RC Roundtable

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

In this episode, the gang talks about new products, new events, and their current projects. Hangar 9 Fun-Scale P-47 (4:00) DJI Mavic 3 (26:00) Fitz's Flotilla Feedback (39:00) Round Top RC Expo (53:20) Lifers (1:06:45) Workbench Updates (1:12:20) Valencia Reborn (1:20:20) 1/2A Dreams (1:45:00) Hangar 9 Fun-Scale P-47 DJI Mavic 3 Roundtop RC Expo

In this live video episode, the gang talks about the gems and duds in Terry's recent lot buy...and lots of other stuff. 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 all the fun they had at the recent BEST event near Houston. BEST Returns (6:15) New Creations (14:35) Fitz's Autogyro (30:05) Plywood Overcast (37:50) Sparky's Twin Otter (48:40) Saturday Fun (1:00:30) Fitz's New Project (1:20:30) Lee's List (1:26:00) Lee's P-47 (1:33:40) Fitz Glamps (1:53:00) Phlat Update (1:57:20) NEAT Corrections (2:00:45) 1/2A Projects (2:11:00) Wings Over Houston (2:26:30) WS Deans (Deans Plugs) New Creations RC 13th Squadron

In this episode, the gang shares all of their fun stories from the NEAT Fair and Bomber Field events. NEAT Fair debrief (1:55) Terry's big mistake (25:35) Gifted Amptique (39:35) Modelair-Tech rebirth (52:40) Jets and B-17s at Bomber Field (57:25) The RC Geek (1:15:50) Richardson Swap Meet (1:36:55) Crash Hancock's Phlat Printer (1:43:15) BEST Eve (1:51:25) NEAT Fair BEST Richardson, TX Swap Meet

In this episode, the gang chats with Chris Graca about his amazing 3D-printed RC models. Meet Chris (2:40) Why ABS (16:15) The Buckeye (37:20) Timelines (51:50) Other prints (1:07:05) Acro-Cub reborn (1:16:55) Terry's workbench (1:23:55) Lee's workbench (1:31:55) Upcoming events (1:36:25) Chris' balsa A-10 build Chris' Youtube channel Chris' models on Cults3D E-Jets and E-Warbirds event EDF Jet Jam

In this live video episode, the gang talks about a few things...but mostly Fitz's new airplane hauler. As usual for a live show, there'sno topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy. See this video episode on YouTube

In this episode, the gang talks about a few things...but mostly Lee's trip to Oshkosh. Any Size Warbird (1:40) Cox Acro-Cub (11:45) Terry's missed events (20:25) Oshkosh or bust (28:55) AMA Sim Trailer (40:00) Phlying with Phil (1:02:40) B-25 ride (1:12:10) Lee's favorites (1:22:55) Europe bound (1:29:15) Baby Bee (1:37:30) Nick Morrow's F-104 Fitz's Bomber Field video Lee's EAA photos

In this episode, the gang talks about new models, TRUST, and vacations both taken and planned. Fitz's new camera (2:55) OSMW Bat (12:45) 3D-printed T-2 Buckeye (17:45) TRUST (29:20) Floating Terry (44:10) Scobee Swap Meet (51:25) Lee's Oshkosh Plans (1:03:45) Winner (1:16:00) T-2 Build Log T-2 STL Files TRUST exam AirVenture UMX Timber on floats OSMW Bat

In this live video episode, Lee shares his vacation slides from the AMA and USAF museums. 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 recent travels and RC experiences. Camp AMA (4:25) Hi-Start (13:30) USAF Museum (27:00) Edgewater Airpark (36:45) Plywood Overcast (51:40) SMALL (1:09:25) Reno (1:33:50) Fitz's Flotilla (1:41:10) Stickers (1:51:15) National Museum of the USAF

In this episode, the gang talks about RC models, static models, and summer plans. Model Mania (1:40) E-flite FW-190 updates (19:30) AMA updates (34:30) Lee's new B-25 (49:25) Trailer drama (1:00:00) Fitz's new Zero (1:08:00) Lee's road trip (1:19:45) Transmitter trays (1:25:40) National Museum of the USAF IPMS E-flite FW-190

In this live video episode, the gang celebrates their 5-year anniversary. The conversation is all over the place, so there's no menu this time. Just sit back and enjoy. See this video episode on YouTube

