RC Heli Nation V 2.0

Join the gang this week as they sit behind the mic one last time…yes you read that correct, the last time.  Over the last several years it has been quite the journey.  There have been several hosts and listeners that have had such a huge impact on the show that we couldn’t possibly name them... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP261: All good things come to an end appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join Dan and Nick this week as they just barely manage to squeak a short show out before the holiday season starts. We congratulate Justin on his new son, banter about the weather, and give you guys a rundown on taking some time off for the holidays. Enjoy! The post RCHN V 2.0 EP260: Tis’ the Season! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join Nick, Justin, and Saje this week as they the ever changing trends in model weights. Is there such thing as the perfect weight? Why would you want a lighter model?  What about a heavier model? Saje picked up a new transmitter, and Justin’s previous decision on getting a new 3D model is once again... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP259: Feeling a little overweight? appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

How much thought have you put into your Heli workspace. Having a good set up can make that sometimes daunting task of a rebuild much more enjoyable. Tune in to find out what they guys do, that makes things easier for them, If you have any tips that you find helpful be sure to head... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP258: Get Your Workflow Squared Away! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

What is the most important event happening in December? OHB of course! Carey Shurley and Bert Kammerer Join the guys this week to talk about the up and coming event of the year Orland Heli Blowout 2016! You don’t want to miss this one. We also have a game show this week, tune in to... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP257: Its Time for OHB! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Every once in a while it’s good to look back instead of always looking to the future.  Join Dan, Nick, Jessie and Saje this week as they take a trip down memory lane.  Some of these stories may seem familiar if you are a long time listener but there are definitely some new ones as well.... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP256: A Trip Down Memory Lane appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join the crew this week as they return from a week off after some minor audio issues.  This week the topic is all around IRCHA and their recent announcement regarding the 2017 event.  It looks as though next year they are going to be cracking down on night flying, specifically those using a spotlight or... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP255: IRCHA Night Regulations appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join Dan and Ken this week… only Dan and Ken!  The guys had stuff come up at the last minute so Dan decided to throw this short show together.  No news, not much heli talk but we get to spend some time with RCHN Ken.  time to find out a little bit more about this... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP254: The Dan and Ken Show! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Where are you innovation?  maybe it there but we just cant see it?  What does innovation mean, relative to our small hobby?  Join the guys this week as they talk about some of who they consider to be innovators in our hobby.    We also take a bit of time talking about what we would... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP253: Innovation, That is the Question appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Would you rather have one of each type of helicopter (nitro, gas or electric) or one of each size?  As we mature in this hobby our preferences may change and what is important to us one year may not be the next year.  This week the guys spend some time talking through what they prefer... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP252: What makes you happy? appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Listen in this week as the guys dive into a semi technical topic.  In the hobby it has become more and more common to make the tail boom and canopy out of carbon fiber, but unfortunately this is bad news for our antennas and receiver reception.  The show this week covers the different types of... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP251: Antenna Placement 101 appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Now that the dust has settled and everyone has returned home the guys have had time to think about last weekend.  Join the gang this week as they take a look back and reflect on the RCHN 4 Fun Fly.  They discuss all aspects of the event covering all three days.  No details are left... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP250: RCHN 4 Recap appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Listen in to the live recording from the one and only RCHN 4 Fun Fly!  This event was an absolute blast and as expected was even better than last year.  The feedback we received from the many pilots who attended was beyond humbling and we want to thank everyone who attended for coming out and... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP249: RCHN 4 Live! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join Nick, Jessie and Saje this week as they prepare for the RCHN 4 Fun Fly.  Dan and Justin had to take a rain check  as Dan’s computer crashed and Justin had work.  In this show the guys talk about what they are looking forward to the most, how they are preparing differently than in... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP248: Short and Sweet appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

