RC Roundtable is a podcast about all kinds of radio control vehicles...but mostly the kind that fly. Fitz, Lee, and Terry seem to get their hands into just about every corner of this hobby. We like it all! The truth is, we share a lot of common interests, but we each have our own specific favorites and specialties. That's probably why we have so much fun when we get together. We use the recording sessions to catch up with each other, get things off our chests, and throw around a few light-hearted insults. We start each episode with a short list of topics we plan to cover, but you never know where the conversation will go.
In this episode, the gang talks about sad industry news, sadder government news, and lots of happy news about events.
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.
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In this episode, the gang talks about new products and all the fun stuff we'll do this summer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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In this episode, the gang talks about their highlights from 2021 and plans for the future.
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.
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.
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
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.
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In this episode, the gang talks about all the fun they had at the recent BEST event near Houston.
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
BEST
Richardson, TX Swap Meet
In this episode, the gang chats with Chris Graca about his amazing 3D-printed RC models.
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's
no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.
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In this episode, the gang talks about a few things...but mostly Lee's trip to Oshkosh.
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.
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.
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In this episode, the gang talks about their recent travels and RC experiences.
National Museum of the USAF
In this episode, the gang talks about RC models, static models, and summer plans.
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.
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In this episode, the gang talks about flying on Mars and lots of cool swap meet finds.
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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)
In this episode, the gang talks about: E-flite Twin Otter (7:05), Tumblewings (18:45), Pearl Harbor event (26:20), FFFoF (36:20), Soldergate (46:20), FAA testing (1:11:45), Tis the season (1:25:00)
In this episode, the gang talks about: Cheap boats (2:00), Geeked out Corsair (14:00), The Randomizer (19:35), Nitro Stryker (28:45), Old-school Kyosho (37:45), COPPA (56:30), Black Friday (1:05:30)
In this episode, the gang talks about: California hobby shops (4:15), Coming home (12:15), E-flite Su-30 EDF (19:00), Fitz's Beaver (32:10), Lee's Corsair trouble (42:20), Fitz's flotilla (54:00), Episode 100 plans (57:15)
In this quick episode, the gang wraps up a few final thoughts from their time at AMA Expo West, What we bought (2:30), What's next? (8:50)
In this episode, the gang chats with four special guests who all attribute their current high-tech careers to RC roots! Introductions (2:35), The gateway drug (13:15), Musical runways (28:00), The student becomes the teacher (33:15), Homage (36:30), Closing time (46:00)
In this episode, Fitz and Lee chat with Matt Ruddick from the AMA Podcast. Learn a little more about their start in the RC hobby and the genesis of this podcast: Where's Terry? (1:40), How Lee found RC (2:30), Fitz's spider bite (4:25), How I met your cohost (11:00), RCR Genesis (18:30), Podcast pains (20:30), Whoopsie (35:00), AMA Podcast (41:00)
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?
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.
In this episode, we talk about fancy radios, Fitz's trip to an RC event in Austin, Randy Larsens' giant B-17, and then things get weird over Velcro.
In this episode, we talk about Trick RC closing its doors, Lee's experience with design stealers, proper wire sizing, and more.
In our inaugural episode, we talk about who we are, projects that we're working on, changes at Airtronics, new products, our best saves, and more.