Violett Turbine Works

Model Airplane News, Jul 1998 by Chianelli, Chris

Over the years, Bob Violett certainly pioneered the use of micro turbines in the R/C world. And at Toledo this year, Bob and his daughter Patty (a truly outstanding pilot who can fly circles around most of you guysand me-in case you didn't know) had more exciting turbine announcements. Their company (BVM) is now the primary sales and service dealership in the USA for Ram turbines and will handle the 500 and 750 Series, which deliver 13 pounds and 17 pounds of thrust, respectively.

According to Bob, "With a very low installed weight, compact dimensions, lots of thrust and super reliability, the Ram turbines represent an advance in state-of-the-art turbine technology." In my opinion, if a product is being added to the Violett line, we know it has been fully tested and is of top quality-end of story.

The necessary efforts are under way for the Ram units to be easily, efficiently and accurately installed in BVM's F-80, T-33, MiG-15, F-4 and Rafale B-01. A generic installation kit will also be available so Ram units can be adapted to other models.

Also of high interest was the new kerosene version of the time-tested and -proven BVM/JPX turbine, which the company has offered for many years. For more information on these units, contact Bob Violeta Models, 170 State Rd. 419, Winter Springs, FL 32708; (407) 327-6333; fax (407) 327-5020.