A new FTE event to encourage precision flying of R/C Jet Model Aircraft.

 Organized and directed by Ray Labonte, it is accurate to say that it was a complete success, just ask the competitors and the spectators. It was demanding, but fun to participate, and it will serve to inspire the future of our sport and introduce jet pilots to the disciplines of pattern flying. For the complete story of Red Flag, the numerous classes of competition and all of the scores, see http://www.mainehobbies.com/html/red_flag.html

The photo gallery below shows some of the BVM models and pilots who were part of the inaugural event.

5th Place in Scale Jet at Red Flag

  John Redman flew this JetCat 220 RXi powered Ultra Bandit at Red Flag and many more times during the main event. This new engine has lots of innovative features. See JetCat.com

  Dave and Dave Jr. Malchione flew the BVM Ultra Bandits in the "Team Free Style" event. They live in Kenneth Square, Pa. so practice was slim because of winter weather, but they captured 3rd place anyway. Dave Jr. also did well in the individual Free Style and the Sport Jet categories.

Bill Cunningham traveled from Tulsa, Oklahoma to compete in Red Flag with this Ultra Bandit with Behotec power. Some custom paint work is evident.

  From R-L are Carlos Silva, Tyler McCormack, and Bob Violett. Trophies for the Red Flag Electric Jet event were awarded in the same order.  All flew e Bandits.  All entrants in this class were BVM "E" Jets.