RC Roundtable

In this episode, the gang is back together to talk about: Vintage Model Company (2:00), Expo West (12:30), FAA Chat (25:00), FV-31 feedback (32:35), Tugster lights (42:30), FnL fix (49:10), 6x6 Crawler (57:00), Beaver update (1:04:50)

In this episode, Lee and Fitz chat with Keith Sparks and Tom Blakeney at the BEST event in Texas. They talk about: Noteworthy models (6:00), Habu from hell (18:20), Purple rain (21:45), Top secret project (23:00), SMALL thoughts (45:00), New Creations RC (50:45)

In this episode, the gang recaps what they saw at the NEAT Fair in New York and Bomber Field in Texas. We talk about: NEAT Fair (2:10), NEAT Indoors (13:50), NEAT at Night (22:50), WACO drama (31:30), Bomber Field (45:25), Brett Becker's B-70 (47:25), About Bomber Field (57:30), Black Widow crash (1:02:50), Cub gaggle (1:10:25)

In this very special episode, the gang interviews all three candidates running for the office of AMA President: Eric Williams (2:25), Rich Hanson (20:20), Randy Cameron (41:50), Closing thoughts (57:10)

In this episode, the gang talks about: Seagull Models O-2 (2:35), Ripened P-39 (15:14), Houston indoor flying (30:30), Fitz's Fantastic Flotilla of Fun (34:14), Lee's Tugster in action (44:40), Brazil (56:22), Moustache Model Works Beaver (1:05:30)

In this episode, Fitz and Lee talk about: RealFlight 9 (2:32), Hangar 9 Ki-43 Oscar (19:40), Drone ordnance (29:45), Houston indoor flying (36:10), Upcoming Houston flotilla (45:50), Lee's workbench (52:50), Fitz's workbench (1:06:30)

In this episode, we talk about: E-flite EC-1500 Cargo plane (1:30), Willy Nillies kits (20:25), Lee's Tugster (27:52), Fitz visits a friend (39:00), Lee's workbench (49:00), Terry's workbench (53:20), Fitz's workbench (56:53)

In this episode, we went live on YouTube to talk about: Lee's amazing shot (3:30), Austin's new Icon (12:10), Starter Airplanes (19:30), The airplanes (26:24), Choosing a radio and charger (52:08), Why join AMA (1:09:55)

We hurried to record an off-schedule show to hear about Terry's time at Flite Fest 2019 (he forgets things). We talked about: The timing (2:57), The incident (7:29), The people (11:40), The airplanes (26:24), Stan (37:12), Terry's planes (48:22), Scobee Field Swap Meet (57:20)

In this episode, we talk about: Flex Innovations Night Super RV-8 (2:10), Flite Fest plans (19:31), The Cuda incident (23:35), Fitz's Regatta report (35:40), Fitz's RC submarine (51:00), Samano's Hobby(55:25), Lee at Lone Star Flight Museum (1:04:05), Stryker makeover (1:07:42)

We are still joined by special guest, Mark Lanterman, of Old School Model Works. We talked about: Freewing 90mm F-18 (1:13), Flyzone Fokker D-VII (11:09), Mark's Workbench (17:57), Terry's Workbench (23:50), Fitz's workbench (27:44), Lee's workbench...and stuff (32:55)

We are joined by special guest, Mark Lanterman, of Old School Model Works. We talked about: Old School Model Works Javelin (7:40), Corrections (18:07), Meet Mark (24:18), Nude Centerfold (36:30), RC kits in the digital age (45:10), Drawing tools (56:04), Beyond airplanes (1:10:18), Mark's upcoming events (1:20:44)

Lee is missing this time around, So Fitz and Terry talked about: FMS Flash (1:12), E-flite Havoc Xe EDF (10:00), Old School Model Works Javelin (19:45), Not-SMALL report (24:17), Fitz on Freefall RC podcast (55:35), E-flite F-15 EDF (1:00:12), Terry's F-15 crash confession (1:05:39), Fitz's workbench (1:13:48), Upcoming events (1:22:20)

