox Sensor switch with two TP1320 Rx Li-Po's.
   First flight was on grass and second flight today at historic Chalgrove near Oxford in England. Yesterday it was calm, today 15mph winds and in both conditions the Electra grooved.
 
Another BVM winner
 
Dave Wilshere
Motors & Rotors

BVM Note:  This Electra was built from the kit version and the paint lines similar to a Bandit ARF.  Very nice work.
                                                                               B.V.
 

Accolade To Craftsmanship

   A model craftsman always respects the work of another similarly talented person.  Accepting accolades from fellow model craftsmen for your most recent piece of work is rewarding and certainly one of the reasons we work so hard towards perfection.  Tommy Wood, Jr. is one of those rare people in our hobby and his latest example is this exceptional Electra, built from a kit.  The ratio of BVM kit sales to ARF's is small, but we are pleased to be able to offer true modelers excellent products to allow them to express their art form.

   Expert craftsmanship is evident in every detail of this Electra Jet.  This capability and dedication is almost lost in the current ARF environment, so when we see this kind of perfection, we want to share it with you.  Perhaps knowing that it can still be done will inspire others.

   Tommy is also a great pilot and is enjoying his EVF5612 Electra at his club field in Mulberry, Florida.

From: Ing.Traby Enrico
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 4:59 PM
To: Modelers
Subject: Pictures from germany

 HI Bvm Crew !

 I have attended a german electric funfly . Me and ralf Dvorak which alread send a picture where the only BVM guys. The crowd was stunned by the speed and slow landings. The bandit performed ok with a Schuebie fan but the EVF really sounds alot nicer. According to this I added the picture of "Carmen " which is the nicname for the Electra now which a friend found for me. I have 20 flights now everything is perfect and flies just unbelievable. 

regards
Rico


From: Kirk Sonnier
To: Chuck
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:57 AM
Subject: Electra Photos
 
Hi Chuck,
 
Here are some photos of the Electra.  It was built from the kit and is finished with Flite Metal and Dupli Color Mirage paint.  The color changes from blue to red depending on the curvature of the surface and the lighting.
 
Thanks,
Kirk

From: Robert Belluomini
To: Bob
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:59 AM
Subject: Afterburner Event

Bob,
    I attended the MS Afterburner event this past weekend and made 12 flights. It flies awesome, the only adjustment I made was a bit more expo to the elevator after the first flight. The new TP Batteries have phenomenal performance. We were dealing with a 10-15 mph crosswind, the Electra handled crosswind on landing as if it was a much larger jet. Since the batteries were new at the time, I limited my flights to five minutes. The most I discharged the packs was 4900 mAh and that was during a flight with a lot of vertical maneuvers and high speed runs. Most flights consumed under 4000 mAh. Seven minutes will be easy to achieve with confidence. I was awarded the Best Electric Jet trophy. Thanks for a great product. 'Very pleased to be flying a BVM Jet!

Regards,
Bob Belluomini


Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 8:40 AM
To: Dustin
Subject: Electra T

Hi Dustin,
Here are a few pictures of the Electra T just after the maiden flight. The airplane flew great!

Wren 44 Turbine (10lbs of thrust)
All recommended JR servos
Spektrum AR9000 Receiver
JR Voltage regulator
Lipo's on ECU and Receiver

Thanks,
Sean Saddler


Jean-Claude with his Camo Electra and puppies.
From: Jean-Claude
To: BVM
Subject: Successful maiden
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009
Hello,
Last year at the Ohio E. Jet event I got an Electra Camo with the Viofan 5212 and the Air-Blue retract.  Sunday, March 15 the temperature finally rose and I was able to maiden the plane with  a 12 S pack. I was a bit nervous, but I built and flew the first version last year with a TF4000.... I knew the plane would behave like a trainer. Just one click up on elevator and the rest was just a superb flight.....The Viofan is incredible with a fantastic sound and a very hidden power inside: I loved it.
THANK YOU BVM you are the BEST

From: Mark Taylor
To: Bob
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 7:56 PM
Subject: Electra

Hey Bob,

From the minute I opened the box, I was thrilled!  The finish is spectacular!  It will put a lot of painters out of business!  As usual, very nice build.  The new door mod is very well thought out. Test flight today was awesome.  2 clicks of trim was all it needed!  Very conservative flight profiles yielded 6 minute flight times and consumed only half the capacity. Now I wish I had decided to do try it earlier!  What a hoot!

Thank you and Best Regards.
Mark Taylor

Fio's Big Red
photo's by Ben Lanterman

    In this wonderful world of ARF's, it is rare to see a model built from a kit that radiates this level of craftsmanship.  Bob Fiorenze has been building and piloting jets since the very beginning of fan powered models when we had only semi kits of Skyhawks and the Scozzi fan to work with.  His dedication to the hobby earned Bob a Top Gun championship in 1990 flying a twin fan powered F-18 Hornet.

    This brilliant red Navy Aggressor scheme Electra is Bob's latest effort and another tribute to his art form.  This model can stand close inspection, as a matter of fact, the closer you examine it, the better is gets.

     Even though the wings and tails are from built-up balsa structures, there is no hint of the wood grain or underlying structure in the final automotive urethane finish.  This Electra Jet is also a billboard for how you can enhance the skin detailing with ProMark's raised panels, rivets, and sport jet nomenclature, all captured beneath the polished clear coat finish.

