RC Roundtable

In this episode, we talk about: Freewing 90mm F-4 Phantom, Dynam 70mm Gloster Meteor, Mercalli closeout, Las Vegas drone dufus, Flying from water, AMA Expo East, Model Fiesta 37, NW Houston RC Swap Meet

This is a short episode-ette. Fitz interviewed a few movers and shakers at the GAMA Swap Meet in January. See what they had to say about this event: GAMA Club VP - Bob Petrinec, Warbird nut - Randy Larsen, Swap meet jedi - Richard Ng

In this episode, we talk about: Hangar 9 P-47, Parkzone F4F Wildcat, DJI Mavic Air, A word from our sponsor, Taxes at a swap meet?, Flite Fest Texas, Terry's snow report, And the winner is

In this episode, we are joined by Jim Bourke, founder of RC Groups and owner of Knife Edge Software. We talk about: Hobbico's bankruptcy announcement, How Jim got started in RC, The genesis of RC Groups, Working at Knife Edge Software, Full-scale aerobatics, The joys of owning a Russian airplane, Jim's airplane wishlist, That famous one-wing landing, Our 2018 event plans

It is our last episode of the year! We talk about: Fair Winds and Following Seas Chuck, Fitz tours a 3D Printer factory, The FCC nabs FPV rule breakers, All we want for Christmas

In this episode, we talk about: ESM closing shop, Spektrum iX12 radio, Silent Fitz, FAA musings, Yo Tony, What's next at Motion RC, Skymaster dreams, The 1/2A influence, The Evelyn factor, Tony and Colonel Dave

In this episode, we talk about: Space City RC - Pearl Harbor event, Fitz's Mystery Regatta, Flightline RC B-24 Liberator, Freewing F-105 Thunderchief, Terry's visit with Adam Savage, What's on your workbench?

In this episode, we talk about: E-flite AT-6 Texan, Multiplex Easy Glider 4, Lee unloads about FAA registration, My first RC airplane, Fitz's nameless regatta, Fitz moonlights with The 8-Bit Guy

In this episode, we continue our chat about our Great Planes ElectriCubs: New Tools, Power systems, Color schemes, Wing strut dilemmas, But how do they fly?, Hindsight

In this episode, we talk about: Goodbye Crash, Freewing F-8 Crusader, UMX Aero Commander update, 3-Views: Great Planes ElectriCub

In this episode, we talk about: E-flite UMX Aero Commander, ARRMA Granite Voltage, Class Action Suit Against the FAA, Wings Over Houston airshow, Houston Maker Faire, Lee and Fitz at the Space City RC Warbird Rally

In this episode, Lee and Fitz are joined by several friends on-location at the BEST event. We talk about: What's your favorite?, Lee's J-6 Cub, Funder & Lightning XL, Who turned the heat on?, Timber!

In this episode, we talk about a BIG Phoenix Model Waco YMF-5, Terry visits the NEAT Fair, Lee visits the B-17 Fly-In at Bomber Field, Fitz and Lee visit the Lone Star Flight Museum Grand Opening, We have a new 3-View project

In this episode, we return to relative normalcy and talk about: DJI Mavic Pro Platinum, Great Planes Bird of Time EP, The barn find that got away, High-Voltage LiPo cells, How do YOU charge?, Fitz prints a new P-38, Lee finally breaks out the Tigercat, Terry's update

In this special episode, we take stock and try to grasp the effects that Hurricane Harvey is having on Fitz and Lee, as well as the other citizens of Houston and South Texas. This show is light on our usual RC chatter. But we wanted to let people know what's going on now that the storm has passed.

In this episode, Fitz and Lee try to get their minds off of Hurricane Harvey. They chat with Terry about: E-flite SR-22, Dynam P-61 Black Widow, Phoenix Model's BIG A-26, Tamiya Tyrrell P34 6-wheeler, Terry joins an RC club in NY, Power system estimation tools, Lone Star Flight Museum moves to Ellington Field, Old Guys, Drone Guys facebook group, What's on your workbench?, Tell us about your charger

In this episode, Fitz, Lee, and Terry are finally reunited. They are also joined by their buddy, Philip Hinkle, to talk about Oshkosh: Mercalli for Mac, That airshow, Lee's turf war, The best part, The worst part, RC flying at Oshkosh, Ultralights, E-flite X-Vert, The Oshkosh diet, Lee represents the AMA, Any questions?, McCormick P-38 update

In this episode, Fitz and Terry get the scoop on a great Bugatti model while Lee is on location at Oshkosh: Freewing 80mm A-4, E-flite 1.1m PT-17, Joshua Orchard's Amazing Bugatti 100P, Lee's Velcro retribution, Terry's free-flight experience at Geneseo, Fitz gets yelled at in 3 languages, Fitz's European museum tour

In this episode, Lee and Terry find plenty to chat about while Fitz is still on vacation: Phoenix Models big Cub, VQ Models T-34C, Water-powered rocket glider, Lee's vintage sailboat overhaul, About that FAA registration database, Find Lee at Oshkosh, What's on your workbench?

