FLS Microjet (BD-5J)
FLS Microjet (Flight-Line-Series) is an improved version of the BD-5J. It has been designed and marketed as a kit by BD-Micro Technologies (BMT). Most of the components conform to the original Bede specifications, but many improvements have been made by BMT.
The first Microjet built from a FLS kit, and having flown, was Justin LEWIS's N60LC (Oklahoma City, USA). The construction was conducted between 2003 and 2010. Due to the complexity of the project, it was continuously monitored by BMT. The first flight, Justin at the controls, took place on January 27, 2011. The flight tests were completed on May 5, 2011. Justin has regularly presented his plane in aerial meetings (in the USA) since the summer of 2011.
FLS Microjet technical data
| Kit Manufacturer | BD-Micro Technologies |
| Type | Light sport Jet |
| First flight | January 2011 |
| Nb. built | >= 4 |
| Crew | 1 |
Power plant
| Engine | PBS | TJ-100 |
| Count | 1 | |
| Type | Turbojet | |
| Max ratings | 127 kg | 280 lbs |
Dimensions
| Span | 5,18 m | 17 ft |
| Length | 4,57 m | 15 ft |
| Height | 1,52 m | 5'9" |
| Areas | m² | ft² |
Weights
| Empty | 195 kg | 430 lbs |
| Useful Load (average) | kg | lbs |
| Fuel capacity | 133,5 l | 30 US Gal. |
| Engine | kg | |
| Max. permissible | 390 kg | 860 lb |
Performances
| Vne - Max. speed | 515 km/h | 320 mph |
| Vno - Max. speed in ope. | km/h | mph |
| Vs - Stall speed | 108 km/h | 67 mph |
| Max. rate of climb | m/s | ft/min |
| Service ceiling | m | ft |
| Max Range | 370 km | 200 nm |
| Best gliding ratio | ||
| Landing distance | m | ft |
| Take off distance | m | ft |
| G limits | +6 GS | -GS |
N358BV #007
This Microjet is serial number 7. Bernard J Gamache is its builder, and the owner is Lupa Linn Adventures LLC (Yakima, Washington).
The first flight took place in 2016/2017. The aircraft was present at Air Venture 2018. He was one of the Lindy Award winners in the Kit Outstanding Workmanship category
N456LD #008
This aircraft is Serial number #8 in the series and was built by L. D. Jeffries with the help and on-site support of the BD-Micro support team.
The first flight, took place on April 24, 2017, with Justin Lewis at the controls.
L.D. Jeffries and his Microjet named "Lil Devill" flew for the first time together at the end of June 2017. Now he use the aircraft for performing in air shows across North America
Justin Lewis
Born in Texas and raised in Virginia, Lewis started flying at age 14, and received his pilot’s license at 17. In 1999, he graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies, a Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot Certificate and a Flight Instructor Certificate.
He built experience as a flight instructor for several years until he left for Navy Officer Candidate School. Upon completion of Navy flight school, Lewis was recognized as the top graduating tactical jet aviator in 2001. He was assigned the F-14D Tomcat and in 2004, he transitioned to the E-6B Mercury (a Boeing 707 variant).
In 2007, he was assigned to train the next generation of Navy fighter and aircraft carrier pilots in the T-45 Goshawk. Today, Lewis is a certified airline transport pilot and currently flying the MC-12 through the Air National Guard.
