All Things That Fly RC Podcast

In Episode 300, Lucien and Moose talk with AMA President Rich Hanson and AMA Executive Vice President Randy Cameron about issues that the AMA is currently working on to ensure the future of Model Aviation, and what we can all do as AMA members to help our local schools and communities bring new younger pilots into the hobby. Mentions: Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Videos Seagull Models Yak-11 Perestroika Model Kit Academy of Model Aeronautics Website FAA Section 349 FAA Part 107 Regulations Advisory Circular 91-57C Information FPG-9 Foam Glider Kit AMA Alpha Kit AIAA Student Design Competitions NASA Student Design Competitions AMA Trust Test

In Episode 299, Moose and Lucien talk with Mark Richenberg and Jason Shulman from Graves R/C Hobbies, in Orlando, Florida. We talk about the origins of Graves R/C, and how a brick and mortar hobby shop stays successful for over 30 years. Jason talks about his recent competition in FAI pattern at the 2021 NATS and gives an inside view of what it takes to be a competition R/C pilot. Mentions: Graves R/C Hobbies Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Videos BadAss 45mm Brushless Motors Tempest Brushless Motors Tempest Speed Controllers NATS Pattern Coverage on AMA Website Jason's Covid Beard Jason's Epic Evolution Pattern plane Brenner Contra V4 Drive System Futaba 32MZ Radio Futaba 18SZ Radio 2021 IRCHA Jamboree Wright Patterson Air Force Museum IMAC International Miniature Aerobatic Club Website Orlando RCACF Club Website Senior Pattern Association Website Old School Models Kaos Kit

In Episode 298, Lucien and Moose talk with Annie Torres from Landing Products, makers of APC Propellers. We talk about the origins of APC, all the cool products they make, and Annie's 25 year history with the company. Mentions: Udvar-Hazy Center Museum Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Videos Phoenix Models 68-inch Zero Kit Tempest 41mm Brushless Motors Tempest Speed Controller APC Propeller Website APC Slow-Fly Props APC Thin Electric Props APC Folding Props APC Multirotor Props APC Propeller Data Charts APC Propeller RPM Limits Crash Fund Inc Dog Rescue

In Episode 297, Lucien and Moose talk with Mark Lanterman, owner of Old School Models, about his history in RC as well as the awesome line of balsa kits that he produces. Mentions: Gilmore Red Lion Kit Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Kit Landing Gear Installation Video Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Kit Rudder and Elevator Installation Video Wedell-Williams Model 44 Aircraft Info EGO Electric Lawn Mower New BadAss 45mm Motors from Innov8tive Designs Phoenix 67" Zero A6M Kit World Engines Digit Migit 3-channel Radio World Engines Expert 5-channel Radio Sterling Minnie Mambo Old School Model Works R/C Kits Old School Model Works Robinhood 25 Kit Old School Model Works Sky Ranger Kit Old School Model Works Wayfarer Kit Old School Model Works Kaos 60 Kit Retro RC Full Spectrum Laser Old School Models Aircraft Profiles Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio

In Episode 296, after geeking out about the new upcoming Dune Movie, Lucien and Moose discuss Servos, including how they work, what they do, and how to choose the right one for your model. Mentions: Gilmore Red Lion Kit Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Kit Unboxing Video Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Kit Wing Assembly Video Wedell-Williams Model 44 Aircraft Info AMA 2021 NATS Schedule AMA National Fun Fly 2021 Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio Innov8tive Designs $100 Gift Card Giveaway 1984 Dune Movie New 2021 Dune Movie Trailer Children of Dune 3-part Mini Series Hitec Servos Website Futaba Servos Website JR Servos Website Spektrum Servo Website MKS Servo Website Flex Innovations Mamba 60 Biplane

In Episode 295, Moose and Lucien welcome Tom from Legend Hobby to talk about the shift from VQ Warbirds, the new airplanes they are working on, as well as other cool stuff they carry. Mentions: Ritewing RC Innov8tive Designs $100 Gift Card Giveaway Jetworks Online Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer Moose's Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron Video Legend Hobby Website T-6A Texan II with B-26 Marauder Scheme Seagull Models Legend Hobby Skyraider Kits Horizon Hobby OV-10 Bronco Corsair Soccer War Color Scheme Legend Hobby RC Tanks and Military Vehicles SIG Kommander Chris Foss Designs WOT 4 Thingiverse Website Bomber Field, Monaville, Texas