In this episode, Ben Warren fills in while Fitz is overseas. We talk about: Ben's huge CNC laser-cutter/router, RunCam Split, Music and RC, Pending legislation we need to monitor, a spectacular P-38, What's on your workbench?

In this episode, we talk about: E-flite X-VERT, ProBoat Westward 18, Fitz's Freewing A-10, Terry becomes a New Yorker, Fitz and Terry ponder the Flying Aces Club, Balsa builders on Facebook, Fitz finishes the 3D-printed P-38, Fitz crosses the Atlantic, Fitz holds a rave at the pond

In this episode, we talk about: Terry packs up and leaves Texas, Lee confronts Terry about throwing away a plane, Dynam 1.5m B-26 Marauder, Freewing AVANTI S EDF, Installing video cameras on planes, John Taylor vs. FAA Update, Lee's Hobby King Coota and Hobby Lobby Wingo FPV Adventure, and Fitz talks about his new Tiny Whoop

In this episode, we talk about: Driving in Scotland, Scottish Hobby Shops, Scottish Multi-Rotors, Scotland National Museum of Flight, Much Ado about Battery Connectors, What's up with WS Deans?, Lee's Oshkosh Plans

In this episode, we talk about: Tower Hobbies Ryan STA EP, Keith talks ARFs and Multi-rotors, Keith's 7' Foam B-52, S.M.A.L.L. talk, Lee's Oshkosh Airventure Trip, Keith's Grumman Albatross, Keith's Multiplex Twinstar Float Conversion Kit, Keith interrogates Lee about the Zagi, Keith's Byron F-16 run-up, and the guys talk B.E.S.T.

In this episode, we talk about: Freewing A-10 80mm EDF, Blade Trio 360 heli, Tower P-51 Mustang updates, Uproar updates, Grumpy Old Men, Taylor vs FAA update, Workbench updates, Lee's Curse

In this special bonus episode, we try something we call 3-Views. Each of us independently reviewed a version of the new Tower Hobbies P-51 Mustang Mk. 2. Now we talk about our different experiences and opinions of the same model.

In this episode, we talk about: HUGE Lysander ARF, Tower Hobbies Uproar V2, Vortex 150 quad, Boy Scout Quad Racing, Fitz's New Digs, Lee's New YouTube Channel, Merging RC and Full Scale at Events, John Taylor vs FAA Update, Lee's Hangar Rash.

In this episode, we talk about: RC Judge, Stolen RC Gear, RISE House Racer Challenge, 3D Lab Print Cessna 152, Model Modification Stories, Model Aviation Editor, Jay Smith, Jay Talks AMA Expo East, Model Aviation How-To Issue, AMA's Generations of Flight Program.

In this episode, Fitz, Lee, and Terry are on-location at the SAE Aero Design West event in Fort Worth, Texas. Lee and Terry have never been to this event before and it is full of surprises for them. We all talk about our favorite aspects of the weekend...especially the many crashes.

In this special episode, Fitz and Lee attend the Colonel Dave Estate Sale in Fairview, TX. They interview David's son, Steve Graben and event organizer, Tom Blakeney. Listen up for the inside scoop on this event and hear some great stories about Colonel Dave.

In this episode, we talk about: E-flite UMX F4F Wildcat-2:30, Pro Boat Alpha Patrol Boat-6:10, Stick Mover-14:20, Terry's Sad Workbench-24:00, Fitz's 3D Workbench-27:45, Lee's FPV-filled Workbench-38:15

In this episode, we talk about: Associated's Formula 1 car, Indoor FPV racers...and Lee's marketing peeves, Maxford USA's 12-motor ARF, Embracing old timers, When RC pilots go rogue, Different views on Super Bowl drones

The gang welcomes 2016 Scale Masters champion, Chris Wolfe, aka The RC Geek. Pay attention because this conversation changes directions like a hummingbird: E-flite's new UMX planes, Lee covets Chris' P-47, Tower Hobbies new P-51 Mustang, Embry-Riddle - the Ivy League of the skies, Genesis of the RC Geek, 3D printing philosophies, What inspires Chris?, AMA Expo West

After a short break, we return with our first show of 2017! Our topics for this episode include: Things that Santa brought, FlightLineRC Bearcat, Fitz's 3D printed Spitfire, Fitz's 3D-Robotics Solo, Lee got a Tigercat...sort of, Fitz flies an E-flite Convergence, Hobby People closing, Farewell Colonel Dave Graben, Fitz's video pet peeves

We are joined by Hobbico Product Manager, Gary Wright! Our topics for this episode include: Tower Sport GP/EP, Tactic Wrist Monitor update, Hacker Model airplanes, Taylor vs FAA update, Gary talks about designing RC airplanes, That magical motor, Funder and Lightning giveaway winner, Goodbye 2016

Scratchbuilding wizard, Keith Sparks, sits in on this episode. Our topics include: Motion RC Grumman Tigercat, No 2017 E-Fest, AMA election results, Fitz's new 3D printer, Keith's 8-fan B-52 project, Free Funder and Lightning, Durafly P-40N, A future get-together

Our topics for this episode include: Flyzone Rapide, Phoenix Models Lysander, Tactic Wrist Monitor, Proposed Model Airplane Tax, 3D Printed RC Models, McConville's New Gig, Tool Time

Our topics for this episode include: E-Flite Opterra, Kyosho Drone Racer, 3D Robotics Solo Closeout, Boy Scout flight training with fly-aways, Lee's fly-away incident

Our topics for this episode include: E-Flite UMX A-10, E-Flite Convergence VTOL, FlightLineRC Ta-152, Closure on Lee's Champ S+ issues, Halloween event in Houston, Jet event in Lubbock, Fitz's inaugural boat event, Wings Over Houston airshow, Lee's sentimental Golden Eagle glider, Fitz's small DLG and his mistake, Fitz's Twin Cruiser update, Terry's FPV Paper airplane

Scratchbuilding guru, Keith Sparks, joins our discussion at the BEST event near Houston. The conversation is fast-paced and wide-ranging. Fitz interviews event CD, Kirk Jensen. Then we talk about the new runway, our favorite models at the event, night flying, dihedral-gate, combat, Terry's tow truck, the gliders of BEST, Sparky's B-58 Hustler, community FPV, good deals, and more!

In this episode, we cover eclectic topics such as the Yuneec Breeze 4K, the Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (and other RC tanks), the B-17 event at Bomber Field, Terry's multi-rotor rescue operation, an AMA election twist, preparing for the BEST event, the guys' recent weekend of carnage, and we talk about what's on our workbenches.

In this episode, we share the microphone with Flite Test's Austin Furey. We chat about the new E-flite P-47, Part 107 updates from the AMA, the Dromida Voyager, and then we get an inside peek at the latest happenings at Flite Test.

In this episode, we toss out the script and shoot from the hip. We end up talking about the Blade Manta and Spektrum's 6-channel surface radio, Lee shares his Champ S+ experience, we collectively whine about how Part 107 affects FPV, and then we chat about RC events of the present and future.

In this episode, we talk about some new RC planes on the market, Lee provides an update on the Taylor vs FAA case, we reference a Flyzone B-25 review, Fitz talks about the IMPS Nationals, Terry summarizes the Solar Impulse feat, we introduce our next RC carnage video, and everyone talks about the projects on our workbenches.

In this episode, we talk about a few new RC products, Lee provides an update on legislative developments, we lament our worst models, we introduce our RC carnage video and share our recent crashes, and talk about the tools we on foam.

In this episode, we talk about a few new RC products, Fitz shares his travel adventures, Lee goes to Bomber Field, we contemplate what to save when disaster strikes, and discuss our soldering preferences.

In this episode, we talk about testing the E-flite UMX-B-25, debate the merits of AS3X (again), share some thoughts on FAA Part 107 rules, walk into the rabbit hole of RC sailboats, and listen to Lee's multi-rotor confession.

Episode 5 ran a little long. So we put together a few of the bits that didn't make the original cut. We talk about the full-scale E-2 Hawkeye, the Hog Wild combat model, and our favorite shop tools.

In this episode, we talk about a few new air and surface models, Fitz's experience at SMALL, an inside look at reviewing models, and a few project updates.

In this episode, we talk about a pair of new models, Lee's sweet Velcro justice, a light dusting of our thoughts about the FAA, and a few project updates.