"The Electra is a great flying airplane, and no doubt a lot of work to build even the ARF. Making a coparison based on size really isn't fair, still the same amount of time goes into developing the molds, and parts as if it were 25% bigger so smaller size just does not equate to smaller price proportionally. Also the YA F-16 has not changed in the X number of years it has been out there, so it's also not a good comparison. "

I have to disagree.. so your saying if BVM made a 70mm sized electra (30"x30") it will be the same price? that makes no sense
look at a Sniper or an El Bandito ... these small planes are much cheaper like $300.. size should make a difference in cost

a bandit cost more than an electra...

how about this the electra is $2500 for the ARF the spark is a newer design and almost the same size, the ARF is $1100 and is a very well built model
look how many comp arf planes have shown up an jet meets.. that has put a dent in BVM sales for sure

the yellow kits have been up dated to carbine fiber and gel coat not the old green polyester

The huge yellow twin F-18 is only $1200 bucks for the kit and that thing is massive

That said everyone I Know that has a BVM plane raves about how well it fly’s ... Who knows when my next project comes up I may slap down the cash

I do think it's great that he employees Americans and makes as much as he can right here in the USA... just wish the prices were a bit more reasonable

Doing business in the US in expensive I know , I’m a contractor and have to compete with shops that use illegal workers to do there work. People that use me are much like BVM’s customers they know they are paying more but will get a very good product and support.
So I do understand but still can’t justify the cost for me personally

Ron