In Episode 294, Moose and Lucien welcome Bobby Watts from Watts Innovations to discuss the new Commercial Drone Products they are designing and building here in the USA. Mentions: Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron Xicoy Digital CG Balance System ToolkitRC M6 Charger IRCHA Website Bobby's Winning Flight video at 2010 IRCHA One Competition Bobby's Heli Launch Box Video SmackTalk RC YouTube Channel Invertix 400 Video with Bobby Watts Watts Innovations Website MFD-5000 Multirotor Prism Multirotor AUVSI (Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International)

In Episode 293, Moose and Lucien welcome Shawn Spiker from Hitec Commercial Solutions to discuss the new Commercial Drone Products division of Hitec. Mentions: Hitec Commercial Solutions Rockwell B-1 Lancer Bomber Ocotillo Wells Off-Road Area Gaui X7 Helicopter Multiplex Funray Motor-Glider Dream Flight Glider Company Hitec Drone Aircraft Hitec Ground Control Station Hitec PositionPro GNSS Receiver Hitec Servos and Actuators Hitec Commercial Drone Services Seff Week 2021 AUVSI (Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International) Scalewings Lavockhlin LA-7 Video Mars Perseverance Rover

In Episode 292, Moose and Lucien talk about Electric Power System Basics, go over all the various components in an electric power system, and discuss how to properly size and match all the component parts. Mentions: Great Lakes Brewing Company Hitec Commercial Solutions Toledo RC Swap Meet Triple Tree Aerodrome Cancels Joe Nall Week Lucien's Blog - Electric Motor Numbers Lucien's Blog - What Size Motor do I Need? Lucien's Blog - Linear BECs vs Switching BECs Kester Solder Company 2-Stroke Glow to Electric Conversion Chart Toledo Show Cancellation Notice Dayton Modelrama, April 23-24, 2021 RC Dude Hobbies New StoreDot Battery charges in 5 minutes!

ATTF is Back! In this first new show in over 6 years, Lucien and Moose talk about what has been going on in their lives, discuss COVID's effect on the hobby and talk about motor efficiency and the new brand of BadAss Motors from Innov8tive Designs. Mentions: IMAC - International Miniature Aerobatic Club Motion RC 1600mm F4U-1D Corsair Freewing F-15C EDF Jet Moose's Seagull Models Yak-11 Perestroika build log Scorpion Products now available from Mikado USA BadAss Power Systems Products Cobra Power System Products Delorean DR-7 Aircraft Perry Swap Meet Cancellation Lebanon RC Expo Cancelled Toledo Show Cancellation Notice Dayton Modelrama, April 23-24, 2021 Flite Test Joe Nall, May 7-15, 2021 Rite-Wing RC 2020 NATS Control-Line Competition Results

We Are Back after a summer break! This week we talk with Robert Rodriquez, the founder of the Society of Aerial Cinematography (AKA SOAC), for a discussion about the use of Multirotors and helicopters in the the motion picture industry. Also discussed in this show are some cool new multirotor products and upcoming flying events. Mentions: SOAC Facebook Page FAA grants Waivers to 7 Hollywood filming companies FAA Part 333 Waiver Procedure Ruling in FAA vs Pirker Case Reversed New DJI Inspire 1 Multirotor Extremetech Article about DJI Inspire 1 Inspire 1 thread on RC Groups Bert Kamerrer talks about the new SAB Goblin 380 Kyle Stacy flies the new SAB Goblin 380 Cobra Multirotor Motors Cobra Multirotor Speed Controllers and BEC New JR Ninja 400MR Multirotor New Thunder Tiger TTRobotix Ghost+ 450mm Multirotor 2014 Orlando Heli Blowout, December 5-7, Apopka, Florida Online Registration for 2014 Orlando Heli Blowout SOAC event at Abel Cine, December 13, Burbank, California 2015 AMA Expo, January 9-11, Ontario, California 2015 Arizona Electric Festival, January 22-25, Apache Junction, Arizona 47th annual WRAM Show, Secaucus, New Jersey, February 20-22, 2015 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight 3DRCForums