While Fitz and Terry were on vacation, Lee chatted with our buddy, Keith Sparks. They talked about: SMALL thoughts (1:48), Motion RC has balsa (6:00), Sparky and Blackhorse Models (7:55), Sparky's workbench (22:16), Sparky and Brodak (29:40), Lee's workbench (33:20), Warbirds at Bomber Field (46:43)

In this episode, we talk about: Flooded fields (2:15), E-flite Carbon Cub SS, Fitz's Habu update (14:30), Hangar 9 Timber 110 (18:22), New FAA silliness (26:20), RC kits at Brodak (37:36), Lee's 3D printer search (42:08), Workbench updates (50:18), Fitz gets RC antiques (1:07:28), Giveaway winner (1:20:33)

In this episode, we talk about: Sponsored by Balsa USA (6:00), Park Scale Models B-57 Canberra (17:00), Laine's Planes Conquest (21:17), Fat Straps (27:14), Think of the Children (29:55), Warbirds Over JSC recap (54:28), Lee's PSA (1:03:05), Terry's workbench (1:06:03), Fitz's workbench (1:09:10), Lee's Workbench (1:16:55), Enter to win (1:20:35)

In this episode, we went live on YouTube to talk about: Flex Innovations FV-31 Cypher VTOL (1:07), Top-Flite RTC warbirds (9:20), Full-scale aviation news (13:45), FAA NPRM update (20:15), Fitz's regatta report (28:18), Terry's workbench (42:40), Fitz's workbench (50:05), Lee's workbench (1:03:34), Warbirds over JSC (1:20:53)

In this episode, we chat with filmmaker Mark Thompson. Our topics include: E-flite P-39 Airacobra (3:30), Old School Model Works Robinhood 80 (17:30), FAA update (26:00), Meet Mark (34:00), Mark loves RC (48:00), How to watch the movie (53:55), Propbusters (1:04:45), Mark's next project (1:12:55), We are all missionaries (1:23:40)

In this episode, we went live on YouTube to talk about: E-flite V-22 Osprey (1:30), SAE Aero Design event (14:12), Terry's swap meet story (35:30), Fitz's swap meet story (50:00), Lee's swap meet story (57:30), Upcoming swap meets (1:12:30), Mystery Bag winner announcement (1:20:20)

In this episode, we talk about: Twinstar tales (1:55), Microaces SE5a (8:30), E-flite 80mm F-4 Phantom (23:00), AMA Expo East recap (32:20), Canandaigua Swap Meet (48:55), SAE Aero Design East (59:38), GAMA Builder's Event (1:06:20), Warbirds Over JSC (1:10:40), Mystery bag giveaway (1:14:55), Lee's Cessna update (1:17:00)

In this episode, we are on-location at AMA Expo East in Secaucus, NJ. Fitz, Lee, and Terry are joined by Thayer Syme, Tom Cogswell, Joe Vermillion, and Dan Landis to chat about all of the cool stuff we saw. As usual for our on-site coverage, the conversation is fast-paced and unpredictable. So there's no menu this time.

In this episode, we talk about: Flyzone Eluna (3:17), Blade Inductrix Switch Air (11:05), FlightLine 850mm P-51D (17:45), AMA Expo is coming soon (28:55), Lee's new planes (36:45), E-flite Timber X (44:14), Fitz's P-47 gasser update (50:44), Maker Knife (1:00:20), Terry's updates (1:03:50)

Our guest this week is Bernd Eisele of Cox International. We talk about: E-flite Timber X (1:15), Sig kits at Tower Hobbies (12:27), VQ Warbirds B-24 ARF (21:19), Meet Bernie (30:34), 1/2A fuel (48:13), Parts is parts (50:18), AMA and MAAC agreement (1:04:50), Lee's .049 story (1:08:50), Terry's .049 story (1:12:50), Georgetown swap meet recap (1:14:38), We're going to New Jersey! (1:25:33)

