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The RC Aerobatics Podcast is dedicated to all facets of RC Aerobatics. We will discuss IMAC, F3A Pattern, F3S Jets and F3P Indoor. We will interview Representatives of the different organizations, manufacturers, builders and top pilots. Come join us on this Aerobatics adventure.

Rich Whitlow


    • Feb 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    10 F3A USA World's Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 56:30


    Show Notes:This episode we talk we have the privilege to speak with F3A USA World's Competition Team.  This team includes  Andrew Jesky, Jason Shulman and Pete Collinson.  We also have an At-Large member Joseph Szczur.We get to know our team, talk about som etravel, planniing, how they plan to prepare, equipment and much more.If you want to find out more about the USA F3A World's Team you can find them at the sites below.  They are working on getting this stuff updated, as well as setting up ways to communicate during the competition.Teamusaf3a.comhttps://www.facebook.com/USA-F3A-World-Championship-Team-541836459181879/Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

    19 Mike McCoville

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 38:40


    Show Notes:This episode we talk we have the privilege to speak with Mike McConville.  Mike is a long-time F3A Pattern, IMAC and now F3S Jets Aerobatics Competitor.  Mike has competed iin many high-level events, including the TOC and the Don Lowe Masters.Mike has worked in the RC industry with Hobbico, Midwest Products and Horizon Hobby and currently works in the drone Industry with Red Six Industries.We discuss his background, how he got into RC and competition.  His work history in the RC industry and much more.Mike appreciates his sponsors:CARF ModelsJR Propo/DeeForceKing Tech TurbinesDesert Aircraft You can reach Mike on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/mike.mcconville.16Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

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    Ep 18 - Andrew Jesky

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 47:23


    Show Notes:This episode we talk we have the privilege to speak with Andrew Jesky.  Andrew is the current Pattern Nats Champion and USA FAI World Team Captain.Andrew was driving through Kentucky to get to Michigan and we experienced some reception issues.  I tried to edit as close to the conversation as I could to make sure you could hear as much of the conversation as possible.  But, there are a couple of skips.  Sorry about that.We discuss his background, competitions, what's going on with the world team and even talk about some dumb things that happened in other countries!You can find more information about Andrew and AJ-Aircraft at:www.aj-aircraft.comhttps://www.facebook.com/andrew.jeskyEmail: andrewjesky@gmail.comFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 16 Kurt Koelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 41:39


    Show Notes:This episode we talk with Kurt Koelling. Kurt is an Aerobatics pilot who is the current IMAC Nationals Champion and current Bennett Cup holder. Kurt competes in IMAC Unlimited Class and has flown some Pattern.  He has competed in many high profile competitions including Don Lowe Masters, Clover Creek and the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.We discuss how he got started in RC, Aerobatic competition, aircraft design and his insights on having a dedicated partner to train and to call for each other.  You can reach Lou via email at kurtkoelling (at) gmail (dot) comFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 17 Kevin Garland - TAS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 33:24


    Show Notes:This episode we talk we have the privilege to speak with Kevin Garland.  Kevin is the event director of The Tucson Aerobatic Shootout (or Shootout).We discuss his background, the history of The Shootout, some of the rules, what the pilots and spectators can expect and much more.You can find more information about The Tucson Aerobatic Shootout at:www.tucsonaerobaticshootout.comhttps://www.facebook.com/events/4954601994596872Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 15 Lou Matustik

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 28:54


    Show Notes:This episode we talk with Lou Matustik. Lou is an Aerobatics pilot who lives in Ohio. Lou competes in IMAC Unlimited Class and F3A Pattern Masters Class.  He has competed in many high profile competitions including Clover Creek and the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.We discuss how he got started in RC, Aerobatic competition and his insights on having a dedicated partner to train and to call for each other.  You can reach Lou via email at lam3rd(at)yahoo(dot)comFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 14 Aaron "Bones" Garle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 51:27


    Show Notes:This episode we talk with Aaron "Bones" Garle. Bones is an Australian Competitor who has competed in many IMAC and Invitational Competitions all over the world.We discuss how he got started in RC, Aerobatic competition and some of his recent accomplishments.  You can find more information about him or contact him on Facebook @Aaron Bones Garlehttps://www.facebook.com/aaron.b.garleFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 13 - Sacha Cecconi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 41:07


    Show Notes:This episode we talk with Sacha Cecconi. Sacha is an Italian Competitor who has competed in many IMAC and Invitational Competitions all over the world.We discuss how he got started in RC, Aerobatic competition and some of his recent accomplishments.  You can find more information about him or contact him on Facebook @Sacha SH Cecconihttps://www.facebook.com/sachaSHcecconiI apologize for the audio quality, there were some technical issues during the recording.Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

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    Ep 12 - Joseph Szczur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 37:52


    Show Notes:This episode we talk with Joseph Szczur. Joseph flies FAI Pattern, F3P Indoor and IMAC.  Joseph has been a USA team member for FAI Pattern Worlds and F3P Indoor World Championships.  He has also competed recently in the Invitational or TOC-2 and placed 3rd place in the Aerobatic and Freestyle competition.We discuss how he got started in RC and Aerobatic competition.  His family history in competition and the airplanes that he flies and designs.  You can find more information about him or contact him on Facebook @Joseph SzczurF3A Team USA:  https://www.teamusaf3a.com/F3P Team USA:  https://www.facebook.com/teamusaf3p/Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 11 Jon Dieringer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 29:29