We Are Back! This week Daniel is off, so Lucien invited Steve Mills (AKA Vintauri) to join him for a show about the upcoming Watts Over Owatonna Electric Fly-in. Also discussed in this show is a listener E-Mail and some past and upcoming flying events. Mentions: 2014 Toledo Show Photos Palomar R/C Flyers Club Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA request for response from FAA E-Flite Blade 350 QX DJI S-1000 Octocopter Trex 800 Camera Heli Go-Professional Cases Sig T-Clips EP ARF SIG Somethin' Xtra EG ARF 2014 Watts Over Owatonna, July 25-27 2014 IRCHA Jamboree, August 6-10 2014 NEAT Fair, September 12-14 2014 Heli Extravaganza, September 19-21 2014 eWeek, September 24-28 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week listener Nick Crego joins us to chat about the Stingray quadcopter and the Jeti DS-16 radio. Mentions: Extreme FPV multirotor flying on RC Groups Dad pulls sons tooth with an Estes Rocket Multirotor Magazine Curtis Youngblood Stingray Quad Nick's Stingray Video JETI Radios 2014 Multirotor Challenge, POSTPONED, Palomar RC Club, Fallbrook CA 2014 Toledo Show, April 4, 5 & 6, Toledo Ohio 2014 SEFF, April 7-13, Americus, Georgia RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week Lucien and Daniel welcome Albert Tejera, owner of TME to the show as a new host. Also joining us this episode as our special guest we have Erick Royer, Executive Editor at Maplegate Media to talk about Several of their publications including Airsoft Insider, Fly RC, RC Heli Pilot and Multirotor magazines. We also get into a discussion about 3D printing, and some cool printers that are coming out soon. Mentions: Albert's Company, Tejera Microsystems Engineering New Mikado V-Bar Radio New Goblin 570 Helicopter DJI S1000 Octocopter DJI S1000 Octocopter at Empire RC Blade 350 QX2 Quadcopter Maplegate Media Website Multirotor Pilot Magazine Website Leapfrog 3D Printer Solidoodle 3D Printers 3D-Printed Camera Gimbal 2014 Toledo RC Expo, April 4-6 2014 SEFF, April 7-13 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week Lucien and Daniel answer several PSC questions sent in by listeners, and talk about some new products being introduced by Horizon at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. We also also have a listener submission for "Dumbest Thing I Ever Did" from Jonas Kunze in Germany. Mentions: Curtis Youngblood's new 1230mm MantaRay Quad Video New Products from Horizon at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair Long Duration Multirotor Flight Thread 2014 Hobbico E-Fest, Champaign, Illinois, February 15-16 2014 WRAM Show, Secaucus, New Jersey, February 21-23 2014 Multirotor Challenge, March 21-23 2014 Toledo RC Expo, April 4-6 2014 SEFF, April 7-13 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week Chris Madsen (AKA rpmrpm) joins Lucien and Daniel for a discussion of the new line of Multirotor aircraft from Multirotor Systems, a division of DW Foamies. We also discuss what happened at the 2014 AMA Expo in this episode. Mentions: RC Groups Power System Corner Directory from rpmrpm 2014 AMA Expo Power Up Toys RC Paper Airplane Project Multirotor Systems Whirlwind 600 V-Tail Quadcopter Multirotor Systems Photos from the AMA Expo New Android Powered JR 28X Radio System Precision Aerobatics Addiction XL Aircraft Tactic AnyLink2 Radio Adapter 2014 Hobbico E-Fest, Champaign, Illinois, February 15-16 2014 WRAM Show, Secaucus, New Jersey, February 21-23 2014 Multirotor Challenge, March 21-23 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week we catch up with Grampa Tony, talk about dropping tennis balls from quadcopters, how to keep busy during the cold season, and all kinds of other random things. Mentions: Daniel's tennis ball dropping quad New source for Anderson PowerPoles New Forza models from JR Nick Maxwell flying the Stingray quadcopter on 6S with Scorpion HK-2221 motor Hubsan X4 Mini Quad $39.99 Hubsan X4 Mini Quad with Video Recording $64.99 Hubsan X4-FPV Mini Quad with In-Transmitter Video Screen, $199.99 Retail 30% off all Cobra motors 20% off all Cobra ESCs RC Model Reviews BEC