Electra Jet Kit

Electra Jet ARF brochure | Electra Paint Masks | Adapting a BVM Jetcase to an Electra Jet

The Electra Jet is big (60" wingspan) for an electric powered sport jet, but still compact enough to fit into many midsize SUV's like Bob Fiorenzi's Mazda Tribute. Shown here with the wing and tail covers removed, it rests on a foam padded box and there is still space available for spare batteries, chargers, and a cooler.

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Click here to view the Electra Jet video
(22mb .wmv file)

The Electra Jet with EVF propulsion was impressive at FL Jets '07 that many of our dyed-in-the-wool turbine customers want to add one to their arsenal of sport jets.
The utter simplicity, quiet operation, model field acceptability, easy transport, and the fact that it flies like its big brother "Bandit" are convincing qualities.

Impressive Performance

It's not a Viper or a Bandit but just the right in between size to absorb the 5+ H.P. we now have available for the EVF. We have learned a few things over the years and the inlet design reflects our experience in that area. The fan, inlet and tailpipe designs must have a determined performance point prior to executing the tooling. We believe that the design point we chose provides an excellent balance between take-off thrust and thrust available at 150mph. Enthusiasts at Florida Jets '07 or other recent flight demo's can attest to the wide envelope of performance of the Electra / EVF combination.
One really has to see it to fully appreciate it, but this video should help.

Prebuilt Wings Available

Electra Jets are available with expertly, "built in the USA" prebuilt wings and stabs (ready to cover). These are special order kits and available in limited quantities. Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Add $500.00 to the kit price.

Securing The Wings Addendum
(04/18/08)

Reciever Batteries
For BVM Electric Jets

We use a single 4 cell NiCad battery to power the reciever and servoes in our factory demo Electra Jets and E Sabre. Power usage is less than 200 mah per flight including multiple operations of the servo driven retracts.

BVM is now using a JR 1500 mah NiCad pack JR # 3240.

We found that the 1100 mah pack that comes with the Spektrum DX7 is inadequate, especially after six months of shelf life.

The photo shows an easy method of installation in an Electra.

Tape a 3/8" x 6" plywood stick to the battery then secure it with (2) #2 socket head screws to the forward servo tray.

Note: BVM uses a Shultze charger (BVM# JC A3021) connected directly to the battery lead.

Do not charge through a switch harness.

Electra Jet
Airframe Directive (A.D.)
And other helpful notes

Addendum
(11/29/07)

Wire Strut Straightening Tool

Addendum
(11/27/07)

The center section of the main power hatch can be opened up as shown with no detriment. This allows easier hook-up of batteries and "Y" harness to the EVF.

Elevator Servo Mounting Addendum
Servo Mounting
(8/20/07)

Electra Jet Addendum #051607

To clarify the correct orientation of the wing cradles (used to hold the wing to apply bottom skins), all 3 cradles are taller on the front end than the rear.

Use an accurate measuring device to properly determine this. Later kits have a "tick" laser cut into the front edge of each cradle. Proper orientation of these cradles is necessary to achieve the wing "wash-out".