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Flat Out RC is a channel dedicated to radio control flight. We discuss model planes, drones, heli's, hobby news and more.

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    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    David Mifsud leading the charge in SA - Ep 185

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 86:57


    David Mifsud has had a love for aviation for a long time and he joins us to share his life in aeromodelling. As president of his local flying association, David is busy leading the ship while also trying to get out for a fly when he can. We discuss the flying scene in South Australia and of course talk model planes.

    Karl Rickards the RC Heli fanatic - Ep 184

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 95:07


    RC helicopter flying is alive and well thanks to people like our special guest Karl Rickards. A relative newcomer to RC helicopter flying, Karl has become a true fanatic, not only now becoming an accomplished flyer but also a strong advocate for the RC heli flying. Karl joins us to talk about the Boomstrike 2 RC heli event that he is hosting which has attracted many international pilots and a big wad of cash prizes. We also discuss a new website that Karl has built to help anyone wanting to get into RC heli flying. We love talking to passionate aeromodellers and they don't come more hyped than Karl.

    Jared Goudge unveiling a new STOL event - Ep 183

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 67:08


    Jared Goudge was born into aeromodelling, but now is forging his own path in RC flying. With a passion of "getting involved", Jared join us to share his life in aeromodelling and also tell us about a new STOL event that he is organising at his home club. If organising an event was not enough, Jared is also the President of the BawBaw Radiomodellers Association. A good young gentlemen that is set to be a force within the local flying scene.

    Corey Kelmel building, flying...repeat - Ep 182

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 83:59


    Corey Kelmel is a dedicated aeromodeller keeping the art of model building alive. Based in the Seattle region, he joins us to share his journey in aeromodelling, from his early days of model flying to his deep passion for scratch-building. He talks about his love for the Multiplex FunCub, the challenges of constructing a large model, its unfortunate crash, and the rewarding process of rebuilding it. With a strong commitment to the hobby, Corey has equipped himself with a laser cutter, opening the door to countless new projects. A passionate RC flyer, he shows no signs of slowing down in this exciting pursuit.

    Ricardo Bertuna racking up the flights - Ep 181

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 68:23


    Some of us fly our RC models occasionally, but for Ricardo Bertuna, it's a passion he pursues every chance he gets. Ricardo joins us to share his journey in aeromodelling—from the moment he first saw a model plane fly with his dad to his current role in the IMAC aerobatics scene. We'll dive into his rise in the hobby, his leadership as president of the Australian Scale Aerobatics Association, and his involvement with his local state flying association, the VMAA.

    Anton Koller all roads lead to RC jets - Ep 180

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 71:30


    Flying RC jets has become a passion for Anton Koller. Starting his aeromodlling journey from a young age, Anton has definitely lived up to our saying that all roads lead to RC jets. Anton joins us to share his story in RC flight, discusses the upcoming WangJets event and more.

    Mario Schembri discusses fashion at the field - Ep 179

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 76:38


    We have a good friend in the Flat Out RC house with Mario Schembri joining us. Mario is a an avid aeromodeller that enjoys all facets of the hobby from building models to flying them. He joins us to discuss what he is up to including a chat about his choice of fashion when at the flying field. Warning you may laugh a lot in this episode.

    Tony Wilson on the year ahead - Ep 178

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 71:35


    2025 has arrived so we are kicking off the year with our friend Tony Wilson. Tony is a key figure in the local model flying scene in Victoria, Australia. In 2024 he became the president of the Victorian Model Aeronautical Association as well as continuing to drive events at his local club in Bairnsdale. Tony brings us up to speed as to what his vision is for the VMAA and also what is happening at his local club.

    2024 in review with Frazer Briggs - Ep 177

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 132:53


    It's our final episode for 2024 so Frazer Briggs is back to review the year and share some entertaining stories from his aeromodelling activities in 2024. We discuss some of the events that were held in New Zealand and take a deep dive into Frazer's trip to China to an F3A competition. Of course there are many laughs along the way in true Frazer Briggs style.

    Phil Mohr journeying through RC flight - Ep 176

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 73:04


    Phil Mohr joins us to share his story in aeromodelling. From early beginnings throwing gliders around and control line flying with a Cox PT19, Phil has advanced through the world of aeromodelling, transitioning to radio-controlled aircraft and beyond. That "beyond" includes his significant contributions to the administrative side of the hobby. In this discussion, we delve into his experiences, exploring where his journey has taken him and what lies ahead including plenty of exciting build projects waiting in the wings.

