With interest in electric airplanes sizzling, it was only natural for the BVM team to set their sights on a jet model with all the performance, quality, reliability and thorough engineering that BVM products are so well known for the world over. The new Electra Jet is designed as a quick build kit with wood wings and stabs so precisely engineered that the building process is sure to be a delight. The lightweight, super strong structure assures superior performance and ultra slow landings. BVM’s engineering team developed integrated power systems that’ll provide 13-15 pounds if installed static thrust (see EVF brochure) for thrilling take-off, climb and high speed performance. Cool and reliable operation is the result of our engineering excellence. Of course, your Electra will be exceptionally complete for hassle-free swift assembly. And should you get in a bind, BVM support is just a call away. Let’s take a closer look at what makes the Electra JetTM so special.

In Action

 

The airframe components are all made in the USA at our Florida facility. The fiberglass fuselage and molded fin have strategically placed Carbon Fiber and Kevlar reinforcements. A crystal clear canopy and molded cockpit deck with instrument panel are standard. All formers are laser cut for accuracy and a complete color photo enhanced instruction manual and C.A.D. plans are included.

Every rib, spar, brace and wing skin (1 piece) is laser cut to perfection. Shaping of the L.E. & tips is aided by laser cut templates.    Flaps and ailerons are easily assembled using laser cut 1/32" ply skins and balsa ribs providing thin, straight and dent resistant trailing edges. The very generous size flaps provide short grass field take-offs and super slow stable landings.    Servo and landing gear cover plates are a unique combination of thin poly-ply and balsa.    The low landing speed and zero residual thrust of the EVF (throttle trim down) negate the need for wheel brakes. This saves weight and money.

Strong & Light Undercarriage
Hundreds of landings without a glitch

The mechanical retract operation is smooth and reliable using 2 JR 791 retract servos.      The injection molded Carbon Fiber retract frames and all aluminum machined internal parts provide superior strength. BVM’s heavy duty 3/16" main wire struts with precision axles and Du-Bro wheels complete the landing gear package.

Benefits of flying an Electra Jet™:

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The Electra Jet with EVF propulsion was impressive at FL Jets '07 that many of our dyed-in-the-wool turbine customers want to add one to their arsenal of sport jets.
The utter simplicity, quiet operation, model field acceptability, easy transport, and the fact that it flies like its big brother "Bandit" are convincing qualities.

Impressive Performance

It's not a Viper or a Bandit but just the right in between size to absorb the 5+ H.P. we now have available for the EVF. We have learned a few things over the years and the inlet design reflects our experience in that area. The fan, inlet and tailpipe designs must have a determined performance point prior to executing the tooling. We believe that the design point we chose provides an excellent balance between take-off thrust and thrust available at 150mph. Enthusiasts at Florida Jets '07 or other recent flight demo's can attest to the wide envelope of performance of the Electra / EVF combination.
One really has to see it to fully appreciate it, but this video should help.

Electra Jet Kit
Airframe Directive (A.D.)
And other helpful notes

Main Gear Flex Mount Stiffener Addendum
(09/30/2008)

Addendum #093008

 Main Gear Retract Servo Installation Addendum
(09/11/2008)

Inlet Duct Installation Addendum
(09/11/2008)

It is important that the aft end of the inlet ducts is centered in the fuselage.  The Saddle CellsTM require equal space on each side of the thrust tube.

Securing The Wings Addendum
(04/18/08)

Reciever Batteries
For BVM Electric Jets

We use a single 4 cell NiCad battery to power the reciever and servoes in our factory demo Electra Jets and E Sabre. Power usage is less than 200 mah per flight including multiple operations of the servo driven retracts.

BVM is now using a JR 1500 mah NiCad pack JR # 3240.

We found that the 1100 mah pack that comes with the Spektrum DX7 is inadequate, especially after six months of shelf life.

The photo shows an easy method of installation in an Electra.

Tape a 3/8" x 6" plywood stick to the battery then secure it with (2) #2 socket head screws to the forward servo tray.

Note: BVM uses a Shultze charger (BVM# JC A3021) connected directly to the battery lead.

Do not charge through a switch harness.

Electra Jet
Airframe Directive (A.D.)
And other helpful notes

 Addendum
(11/29/07)

Wire Strut Straightening Tool

Addendum
(11/27/07)

The center section of the main power hatch can be opened up as shown with no detriment.  This allows easier hook-up of batteries and "Y" harness to the EVF.

Elevator Servo Mounting Addendum
Servo Mounting
(8/20/07)

Electra Jet Addendum #051607

To clarify the correct orientation of the wing cradles (used to hold the wing to apply bottom skins), all 3 cradles are taller on the front end than the rear.

Use an accurate measuring device to properly determine this. Later kits have a "tick" laser cut into the front edge of each cradle. Proper orientation of these cradles is necessary to achieve the wing "wash-out".