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Last 2014 Muncie Contest – the Wisp

Posted on 30 September 2014 by Bredehoft

I was excited about the Wisp.  This was my first 2 Bit model (Old Time ROG models with 26″ span or less) and I spent a lot of time making it look beautiful (if I do say so myself).  In … Continue reading →

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Last 2014 Muncie Contest – Embryo

Posted on 30 September 2014 by Bredehoft

I was feeling very hopeful, almost confident, going into Saturday’s Embryo event.  My Tomahawk was dialed in.  With the 7″ Superior Prop and one long loop of 3/16″, I can pretty much get 90 seconds in dead air – and … Continue reading →

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Last 2014 Muncie Contest – NoCal

Posted on 30 September 2014 by Bredehoft

My latest NoCal, a Chambermaid, was a rush build before the FAC Outdoor Champs two weeks ago.  The weather was crappy then and I didn’t get a chance to give it much more than a couple of test flights; I … Continue reading →

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Last Muncie Contest of the Year – Part 1

Posted on 30 September 2014 by Bredehoft

I have several stories to capture about my experiences this past weekend at Muncie.  It was the Ted Dock Memorial FAC contest put on my the Indy Squadron.  There was typical low attendance (less than 20) but atypical beautiful and … Continue reading →

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The Wisp is Ready to Fly

Posted on 21 September 2014 by Bredehoft

I finished the Wisp this weekend.  I didn’t get to fly Sunday as our local contest was cancelled due to wind and rain. I am very pleased with the way this model turned out.  The coloring took time, but I … Continue reading →

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Into Autumn…

Posted on 15 September 2014 by Bredehoft

Well, I am afraid summer is fading into fall here in Michigan.  It has been VERY busy here since mid-July and I’ve neglected posting on here, among other things. A couple of evenings in front of the TV with glue … Continue reading →

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Back Home from Indiana

Posted on 23 June 2014 by Bredehoft

It was a busy weekend, full of work for me.  Of course, working at flying is better than other kinds of work!  I had some bad luck and some good luck.  After 3 dismal flights in Phantom Flash, I finally … Continue reading →

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Off To Muncie!

Posted on 20 June 2014 by Bredehoft

I am leaving this afternoon for Muncie and the McCook Squadron FAC Contest on Saturday and Sunday.  I feel very much behind the curve; not prepared to sell or fly.  I have shortages on certain products, I am trying out … Continue reading →

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June Cloudbusters Contest Report

Posted on 9 June 2014 by Bredehoft

Yesterday, we finally got our first outdoor meet of the year in the books.  We had been rained out twice and we were all itching to fly.   We had decent weather and about 17 members/flyers in attendance. Photo of the … Continue reading →

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Pre-order for the FAC Nats in Geneseo and the AMA FF Nats in Muncie!

Posted on 13 May 2014 by Bredehoft

It’s only two months until these contests and, as I personally scramble to get my fleet ready to fly, I’d like to remind everyone that I do accept PRE-ORDERS for delivery to Geneseo, NY and Muncie, IN in July. Submit … Continue reading →

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