    Aero towing guru Tim Morland - Ep 175

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 91:25


    Summer is almost here in Australia and that means RC soaring season. RC gliding guru Tim Morland is our special guest. An avid aero towing aficionado, Tim shares his story in aeromodelling and also gives us a few pointers on this exciting aspect of the hobby.

    Scale World Champions David and Melissa Law - Ep 174

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 99:42


    Power RC couple, David and Melissa Law join us to tell us all about their roads to success at the 2024 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft. Their are always the usual trials and tribulations that pave the road to success and David Law has managed to cover almost every one of those in his 10 world championship attempts, but with a strong will to perform well for his country, David has brought home the silverware while Melissa improved her previous performance in her second world championship effort. A great discussion that uncovers all the happens of this world class event.

    The scale model guru P.J. Ash in the house - Ep 173

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 104:16


    Renowned scale RC plane builder, P.J. Ash joins us to talk about his life in aeromodelling and plenty more. A well known figure in the US modelling scene, P.J. is known as a master scale model builder and flyer. Whether it is visiting his local flying field or competing at the prestigious Top Gun event, P.J. brings enthusiasm and a few laughs with him. We delve deeper into his passion for warbirds and here a few building tips along the way. A very entertaining chat with the great man P.J. Ash.

    Poking the bear, Murray Ellis - Ep 172

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 61:54


    We are joined by local aeromodelling royalty in Murray Ellis. Murray is a well known face in the aeromodelling scene in his home state of Victoria. Claiming to own more than 6 model planes, Murray has dabbled in many facets of the hobby from pattern flying, scale models and jets. A devoted builder, Murray joins us to share his life in aeromodelling. We cover it all from his early days to his work in establishing a new model flying field for his home club.

    Road to Tuscon with Cameron Sexton - Ep 171

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 71:25


    The Tuscon Aerobatic Shootout is one of the premier aerobatic competition events on the global calendar and leading Aussie IMAC pilot Cameron Sexton is heading to it. Cameron joins us to tell us about the event and how he has been preparing for it.

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    Jetting away with David Wearing-Smith - Ep 170

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 88:37


    A long time aeromodeller and aviator, David Wearing-Smith joins us to share his story in model flight and beyond. From surviving a lightening strike while flying a control line plane, to his passion for modifying foamy EDF jets to turbine application, David's enthusiasm for aviation is not slowing down. Despite flying many different styles of models, David does have a passion for turbine jets which he shares with us.

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    A lesson in RC electric setups with Marcus Stent - Ep 169

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 90:04


    Marcus Stent is a renowned competition RC glider pilot, but also a guru on model plane setups. Marcus joins us to educate us on electric motor setups for RC planes. Whether you are into gliding, aerobatic or scale models, Marcus's way of explaining how to get the right setup is like no other. Grab a pen and paper and come along from the ride.

    The need for speed with John Shmidli - Ep 168

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 67:53


    When you like to fly your model plane fast then all roads lead to pylon racing. A passionate figure in the local Victorian pylon racing scene, John Shmidli joins us to talk about the local scene and of course shares his story on his life in aeromodelling.

    Festival Of Aeromodelling 2024 with the Garle's - Ep 167

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 80:53


    Australia's largest aeromodelling event was just run and we have the organisers joining us to tell us all about it. Aaron and David Garle join us once again to not only tell us all about the Festival of Aeromodelling, but also what they have been up to and future plans for the year.

    David Lewis the RC plane painter - Ep 166

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 79:07


    Sometimes you come across an RC plane enthusiasts that brings something a little different to the table and David Lewis is one such person. David is renowned in his local area as thew go to person if you want a custom paint scheme on your model Furthermore, David is also a great pilot that turns out has been flying since the age of 5. With a penchant for flying models that are fast and loud, David is often seen at local flying events putting on a show with his great flying and paint schemes. David shares some of his knowledge about painting models as well as sharing his story in model flight.

    Ian Farrar scratch building to flying - Ep165

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 97:15


    We RC pilots are an enthusiastic bunch and Ian Farrar is no exception. A slow start in the hobby with a constant acceleration throughout his life, Ian is a dedicated aeromodeller that enjoys creating his own models from scratch and taking them to the air. Ian has also committed significant time to the administration side of the hobby and is the current president of the Nepean Miniature Aerosport Association. We enjoy a discussion exploring Ian's life in aeromodelling.

