- The nose on the Reaction ARF is growing, and that's no lie! PST now offers the Reaction X, an extended-nose
version of their popular ARF. Same price as the short nose. This is the perfect choice for your first turbine model
or your tenth! Click here for more info
on the ARF, retracts, fuel tanks, and turbines, all available from BTE.
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- The guys at All Things That Fly
do a weekly podcast on a diverse range of model-related subjects. This week, they invited Bruce on as a guest
and conducted a pretty in-depth intervue about the Storm Chaser project. Click the link or the logo, then listen
to it right on your computer or download the podcast for later.
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- The BTE Super Hauler finally made its debut in the
sixth episode of Storm Chasers on the Discovery Channel. It was also featured in the eighth and final episode of the
season. No doubt Discovery will air reruns for months to come. If you want to see it right now, there are numerous short
video clips on Discovery's website and YouTube, all listed and linked below.
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- Sneak Peek! Discovery has posted a variety of behind-the-scenes videos related to the Storm Chasers show.
Click here to see an early deployment of the Super Hauler with aerial footage from
its belly-mounted camera.
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- Storm Chasers Episode 4 Comments They are halfway through the TV season now, and no
sign of the Super Hauler. Actually, there was a quick glimpse of the wing early in the episode. You could see it
in the background clutter at the Radiance Technologies shop where the radar device was installed on the TVN Dominator.
It is apparent now that the shows are edited to maximize the drama rather than a strict chronological format. That's okay,
they are obviously saving the best for last!
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- Storm Chasers Episode 5 Comments Still no love for the Super Hauler, dang it :-) In fact,
this episode focused on a different team. Come to think of it, maybe that's a good sign. Now the show can return its
focus to our TVN team and their new data collection method.
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- Storm Chasers Episode 6 Comments SHOWTIME BABY! This was the Super Hauler episode we've
been waiting for. I had to chuckle when my pristine '77 Dodge van, affectionately known as Snowflake,
made its grand entrance to deliver the model. In the actual storm chase, Discovery did a nice job of cutting back
and forth from the TVN Dominator
positioned right at the heart of the tornado and the Radiance crew (with the Super Hauler) positioned several miles
from the same storm. The best part was at the end when they met up at a gas station to swap success stories. Congrats
TVN, Radiance Technologies, and Discovery on your best episode ever!
Click the pic for a new Discovery video featuring Reed Timmer accepting delivery of the Super Hauler.
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- Storm Chasers Episodes 7 and 8 Comments Although billed as a double-length grand finale, it was actually
two distict episodes of riveting TV. The Super Hauler appeared again in the final episode, successfully dropping its
full compliment of eight probes. You could feel the adrenaline flowing when the aircraft was airborne. Congrats to
the crew from Radiance Technologies who operated the Super Hauler in a safe and professional manner despite the
extreme conditions. Kudos also to Reed Timmer and the TVN crew who pulled the trigger on this risky project. BTE is
very proud to be involved with dedicated and passionate people like this.
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- See it now on You Tube. The Super Hauler was successfully deployed in front of a storm in Aurora, Nebraska.
They dropped probes into the inflow region then landed the plane safely on a gravel road in a pretty stiff crosswind.
Click here for the YouTube Video - it's a MUST SEE!
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- The Reaction 54 kits are back! They have been out of stock
for over a year, but new kits are now shipping. The R54 is perfect for first-time jet builders
and experienced jet pilots alike. Click the pic for much more info.
BTE is proud to offer combo deals with the R54.
Buy a JetCat, Jet Central, or PST turbine with your Reaction 54 and save $$$.
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- The all-composite Reaction ARF from PST Jets is a winner! Turbine pilots around the world are raving about
the quality, precision, and flight characteristics. BTE is proud to sell this quality product.
Click here for more info and current pricing
on the ARF, retracts, fuel tanks, and turbines, all available from BTE.
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- Major Announcement: Sullivan wheels are back in stock! Perhaps you have been unaware of Sullivan's
wheel manufacturing drama. Without getting too "inside baseball", let's just say we've been waiting a long time
for them to get back into the rubber molding business. See, BTE isn't the only company that
takes a long time to get their products back in stock (hee hee).
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- Handibond has changed, for the good. Same name as before, but now it's made in the USA. Bruce put this CA
to the ultimate test, using it almost exclusively in the construction of the "Storm Chaser" Super Hauler (see below).
BTE is proud to carry, and use, this quality adhesive. The best part? The price!
Click here
for more info on the complete line and our amazing discount prices.
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- Bruce spent much of 2008 building three big UAVs
for the University of North Dakota. It is a stretched version of the Super Flyin' King, optimized for heavy lifting.
We consider it a new design, and have named it the BTE Super Hauler. There are
no plans to offer the Super Hauler as a kit, but
click here for an inside look at the project.
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- The great Fourmost Tool Sale continues!
This is not something we do very often,
so click the link and check out the deals. We are offering the Miter Saw, Miter Cut, Miter Sander, and Sanding Sticks
at discount prices. Order them with any kit, and shipping is free. BTE is proud to carry the
entire Fourmost Product line
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- These four modified Super Flyin' King airframes were built at BTE for
NASA. They will be used at the Dryden Research Center, located on Edwards Air Force Base, as trainers for UAV pilots.
Click here for more info.
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- Here's something new and kind of fun. Click on the
In the Works tab above and you will find a link to
Bruce's Semi-Secret Sport Model Sketch Book. The design concepts presented there are NOT being actively developed for BTE.
Rather, they are offered for the sake of nostalgia, and perhaps as inspiration for budding designers. Scratch builders
rejoice - plans for several of the designs are now available!
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- Making a clean cut in stranded steel cables (typically used for throttle cables in models) used to be a real
chore. Say goodbye to frayed ends with these ultra high-quality cable cutters from BTE. They make perfect cuts in
music wire too. Available in two sizes (large pictured). Made in America.
Click here for complete info.
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