It’s review time!  Listen in this week as Jessie shares his thoughts on the YS96 SRX Tareq Edition motor he has been doing a review on.  After a summer worth of flying and tuning he is ready to answer the question everyone has been asking…does it make more power?  In addition all the guys had... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP247: YS96 SRX Motor Review appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join the guys this week  as they discuss a variety of topics ranging from current sensors to gassers and even a little bit about Goblins.  In addition the guys give a quick update on the reviews they are currently working through and announce when you can expect to hear the final review.  Don’t forget that RCHN 4... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP246: A Little Bit of Everything appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join us this week as Justin gives us the IRCHA rundown. How did the 2016 Model Helicopter Speed Flying Association aka. MHSFA competitions go? Well you are in luck Justin gives us the lowdown, from setup to finale. Justin also goes over some heli goodness he had a chance to see. Remember RCHN4 is just... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP245: IRCHA, Better Late Than Never appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Our normal Thursday night recording was a major fail due to internet issues, but Justin and Nick managed to hop on late Sunday night and talk about the awesomeness that is the RCHN4 Fun Fly! This is an in depth discussion about field layout, travel options, food, vendors, and everything that makes up the best... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP244: Let’s Talk RCHN 4! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Looks like this week Justin and Dan decided to take a rain check.  Join Nick, Jessie and another familiar voice, Sage!  Since the other guys were out we decided to invite Sage to come and hang out with us.   This week the guys talk all about crashing.  The conversation covers everything from common reasons... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP243: Crashing Sucks appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Hard to believe how fast this flying season is going by. Here we are a week off the Snohomish Funfly. Most of the gang is here this week. We can look for Jessie’s return next week. So join Dan, Nick, and Justin with a recap of last weeks Snohomish Funfly. We also get to hear... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP242: SnoHo recap appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join the gang this week as they are live at the Snohomish Fun Fly.  As always there is plenty of laughing, tons of interviews and of course a little bit about helis in there somewhere.  This was a fantastic event with great weather, friends and flying!  The guys have the opportunity to get Todd Bennett behind... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP241: Live at Snohomish appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

As the gang prepares for Snohomish next week they decide to spend this week focusing on their fun fly goals.  At the end of each event we all have things we wish we accomplished and make goals on what we are going to change for the next fun fly.  This show the guys reflect on the... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP240: Fun Fly Goals appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

This week the guys decide to do a double whammy and cover two topics!  Half of the show is spent talking about the new generation of nitro motors that seem to be pushing these motor designs right to the limit.  The guys walk through the pros and cons of the new generation motors and tie... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP239:Nitros and Micros appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

The whole gang is here this week and I think a couple of them even got in some flying!  This week the guys talk walk through their own personal tips and tricks when building a heli.  They provide insight on building each assembly such as the frame, head and tail.  This episode is dense with... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP238: Heli Building Tips and Tricks appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Ok it’s not what you think. Someone might have been looking into a multirotor and someone might have got a pedicure. Join the guys his week and they talk about the recent developments with the FAA and go over the events of the week. Dan had a blast at Deaters Funfly and you might have... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP237: The Multi-Pedi show? appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Over the last couple years telemetry has grown in popularity but the question remains, is it only for nerds?  Join the entire gang this week as they discuss the various systems that are available and the many uses of telemetry and logging.  For those of you that are thinking, telemetry isn’t for me I don’t care about... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP236: Telemetry…Only for Nerds? appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Larger blades at a slower speed or smaller blades at a higher speed?  Join the guys this week as they discuss the effect of tail blade sizes and who might benefit from increasing their tail blade length.  In addition it sounds like everyone had a good week with plenty of flying to go around.  Enjoy... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP235: The Long Winded Quartet appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

It’s game show time!  This week Dan, Nick and Jessie challenge a listener to a 10 questions battle.  Listen in to hear who the listener chooses and of course who takes home the gold.  In  addition the guys discuss progressing and the tools that are available to help aid in that progression.  They talk about... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP234: Tools of Progression appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

The guys are back from Othello!  Join the whole gang this week as they discuss their experiences at the 2016 Othello Funfly.  Even though the weather wasn’t the greatest the crew still had an awesome time.  Throughout the course of the weekend one of the guys maidened a heli while another one crashed.  Can you... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP233: 2016 Othello Funfly appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Dan and Jessie are out this week so join Nick and Justin getting their nerd on with some great listener questions. Did someone say fire? Where’s that darn helicopter at? Enjoy! The post RCHN V 2.0 EP232: Nerd Power appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

It’s that time again and this week we are taking a look at the Bump Charging setup from Revolectrix.  Now that Nick has spent some time learning the ins and outs of this new system he is ready to share his findings.  Whether you have a Powerlab charger or have considered upgrading in the near... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP231: Bumpity Bump! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

The one and only Bert Kammerer stops by this week to fill us in on what he has been up to. We get to talk with Bert about a few things from the recent FAA news to his incident with his ATV earlier this year. Jessie is out of town this week but he will... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP230: Bert! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

This week is all about voltage.  When it comes to voltage it can be tricky to understand the effects it can have on your heli.  For example many of us know that when we go from 12s to 14s we are increasing the system voltage, but do we know what effect this is going to... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP229: Voltage=Current x Resistance appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