    Show Notes:This episode we talk with Jon Dieringer. Jon is the Event Director for F3A Pattern Nats.We discuss how he got started in RC, Aerobatic competition and how he got involved in the Nats.  You can find more information about him or contact him on Facebook @Jon DieringerNats Webpage:  nats.modelaircraft.orgNats Registration:  https://nats.modelaircraft.org/nats/registerNSRCA Webpage:  nsrca.usFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 10 - Alex Dreiling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 22:07


    Show Notes:This episode we talk with Alex Dreiling.  Alex is the IMAC Vice-President and new owner of Kam Aero Aviation.We discuss how he got started in RC and IMAC.  How he got started in RC and IMAC competition.   Alex discusses how he got involved with Kam-Aero and some new exciting stuff that he is looking to do with Kam-Aero.You can find more information about Kam Aero at:https://kamaero300.com/You can also message him from the website.Follow Kam Aero on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057463148629Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

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    Ep 9 - Amanda Darling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 30:06


    Show Notes:This episode we talk with Amanda Darling.  Amanda is an IMAC Pilot, IMAC South Central Regional Director, AMA Events Coordinator and Event Director for the 2022 IMAC Nats.We discuss how she got started in RC and IMAC.  How she gets involved with the AMA and IMAC Leadership and what you can expect and the fun you can have attending this year's IMAC Nats.You can find more information about Nats at:http://www.mini-iac.org/2022-US-NatsAnd https://nats.modelaircraft.org/?_ga=2.112759812.1631355791.1652971156-1745954888.1652971156You can contact Amanda via email at amandarachele@yahoo.com.Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 8 - The Invitational

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 24:40


    Show Notes:This episode we talk we have the privilege to speak with Frank Knoll and Gil Major.  They are the founders and event directors of The Invitational (TOC-2).We discuss their background, the idea behind The Invitational, some of the rules, what the pilots and spectators can expect and much more.You can find more information about The Invitational at:wwwinvitational-rc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057649591325You can also support the Invitational by buying raffle tickets found on the Website Homepage.Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 7 - David Moser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 61:04


    This episode we talk with David Moser, current IMAC Nats Champion and World Class Aerobatics pilot.We discuss how he got started in RC and IMAC.  His experiences at Clover Creek.  His practice and preparation routines and some stories from competition.  You can find more information about him or contact him on Facebook @David MoserFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music!  John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

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    Ep 6 - AC Glenn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 32:11


    This episode we talk with AC Glenn of A2F3AProducts and World Class Aerobatics pilot. We discuss how he got started in RC and aerobatics.  His experience in the top level of flying Aerobatics (FAI, IMAC and F3P).  We talk about his history of working the hobby and his new venture with Andrew Jesky.   You can find more information about him or contact him on Facebook @AC Glenn His sponsors are: A2f3aproducts.comFutaba - futabausa.comAJ Aircraft - ajaircraft.comCK Aero - ckaero.netThunder Power RC - thunderpowerrc.comFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

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    Ep 5 - Bryan Hebert - CK Aero

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 59:19


    Show Notes: This episode we talk with Bryan Hebert, founder of Hebert Competition Designs and CKAero.  We discuss how he got started in RC, working on airplanes and then designing the airplanes.  We talk about his knowledge of trimming and plane setup and making a plane fly pure.   We also talk about his partnership with Brett Wickizer. You can find more information about him or contact him or Brett at CKAero.net Email:bryan@ckaero.netbrett@ckaero.netsales@ckaero.netysengines@ckaero.netFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website:  www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 4 - Matt Balazs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 41:10


    This episode we talk again with Matt Balazs, one of founders of F3S Jets. We discuss his background, how Jet Aerobatics got started, the different aspects of Jet Aerobatics.You can find more information on Jetaerobatics.org, Facebook: F3S Jet Precision AerobaticsFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at: rcaeropodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

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    Ep 3 - Charlie Barrera Follow-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 30:06


    This episode we talk again with Charlie Barrera, president of the NSRCA which is the governing body of F3A Pattern.We discuss the FAI Questionnaire, KFactor Newsletter, New Website and Logo and more!Learn more about NSRCA at www.NSRCA.usFind us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at:  rcaeropodcast@gmail.comSpecial thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know!John "Papa" Gros Website:  www.johnpapagros.com

    Episode 2 - Charlie Barrera - NSRCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 34:08


    This episode we talk with Charlie Barrera, president of the NSRCA which is the governing body of F3A Pattern.We discuss his history, his tenure as president, 12S battery rule change, FAI and F3A, NRSCA and the AMA Contest Board, Development of New Sequences and much more.Learn more about NSRCA at www.NSRCA.usFind us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at:  rcaeropodcast@gmail.comLean more about John "Papa" Gros and his music at www.johnpapagros.com

    Ep 1 - Doug Pilcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 43:51


    In this episode we talk to Doug Pilcher who is the President of the International Miniature Aerobatics Club (IMAC)IMAC Website:  www.mini-iac.orgFind us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact RC Aerobatics Podcast:  rcaeropodcast@gmail.comSpecial thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know!John "Papa" Gros Website:  www.johnpapagros.com

    Intro to RC Aero Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 2:47


    This is an introduction to the new Podcast that deals with all aspects of RC Aerobatics.We will interview people in all facets of the hobby.Thanks for tuning in!Find us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672Contact us at:  rcaeropodcast@gmail.com

    Intro to RC Aerobatics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 2:47


    This is an introduction to the RC Aerobatics Podcast. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RC-Aerobatic-Podcast-104231962170672 John "Papa" Gros Music Website - www.johnpapagros.com

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