From: Al's Hobbies Jet Centre
To: Bob 
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 3:17 PM

 Hi Bob 

 I thought I would send you a photo of my new Electra ARF. I have been flying this for a few weeks now, and really enjoying it. Our display season is just starting here in the UK and I am hearing more and more people comment that they just can not believe such performance is possible from a large EDF.  For me, I just love how smooth and pure the model is. The rolling maneuvers are great with such little coupling on the rudder. It's also really positive on elevator, and with first stage flaps the tight loops are great fun. 

 Regards,
Ali Machinchy,
Al's Hobbies
Managing Director
www.alshobbies.com

When Terry Nitsch prepares a model for the Toledo Trade Show, it usually wins.  This year Terry's Electra garnered first place in the "Best Finish" category and 2nd place in the overall jet competition.  The airbrushed "Miss Electra" certainly compliments the sleek airframe.

Terry say's this is his best effort yet.  It is powered with an EVF 6416.  You will see it on the jet circuit soon.

Pat Martin from Wasilla, Alaska is now an enthusiastic Electra Jet builder/pilot.  It is very rewarding to BVM to see an electric and helicopter modeler make the transition to electric jets.  Living in Alaska makes building and painting models an important part of the hobby and when spring breaks - Wow! to be able to fly your model against such a picturesque background. 

As you can see, Pat did an excellent job on the Electric Jet Kit.

He is now looking forward to a BVM F-80 for EVF power, available mid 2008.

Fio says: “Reliability………# 1 in my book”.

After a few flights I typically perform preventive maintenance on the airframe and all components. I have been flying jets for many years and occasionally I find a few things wrong that need either adjustment, tightening or repair. But after flying the Electra Jet for over a year and 75 flights, I have not had to repair or replace a single component. Now that’s what I call "Reliability".

Here's two fabulous looking Electra Jets built by Kirk Jensen. Very unique, very visible. Kirk and Mike are enjoying the ease and convenience of EVF flying.

These Electra's are identical air frames except for the fin shape and paint scheme, but offer quite a different appeal.

John Banner is very pleased with his "Best Craftsmanship" winning Electra at FIJR '07.  The first flights were very successful and required no trim.

Power is a BVM EVF 4010. Both Thunder Power and Flight Power Saddle Cells are used in the "Green Machine".

Bob Fiorenze has been campaigning this "Fly Navy" Electra Jet since early '07.  Dozens of flights have been logged, the latest with Flight Power's EVO 30c 6400 mah 2p Saddle Cells.

Bob is all smiles about the performance and 6 1/2 minutes flight times.