Video AMA Expo, January 10th-12th, Ontario California WRAM Show, February 21st-23rd, 2014, Secaucus, NJ E-Fest, February 15th and 16th, 2014, Champaign, Illinois 2014 Multirotor Challenge, March 21, 22 & 23, Palomar RC Club, Fallbrook CA RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Our Christmas 2013 show. Lucien and Daniel discuss some new products and make some suggestions for how to spend your Christmas money! We also discuss some new products and answer several Power System Corner questions in this episode. Mentions: Hitec X4 Micro AC/DC 1-Cell Charger FlyingCinema CineTank Quadcopter Frame Hobby Lobby is now Hobby Express! Video of Vintauri cutting a pilot with his CNC machine Scorpion Backup Guard Scorpion Power Station Estes Proto X EP Micro Quadcopter Eagle Tree Guardian GoPro Hero 3+ GWS MT-1 Multi Tester 2014 AMA Expo in Ontario, California January 10-12 2014 Hobbico E-Fest, Champaign, Illinois, February 15-16 2014 WRAM Show, Secaucus, New Jersey, February 21-23 2nd Annual Multirotor Challenge, March 21-23 2014 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Interested in stabilization, FPV, and on screen displays? Boy have we got a show for you! Bill Parry from Eagle Tree Systems joins us to discuss his products including the new Vector all-in-one FPV unit. Tune in! Mentions: Guardian Stabilization System OSD Pro New Vector FPV Controller AMA Expo, January 10th-12th, Ontario California WRAM Show, February 21st-23rd, 2014, Secaucus, NJ E-Fest, February 15th and 16th, 2014, Champaign, Illinois RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Steve Mills (AKA Vintauri) joins Lucien and Daniel for a discussion of the Foam Casualty 6-axis CNC machine and the 2014 Trans-America Tour. We also discuss some new products and answer several Power System Corner questions in this episode. Mentions: Scorpion Backup Guard Video Scorpion Power Station Video Innov8tive Designs Black Friday Sale Estes Proto X EP Micro Quadcopter Heli-Max 1Si mini Quadcopter New Electric Heli Flight Duration World Record VC200 Volocopter Maiden Flight Video Hitec Zipper from the new Weekender Series SIG Sbach XA-41 ARF Model Foam Casualty 6-axis CNC foam cutting machine kit 2014 TransAmerica Tour Information Orlando Heli Blowout, December 6th-8th - Orlando, Florida 2014 AMA Expo in Ontario, California January 10-12 2014 Hobbico E-Fest, Champaign, Illinois, February 15-16 2014 WRAM Show, Secaucus, New Jersey, February 21-23 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week we talk to Gus & Maha Calderon about their documentary, Civilian Drones - Search and Rescue. The movie describes how effective drones can be in missing persons cases and how the FAA will not allow this technology to be used. Mentions: Flying IronMan RC Model, Designed By Greg Tanous Crashproof Stabilized Flying Robot With Counter Rotating Props Scorpion HK-4526-520 F3C Motor Scorpion HK-2520 Motor Series Scorpion 12-cell 90 amp ESC Walkera QR X350 Quadcopter Mikado Logo 480 Xxtreme Civillian Drones Documentary Isis Copter Orlando Heli Blowout, December 6th-8th - Orlando, Florida AMA Expo, January 10th-12th, Ontario California RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Shawn Spiker from Hitec joins us this week to talk about the latest Weekender aircraft, cool battery charging products and the Aurora 9X radio. Mentions: DJI Phantom II Vision E-Flite Blade Helis with Castle Creations ESC's Real Flight 7 RC Simulator Ultra-High Altitude Full Size Glider Hitec Zipper Hitec eHawkeye Hitec F4U Corsair Hited Hawker Hurricane Hitec P51 Mustang Hitec Extra 300S Hitec ePowerBox 30 Power Supply Hitec H4 DC/DC 4-port Charger Hitec Aurora 9X Radio Orlando Heli Blowout, December 6-8 AMA Expo, January 10-12 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Top 3D pilot and aerial photographer Bobby Watts joins us this week to talk about the latest Gaui helis he's helped to design, the multirotors he flies for video work, and more. Mentions: Castle Creations Talon ESCs Orlando Heli Blowout, December 6th-8th - Orlando, Florida RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

