Keith Sievers sent along a few photos of the first flying session with his Ultra Bandit.  His comments are:

"It was the best flying model off the bench that I have ever built.  I am looking forward to more stick time!  Thanks again,  Keith."

We call this scheme "Navy Trainer".  It was Keith's concept for a very visible model.  And why not?  It works for the Navy.


 

From: Vernon Montgomery
To: BV
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1:29 PM
Subject: Ultra Bandit

Bob,

To let you know, I test flew the Ultra and am very happy.  No surprises and was comfortable like an old friend after the first trim pass.  Has the JetCat P180.  Just played the first flight checking out visual orientation and slow speed characteristics.  It's BIG, easy to see for old man eyes and slow speed is just what I hoped for...SLOW and stable.  It will be rung out over the next few days.  Thanks for another great design.  It is a happy addition to the other winner BVM planes in the Montgomery stable. 

Long time Customer and Friend,
Vernon Montgomery

 


 


Photo courtesy of Joe Balabon.

Ron Long, from Scottsdale, Arizona, now owns and flies one of the very first Ultra Bandits. It was built and painted by Terry Nitsch and won Best Jet and Finish awards at Toledo '06. Seen here at the Phoenix Desert Storm.


Hi Bob, I thought I would let you know that I'm having fun with the Ultra Bandit here in Dubai. This is  one that was custom built for Ali at Als Hobbies in the UK. Thanks Bob for a great performing aircraft! Also, thanks to Ali for his support.
 
regards,
 
Leon Smith
 
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 
BVM Distributor Middle East

 


Simon To (Hong Kong) is very pleased with his Ultra Bandit. The paints were provided by Lamborghini cars with their pearl affect. Simon has a straight fin on order and will compare flight characteristics of both.

 


From: Jacobo Sevilla
To: Patty
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:46 PM
Subject: Ultra Bandit
 
Hi Patty, how are you,  I feel great. I want you to please tell your father, that this is the best of the best of any other aircraft I ever flown. It makes me feel like a great pilot, because it fly's so well, and so easy, and with the combination of engine I have , this is FANTASTIC, all the power you want any time.

Well , I did 3 flights on Sunday, 11 minutes each one, and I have the hopper tank completely full, I tell you, 11 minutes is a lot of time with such a nice flying machine.

Any way, thank you very much to all of you at BVM, but a very special mention to Mr. SuperDesignModelJets, Bob Violett.

Best Regards,
Jacobo Sevilla

 


Jim Jensen of Edina, Minnesota is thrilled with the performance and easy operation of his Ultra Bandit. Jim uses an AMT Netherlands Olympus HP.


Dee Miller of Lakeland, Florida flew his #2 scheme Ultra Bandit at the Georgia Jets field with the help of BVM Rep Joe Rafalowski.



 

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Ali Machinchy of Al's Hobbies in England owns this orange, white, and blue Ultra Bandit that is powered by an AMT Netherlands Olympus HP engine. Look for it at many of the jet events throughout Europe as Ali attends many events throughout the year.