    Is Steve Wilcox Australia's dodgiest aeromodeller? - Ep 164

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 84:14


    You won't meet a nicer person than Steve Wilcox at a model flying field, but in this episode we explore the slighlty dodgy side of his aeromodelling history in between many laughs. Steve shares his story in aeromodelling from inception to current day. We go through some of his exceptional giant scale aircraft and much more. A true gentlemen of the aeromodelling scene, Steve has done it all and is not slowing down anytime soon.

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    Having aeromodelling fun with Rob Popelier - Ep 163

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 77:14


    There are a lot of local aeromodelling hero's that fly under the radar and Rob Popelier is one such RC fanatic. A lifelong aeromodeller, Rob is at home both building and flying RC aircraft of all varieties. Having a penchant for scale warbirds, Rob join us to talk about his life in aeromodelling, models he has built and even his adventures in IMAC flying. A great guy to have a chat and laugh with.

    Talking RC float flying with Tim Nolan - Ep 162

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 88:00


    If you have never flown an RC plane off water then you are missing out on a great part of the aeromodelling hobby. Tim Nolan is a guru in all things RC float flying and the perfect person to take a deep dive into this enjoyable part of RC flying. Having started float flying in the 80's, Tim has down it all when it comes to flying off water including building many float plane models as well as producing kits of his now world famous Kingfisher. We discuss everything from tips to getting started in float flying, lots of talk about models and of course an in depth look at the Kingfisher models.

    Jon Gouge and has lifelong passion for RC flying - Ep 161

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 84:23


    When asked how many model planes you own, Jon Gouge's answer covered multiple sheds. This is a sign of a very passionate aeromodeller. Jon joins us to share his extensive story in aeromodelling from building models with his dad to now flying with his sons. Jon has also been heavily involved in the administration side of the hobby as a club President and Vice President of the VMAA. Always good to catch up with passionate aeromodellers.

    An update with scale RC model building guru Peter Goff - Ep 160

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 83:59


    Peter Goff is back to give us an update as to what he has been up to in his life of scale aeromodelling. An accomplished scale model builder, Peter is renowned for his very detailed RC plane builds. He joins us to give us an update on some projects he is working on and a general life update in aeromodelling. Always good to talk to Peter and discuss his amazing models.

    Levi Wagner talking flying jets - Ep 159

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 82:35


    Levi Wagner is a major player in the Australian model jet scene. Not only does he coordinate jet gatherings in his home state, but is an avid builder and flyer of turbine jets. Levi joins us once again to give us an update on his RC activity, discuss the recent WangJets event as well as discuss some of his more recent model jet builds. A great guy to have a chat with, you will enjoy hearing and learning from levi.

    Cosmo Mourtzios addicted to model plane building - Ep 158

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 92:01


    On this episode we have a very special guest, a man that can be considered the other half of Flat Out RC, Cosmo Mourtzios. A long time aeromodeller with a strong passion for building model aircraft, Cosmo has built more planes than most of us would in 3 lifetimes. Cosmo shares his love story with aeromodelling and also his involvement as the designer of the Flat Out RC magazine. Cosmo is a gentlemen and a great friend that has been an integral part of the Flat Out RC story. Take a listen and find out more.

    Clive Hodder and his passion for going large scale - Ep 157

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 98:55


    From humble beginnings to giant scale wonders, Clive Hodder's life in aeromodelling has been grand. Clive joins us to share his passion for model aircraft from aerobats, scale models to turbine jets. We recount his long history in the hobby to present day and explore some of his amazing models.

    Building great flying clubs with Tony Wilson - Ep 156

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 89:01


    Tony Wilson is renowned as a proactive club secretary that works hard to progress his local model flying club. He joins us to share some of his views on how to build a great flying club. We discuss everything from recruiting members to raising funds to invest in infrastructure upgrades. Always a good chat with Tony so take a listen.

    2023 In Review with Fraser Briggs - Ep 155

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 105:35


    Another years of the Flat Out RC podcast comes to a close but not before we review the year with Fraser Briggs. It;s now becoming a tradition that we have Fraser Briggs on to recap the year in aeromodelling and hear some more tails from a great RC flying story teller. Fraser had a big year of model flying with his main focus being the F3A World Championships he attended. We hear all about his participation in this event with the usual fun that Fraser brings to the podcast. We hope your year has been a good one and thank you for listening to the Flat Out RC podcast. We'll be back next year with more.