After a few weeks off we're back with a show all about props, plus some host updates and listener questions. Tune in! Mentions: KDS Agile 5.5 Photos DJI Phantom Vision 2 Quadcopter Announced RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week we get into flight safety, battery charging and storage, and building your own quadcopter frame. Tune in! Mentions: Henseleit TDR Speed Flight And Crash Donations for Roman Pirozek Junior Message from the Pirozek family Georgia Model Aviators Open House & Air Show Good battery storage reference Aerobatic quadcopter TED Talk RotorFest 2013, Great Meadow, Virginia - September 27, 28 & 29 Joe Nall Electric e-Week, Woodruff, SC - September 26 - 29, 2013 iHobby Expo, Schaumburg Illinois - October 3 - 6, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week Mark Harrison joins us again to discuss all the ins and out of the FrSky Taranis radio, powered by the OpenTX open source software. Mentions: 3DR Isis Multirotor System 3DR Pixhawk Autopilot Micro Flight Controller from TU Delft New Torque Tube Version of Synergy N5c Nitro Heli Secret Squirrel's Traveling Quadcopter Project Taranis X9D Radio NEAT Fair, Downsville, NY - September 13th to 15th, 2013 RotorFest 2013, Great Meadow, Virginia - September 27, 28 & 29 Joe Nall Electric e-Week, Woodruff, SC - September 26 - 29, 2013 iHobby Expo, Schaumburg Illinois - October 3 - 6, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week Daniel, Lucien, and Grandpa Tony discuss choosing the perfect trainer, and then somehow wander as far off topic as control line combat. Tune in, we're bound to mention something you're interested in! Mentions: Hitec ePowerBox Hitec X4-Eighty Charger Hitec H4 Charger GoPro Hero3 Black Edition Garmin VIRB Action Camera Sig T-Clips NEAT Fair, Downsville, NY - September 13th to 15th, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

