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FLORIDA JETS

This giant sport jet was

Cardash and impressively

flown by Ali Machinchy.

The "Big Boomerang"

demonstrated IMAC-type

routines.

to an almost stopped, high Alpha slow-flight demo that was amaz-

ing to watch. All of this was performed within a small area and

below the low overcast deck.

VISUAL TREATS

Attendees of this event were also treated to a number of models that

were appealing from a purely visual standpoint, either because of

the subject itself or the unique way it was presented. Some of the

prettiest sport jets you can imagine were on hand, and it was clear

that these guys were more than willing to trade scale detailing time

for paint application and preparation hours. Typifying the breed

were the BVM Bandits by Vern and Larry Kramer, impeccably done

in "Red Baron" and "Miss Budweiser" schemes. Larry's "Red Baron"

has more than 325 flights on it, and it still looks better than many

newly finished models. The

finishes on some of these

jets were absolutely flawless,

and the color schemes were

exciting, dramatic, highly

visible and, in some cases,

practically works of art.

Pat McCurry's (PCM

Models) new AV8TR tur-

bine trainer might just be

the entry point for turbine

beginners. It features all-

wood, simple construction

and fixed gear. Pat's proto-

type was even MonoKote-

covered. Although it didn't

fly at the meet, I was told it

flies well and might end up

being the Ugly Stik of the

jet movement!

Erich Himmler and

Viktor Casut, both from

Switzerland, fielded a pair

of gorgeous D.H. Venom

Mk.ls, which performed beautifully. The detailing was

superb, the finish was excellent and the flight speed was

just right; further proof that larger models, both sport

and scale, are becoming more popular.

Large, unorthodox and slippery-looking was the Rutan

ARES designed and developed by Kerry Sterner. This

Simjet 2300-powered model weighs just under 24

pounds and was one of two present; the other, by Jay

Smullen, was finished in matte black as it was in the

movie "Iron Eagle II." Since it has been around eight

years and has more than 150 flights, Kerry decided to

retire the prototype, but word is that it might be

released as a kit in the future.

CHANGING TIMES

Florida Jets is now in its sixth year, and this was the

third time I attended. All I can say is that the turbine

revolution that began three or four years ago is no longer a revo-

lution, but the norm in jet circles; so much so that I only saw

three ducted-fan models fly all weekend. This year, a variety of

engine manufacturers and importers were represented, including

RAM, JetCat, AMT, Simjet and SWB.

The introduction of the new, smaller turbines offers some great

opportunities for modelers who want to become involved in jets.

A lot of former ducted-fan fliers are letting their models go for very

attractive prices because they want to "step up" to the larger tur-

bines. But ducted-fan models' airframes are ideal for installing the

new generation of smaller, 11- to 12-pound-thrust turbines.

Above: Eric Rantet from France designed this Aviation Design F-16, and

Gustavo Campana finished It In the unique European "Tiger Meet"

markings. Below: the F-100F Is the newest model from the BVM factory.

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