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Whats most important about the hobby? the best equipment? the crack moves? the big sky? For me the answer is simple its hanging out with friends and pushing yourself to the limits. I’ve been hanging out with Chris for a few months and am grateful that this great hobby brought us together. He is a true student of the craft and I look forward to years of flying with him.

Often time you will not be shown a path. It will be up to you to forge ahead using your heart as a light to find your destination. Simone has created her own path while all along helping out burgeoning RC Heli enthusiast find their inherent abilities. It was extremely inspiring to get to sit down and get to know one of the hobby great mentors Simone Zunterer.

Red flag! Jets! Vroom!

Persistence is a virtue which is required in all aspects of live. To say that Dan had to persist through his 2017 IMAC season is an understatement. He shared with me all his setbacks during the 2017 IMAC season along with tips to fly a model with scale precision. I left this interview feeling inspired and enthusiastic about my 2018 season.

We live in a world where everything happens immediately and results are instantaneous. But those who participate in top gun competition know that its not about instant gratification sometimes it takes time to build something amazing. Frank Tiano has been the driving force behind the top gun scale competition (along with other competitions). Getting the opportunity to chat with him was really nice and he has a great perspective on our hobby. For more info on Top gun, Red Flag, and more please check out his website at: http://bit.ly/2FzqWU8

If you haven’t seen Spencer pilot an RC plane yet, please stop reading this and immediately youtube his name. Spencer is a premier IMAC and freestyle pilot and current Tuscon Aerobatic Shootout freestyle champion. He has over a decade of competition experience and shows no signs of stopping. It was very interesting to hear his progression story and all the challenges he has overcome to become one of the hobby’s greatest pilots.

Have you ever noticed how even the simplest things in life can get so much better with a little friendly competition? RC flight is no different, and if your the type of person who isn’t satisfied with flying a 123” 200CC super toy around in circuits all day, then maybe you should try IMAC competitions. Rich is the south-central Area Regional Director and Chief editor for the IMAC newsletter. He helps explain the new “PP” scoring system and tips for newcomers to the sport. This was a really fun interview, I know it helped get me fired up for this years IMAC season. To sign up for IMAC go to: http://www.mini-iac.org/

Do you want to get better at RC aerobatics? Are you interested in pushing your abilities to the next level? Then subscribe to James Winstead's youtube channel. James has been doing regular, re-occurring how-to 3d podcasts for some time now. He chats with me about his origins and also the origins of RC competition. It was a fun chat and I learned allot. Check him out at: https://www.youtube.com/user/RCFLIGHTHELP

Mean Joe is a team pilot for Balsa USA. He has taken it upon him self to start a beginners build series on youtube. Without mentors like Joe we would not be able to carry this great hobby forward. If you feel like building a RC Plane from a kit please check out his beginner series at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngsWJkplkIY&list=PLrGTZA3Er0n5eS16wE-msfLXsXGCkxOjA Also be sure to follow the Balsa USA instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/balsausaofficial/?hl=en

How often do you get to chat with someone who is the best at what they do? Not someone who is good, or proficient, but the very best at what they do. I was lucky to have a interview with the winner of 2017 Global 3D Master class winner Kyle Dahl. This conversation was informative to say the least. Kyle covers his early beginnings, his progression through the contest scene, and what he is up to for 2018.

Expressing frustration with my poor choice during this weekends flight. I made yet another rooking mistake with one of my models. I hope I’m failing forward.

How do you give back to something that has given so much? Jon is putting together a clinic for young RC pilots here in Northern California. It was inspiring to talk with him and hear about his take on RC competition and how we can help the next generation move the hobby forward. Check out MSH helicopters here: https://www.mshusa.com/ Check out Futaba here: https://www.futabarc.com/index.html Check out his go-fund-me campaign here: https://www.gofundme.com/norcal-youth-rc-aerobatic-clinic

I know the AMA is doing important things for us RC flight enthusiasts. I know that there are powers at work that view what we do as a nuisance or impediment to their goals. This conversation was a sobering reminder that we should not take this great hobby for granted. It takes countless dedicated individuals like Tony to keep the “lights on” when it comes to model aviation. Let all think about what we can do individually to help keep this hobby thriving well into the future.

I really wanted to go to the AMA west expo this year, but I couldn’t make it. But I was in luck! My friends Kalima and Pete did make it and they were kind enough to join me on this week's podcast. They fill me in on all the goings on at the expo and even drop a serious expo update! Also, I’ve added a listener feedback session. It will be dedicated to listener feedback and will make the podcast much more interactive. email me at comments@hobbygeek.net You can follow Pete on instagram at @petesurfrider You can follow Kalima on instagram at @flyboytoy

Energy is infectious, therefore its best to be around people giving out positive energy. Chris Reibert possibly the most positive, supportive guy in the RC helicopter hobby. He has been helping many of us with our helicopter questions for years via the forums, youtube, and in person support. Its guys like him that keep the great hobby of RC hell’s moving forward. On this weeks podcast Chris takes a moment to share his story.

Listening to Ethan talk about his RC experience was inspiring. I can only imagine what it feels like to progress as quickly as he has over the last few years. He is currently a team pilot for twisted hobbies and Lynx helicopters. Talking with him helped me think about ways I can approach the hobby that will hopefully advance me on to the next level.

Andrew is a true professional. Despite the fact that he is living three lives (F3A competition pilot, AJ aircraft founder, full time aviation professional) he took the time to chat with me. He touches on his experience at worlds in Argentina, and the journey into aircraft design.

What Jim is doing at Xtreme power systems is true wizardry. He has taken a life long passion for RC flight and poured it into a thriving business that is helping make the barrier for entry easier for the rest of us. He highlights his journey through early RC flight, and the progression into running a successful business.

I know when I first fell in love with RC. It was after seeing a F4U Corsair on display at my local hobby shop. I was just a kid, I didn’t have time, money, or means to build something that amazing, but the memory stuck. Fast forward 35 some years I’m now 42 and I have yet to build my dream war bird. But I can always stand in awe others who are making their dreams come true. Kalima Golden (IG: flyboytoys) is bringing his dreams to reality with each build he does. He discusses the start of his RC passion, his techniques, and plans for the future…

This week I talk to Cody Wojcik. He shares his experience with twisted hobbies, flying, and competing in RC flight.

This week I chat with Ramy RC about his approach to scratch building RC airplanes (and X-Wing fighters).

This week I have a conversation with Chris Jewett. He covers his beginnings what he's working on now, and the possible future of RC flight.

Listen as Matthew Rambles aimlessly about his adventures in SEO wonderland. Will he ever be able to get his BLOG online? Will he be able to find enough viewers to monetize his youtube channel? Will advertisers want to purchase ad time on the hobby geek podcast? Asking the magic 8 ball.... shake shake shake... Outlook not good

This week I try to shake the cobwebs off after a week abroad. I discuss my Halloween mishaps with the flash NG. And the progress I'm making on assembling the ARS300. Also, let's talk about turnbuckles! These must be the greatest invention to ever be introduced to the RC community!

I take a moment to apologize for missing a week of the podcast.

I'm a bit embarrassed to say I recorded episode three only on the left channel. I am really sorry about that. I have now figured out the zoom recorder and won't make the same mistake again.

Starting a blog is not easy. I share the journey of establishing a wordpress blog. Also where was USRA all my life, a type of RC fight that involves large scales planes and alcohol burning engines.

IMAC 2018 schedule is starting to come out. James Winstead youtube greatness. Are RC heli's dying?

Hello All, This is my intro podcast! I'm excited to share my journey into RC flight. I summarize what I'm about and where I'm going in the hobby. I also review my first IMAC competition.