We've got lots of Power Systems Corner questions this week, including whether to use balance taps instead of a 2nd battery, how to power a SIG Rascal 110 for 95 mile flights, and how to tune a glow engine. Mentions: The Vaavud Smartphone Wind Meter Align TREX 550/600 Universal Tail Boom Support from KDE Heli-X Simulator Version 5 Mikado VBar Power Supply Notes TransAmerica Tour 2014 Helis Over Delaware, Kirkwood, DE - August 16th to 18th, 2013 NEAT Fair, Downsville, NY - September 13th to 15th, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

We're back after a long break! Raja joins us to cover everything that happened at IRCHA, the world's largest RC helicopter event. Mentions: Kyle Dahl wins One Competition Avant Mostro Announced Spektrum DX9 Announced Miniature Aircraft Whiplash 700EX Scorpion Signature Series Nick Maxwell HK-4235-520 motor Scorpion 14-cell HV 160 amp ESC Gaui 50cc 4-stroke gas engine with Scorpion SII-2212 alternator motor Guy hit by helicopter at IRCHA Helis Over Delaware, Kirkwood, DE - August 16th to 18th, 2013 NEAT Fair, Downsville, NY - September 13th to 15th, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week we talk about the variety of adhesives out there, plus new product news and a Power Systems Corner question. Mentions: Preorder for Curtis Youngblood Stingray 3D Quad New Scorpion 14-cell 160 Amp ESCs Now Available Otto Dieffenbach Full Fuselage Flying Superheroes Hide Glue Foam-Tac Warbirds Over The Hudson in Haverstraw, NY - July 20th, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 Watts over Owatonna Flyin, Owatonna, MN - August 2-4 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week Daniel prepares to build an acoustic guitar and Lucien takes us through his intro to power systems lecture. If you're new to electric this is a great place to start. Mentions: Lucien's Electric Power Systems presentation How to set up throttle hold for airplanes Warwick All Electric Fun Fly in Warwick, NY - June 22nd and 23rd, 2013 Warbirds Over The Hudson in Haverstraw, NY - July 20th, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 Watts over Owatonna Flyin, Owatonna, MN - August 2-4 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week we get deep into speed flying with Gerry and Marcos, covering everything from pitch vs. headspeed to flybarless systems, turnaround maneuvers, and how to get started. Plus lots of talk about the TDR, the Uvular, and the amazing Banshee. Mentions: RCX Show Coverage Los Angeles and Orange County Drone Users Group Star Wars Droid Builders Balance Charge Cable for the Scorpion Back-up Guard Scorpion Precision Tools Banshee Helicopters TDR Speed Fuselage Project Three Dee Velocity fuselage for TDR Mikado Uvular Fuselage for Logo 600SE XFC in Muncie, IN - June 14-16th, 2013 Warwick All Electric Fun Fly in Warwick, NY - June 22nd and 23rd, 2013 Warbirds Over The Hudson in Haverstraw, NY - July 20th, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 Watts over Owatonna Flyin, Owatonna, MN - August 2-4 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week Lucien and Daniel tackle a bunch of listener questions as well as motor naming conventions, plus the return of Dumbest Thing You Did This Week and some multirotor updates. Mentions: New Align Flybarless Units With Built-In Receivers Hybrid Car/Quadcopter Project On Kickstarter Mid-America Heli Fun-Fly in Grosse Ile, Michigan - May 31-June 2, 2013 RCX Show in Long Beach, CA - June 1 & 2, 2013 XFC in Muncie, IN - June 14-16th, 2013 Warwick All Electric Fun Fly in Warwick, NY - June 22nd and 23rd, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Listener Mark Harrison joins us to talk all about brushless camera gimbals, control boards, and multicopters, plus a PSC as usual. Tune in! Mentions: Mark's EastBay RC Blog RCTimer Gimbal Arris CM2000 Gimbal YUN-1 Simple Gimbal Spidex Gimbal Anderson Powerpole Sizes And Specs San Diego Heli Fun-Fly, Fallbrook, CA - May 24-26, 2013 Mid-America Heli Fun-Fly in Grosse Ile, Michigan - May 31-June 2, 2013 RCX Show in Long Beach, CA - June 1 & 2, 2013 XFC in Muncie, IN - June 14-16th, 2013 Warwick All Electric Fun Fly in Warwick, NY - June 22nd and 23rd, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Today's show is all listener questions about power systems for our expert Lucien, including how to power electric retracts, whether to rewind a motor to a different KV, and how to stop a motor from screeching in flight when going from idle to full power. Plus the usual product news and banter. Mentions: Daniel's Quadcopter Crash Video Naza-M V2 Other DJI News From NAB Darkhorse Headspeed Calculator San Diego Heli Fun-Fly, Fallbrook, CA - May 24-26, 2013 Mid-America Heli Fun-Fly in Grosse Ile, Michigan - May 31-June 2, 2013 RCX Show in Long Beach, CA - June 1 & 2, 2013 XFC in Muncie, IN - June 14-16th, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week Grandpa Tony joins us as we talk about multirotors, camera gimbals, flybarless units, discus launch gliders, crashing, power systems, new products, and SEFF. And probably some other things I forgot. Tune in! Mentions: New Castle Creations 6.5mm Connectors Photos From The Multirotor Challenge Wings Across America Bildo's Videos From SEFF Joe Smith Night Flight At SEFF San Diego Heli Fun-Fly, Fallbrook, CA - May 24-26, 2013 Mid-America Heli Fun-Fly in Grosse Ile, Michigan - May 31-June 2, 2013 RCX Show in Long Beach, CA - June 1 & 2, 2013 XFC in Muncie, IN - June 14-16th, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Did you know that fixed-pitch quadcopters can fly