The gang got together for a live video chat. We talk about: Old School Model Works Racers (2:06), Light Controller for Night Radian (9:42), Spektrum Smart Tech Batteries (18:10), Magazine Hat Trick (28:03), The Champ of Theseus (35:32), Programming SAFE (41:09), Christmas loot (48:10), Upcoming event plans (57:18)

Fitz couldn't join us for this episode, so Lee and Terry talk about: FlightLine 1600mm Corsair (2:26), E-flite 70mm F-16 EDF (16:29), Terry's Inferno review (28:29), Lee's night out (49:45), Skimmer 400 update (55:12), Night Radian 1st impressions (57:40)

In this episode, we talk about: What's Happenin'? (1:50), Tower Hobbies Mini Uproar (17:30), E-flite Delta Ray One (24:04), Old School Model Works Wayfarer (40:45), Giveaway winner (46:54), Buying Used Models (48:55), Another Giveaway! (1:08:20)

In this episode, we talk about: Freewing F-22 90mm EDF (1:50), E-flite UMX MiG-15 re-release (17:20), Giveaway update (26:04), Flite Fest comparisons (27:39), Thinning epoxy (48:15), What's on your workbench?

In this episode, Fitz, Lee, and friends (new and old) report live from Flite Fest Texas in Apache Pass. As usual for our on-site coverage, the conversation is fast-paced and unpredictable. So there's no menu this time.

In this episode, Fitz, Lee, and Terry finally share the mic and catch up on all the things we've missed. We talk about: Flyzone Turbo Beaver (2:28), E-flite Pitts (12:36), Seagull Kits (15:55), Our FAA overlords (20:02), Terry's NEAT report (37:45), X-Wing fighter (55:22), BEST recap (1:02:25), Sparky's pet Panther (1:13:50), Lee's big Cub (1:22:26), Flite Fest Texas (1:29:05)

In this episode, Fitz, Lee and several friends report live from the BEST event in Texas. The conversation is dynamic and evolves quickly. So we're not listing topics this time. Just sit back and enjoy!

In this episode, Fitz and Lee report live from Bomber Field in Texas. We talk about: Interviews with B.B. Webber's family (0:57), Interview with Barry Raborn, Club President of Bomber Field USA (14:09), Fitz and Lee part 1 (19:07), Fitz and Lee part 2 (40:05)

In this episode, the gang hosts a live video chat on YouTube. We talk about: Freewing L-39 (5:45), VQ Warbirds Sonex EDF (10:05), Blade Inductrix Switch (18:10), Maxford USA Sale (21:13), Lee's new Spektrum receivers (23:55), Fitz's 3D-printed hydrofoil (37:59), Terry's new scratchbuild (46:08), 100C discharge LiPos (48:28), Crawling through a real B-17 (54:30), San Antonio builder's event (1:01:50), Terry on Flite Test podcast (1:04:45), Fitz crashes another one (1:09:12)

In this episode, Lee and Terry are joined by Jonathan Rupprecht, a drone attorney who has battled the FAA (and won). We talk about: Meet Jonathan (1:55), Taylor vs FAA summary (4:30), Keep fighting registration? (6:26), About that darn FAA (14:15), Let's talk AMA (27:02), United we stand (38:22), Is the sky falling? (56:40)

In this episode, we talk about: DJI Mavic Pro 2, New Spektrum receivers, Model Aviation magazine is changing, The Velcro poll, A great 336 video, Lee's petition, Lee on the RCG podcast, Fitz's Spektrum rant, Phantom down, What's on your workbench?

We all share stories of our recent travels...and that pesky FAA. We talk about RC in Hawaii, E-flite Mini Convergence, Foam-Flite Pro Airplane Stand, Nutmeg State Fly-In, Wings Over Springs, National Model Aviation Day, Fitz Does Dallas, Protecting Rule 336, Even more events

This is the audio from our impromptu live webcast while Fitz was in Buffalo. We talk about Flying Aces Nats, Vintage Kyosho T-33s, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Terry goes to Flite Fest, Friends at Flite Fest, Upcoming events, Time to defend our hobby

