Category Archives: Builds

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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FAC Outdoor Champs & Ted Dock Contests – Report #1 – Do You Still Beat Your Kids?

Posted on 26 September 2016 by Bredehoft

This is the first of at least three articles I plan to write about the contests this weekend. I will be writing them in order of most recent to that which occurred first (reverse order).  This is the most recent; … Continue reading →

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September – Distractions and Progress

Posted on 10 September 2016 by Bredehoft

A discovery was made at the Kit Factory:  retirement doesn’t always mean 100% model airplanes – I got corralled into replacing 400 square feet of carpet with tile in the lower level of our house.  Ok, I volunteered since it … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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The Long Road from Idea to Kit

Posted on 6 April 2016 by Bredehoft

I’ve had real conversations with friends and customers that go something like this “well, that can be your next kit!” I’ve imagined that some customers don’t understand what goes into producing a kit, even a short kit – at least … Continue reading →

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Canopies – Waste Not, Want Not

Posted on 1 April 2016 by Bredehoft

Everyday, people – INCLUDING US MODELERS – throw away perfectly good material that would work in our modeling world.  I’m not talking about the product you purchased, but the packaging you throw away – the ubiquitous Blister Packs that contain … Continue reading →

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