    Rowan Howarth taking on a giant RC building challenge - Ep 154

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 74:11


    It always amazes us as to the effort people make to build amazing model aircraft. Rowan Howarth is one such gentlemen who has embarked on a major scratch build of an amazing model. He joins us to shares his story in aeromodelling from the beginnings to current day where he tells us about his latest build. A passionate aeromodeller that has a driving passion for seeing unusual model aircraft take flight. If you enjoy hearing about model builds then this episode will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.

    Rob Vonk is building an exceptional F16 - Ep 153

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 68:00


    We finally did it! We have our first special guest from Western Australia. Rob Vonk is the man in question and he is an avid aeromodeller that has a penchant for turbine jets. Rob shares his aeromodelling story and brings us up to speed with a massive F16 scratch build that he has underway.

    Discussing decades of gliding passion with Jim Houdalakis - Ep 152

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 80:36


    The passion for RC gliding runs deep in Jim Houdalakis. From recreational gliding to competing on the world stage, Jim has done it all. Jim joins us to share his life in aeromodelling from dizzy control line flights, the trials and tribulations of teaching himself how to fly to world championship competitions.

    Australian IMAC Nationals preview with Stevie Malcman - Ep 151

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 72:49


    It's scale aerobatics (IMAC) championship week here in Australia and Stevie Malcman joins us to profile the event. An avid aeromodeller and IMAC competitor, Stevie gives us a rundown as to how the event will run and we discuss some of the competitors to look out for. Always great to have a chat with one of the hobbies shining lights in Stevie.

    RC Gliding greatness on the world stage with Andrew Meyer - Ep 150

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 80:58


    We love to hear and share the stories from pilots that travel the world to attend world champion model flying events. In this episode we take to Andrew Meyer who recently returned from the F5J gliding world championships in Bulgaria where he finished in 3rd place. A great achievement for a man that has been dedicated to the art of model soaring. Andrew takes us through the whole journey of the world championship experience in this episode.

    Flying large scale with Corinne Pellatt - Ep149

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 71:42


    RC planes seem to get bigger and bigger and Corinne Pellatt is not afraid to explore the larger side of aeromodelling. Corinne joins us to share her story in model flying including the amazing hangar of models she has. He passion for aviation has been strong and continues to explore all facets of the hobby from float flying, gliding to helicopters. You could say Corinne has tried it all and will continue to do so well into the future.

    Buying and selling model planes with Rohan Cleary - Ep 148

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 72:05


    When you think about it, there must be plenty of model planes sitting in sheds not being used. Rohan Cleary is one person doing his best to get some of these models back in action and having some fun while doing it. Rohan joins us to tell us about his model plane buying and selling activity and dispels some myths along the way.

    How to teach people to fly RC with Michael Timms - Ep 147

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 93:57


    Getting the right start in flying RC models is very important so in this episode we get some insights how to approach teaching people to fly with Michael Timms. Not only is Michael an accomplished model plane pilot, but in his day job, working as a Qantas pilot, he is involved in training new recruits. His methodical approach to flying RC planes is unrivaled as is his thorough approach to instructing new RC flyers. We discuss everything from who should be an instructor to the approach needed to get RC pilots to a competent and safe level. This is a great episode for anyone involved in instructing people how to fly or those considering it.

    All about 3D printed models with Carlo Espartero - Ep 146

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 77:08


    From making scale details, to complete airframes, 3D printing is growing in popularity in RC flying. 3D printing guru Carlo Espartero joins us to give us an update on all things 3D printed models from start to equipment needed to mounting motors.

    Previewing the F3A World Championship with Aaron Garle - Ep 145

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 88:59


    The F3A World Championships are coming to Australia so top Australian competitor, Aaron Garle, joins us to preview this exciting event. The best of the best in precision aerobatic flying will come to Warwick Aerodrome in Queensland this coming August so Aaron tells us about his preparation, who are some of the top competitors to look out for and more.

    Stephen Greig aerobatics to EFI model engines - Ep 144

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 79:42


    Born in New Zealand, but now living in Australia, Stephen Greig is a fine example of how your hobby can become your career. A passionate aeromodeller, in particular in the area of aerobatics, Stephen is an accomplished IMAC competitor, model builder and now is at the forefront of developing emerging technology in the UAV space. Stephen joins us to share his story in aeromodelling and discuss some of the work he has been doig in the UAV space including EFI enabled model engines. A great conversation with a guy going places in the industry.