inverted? Turns out they can, if they are equipped with the UltraESC. This week we talk to the designer all the way from Germany to learn about this brand new ESC designed specifically for multirotors. Mentions: UltraESC Development Thread UltraESC on the Flyduino Store Atmel 32U4 Processor Data Sheet New Battery Technology With 30x The Density Of Lithium Packs Kontronik Founder Killed In Car Crash San Diego Heli Fun-Fly, Fallbrook, CA - May 24-26, 2013 Mid-America Heli Fun-Fly in Grosse Ile, Michigan - May 31-June 2, 2013 RCX Show in Long Beach, CA - June 1 & 2, 2013 XFC in Muncie, IN - June 14-16th, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Ever wondered about the helicopters used for movie production and industrial applications? This week Lucien and Daniel welcome the owner of Airstar International to talk about high-end gasoline and turbine machines, plus we cover some important Mikado news and a Power Systems Corner question. Mentions: Airstar International Mr. Mel's Complete Electric Governor Setup Video Daniel's Thread About The MKS Servo Problem With VBar 5.3.4 ABC Article About Drones In Australia San Diego Heli Fun-Fly, Fallbrook, CA - May 24-26, 2013 Mid-America Heli Fun-Fly in Grosse Ile, Michigan - May 31-June 2, 2013 RCX Show in Long Beach, CA - June 1 & 2, 2013 XFC in Muncie, IN - June 14-16th, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week we spend an hour with Rich Hanson, the government affairs officer for the AMA, discussing drones, the FAA, pending regulations, and how they will affect our hobby. Mentions: AMA Government Relations Page SEFF in Americus, GA - April 22nd-28th, 2013 San Diego Heli Fun-Fly, Fallbrook, CA - May 24-26, 2013 Mid-America Heli Fun-Fly in Grosse Ile, Michigan - May 31-June 2, 2013 RCX Show in Long Beach, CA - June 1 & 2, 2013 IRCHA, Muncie, IN - July 31-August 4, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Lucien and Daniel cover all the new products and announcements from the Toledo Show as well as a listener question about series and parallel battery configurations. Mentions: RC Groups Toledo Show Photos 3D FigureWorks: Print 3D pilot replicas from photos Tactic TTX650 Transmitter JR XG14E Tray Radio QQ Yak 54 ARF 2.6M Hangar 9 Cirrus 22 Desert Aircraft DA250FS E-flite Inverza 280 Yun-1 Camera Gimbal SEFF in Americus, GA - April 22nd-28th, 2013 Mid-America Heli Fun-Fly in Grosse Ile, Michigan - May 31-June 2, 2013 RCX Show in Long Beach, CA - June 1 & 2, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Daniel and Lucien cover all the ins and outs of servos, from analog to digital, brushed to coreless to brushless, plastic gear vs. metal, and much more. Mentions: RC Submarine With HD Camera HeliFreak Review Of Naza-H Flybarless Unit Quadcopters Used To Make Star Trek Logo At Night In London Servo Database Toledo Show in Toledo, OH - April 5-7th, 2013 SEFF in Americus, GA - April 22nd-28th, 2013 RCX Show in Long Beach, CA - June 1 & 2, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week guest host Dicey joins us as we cover what we've been up to, a ton of news, and two Power System Corner questions from listeners. Mentions: Mikado Logo 550SX Announced Kyle Dahl Logo 550SX Video - Don't Miss It! Insane Banshee Flight Hercules Super BEC G2 Spektrum DX6i Bundle With Phoenix Simulator And Two Receivers RC Explorer Takes FPV To Space Curtis Youngblood Stingray 3D Quad Inverted Quad Copter Flying Using Propeller Reversing Random Heli Skid Clamps AgustaWestland's Project Zero Electric Tilt-Rotor Aircraft Multi-Rotor Challenge - March 23 & 24, 2013 Toledo Show in Toledo, OH - April 5-7th, 2013 SEFF in Americus, GA - April 22nd-28th, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week we cover the WRAM Show, the largest RC trade show in the New York area, and then get Shawn Spiker from Hitec Multiplex USA on to talk about what's new over there. Tune in! Mentions: ATTF RC Groups Listener Thread Daniel's Photos From The WRAM Show Castle Creations Phoenix Edge ESCs Hitec Aurora 9X MKS X8 Brushless Servos Spektrum DX10t Tray Radio Multiplex German Site With New Product Videos Multi-Rotor Challenge - March 23 & 24, 2013 Toledo Show in Toledo, OH - April 5-7th, 2013 SEFF in Americus, GA - April 22nd-28th, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Lucien and Daniel welcome Wil Byers, editor of RC Sport Flyer Magazine, as well as covering new products from Horizon and answering a listener question about FAI categories. Mentions: Lower prices on some Blade helicopters ZeroUAV YS-X4 GPS Autopilot Flight Control System E-Flite Carbon-Z Splendor Hangar 9 Carden Edition 89” Extra 300 EFest 2013 Coverage FAI Categories RC Sport Flyer Magazine WRAM Show in Secaucus, NJ - February 22-24th 2013 Multi-Rotor Challenge - March 23 & 24, 2013 Toledo Show in Toledo, OH - April 5-7th, 2013 SEFF in Americus, GA - April 22nd-28th, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Join us as we talk to filmmaker Tristan Greszko about aerial photography and video. We also cover the latest news from the Nuremberg Toy Fair and listener emails. Mentions: Beyond The Flightline RC Podcast Heli-Max Axe 100 SS Brushless Micro Helicopter New Parkzone Mini-Vapor Hitec Aurora 9X Radio Tristan Greszko Construction Site Highlights Cinestar 8 Brain Farm Highlight Reel 2012 E-Fest in Champaign, IL - February 9-10th 2013 WRAM Show in Secaucus, NJ - February 22-24th 2013 Multi-Rotor Challenge - March 23 & 24, 2013 Toledo Show in Toledo, OH - April 5-7th, 2013 SEFF in Americus, GA - April 22nd-28th, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