As we become more invested in the hobby it’s inevitable that the amount of tools, parts, cases and just about everything else will increase.  At times it can seem nearly impossible to keep everything organized.  We are also face with decisions like what parts do I need to bring to the field with me?  Do... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP228: How To Be Organized 101 appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join the guys this week as they take on some more listener questions.  This week they discuss what they do when a model becomes outdated.  Do you sell it?  Stock up on parts? Or buy another one?  In addition all of the guys got in some flying but can you guess who is hitting the... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP227: Sell It Or Stock Up? appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

It’s a scary thought to consider a large RC Heli flying into anyone. Imagine if anyone was you! Join Dan and Nick and a very special guest Jack Brechbill. We get to hear first hand Jacks thoughts on just what that is like.   Jessie and Justin are gone this week and we look forward to... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP226: Just That Fast appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join the guys this week as they tackle some of the recent questions that were sent in by listeners.  The questions range from the differences between Lipo and LiFE packs to how an ESC can be properly sized to match the motor.  In addition Nick makes his big announcement about his upcoming battery review and... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP225:Question and Answer Time appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join Dan, Justin and Jessie this week as they talk about getting ready for spring.  Nick is out of town for a few days so we will have to wait until next week to hear from him.  With spring approaching and winter coming to an end the guys recap on their winter and address the... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP224: Are You Ready for Spring? appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

It’s time for another review!  This week Nick fills us in on his thoughts on the 3Digi Flybarless System.  He covers everything from the setup and manual to flight performance and tuning.  We are really excited for the opportunity to do this review and be able to share it with all of our listeners.  This... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP223: 3Digi Review appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

For those of you have have been with us for a few years you know that each and every year we try to take it to another level and give back to the listeners as much as we can.  Well in 2016 we want to keep that tradition going.  At one point in time we... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP222: A Glossary of Terms appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

This week is all about sticking to a budget!  Anyone who is in this hobby knows that at times it can get expensive.  Most of the time we don’t mind spending a little extra cash to get a product we know is going to last and be reliable.  Over the last week a listener emailed... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP221: Building on a Budget appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Review time!  Over the past couple of months Nick has been putting the DT520 V2 through the wringer and he is finally ready to share his thoughts.  Now without giving it away I will say this isn’t your typical review and someone is going to be extremely happy once they listen to this episode!  Also... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP220: DT520 V2 REVIEW! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

This week we are joined by one of the hosts from the RC Today Show.  Chis stops by to fill us in and let everyone know what he has been up to lately.  The conversation touches on everything from how he got started podcasting and involved with the hobby to what he is currently flying... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP219: A Visit From Chris Boultinghouse appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

To register, or not to register?  This seems to be the question this week after the guys read the email the AMA sent out this previous week.  The guys dive into some deep discussion about the FAA and the AMA.  In addition someone has a new funfly setup so be sure to listen in to... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP218: Have you Registered? appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join Nick, Justin and Jessie this week as they spend some time answering a listener question about pitch.  Pitch has such a large effect on how the helicopter flies it is definitely worth an entire show to discuss all the details.   The guys cover the many ways you can adjust the pitch and how... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP217: It’s All About The Feel appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Join the guys this week as they look forward in to 2016.  Last week was all about personal resolutions but this week the focus is on the heli industry and what 2016 might bring.  The gang also listens back to the beginning of 2015 to review what they predicted would happen.  Some of them hit the... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP216: Prediction Time! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Well here it is the first show of 2016!  In typical RCHN fashion this is our chance to reflect on 2015 and the goals that were made.  Without giving everything away lets just say that some were much closer to completing their goals than others.  In addition we will crown the new proud owner of a not so... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP215: 2016 Is Here! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

The second installment of Speed is here! Join the guys as they finish up the 2 part series, all about speed helis. Jessie is under the weather this week, to much egg nog at the Christmas party? We follow up with some feedback we received from episode 213 as well. We here at RCHN hop... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP214: Speed Part II appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Its just Dan and Justin this week, and its probably not to surprising that the AMA and FAA are the focus of this weeks show. We promise we will get to part II of Justin’s speed discussion soon. We are interested to hear your response to the show this week. Are we over-reacting, are we... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP213: We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Regulations! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

After a long week off the gang is back in action!  Join Nick, Justin, and Jessie as they talk about what they have been up to the last couple weeks.  As I’m sure most of you remember Justin in back from the Orlando Heli Blowout this week and we are all anxious to hear about... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP212: Orlando Heli Blowout Recap appeared first on RC Heli Nation.

Ever wondered what it would take to get your 3D machine Speed ready? Join the guys this week as they tackle that very topic. Justin gives us the low down on some basics. From Blades to Batteries, and everything in between! Jessie is off this week we look forward to his return next week. Also... more » The post RCHN V 2.0 EP211: Even More Speed! appeared first on RC Heli Nation.