Author Archives: Bredehoft

New Products – the Wanderer

Posted on 30 November 2016 by Bredehoft

Well, it’s been a long time coming:  the model has been built for a year and flown successfully all last season – and the big time-eater was developing the plan and parts for production.  The 34″ span model itself is … Continue reading →

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FOR SALE – Model Builder & AAM – $2 each

Posted on 22 November 2016 by Bredehoft

In the mid-80s, I discovered Model Builder magazine – it gave me my introduction to Free Flight.  I bought copies at the local news stand and then subscribed.  I also bought up older copies at swap shops when I found … Continue reading →

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2016 Lessons Learned #1 – Power and Glide Trimming

Posted on 18 November 2016 by Bredehoft

I started flying Free Flight in the mid ’80s – so I’ve been doing this a long time.  Still, it amazes me what I don’t know; I still am learning things.  Another surprise is why it takes so long for … Continue reading →

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New Products Action Report – PBY NoCal, the Shaft, F-4 JetCat, Guillows P-51D

Posted on 7 November 2016 by Bredehoft

Here is a brief summary of the three planes I built in two weeks and was able to fly yesterday. PBY NoCal This flies – or will fly.  I only gave it limited testing because I forgot to design and … Continue reading →

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New Kit – the SHAFT – with VIDEO

Posted on 5 November 2016 by Bredehoft

Here is one I built back in April of 2012 and just now decided to change it over to laser-cut – just because it is so cute and fun – “the Shaft” by Louis Bucalo from the January 1944 Flying … Continue reading →

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PBY-5 plus 25 (years)

Posted on 1 November 2016 by Bredehoft

Back around 1990 and 91, I built two PBY NoCals – yes, it was silly and I didn’t know any better.  One was heavy, had a fully covered wing, and the other was light with a pair of tiny carved … Continue reading →

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Something Different – Kit Build

Posted on 31 October 2016 by Bredehoft

This blog post will cover something I almost never do – the build of a kit (other than my own). For a couple years, I’ve wanted to “prove” that a couple of specific kits that people automatically discount are worth … Continue reading →

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October Update on Products & Projects – It’s Long!

Posted on 26 October 2016 by Bredehoft

It’s been awhile since I gave a real update, so this will be a LONG post with lots of information, so stay with me and read it all! The tile installation is DONE, although we still need to put all … Continue reading →

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Report #3 – JACK MOSES – Smilin’ Jack – Gone West

Posted on 27 September 2016 by Bredehoft

Just as we were getting underway at the FAC Outdoor Champs on Thursday morning, fellow Cloudbuster Ted Allebone, came around to a couple of us and informed us of the news that we were all dreading to hear – our … Continue reading →

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FAC Outdoor Champs & Ted Dock Contests – Report #2 – OT Stick & Miscellaneous

Posted on 27 September 2016 by Bredehoft

Video at the bottom… Mini vs. Mega When we arrived Wednesday afternoon, several people were already on the field test flying.  The weather was beautiful.  As we test flew planes, you could not help but stand and watch Tom Hallman … Continue reading →

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