Monthly Archives: July 2016

PEANUT – the Loneliest Event

Posted on 31 July 2016 by Bredehoft

I have built a lot of Peanut scale planes.  I have no idea how many, but Walt Mooney’s Peanut plans in Model Builder magazine is what gave me my start and inspiration in Free Flight.  That size remains my favorite … Continue reading →

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HOW-TO – Repairing my Elmendorf Special

Posted on 23 July 2016 by Bredehoft

The Greve Race Mass Launch at the 2016 FAC Nats was held in a veritable gale.  I held little hope that my entry would make it to the last round, and the wind forced it down in the first round … Continue reading →

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July Kit Progress

Posted on 21 July 2016 by Bredehoft

While July is extremely busy (two multi-day contests and filling resulting delayed orders), it is also my first month of full time dedication to Volare Products.  We will be releasing two more kits soon, both proven, of course. The T-37 … Continue reading →

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2016 FAC Nats – Spirit (with video)

Posted on 19 July 2016 by Bredehoft

Much is said about “the Spirit of the FAC”, but what is it?  Sure, there is the competition, but it is the most good-natured competition – laid back and fun.  If I win, that is great, but just being with … Continue reading →

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2016 FAC Nats – Stout 2-AT Mass Launch

Posted on 18 July 2016 by Bredehoft

One of the most satisfying things at the Nats for me – as Volare Products – was the Stout 2-AT One-Design Mass Launch.  We, the Cloudbusters, selected the 2-AT as the One-Design to honor our aging member, Stu Weckerly.  Stu, … Continue reading →

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