Daniel and Lucien welcome Jim Drew, owner of Xtreme Power Systems, to talk about his products and electric ducted fan jets. Mentions: Kontronik Bluetooth, GPS, and other accessories for the Kosmik ESCs Xtreme Power Systems E-Fest in Champaign, IL - February 9-10th 2013 WRAM Show in Secaucus, NJ - February 22-24th 2013 Multi-Rotor Challenge - March 23 & 24, 2013 Toledo Show in Toledo, OH - April 5-7th, 2013 SEFF in Americus, GA - April 22nd-28th, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums January Giveaway: Leopard Brushless Motors from Altitude Hobbies

What started as a show about nothing turned out to be pretty interesting. We covered new products, full scale aviation, how digital cameras work, vibration isolating quadcopter frames, and tips and tricks for inverted flight for both planes and helis. Tune in! Mentions: New Bob Hoover Project Trailer Boeing Dreamliner Grounded Over LiIon Battery Issues Blade mCP X BL Heli DJI Naza H Controller DualSky Hornet 460 Quadcopter GetFPV.com QAV500 Vibration Isolating Quadcopter Frame Arizona Electric Festival in Apache Junction, AZ - January 24-27th 2013 E-Fest in Champaign, IL - February 9-10th 2013 WRAM Show in Secaucus, NJ - February 22-24th 2013 Multi-Rotor Challenge - March 23 & 24, 2013 Toledo Show in Toledo, OH - April 5-7th, 2013 SEFF in Americus, GA - April 22nd-28th, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums January Giveaway: Leopard Brushless Motors from Altitude Hobbies

On this show Raja joins us to answer your questions about helicopters. Why are there different swashplate geometries? How do mechanical mixing and CCPM compare? And everyone's favorite, flybar or flybarless? Mentions: AMA Show Report And Photos Snapasaurus And His 60% Extra Carl Rankin And Flying Puppets Goblin 500 Available For Preorder Arizona Electric Festival in Apache Junction, AZ - January 24-26th 2013 E-Fest in Champaign, IL - February 9-10th 2013 WRAM Show in Secaucus, NJ - February 22-24th 2013 Multi-Rotor Challenge - March 23 & 24, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums January Giveaway: Leopard Brushless Motors from Altitude Hobbies

This week Vintauri joins Lucien and Daniel as we dive into technical topics about airplanes. Ever wondered what incidence is? How airfoils work? Adverse yaw? Aileron differential? Tune in and find out! Mentions: Align T-Rex 800 Camera Gimbal System Scorpion HK 4530-500 motor Scorpion Power Station with 5200mah battery, USB output, allows charging any USB chargeable device Scorpion S-1805-2250 motor for F3P Spektrum AR635 AS3X Receiver ParkZone VisionAire AMA Expo In Ontario, California - January 11-13th 2003 Arizona Electric Festival in Apache Junction, AZ - January 24-26th 2013 E-Fest in Champaign, IL - February 9-10th 2013 WRAM Show in Secaucus, NJ - February 22-24th 2013 Multi-Rotor Challenge - March 23 & 24, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums January Giveaway: Leopard Brushless Motors from Altitude Hobbies

Daniel and Lucien recap the Orlando Heli Blowout, the 2nd largest heli fun-fly in the United States. We discuss the new Blade 550X along with other new products, and spend the second half of the show answering listener questions about power systems and chargers. Mentions: HeliCommand Flybarless Units Kyle Dahl and Jesse Kavros Tandem Flight Blade 550X Phantom Multirotor from DJI Curtis Youngblood Collective Pitch Quadcopter Sneak Peek Goblin Helicopters: 500, 630, 700 & 770 models AMA Expo In Ontario, California - January 11-13th 2003 Arizona Electric Festival in Apache Junction, AZ - January 24-26th 2013 E-Fest in Champaign, IL - February 9-10th 2013 WRAM Show in Secaucus, NJ - February 22-24th 2013 Multi-Rotor Challenge - March 23 & 24, 2013 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums

This week we celebrate episode 250 with Chris Anderson from DIYDrones and the former editor of Wired magazine. We cover everything including drones, stabilization, geofencing, obstacle avoidance, 3D printing, CNC milling, and more. Tune in, it's a good one! Mentions: HyTAQ Robot - Quadcopter with rolling frame around it for ground locomotion Futaba CGY750 Firmware Update Staples introduces 3D printing service Chris Anderson's TED Talk, February 2004 Wired Magazine DIY Drones 3D Robotics APM 2.5 + board Orlando Heli Blowout - December 7th-9th AMA Expo In Ontario, California - January 11-13 2003 RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions