RC Roundtable

In this episode, the gang talks about the new Timber, Glacier Girl, and lots of RC toys. Balsa Timber (3:20) Glacier Girl (12:50) Beloit report (27:15) Terry's new toys (35:30) FRID (1:01:30) Upcoming events (1:26:35) Watch this episode on YouTube Glacier Girl E-flite Turbo Timber 2m Georgetown swap meet Green Bay swap meet

In this episode, the gang kicks off the new year with used planes and holiday flying stories. Fitz's Zero (11:55) Lee's Taylorcraft (15:50) Flying at JSC (29:10) Cody the cat (39:30) Drone vs Heli (47:20) Lee's print jobs (53:10) Bearcats (59:45) Swap meets (1:15:05) Watch this episode on YouTube Drone-Heli Crash Beloit, WI Swap Meet Fitz and Lee at JSC Park Flyer Plastics Georgetown, TX Swap Meet

In this live episode, the gang talks about events, projects, and custom items that we are giving away. Giveaway start (3:20) Call signs (21:30) Pearl Harbor event (35:23) Terry's projects (51:10) Caddy details (1:15:00) Lee's show and tell (1:24:30) Watch this episode on YouTube Starbond CA Space City RC Club Custom AMA call sign

In this episode, the gang talks about new products, AMA news, and project updates. FMS 80mm F-86 (4:45) E-flite UMX WACO (15:15) AMA news (26:20) Lee goes north (35:00) T's workshop (45:00) F's workshop (1:01:05) L's workshop (1:11:12) Watch this episode on YouTube E-flite UMX WACO FMS 80mm F-86

In this episode, the gang talks about recent events and Terry shares his latest RC estate purchase. FRIA update (2:35) Terry's new stash (12:30) Fitz's new toys (1:00:53) Lee's Cessna 337 (1:08:35) CG Quiz (1:18:30) CO museum (1:27:40) Fitz goes fast (1:38:35) Watch this episode on YouTube National Museum of WW2 Aviation Flightline Ta 152

In this episode, the gang talks about new tools, new toys, and fast airplanes. Wings Over Houston (3:40) Fitz's laser (29:10) Terry's hotwire (44:00) JrXT (1:04:00) Lee's connectors (1:19:15) 2024 AMA Nats (1:27:15) Pylon racing (1:29:25) Watch this episode on YouTubeSpecCNC Randy's Hobbies Ritch's Brew Fuel Wings Over Houston Gil Losi Interview AlgoLaser

In this episode, the gang talks about their favorite RC event in the whole wide world, BEST. Electric Bearcat (3:00) Fitz's laser (14:15) BEST (18:20) Plywood Overcast (44:00) Power surge (1:16:55) Watch this video on YouTube BEST thread on RC Groups

In this live episode, the gang talks about Japan, Bomber Field, and the Flying Circus. Fitz destroys Tokyo (8:05) Bomber Field event (46:25) Flying Circus (1:21:00) BEST (1:41:25) Watch this episode on YouTube Bomber Field BEST 2023 Rock River Aero Modelers Society

In this episode, the gang chats with Jim T. Graham about Jim Martin's contributions to electric flight. Meet Jim T. Graham (4:00) Farewell Jim Martin (7:15) Telemaster (18:50) The Mike effect (34:00) RC Groups (45:25) Points (1:01:00) Roy (1:17:05) Watch this episode on YouTube Old Hobby Lobby website RCG article about Jim Martin

In this episode, Lee and Terry talk about a really cool hobby shop and a really cool event. Dynamic Balsa (6:10) Warbirds and Classics (31:35) FRIA update (50:10) Watch this episode on YouTube Deland Golden Hawks Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum BEST 2023 Dynamic Balsa Bomber Field Chief Aircraft

In this episode, the gang chats with Scott Klonowski, from K&S Metals. They also talk about new products, a few events, and the insanity of Remote ID. Meet Scott (2:00) In the movies (12:15) RID must die (38:10) E-flite SR-71 (50:45) Riddle dad (56:50) Richardson swap meet (1:17:15) Thank you (1:43:30) Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest (1:50:35) Watch this episode on YouTube E-flite Slow Ultra Stick SkyID remote ID module Richardson RC Club Swap Meet Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest FAA Remote ID device list K&S Metals Naval Aviation Museum

In this episode, the gang recaps Oshkosh and talks about other recent events. Oshkosh wrap up (6:15) Lee at NATS (24:45) Terry's road trip (43:35) Fitz at IPMS Nats (1:05:00) Upcoming events (1:38:45) Watch this episode on YouTube National Museum of the USAF IPMS Nats AMA Nats Udvar-Hazy Center

In this episode, the gang gathers in Terry's basement to talk all about the world's biggest airshow. Note that we recorded this show prior to the unfortunate gyrocopter/helicopter, and T-6 accidents that occurred at Oshkosh. No disrespect is intended to the victims of those incidents. Rookie view (3:05) Constellation angles (16:04) The show (23:35) Favorite performance (30:20) RC flying (32:25) Fun at Terry's (45:30) Swap meet (1:00:15) Watch this episode on YouTube EAA AirVenture RJ Gritter Airshows Adam Woodworth's Instagram Richardson, TX Swap Meet

IIn this live episode, the gang talks about several new RC models and Camp AMA. We also have a surprise guest. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.

In this episide, Fitz and Terry chat with RC submarine guru, Bob Martin. I did it again (2:00) AIAA plane (10:30) Meet Bob (21:25) Sub Demographics (33:15) Why submarines (40:30) Fitz's first time (48:40) Show and tell (1:02:15) What should I get? (1:10:00) Sinking (1:26:40) Watch this episode on YouTube The Nautilus Dry Docks Bob's YouTube channel The SubCommittee Dan Kachur's YouTube channel

In this episode, Fitz and Lee recap highlights from Joe Nall 2023. Joe Nall memories (2:40) Baby Sub (13:50) Twimber (19:40) Famous Fitz (28:45) Control line (37:15) What's left (49:39) Camping (1:03:55) Sailing (1:13:00) F-14 update (1:19:25) Whoops (1:28:45) Great museum (1:34:30) Glider competition (1:49:30) Watch this episode on YouTube Brian Phillips Formation flying at Nall The RC Saylors PT-19 video Fort Bend RC Club F5J event

In this episode, Fitz and Lee team up with Ron and Tom from RC Plane Lab at the Joe Nall event. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.

In this episode, the gang talks about the latest FFFF and Lee's first SEFF experience. F-14 maiden (2:00) RC life hack (14:00) Ultra Stick maiden (20:50) April FFFF (26:50) SEFF memories (40:35) Plywood Overcast (50:00) Dag's parachute (58:30) Night Flying (1:07:05) Angel (1:17:30) Twin Timber tease (1:29:15) Joe Nall plans (1:34:15) Watch on YouTube SEFF Night Radian The Nautilus Dry Dock Fayette Flyers 1.1m Ultra Stick

In this episode, the gang talks about Cessnas, new products, SEFF and other stuff. E-flite Twin Timber (8:45) OSMW Minuette (17:45) SEFF (27:35) B-17 Gathering (48:00) SAE Aero Design (55:55) AMA NATs (1:10:45) New Creations RC (1:19:00) Eagle 2 Maiden (1:27:15) E-flite Ultra Stick 1.1m (1:33:20) Radiomaster Boxer (1:43:10) E-flite Twin Timber Radiomaster Boxer Eagle 2 Maiden flight Ultra Stick 1.1m New Creations Interview Watch this episode on YouTube New Creations RC 2023 AMA Nats Old School Model Works Minuette SAE Aero Design video Amazing indoor aerobatics

In this episode, the gang welcomes Fitz back to the US and watches his vacation slideshow. Fitz Goes to Vietnam (9:30) It's the little things (19:25) Inside Seagull Models (27:20) RC flying in Vietnam (48:50) Eating in Vietnam (1:10:50) Oh, the traffic (1:35:25) Giant Mosquito (1:41:00) Lee's SEFF plans (1:49:15) Terry's brushed beauties (2:01:15) Missed opportunity (2:18:00) Seagull Models Valley Aero Modelers SEFF McCormick's Mosquito video

In this live episode, Lee and Terry muddle through while Fitz is away. Indoor flying (4:50) Cover Model (16:00) Killer deal (20:50) WAMS Swap Meet (30:30) Riddle Tour (48:45) MAAC Update (1:04:40) Giveaway (1:19:15) AMA Nats (1:35:25) Camp AMA E-flite UMX Twin Otter Embry-Riddle 2023 AMA Nats

In this episode, Fitz and Terry chat with Bruce Simpson about his strategies for fighting RC over-regulation Who is Bruce? (5:00) Bruce shares his AMA views (9:30) Bruce's strategy (28:00) MAAC the knife (43:00) RC in NZ (59:00) Kilo push (1:19:40) GPS gateway (1:37:15) Junkyard Wars (1:49:15) XJET Youtube channel RC Model Reviews

In this episode, the gang talks about the crazy new situation in Canada, some new products, and swap meet scores. Aerotowing with the new H9 Pawnee (2:25) T's UMX Twin Otter (22:00) Lee goes to Muncie (28:45) Oh Canada (38:25) Fitz's Workbench (53:40) Lee's Workbench (1:04:20) Terry's Workbench (1:12:50) E-flite UMX Twin Otter Legend Hobby L-19 Bird Dog MAAC website Hangar 9 Pawnee Brave MAAC Developments RC Flying with Tyler Perry

In this episode, the gang talks about the new B-1, in-flight filming and upcoming events. Banana Hobby B-1B Lancer (3:50) Minimoa flight (18:18) In-flight filming (24:03) Indoor event (44:01) SEFF-2023 (1:00:15) Bobber Boo Boo (1:18:00) JSC event (1:31:50) Watch this episode on YouTube E-flite F-14 Fitz's F-14 review Radiomaster Boxer review Banana Hobby B-1B Legend Hobby Savage Bobber SEFF 2023

In this episode, the gang chats with Mason Hutchinson about Stratolaunch, swap meets, and Fitz's big trip. Electrostreak update (5:38) Minimoa update (13:05) Full-scale Bonanza crash (22:16) Stratolaunch updates (28:30) Mason's Cougar (41:45) Fitz's Europe trip (1:02:47) Georgetown swap meet (1:36:00) Terry's new loot (1:52:36) Watch Ep 166 on YouTube Bonanza crash Stratolaunch YouTube channel Georgetown Swap Meet

In this episode, the gang chats with Lucien Miller from Innov8tive Designs about miracle landings, BadAss motors, and lots more. Meet Lucien (3:07) Miracles explained (22:17) 3D printing (33:20) Holiday flights (59:35) Fitz's Minimoa (1:05:08) Terry's Cox helo (1:12:50) Lee and Fitz's UMX Twin Otters (1:21:05) Density Altitude (1:29:37) Restoration (1:44:23) Watch Ep 165 on YouTube Sig Manufacturing Innov8tive Designs Sky Bench Aerotech

In our last episode of 2022, the gang talks about a new model, a new hobby shop, and lots of winter projects. E-flite UMX Twin Otter (5:50) Performance RC Hobby (18:23) FFFF Report (27:48) Yet another giveaway (42:39) RC Plane Lab / Electrostreak (44:08) Astro Sport (58:06) Favorite 2022 thingies (1:08:46) FRIA update from Lee (1:20:03) RC Plane Lab Electrostreak Winter Build AMA Plans Service UMX Twin Otter Trogdor Performance RC Hobby

In this live video episode, the gang talks about the holidays, shares a few show and tell items, and lots of other things. Give it a listen...or watch the video. 13th Squadron (10:12) Lee's gift giving ideas (14:05) T's show and tell (22:50) F's show and tell (31:03) Sub talk (59:30) Joe Nall (1:19:18) Most memorable engine (1:28:13) watch the video AMA Podcast 13th Squadron New Creations RC

In this episode, the gang talks about incidents at full scale airshows, the AMA's CBO status, and lots of workshop updates. Airshow Failsafe (7:24) Tragedy in Dallas (20:50) FAA OKs AMA CBO (31:40) Terry's updates (42:58) Fitz's updates (59:58) Lee's updates (1:32:34) AMA CBO status Juan Brown youtube channel xjet youtube channel

In this episode, the gang talks about a new radio, the FAA, and a few events. Spektrum iX14 (5:00) FAA updates (16:50) Wings Over Houston (28:25) Science Olympiad (44:00) Show and Tell (48:35) Wings Over Houston FAA Circulars Spektrum iX14 Science Olympiad

In this live episode, the gang talks about several recent RC events and the best non-crash story ever told. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy. See this video episode on YouTube

In this episode, the gang chats with Hollywood make-up artist and RC nut, Steve Neill. Then Lee and Terry talk about their Wisconsin treasure. Meet Steve (4:30) Fountain of Youth (20:30) Meeting Yeager (33:00) Star Trek (47:50) Terry's Auction Stuff (1:15:25) Lee's Auction Stuff (1:30:45) The Art of Steve Neill Steve's IMDb page The SubCommittee

In this episode, Adam Drain joins the gang to talk about full-scale warbirds, haunted museums, swap meets, and more. Meet Adam (1:50) Champaign Aviation Museum (18:15) Adam and RC (34:30) Terry's New Toys (47:30) WI Warbird Event (1:07:30) The F Word (1:12:25) Swap Meet Finds (1:20:00) Lee's PT-19 (1:54:30) Wreck Hunting (2:11:30) Champaign Aviation Museum Pima Air and Space Museum 390th Bomb Group Museum Liberty Foundation Glenn H. Curtiss Museum Flite Test B-17 (See Adam at 3:00)

In this live video episode, Fitz opens a mystery box of RC goodies and discovers a ghoulish theme. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy. See this video episode on YouTube

In this episode Lee talks about AirVenture and the gang catches up after (another) big gap between shows. Return to Oshkosh (3:45) Wisconsin or bust (26:45) Flying again (34:45) Bomber Field (49:00) BEST (59:20) Battery talk (1:09:30) Peacemakers (1:24:50) AirVenture Richardson swap meet

The gang is back! Rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated. Listen in as we get caught up on our recent adventures. Winner, winner! (1:40) Camp AMA report (4:15) Trailer talk (18:45) Museum of the USAF (24:05) Champaign Aviation Museum (35:45) Toy swap (43:45) SHARKS Electric event (57:55) Fitz's Gilmore Red Lion (1:19:00) Another FFFF (1:26:45) Single Stick Update (1:37:30) Back to Oshkosh (1:42:20) Camp AMA Old School solder National Museum of the USAF

In this episode, the gang talks about radios, events, Lee's new airplane trailer, and more. Aloft Hobbies Single Stick Radio (3:00) Richardson Swap Meet (24:00) Bomber Field Warbird Event (29:45) SAE Aero Design (48:10) Lee's Trailer Woes (1:02:35) Fitz Flies a B-2 (1:25:25) OSMW 109 Flight Report (1:33:50) Terry Flies Again (1:42:50) Fitz's SAE Teaser Video Aloft Hobbies Single Stick Radio Richardson Radio Control Club

In this episode, Lee and Fitz talk about their first, wonderous trip to the Joe Nall event. Lee's missing stuff (2:05) Who is Joe Nall? (13:55) The people of Nall (39:55) Glider Incident (1:01:30) Crashy Smashy (1:12:50) The airplanes of Nall (1:34:10) Lessons Learned (1:50:45) Rereleased E-flite Corsair 1.2M Our videos from Nall Joe Nall

In this live video episode, Lee explores the contents of a mystery box of RC goodies and uncovers foul play. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy. See this video episode on YouTube

In this episode, the gang talks about sad industry news, sadder government news, and lots of happy news about events. Selling Out (2:30) Tru-Turn (11:15) Don't Tread On Me (19:40) S0 Many Events (28:05) 13th Squadron (49:30) Scammer (58:10) Fitz's OSMW build (1:14:05) Plane Swap (1:40:25) Tru-Turn National Model Aviation Day Joe Nall 2022 White House statement Old School Model Works One-O Nine

In this live video episode, the gang talks about more swap meets, Fitz's latest flotilla, and several random things. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy. See this video episode on YouTube

In this episode, the gang talks about new products and all the fun stuff we'll do this summer. Legend Hobby Racers (3:00) OSMW One-O-Nine (9:15) Free engines (20:15) Saito-powered drone (28:25) Scobee Swap Meet (34:15) Camp AMA (48:10) Fitz's workbench (1:06:45) Lee's workbench (1:12:10) Legend Hobby Cassutt Down and Locked iCharger 406 Blade 150 Heli Legend Hobby Grove GR7 Old School Model Works One-O Nine

In this episode, the gang chats with Kirk Jensen about their trip to the HUGE RC swap meet in Perry, Georgia. Sorry (2:15) Perry Bound (10:55) Jobs (30:05) The Big 3 (42:35) Kirk's Haul (58:05) Middle Man (1:30:50) AMA Perry video Hobby View at Perry Flex Innovations J & H Aerospace RC Roundtable at Perry

In this episode, Lee and Fitz talk about recent swap meets, and the big one...Perry. Another T-28 (2:00) Giveaway Winner (13:00) Auction Loot (16:00) NWRC Swap Meet (38:30) Heli ESC Woes (48:45) Clean Air (53:00) E-flite T-28 1.2M Perry Swap Meet Graves R/C Hobby

In this episode, the gang talks about lots of events and Lee's dream plane. Georgetown Swap Meet (1:30) Control line day (26:40) Legend Hobby Gilmore Red Lion (38:30) Yellow Aircraft P-38 (48:05) Upcoming events (56:30) San Antonio Float Fly Oshkosh Airventure 2022 Warner Robins AFB Museum Joe Nal 2022 Perry GA Swap Meet Legend Hobby - Gilmore Red Lion Camp AMA

In this episode, the gang chats with Dr. John Lienhard, from 'The Engines of Our Ingenuity' radio show. He shared his experience from the early days of aeromodeling and learned about the modern era. Meet Dr. Lienhard (1:15) What about the kids (15:30) Night Witches (26:50) Flying Fish (33:00) Making the Professor (42:00) P-38 power (57:50) Engines of Our Ingenuity (1:04:00) World War I models (1:15:00) Leprechaun (1:40:24) Free book! Night Witches Engines of Our Ingenuity Episodes Cross and Cockade

In this live video episode, the gang answers a few listener questions, and finds out what's in Terry's 40lb mystery box of RC goodies. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy. See this video episode on YouTube

In this episode, the gang talks about their highlights from 2021 and plans for the future. Our Christmas loot (2:15) Our favorite models of 2021 (18:30) Plywood Overcast incident (35:30) Posts of the year (39:50) RDQ vs FAA (57:00) Fitz's gull-wing toy (1:03:30) Real Flight 9.5S The Fighter Pilot Podcast Electric airplane speed record WS Deans (Ultra Plugs)

In this episode, the gang talks about new EDFs, recent events, and project updates. HSD Jets 747 (3:00) Motion RC PJ50 (19:55) EAA and AMA (28:45) Terry's workbench (37:30) Fitz's Workbench (42:55) Lee's workbench (57:30) FFFF (1:05:00) Pearl Harbor event (1:14:10) Motion RC PJ50 EAA Museum HSD Jets 747

In this episode, the gang talks about all the cool stuff they saw and did at the inaugural Round Top RC Expo. Welcome to Round Top (1:50) HUGE Triplane (14:15) Fitz's Fleet (36:30) Swap stories (52:10) Terry's workbench (1:14:15) Leprechaun maiden (1:20:40) B-25 status (1:29:10) Round Top RC Expo Hobby Club Leprechaun 65% Fokker JHH Kfir EDF