Ken Jr. and Sr. Hartsfield introduced their recently finished BobCat. We understand from Ken Sr. that his wife helped with color selection and cockpit details. The first flights were successful, making the whole family pleased with their selection of the BobCat.

This BobCat got a lot of exercise at the hands of Ryan McCaulley. Father Paul, flies it when Ryan takes a lunch break.

BV's sport Rafale is now equipped with wing tanks and powered with a single AMT AT-450. The properly designed bifurcated tailpipe allows for cool running and maximum power. The sound and sight is awesome.
This is one "big airplane" that has proven itself flight worthy at the 200mph limit. Ironically, it is very easy to assemble and operate, but previous turbojet experience is required to safely handle such a package.
If you are looking for an aiframe that can handle the power of an Olympus, the Rafale is a very proven platform. Click to see more Rafales.

Twin BVM Phantoms are now the trademark operation for the Malchione family. Dave Sr., brother Pete and Dave Jr. attend the Ohio event every year. They also fly Bandits and will have a new F-100 in the air soon.

Thousands of spectators enjoy the 3 day event from the grandstands. The huge hangar provides quick and safe overnight storage for models, maximizing our available time to fly. We are very fortunate to have places like the Darby Dan airport to enjoy our sport.

A superb airshow paint scheme with USAF markings was applied to this BobCat by Matt Short. Matt's first turbine model was very successfully introduced at his club's Jet Scramble. He chose an AMT AT-180 for the power plant.

Francis Pischner assists the Kramer team for a "gear check" on this AMT powered BobCat. We have featured their perfectly finished models in previous pages. Perfect preparation and constant checking of all the model's systems adds up to flawless operation for this unusually enthusiastic and dedicated team of jet flyers. They definitely make AMT and BVM products look good at the shows.

Roman Myrdacz's Bandit is now in its 3rd season and still looks brand new. The few landings that I witnessed were absolutely perfect - maybe that explains why.

Tom Dodgen is giving the Malchione jet team a "JetCat" checkout. Their new F-100 in Thunderbird livery will be powered by a P-160.

The first high altitude fly over by the real F-100F presented a familiar profile. One could have mistaken it for BV's own that performed in Saturday's airshow. Close, but not quite - we are still shy an afterburner.
The BVM F-100D and F continue to prove themselves to be exciting airframes and worthy of airshow and scale competition performance. The all composite structures are strong and all of the systems including the stabilator, the leading edge slats, robust landing gear and fuel system have been working flawlessly. The mechanically operated canopy is standard on the "two holer" and parts are available to accomplish it on the single seater.
As you can see the "Metal-Kote" finish on the "F" is significantly more reflective in the sun. This material must be experimented with by each new user (instructions provided with product) to get desired results.
A Thunderbird F-100D, built by Bob Bush at the show (sorry I missed the photo opportunity) utilized Metal-Kote with great results. Tom Dodgen flight tested this Hun - look for it at Superman.

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