SUPERMAN JET WEEK 2002
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by Bob Violett

Tracy and Justin Sands from Reton, Washington took a moment for the cameraman to capture this attractive couple with their Blue Angel BobCat with JetCat power. Justin is a great craftsman and "stick" as proven by his performance during Superman '02.

Jack's smile starkly contrasts the ominous rolling thunder cloud approaching the field from the west at mid day Sunday. We think that his smile reflects Jack's pleasure with the performance of his Rafale on twin JetCat P-160 power. The engines worked flawlessly for dozens of flights during the event. Like all BVM jets, the Rafale has proven that it can handle extreme flight and landing loads. Jack has played a major role in that test.

Built in 1991 by Joe Grice (left) as a Viojett/BVM .91 powered fighter, this F-16 is now convincingly powered with an AMT USA AT-180. Tom Dodgen demonstrated that with 16lbs of thrust, this Falcon can carry a compliment of 370 gallon wing tanks and (4) AIM 9 missiles with authority. Joe is a master at scale detailing and creating the "complete illusion". All of his models are show stoppers.

Dawn and Steven Ellzey (president of J.P.O.) had a great time with their RAM 500 powered BobCat. Visibility is a benefit of their brightly painted sport jet.

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