This mini-episode is an excerpt from our recent chat with Joe Vermillion of Balsa USA. We talk about unfolding developments with the FAA and how they could affect the future of our hobby. xccvavi5

In this episode, Lee, Fitz, and Terry are joined by Joe Vermillion of Balsa USA. We talk about: E-flite Night Radian, Tower Hobbies Cherokee update, Weekender Warehouse Sale, Meet Mean Joe Vermillion, Joe at Balsa USA, Covering crisis, You should build this, Joe's Giant Trailer, Workbench Updates. xccvavi5

In this episode, Fitz and Terry are joined by James Whomsley of Flite Test, we talk about: Old School Model Works Sky Ranger 40, Blade Fusion 480 heli, E-flite Cherokee, Sad news, Meet James, RC flying in the UK, Working at Flite Test, Coming to America, Flite Fest Ohio, Event updates

In this bonus episode, we talk about: Fitz's Boat Fun Fest event report, Brockport NY Fun Fly, Flight Fest 2018, Jetero High Wing Ho Down, Boy Scout Camp

In this episode, we talk about: Hangar 9 ASH 31, Hangar 9 15cc Hellcat, RC Groups and Horizon Hobby interview, Motion RC in Europe, Zippkits, FCC versus Hobby King, Buying used RC gear online, RCR on the web

In this episode, Fitz and Lee are on-location at the SMALL event in Arkansas! They found lots of sunshine and loads of interesting models. We talk about: SMALL Overview, What we didn't fly, Lee's nitro Cardinal, Fitz's Q-Tee, Tiny engines, Tandem C-17s and other antics, Did we mention the heat?, Meeting people, Sunday summary

In this episode, we are joined by RC photography guru David Hart! We talk about: Horizon products now at Tower, Updated E-flite UMX GeeBee R-2, Terry likes SAFE!, Meet David Hart, David's camera tips, David's favorite RC events, David's best shot ever!, Upcoming events

This is audio from our live video about the new Flyzone Micro DC-3/C-47. Check our YouTube channel if you want to see the video. We talk about: First impressions, Paint and decals, Itty bitty screws and Velcro, Included transmitter, Landing gear woes, Flight performance, Repairs, Aerotowing Terry's micro CG-4A, C-47 towplane mods, Tow Release, Flight time, Wish list

In this episode, we talk about: Where is GWS?, E-flite V900, Slow Ride update, JSC Warbird Report, Houston Modelmania, What grinds your gears?

In this episode, our buddy Keith Sparks is back! We talk about: The hobby is at risk...again, Hobby Express lives on, Keith's new tool, Keith's Lockheed Costellation, Keith's B-52 update, Keith's Byron F-16, Lee's Cessna update, Terry's project updates, Fitz's project updates, Warbirds over JSC

In this episode, we talk about: Tower Hobbies Slow Ride, Spektrum DX8e, Park Scale Models Battery Caddy, Horizon buys Hobbico, Our tiny models, Fitz's Fun Float Report, Warbirds Over JSC, Richardson Try RC Event

In this episode, we are joined by XPRIZE-winning engineer and RC guru, Dan Kreigh. We talk about: FMS F-18F Super Hornet, E-flite Maule M-7, A tale of two swap meets, Meet Dan Kreigh, Dan and Burt Rutan, Dan and SpaceShipOne, Dan and Stratolaunch, Dan and the IFO, Dan tries the RC biz again

This time around, we celebrate our 50-ish episode with a live video broadcast. You can see it on our YouTube channel. We talk about: A little about us, Flyzone Micro DC-3/C-47, Phoenix Models Stinson Reliant, Who is in the cockpit?, Fitz's new project, Lee's Quick Bilt Cessna update, JSC Warbird event, SMALL steps 2018, Fitz's fireside chat, AMA Expo East wrap-up

In this episode, Terry and guest host, Thayer Syme, call in from AMA Expo East. The conversation takes many unplanned twists and turns. We talk about: Maxford USA C-130, Flex Innovations 90mm FlexJet, Balsa USA Beginner Series, AMA Expo East, Flying Models magazine, Do You Speak Model Airplane?