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On November 20-22, 1998 - 120 RC jet pilots , and over 200 RC jet aircraft gathered at Mesa, Arizona for the 10th annual Arizona Jet Rally.

The above photo shows the lineup of RAM powered (gas turbine) jet aircraft. Your webmaster brought 2 gas turbine powered jet to this meet, and the new Convair F-106 was RAM powered.

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http://209.233.30.62/ajr4.JPG (182718 bytes) The RAM Powered BVM F-16 belonging to Michael Chansu rotates, and takes to the air for a spectacular flight.

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Here, Mike Downs poses with a BVM Sabre jet finished in FJ Fury color scheme. This aircraft is powered by RAM 500 gas turbines and scale options include a sliding canopy, operational speed brakes, and tail hook.

Wait a minute - While I'm taking this picture someone is walking off with my F-106 in the background!! Call the police!! The suspect looks familiar!!

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The Convair F-106   (my latest RC project on its maiden flight)
The F-106 is seen here at the Arizona Jet Rally during the noontime static display. Although the aircraft was not taken out to flightline, the "SIX" still drew allot of attention. http://209.233.30.62/ajr5.JPG (82346 bytes)

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The next series of pictures shows the F-106 during the prep, start up, take-off, and landing phases.

These images are courtesy of my good friend Jack Kennedy.

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 The pit area - this event was very well attended as can be seen in these two photos.

 

The Air Magic F-15 Eagle on the flight line. Preparations for another sucessful flight are in progress. http://209.233.30.62/ajr12.JPG (99500 bytes)
This scene was repeated during the event with more regularity than I would have like to have seen during a jet rally. The toll on aircraft was horrific. http://209.233.30.62/ajr13.JPG (82751 bytes)