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| To fly a large EDF Jet 12 times in a
days
session at Mako Shark RC Jet Club Field, one has to be using the right
stuff. Pablo Fernandez has lots of experience with R/C Jets of all
flavors, so he knows what really works and what will provide the performance,
reliability, and flight time to express his superior flying skills. |
When Only The Best Will Do
Pablo's choices of the right stuff are:
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enjoy this sport, BVM keeps all of this "Right Stuff" in stock and has a
knowledgeable staff to help you have as much fun. Note: The 12 flights were logged using 2 sets of
ThunderPower 45c 7600 mAh 12s packs and the PowerLab 8 charger. The model
and all of its components now have logged over 170 flights at this
posting.
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March Wind
How we deal with it
March
is a beautiful time of year in Central Florida, but like most of
the country, it gets windy. If you are going to go flying, you
may have to deal with 18-20+ mph from any direction.
Crosswind landing practice is a great confidence
builder, especially for the “Top Gun” event in late April, but
it can be tough on the equipment. The solution is to have
access to a North/South runway and an East/West runway. We
cover this by belonging to multiple clubs in the Orlando area.
So, on this beautiful but blustery day, this group of happy
electric jet pilots visited the I.R.K.S. (Indian River Kontrol
Society) field near Cocoa, Florida. It is an excellent jet
friendly grassfield that allows an unencumbered flight routine.
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Bob Violett |
and EVF 2 12s
96°
Flight Testing
| It takes a little extra effort to
go flying at midday when the ambient temperature is 96
F. It turns out that it wasn't just Florida that
was having such a hot Sunday in July, but most of
the eastern seaboard as well. The
and its power system with the latest ThunderPower 45c
7600mAh batteries performed with excellence. |
Protect against internal F.O.D.
A Safety Item
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There have been a few instances of
rotor blade damage caused by loose items such as screws, nuts, balance plugs,
etc. in the front of the model getting sucked into the rotor blades. It is
therefore important to do what is necessary to eliminate these F.O.D. hazards.
To prevent small objects from passing
through, the vertical webs at the aft end of the inlet ducts must be securely
glued together and the gaps at the top and bottom should be filled. Use a
BVM Scuff Board to taper the aft ends of the webs. |
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Cool Weather
Operations
of LiPo Batteries
Lithium polymer batteries do
not deliver power very well if below 60°F.
Keep this in mind for the propulsion batteries.
We Floridians rarely experience
cool temperatures, but on a recent trip north and an early morning
flight we were reminded.
Chris True's practice of
putting the batteries on the car's dashboard on the way to the field
is a good solution. The defroster blowing and the radiant
energy of the sun through the windshield will warm them to 70°-
80°F.
Of course, there are other ways to accomplish the same thing.
LiPo's used for the receiver/servos are ok if kept above 40°F. |
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Castle
Creations and NeuMotors
solid partners for the BVM EVF |
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Quality components and
strict assembly and testing procedures allow us to deliver the best
electric ducted fan power unit in the business.
Electric power should be
the most reliable form of propulsion and with Castle's ESC's and
Neu's motors, the EVF is establishing a very good reputation.
Our customers are very
pleased with their Electric VioFan systems.
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