Author Archives: Bredehoft

New Short Kit – the Peanut Aircraft Designs Stallion

Posted on 5 October 2022 by Bredehoft

If you can’t wait, you can find the Short Kit HERE.  Download printed tissue template for this color scheme HERE.  Scroll down for the rest of the story (and a test flight video!)… The Aircraft Designs “Stallion” has been a … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up for Indoor Season

Posted on 2 October 2022 by Bredehoft

Evenings have been busy here.  I’ve been preparing a new fleet for Indoor season.  This is risky, as new planes rarely perform in a winning manner.  But my NoCal Racer (Folkerts SK-2) was not flying well at the end of … Continue reading →

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Two New Kits! HiPerBipe and Convertible Cabin!

Posted on 20 September 2022 by Bredehoft

Coming out of the FAC Outdoor Champs and the Ted Dock Memorial contests, I have two short kits to offer up: The 18″ span Sorrell HiPerBipe  (HERE).  This model is a tribute to Pres Bruning and was selected for the … Continue reading →

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Moving Right Along…

Posted on 9 August 2022 by Bredehoft

Well, “busy July” is over.  Of course, that the busy-ness overflowed into August.  Being away from home for two weeks means orders pile up.  Here are some quick status updates. 1 – AMA Outdoor Free Flight Nats:  I won Dime … Continue reading →

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The FAC Nats mk XXII – 2022 – a Personal Report

Posted on 18 July 2022 by Bredehoft

Well, I am “freshly” returned from the FAC Nats in Geneseo, NY.  It was so great to be there, since the last time all of us Rubber Scale crazies were there was in 2019 and the last Nats (an every-two-year … Continue reading →

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The Busy Month of July

Posted on 7 July 2022 by Bredehoft

I’ve been wanting to write for awhile, but a) I am not sure what to write and b) I’ve been so busy since coming back from vacation.  I do know what to write, but there are so many things, most … Continue reading →

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DTs – Dethermalizers – Mysterious? – Complicated! – are you READY?

Posted on 23 June 2022 by Bredehoft

Dethermalizers – the Next Big Step in your Free Flight Evolution.  Beginners often ask a lot of questions, especially on the field while watching.  One that I often answer in the negative is “do I need a DT?” – or … Continue reading →

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Props, Storms, and Flying

Posted on 7 May 2022 by Bredehoft

We had storms roll through Volare Acres this week – Brainstorms!  We had rain, too, but coming out of the Indoor Fling last weekend, I was inspired to try several things. 3D PROPS First thing, though, I’m going to talk … Continue reading →

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New Products – ELECTRICS and Tissue Paper

Posted on 1 May 2022 by Bredehoft

Three new products:  Peanut Electric Power Packs and Asuka Tissue in Blue and White. Firstly, As I have run out of Esaki, I now have Asuka Tissue in White and Blue (Black is on back order).  The white is Bright … Continue reading →

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NEW PRODUCT – Meteoro P-30 Short Kit!

Posted on 4 April 2022 by Bredehoft

I’m not a big P-30 competitor; I only fly in 2 or 3 informal P-30 events a year – if that many.  However, I love Rubber-Powered Free Flight and when I see a model with style, I like it, whatever … Continue reading →

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