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Fun in the Sun – 26 July

Posted on 27 July 2020 by Bredehoft

It’s funny how perceptions change.  Prior to this year, it might have been “too windy” to fly.  It really wasn’t, but we get spoiled.  Now, since many of us are self-isolating and most forms of entertainment are no longer available, … Continue reading →

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NEW PRODUCT – Square Eagle P-30 SHORT KIT!

Posted on 14 July 2020 by Bredehoft

Two years ago, Dave Acton sent me the materials and his blessing to go produce the Square Eagle P-30, should I want to.  Dave and Bob Langelius had been selling the Blue Ridge line through PAL Model Products.  They had … Continue reading →

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New JetCat Kits and Other Stuff

Posted on 7 July 2020 by Bredehoft

A quick update – New JetCat Kits, Postal Rates, Build Projects, Photos, etc NEW JETCAT KITS I have two New JetCat kits available:  The Heinkel He.178 and the Lockheed L-133 Starjet The He.178 has been mentioned here before, I am … Continue reading →

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From the Contest – Report on F-86 and Other Fun

Posted on 29 June 2020 by Bredehoft

First, contest fun, then a report on the F-86 and its high point and low points. As I posted elsewhere (Cloudbusters Facebook page), we had a great day for the June Contest.  I covered the general report there, but will … Continue reading →

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A “New” Embryo – the “DeHavilland Discard” (or Bristol Bullhorn)

Posted on 12 June 2020 by Bredehoft

Two weeks ago, while I muddled about my house, trying to get re-motivated, I read the McCook Squadron’s latest newsletter.  In that issue, was a plan for an Embryo designed by Frank Scott, way back in the very early 1980s.  … Continue reading →

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New Product – FLYING ACES SPORTSTER Short Kit

Posted on 6 April 2020 by Bredehoft

Test Flight Video below. After my “Isolation” post, I did a mental reset.  I decided to build something just for fun.  I’ve had this build in mind for several months.  I found it in the March 1935 Flying Aces magazine.  … Continue reading →

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Isolation – End of March 2020

Posted on 27 March 2020 by Bredehoft

Good Afternoon,  I hope all of you readers are safe and sound and practicing safe viral isolation.  The Mrs and I were house-bound from Wednesday last week until Wednesday this week (had doc appt and grocery curb-side pick-ups).  Our experiences … Continue reading →

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“Postal” Contest – Home Front Corona Combat!

Posted on 20 March 2020 by Bredehoft

Bored at home and ready for action?  Here is a fun event for everyone, but that must be flown in your own home.  THERE WILL BE PRIZES!  Here are the basic rules, with expanded reasoning below: 1/2-Scale NoCal WWII Home … Continue reading →

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Tip for Better Flying – Notekeeping

Posted on 18 March 2020 by Bredehoft

Whether you fly for competition or just for fun, what follows WILL help you. Background:  When I came back into the Free Flight game in 2012, I had about 75 FAC kanones (competition wins).  My first kanone was in 1990 … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Thinking

Posted on 26 February 2020 by Bredehoft

I’ve got nothing – other than this mixture of odd (and possibly distracting) thoughts. 1… Long ago, I sold full kits of the Phantom Flash.  I soon learned that selling FULL kits takes way too much time per kit to … Continue reading →

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