In this episode, the gang talks about flying on Mars and lots of cool swap meet finds. Draco in the wild (1:10) State of Sig (4:45) Sky Bench Mini Oly II (14:00) Flying on Mars (16:50) Lee gets fixed (32:40) Fitz buys stuff (37:30) Crazy engine (57:55) Big Bird Dog (1:22:20) Sky Bench Aerotech Mini Oly II B-25H at NEAM HP VT-21 Engine Fake NASA News Alien Aircraft at Sig Sig Manufacturing E-flite Draco Legend Hobby GIANT L-19 Bird Dog

In this extra-long episode, the gang is joined by Scott Black from Sky Bench Aerotech. They talk about: E-flite DRACO (4:45) Spektrum S1400 charger (19:10) Lee's new job (22:30) Meet Scott (28:20) AMA Nats (53:15) Space City RC Throwback event (1:18:25) Fitz's Flotilla report (1:28:00) BEST 2021 (1:34:50) Listener emails (1:46:25) Workbench (1:53:00) Sky Bench Aerotech Spektrum S1400 charger All-E-RC E-flite DRACO Hacker RC Cloud paraglider League of Silent Flight Toledo RC Swap Meet

In this episode, the gang talks about all of the great, old models that they just acquired. They talk about: New UMX A-10 (2:30) Old School Model Works Kaos (9:50) Terry's NIB Cox PT-19 (17:15) Fitz's Vintage Kyosho F-16 (45:50) Lee's Old Top Flite Corsair (52:45) Lee's Reborn Kyosho T-33 (1:00:55) Bungee Tales (1:05:20) RadioMaster (1:17:20) Fitz's Fabulous Flotilla of Fun (1:32:30) Fitz's Flotilla Flyer Terry's Cox PT-19 E-flite UMX A-10 RadioMaster TX16S

In this episode, the gang talks about big airplanes, little airplanes, boats, and cars. This was a live video show, so you'll hear us talk about things you can't see. Fitz's New Video (9:08) Giant B-17 (21:45) Lee's Tugster (38:30) Phase-3 P-38 (49:00) AMA Beta (55:30) Tamiya Wild Willy (1:02:30) Sticky Stuff (1:13:30) E-flite 1.5m FW-190 AMA Beta Zipp Kits Tugster Fitz's Morane Saulnier AI Video Terry's AMA Beta video Tamiya Wild Willy

In this episode, the gang talks about gas, electric, and rubber power. FD-200 Discharger (4:50) AMA Beta (20:35) Flying the 1/3-scale Saulnier AI (29:05) Kyosho Love (44:10) Velcro Origins (52:45) Gas vs Electrons (57:40) Triple Double (1:15:35) Fitz Fuels (1:21:15) E-flite 1.5m FW-190 AMA Beta Fitz Fuels Kyosho Flash FD-200 Discharger Eclipson Model A Seagull 1/3-scale Morane Saulnier AI

In this episode, the gang talks about recent flying experiences. Spektrum Gen 2 Smart Batteries (6:50) 1/3-scale Morane Saulnier AI (15:17) Part 107 Classes (31:10) Terry goes flying (39:37) Lee and Fitz go flying (57:20) Upcoming events (1:12:30) The Pilot Institute Checkride Prep Spektrum Gen 2 Smart Batteries Seagull 1/3-scale Morane Saulnier Ai Great Planes ElectriCub Seagull Shock Cub E-flite Timber X Flex Innovations Pirana

In this episode, the gang talks about the holiday, new products, and Remote ID. OSMW Heimschmitt (20:00) OMP Bighorn (24:55) Remote ID (31:00) Future RTFs (57:47) Workshop updates (1:15:40) 51 Drones RID video OMP Big Horn OSMW Heimschmitt Pilot Institute RID video Remote ID Final Rule Tim McKay RID video xjet RID video

In this episode, the gang talks about a huge fine handed out by the FAA, estate sale jewels, and Christmas lists. Flex Innovations Pirana (3:50) Phined in Philly (10:20) Estate sale finds (29:00) Going viral (1:01:13) Christmas lists (1:13:15) Another giveaway (1:30:00) 51 Drones video Chichester and District Model Aero Club Flex Innovations Mamba 10 G2 Flex Innovations Pirana PhillyDroneLife video about the fine

In this episode, the gang catches up on event reports, current projects, and those times when motors didn't stay attached. Hangar 9 OV-10 Bronco (1:30) SMALL Interviews (15:00) Fitz's Shock Cub update (24:50) Action Camera woes (39:40) Boo Boat Bash Report (57:35) Terry's FMS CJ-6 update (1:07:50) Dearly Departed (1:12:50) Single stick radio trial (1:19:23) Black Betty...Doculam (1:26:21) Lee's Workbench (1:35:10) Hangar 9 OV-10 Bronco Willy Nillies Vintage Performance Model Airplanes Fitz's Shock Cub video Legend Hobby Shock Cub RunCam 2 Oxidean Marine Joysway Dragonfly

In this episode, the gang talks with Bret Becker, who recently earned the title of Mr. Top Gun. They chat about: FMS Nanchang CJ-6 (1:15) Meet Bret (15:15) Mr. Top Gun (21:30) What is Top Gun? (36:25) Other Models (1:02:25) Mulligan (1:09:10) What's Next? (1:28:50)  FMS Nanchang CJ-6 Bret's B-70 ProModeler Servos Museum of Aviation U-2

In this episode, the gang talks with prolific RC writer, and full-scale helicopter pilot, Greg Gimlick. They chat about: Spektrum NX radios (1:45) Greg's genesis (22:08) REAL choppers (45:22) Greg's projects (56:25) Fitz's Build-n-Fly event report (1:00:45) Shock Cub update (1:17:00) Fall SMALL (1:26:20)  Spektrum NX radios Ken Myers' Electric Flight Only Jim Ryan's Designs 4titude R/C Products Build and Fly event

In this episode, the gang talks about: Fat Cat (4:15), New Spektrum RX (8:00), E-flite V1200 (13:00), Graupner in the US (24:10), TEX-BEST (27:30), High-wings at Bomber Field (56:05), Terry's workbench (1:08:20), Lee's Champ S-minus (1:19:45)

In this episode, the gang talks about: Aftermath (1:45), Old School Model Works Sunday Fighter (5:00), Freewing 80mm SAAB Gripen (11:55), Pitts corrections (23:00), 3D-printed airboat (27:25), Upcoming events (37:40), Terry's lot buy (53:35), Lee's 337 update (1:04:10), School daze (1:12:40)

In this episode, the gang has a young guest to talk about: Hangar 9 Pitts S-2B (7:30), Freewing Mig-29 (14:00), RIP Joe Bridi (22:40), Meet Austin (25:15), FAA UAS Symposium part 2 (49:54), Lee's Cessna update (1:04:00), Fitz's F-18 incident (1:14:30), Long EZ crash (1:21:00), Terry's projects (1:32:50), Lee's projects (1:45:45)

In this episode, the whole gang is back together to talk about: E-flite Habu STS(3:40), FCC vs Hobby King (28:16), Fitz's travels (37:35), Lee's Cessna 337 flies! (47:05), Fitz's Mini BOT (1:19:40), Our suggested tools (1:32:52)

In this episode, Fitz and Terry talk about: Fitz's Freewing Mig-21 (5:10), Fitz's E-flite 1.5m P-51 (16:30), 1/2A power boost (37:45), Terry's Ender update (43:30), 13th Squadron (54:00), Schweizer 1-23 kit (56:35)

In this episode, Lee chats with professional drone pilot, Vic Moss. They compare notes on the recent FAA UAS Symposium from very different viewpoints. They talk about: Meet Vic (1:30), Symposium background (6:00), How to improve (10:35), BLVOS (14:40), Criminalizing (22:50), Drone Pros (25:30)

In this episode, we talk with Brian Bychowski, president of Du-Bro Products. We talk about: Terry's new wing (1:45), Lee's project updates (10:49), Brian's status (20:20), Brian's genesis (26:00), Baby Yoda (42:40), Lee's crashes the FAA UAS Symposium (46:00), The FAA answers Lee's question...sort of (57:20), Symposium wrap-up (1:16:20)

In this episode, we talk with Thomas from Legend Hobby about: The genesis of Legend Hobby (2:25), Legend Hobby Skyraider (15:00), Giant Bronco (23:45), Lee's new 3D Printer (37:30), E-flite Ultimate 3D (46:15), Terry's workshop (57:00), BEST plans (1:04:00)

In this episode, we talk about: Fitz jousts a T-6 (6:40), Bomber Field (17:40), Lee's new rudder (24:40), Fitz's new model (45:50), Terry flies too (49:40), Airboat update (55:25), BEST plans (1:01:50), Our new videos (1:04:18), Fitz as a guest (1:11:27)

In this episode, we talk about: John Brodak (2:30), Cubs and Cousins event (5:45), Lysander crash (6:00), Lee's report (22:02), Airplane drag races (34:40), Fitz flies foamboard (39:45), Guess Terry's new plane (47:00), Lee's Cessna 337 (55:50), Upcoming events (1:09:50), Helping newcomers (1:16:20)

In this episode, we talk about: -E-flite UMX Ultrix (3:40), -E-flite Night Timber X (19:10), -Blue Angels near miss (29:30), -Upcoming events (43:35), -Pop quiz (51:00), -Plywood Overcast video (53:00), -Fitz's Eclipson Stream (59:35), -Lee's Cessna 337 (1:05:30)

In this episode, we chat with Jack and Steve Niezgoda, a father/son team producing some amazing RC warbirds. We talk about: Bomber Field meetup (1:15), Meet Jack and Steve (6:40), But how? (14:12), Steve's role (22:05), Jack's future (46:55), Fitz flies his Zero (55:55), Lee fixes his Timber (1:04:00), Plywood Overcast update (1:08:40)

In this episode, we chat with Eric Haddad, from 3DAeroventures, about: E-flite A-10 (1:40), E-flite UMX Citation Longitude (9:40), Meet Eric Haddad (20:40), Why 3D-printing? (28:30), Foaming plastic (43:25), Eric's hangar (1:02:20)

In this episode, the AMA's Tyler Dobbs tells us about a proposed executive order that could impact our hobby: Tyler spills the beans (1:00), The gang assesses things (18:30), Virus purchase (39:35)

In this episode, we chat with Chrystal Pearson and Tyler Dobbs from the Political Action Committee for Model Aviation. We talk about: Who are they? (1:45), What is a PAC? (4:40), Money talks (12:50), Why a PAC? (15:10), Where does the money go? (26:30), Friends in high places (38:55), How you can help (49:05)

In this episode, we went live on video to talk about: Working from home (5:05), OSMW Mambo update (14:05), RC battleship (18:25), Comments about comments (27:05), Glow fuel additives (24:45), Fitz goes live (33:55), Lee needs parts (38:50), Fitz's new MiG (1:11:05), Fitz saves (57:55), RCR in AMA mag (1:07:55)

In this episode, we talk about: Flex Innovations Flex Jet Pro (2:35), The trim incident (13:20), ProModeler servos (17:25), Comments about comments (27:05), The great divide (34:15), Fitz's Eurofighter resto (54:51), Fitz's Hellcat (1:04:25), Fitz's E-flite F-18 (1:11:05), Lee's new workbench (1:25:30), Lee's sweatshop (1:30:35), Terry's snow day (1:34:50)

In this episode, we went live to talk about: Lee's Twin Otter flight report (1:25), Fitz's Beaver story (9:00), FAA updates (23:00), Fitz's new models (42:15), OSMW Mambo updates (52:20), E-flite Air Tractor (1:13:00), E-flite UMX Turbo Timber (1:22:10)

In this episode, the gang talks about: Lee's workbench (4:05), Terry's workbench (16:20), Fitz's workbench (22:10), Swap meet stories (29:30), FAA chatter (43:25), New Moon EDF (56:55)

In this episode, the gang talks about: Old School Model Works Mambo (3:05), Freewing T-33 EDF (12:30), The FAA still sucks (23:45), Terry's new toys (43:40), Snow Blower (1:05:20), Lee's workbench (1:12:05), Fitz's workbench (1:15:40), Swap meets (1:23:45)

In this special episode, the gang talks with AMA District 2VP, Eric Williams, about the challenges facing aeromodelers in 2020: FAA Knowledge Test (2:45), Remote ID for RC models (32:35)