Author Archives: Bredehoft

Are There Secrets to NoCals? – Video Included

Posted on 25 August 2016 by Bredehoft

NoCal is one of my favorite classes – they are a quick build and can fly great – often subject to fly-aways.  Recently, I have seen online comments regarding one of my designs – my Cessna Centurion Short Kit.  In … Continue reading →

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New Products for August!

Posted on 17 August 2016 by Bredehoft

As always, it’s been a busy month.  We are releasing FOUR NEW PRODUCTS for you today:  The T-37 Jet Cat Full Kit, the U2 Jet Cat Full Kit, a full-spec Catapult, and a handy Ball Hex Driver for the Gizmo … Continue reading →

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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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Moving Onward and Upward – Volare Products

Posted on 24 June 2016 by Bredehoft

July 2nd will begin a new chapter in Volare Products and in my life, in general.  Whereas Volare Products has been a part-time, after-hours “job” for me, I will be retiring from my regular, full-time job on July 1st and … Continue reading →

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May Flowers (Products)

Posted on 13 May 2016 by Bredehoft

It’s been a hectic couple of months here at Volare Products.  Spring is in full bloom and I am itching to get flying.  We had one outdoor and one indoor contest in the past month, but it looks like the … Continue reading →

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Torque Meters – Taking Orders

Posted on 24 April 2016 by Bredehoft

I spent Friday and Saturday at the Volare Products Machine Shop so that my dad and I could collaborate and finalize the design and operation of two new products:  plug-n-play Torque Meters for two standard winders, the Morrill Sidewinder and … Continue reading →

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