    Even though it is a very special model, Bob flies it in an aggressive routine that shows off the Electra/EVF performance capability.

    You can see this model and many other samples of the BVM electric jets at several jet events around the country, or if visiting Orlando, Florida you might even catch us at the RCACF club field.

    Winter time is our flying season, so, if you are going to be in Orlando, give us a call.  We don't fly on que, but if we are going to the field anyway, you can catch the EVF's in action.

Skin Details
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   ProMark's raised panels simulate a fueling cap, a vent, and an access hatch.  These panels comes as a sheet of computer cut samplings.  You first scuff the chrome finish, peel and stick, paint over, then partially scuff away the paint and add chalk streaks.
   The intake warning and rescue nomenclature are ProMark epoxy ink transfers that are easy to apply.  A clear coat is not needed but can add to their durability.
   Shown here is another fueling cap, ejection seat danger shield, a BVM NACA Cooling Vent, and a cockpit deck that comes with your Electra kit.
   The lettering and Stars/Bars are painted on using ProMark "paint through" vinyl stick-on masks.
   Bob accomplished the tailpipe nozzle with an air brush using silver and black tints.  The rivets and panel lines were applied with a "Sharpie" ink pen.  The clear coat must be applied in two stages to avoid running/blurring of the ink.  Apply a thin dry coat first, allow to cure, then a smooth wet coat.
   The wing leading edges are trimmed with chrome stick-on Monokote.  The chalk weathering simulates dirt and grease emerging from an Aileron hinge.

Scale modelers like Fio, learned these techniques from years of experience as a scale competition flyer.

Applying them to a sport jet definitely sets it apart from the others at a jet event.

www.ProMark.com

From: ROBERT LYNCH
To: Bob
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 9:37 PM
Subject: Electra

Hi Bob

This is the Electra I built in five days from start to finish along with Rob Rich.  The airplane now has 7 flights on it. Rob and I are doing a little formation flying with them and enjoying these fun and simple models.

Rob

From: Matt West
 To: Bob
 Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 12:47 PM
 Subject: Electra Maiden Flight

Dear Bob & Crew
I just wanted to drop you a line and a few pictures of the Electra's maiden voyage this weekend in Fresno. BVM's field rep Mark Taylor was there for the event and was most helpful throughout the build and first flight.  The Electra was a joy to build and even more fun to fly in the 101 degree heat this weekend. Not one click of trim was needed during the first flight and all my fears of landing without brakes evaporated in the heat when I found how slow and steady it would fly on approach. Thanks for a great product and support. I look forward to seeing you at Fresno Jets this summer!

Sincerely,
Matt West

Editors Note: Mark created some fabulous tail art that enhances the Diamond Back scheme.

From: Al's Hobbies Jet Centre
To: Bob 
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 3:17 PM

 Hi Bob 

 I thought I would send you a photo of my new Electra ARF. I have been flying this for a few weeks now, and really enjoying it. Our display season is just starting here in the UK and I am hearing more and more people comment that they just can not believe such performance is possible from a large EDF.  For me, I just love how smooth and pure the model is. The rolling maneuvers are great with such little coupling on the rudder. It's also really positive on elevator, and with first stage flaps the tight loops are great fun. 

 Regards,
Ali Machinchy,
Al's Hobbies
Managing Director
 www.alshobbies.com

 

When Terry Nitsch prepares a model for the Toledo Trade Show, it usually wins.  This year Terry's Electra garnered first place in the "Best Finish" category and 2nd place in the overall jet competition.  The airbrushed "Miss Electra" certainly compliments the sleek airframe.

Terry say's this is his best effort yet.  It is powered with an EVF 6416.  You will see it on the jet circuit soon.

Pat Martin from Wasilla, Alaska is now an enthusiastic Electra Jet builder/pilot.  It is very rewarding to BVM to see an electric and helicopter modeler make the transition to electric jets.  Living in Alaska makes building and painting models an important part of the hobby and when spring breaks - Wow! to be able to fly your model against such a picturesque background. 

As you can see, Pat did an excellent job on the Electric Jet Kit.

He is now looking forward to a BVM F-80 for EVF power, available mid 2008.

Fio says: “Reliability………# 1 in my book”.

After a few flights I typically perform preventive maintenance on the airframe and all components. I have been flying jets for many years and occasionally I find a few things wrong that need either adjustment, tightening or repair. But after flying the Electra Jet for over a year and 75 flights, I have not had to repair or replace a single component. Now that’s what I call "Reliability".

Here's two fabulous looking Electra Jets built by Kirk Jensen. Very unique, very visible. Kirk and Mike are enjoying the ease and convenience of EVF flying.

 

These Electra's are identical air frames except for the fin shape and paint scheme, but offer quite a different appeal.

 

 

John Banner is very pleased with his "Best Craftsmanship" winning Electra at FIJR '07.  The first flights were very successful and required no trim.

Power is a BVM EVF 4010. Both Thunder Power and Flight Power Saddle Cells are used in the "Green Machine".

 

 

Bob Fiorenze has been campaigning this "Fly Navy" Electra Jet since early '07.  Dozens of flights have been logged, the latest with Flight Power's EVO 30c 6400 mah 2p Saddle Cells.

Bob is all smiles about the performance and 6 1/2 minutes flight times.

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