    Neil Tank a life of service to aeromodelling - Ep 143

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 79:56


    Neil Tank has been a committed administrator of aeromodelling in Australia for most of his life. As President of his local club, to President of the MAAA, Neil has been seen as a leader behind the aeromodelling scene. An avid aeromodeller, Neil joins us to share his story from starting out in the hobby to having the top job in Australian aeromodelling.

    Catching up with Martin Pickering - Ep 142

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 107:03


    Martin Pickering is an in demand RC flying show pilot that travels the world to some of the best events. Martin returns to share with us his recent RC flying activity including the events he has participated in over the past year. From JetPower in Germany, to visiting one of the best model flying clubs there is in Chile, Martin always brings the show whether he is flying a prop plane or turbine jet. A major force in RC Flying on YouTube, Martin is always working on new content and shares with us an update on his channel activity.

    Brian Hucthinson a lifetime of model plane building - Ep 141

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 97:07


    From a young age, Brian Hutchinson has been building model planes and has earned the reputation as a fine aeromodeller. Brian joins us to share his story in aeromodelling starting our with control line and moving to RC flight and has never looked back. Brian takes us through some of the notable models he has built and flown from Fairy Swordfish to Catalina's. A big contributor to the hobby scene in his local area, Brian loves all things flight and even shares some stories of a few questionable full size plane flying exploits.

    Jonathan Vogt the man behind The Lighter Side Of RC - Ep 140

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 78:08


    The Lighter Side Of RC YouTube channel has become one of the most popular channels in aeromodelling thanks to the efforts of Jonathan Vogt. The success of the channel is due to the way in which Jonathan takes you on a journey of discovery as he builds some amazing model planes. If you love turbine jets and building them then The Lighter Side of RC is for you as there are over 350 videos to watch. We caught up with Jonathan to find out more about his aeromodelling life, the behind the scenes stories of running a successful YouTube channel and much more. A great guy that is very driven to continue to provide us with amazing RC content. Listen to the podcast and then subscribe to The Lighter Side Of RC channel!

    Noel Whitehead the scale competition legend - Ep 139

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 77:03


    Australian scale competition royalty joins us in this episode. Noel Whitehead has attended no less than 13 Scale model flying world championships as not only a competitor but administrator. Having a love for airforce training aircraft, Noel is renowned for his highly detailed models. We discuss Noel's history in model flying, which has been extremely extensive. A true legend of the hobby scene in Australia and a great ambassador for the scale competition flying scene. Enjoy!

    Ant Sisley aeromodelling from Zimbabwe to Australia - Ep 138

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 112:11


    We love it when we catch up with guests that have a long history in RC flying and even more so when their story crosses borders. Born in Zimbabwe and later migrating to the UK and then Australia, Ant Sisley has taken his love of aeromodelling with him no matter where he roams. A lover of all things RC, Ant not only is an accomplished fixed wing flyer but also has a passion for RC heli's as well. We find out about his flying in Zimbabwe right through to his latest passion in IMAC competition.

    Mick Gunn control line to a shed full of RC planes - Ep 137

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 80:44


    Aeromodellers are a passionate bunch and Mick Gunn is no exception. From riding his bike across town to fly control line planes to helping establish a new RC flying club, Mick Gunn is is a passionate aeromodeller that shows no signs of slowing down. Mick shares his story from humble beginnings in the hobby to now having a shed full of models. One of the driving forces behind the Baw Baw Radiomodelers Association, Mick shares the experience of establishing a new club.

    Russell Eastaway a pioneering RC jet pilot - Ep 136

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 90:22


    We say all roads lead to jets but that road was built by a team of pioneering enthusiasts. Russell Eastaway is one such pioneer in the Australian RC Jet scene and a founding member of the Victorian Jet Aerosport Association. Starting out with ducted fan models and later transitioning to turbine models, Russell joins us to share his story in aeromodelling.

    Philip Kolb the RC glider legend - Ep 135

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 111:20


    When it comes to competitive radio control gliding there is not a much bigger name in the scene than Phillip Kolb. Not only is he an accomplished high performer at multiple RC gliding world championships and a pioneer in GPS triangle racing, but a designer of some of the highest performing competition gliders on the market. We caught up with Philip just before he was traveling to Australia to attend some events and conduct a few talks and what a chat it was. We cover everything from his start in the hobby, how he began designing models to his approach to competition. A must listen to episode. Enjoy!

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