Episodes
In Episode 300, Lucien and Moose talk with AMA President Rich Hanson and AMA Executive Vice President Randy Cameron about issues that the AMA is currently working on to ensure the future of Model Aviation, and what we can all do as AMA members to help our local schools and communities bring new younger pilots into the hobby.
Published 09/06/21
Published 09/06/21
In Episode 299, Moose and Lucien talk with Mark Richenberg and Jason Shulman from Graves R/C Hobbies, in Orlando, Florida. We talk about the origins of Graves R/C, and how a brick and mortar hobby shop stays successful for over 30 years. Jason talks about his recent competition in FAI pattern at the 2021 NATS and gives an inside view of what it takes to be a competition R/C pilot.
Published 08/30/21
In Episode 298, Lucien and Moose talk with Annie Torres from Landing Products, makers of APC Propellers. We talk about the origins of APC, all the cool products they make, and Annie's 25 year history with the company.
Published 07/16/21
In Episode 297, Lucien and Moose talk with Mark Lanterman, owner of Old School Models, about his history in RC as well as the awesome line of balsa kits that he produces.
Published 05/08/21
In Episode 296, after geeking out about the new upcoming Dune Movie, Lucien and Moose discuss Servos, including how they work, what they do, and how to choose the right one for your model.
Published 04/11/21
In Episode 295, Moose and Lucien welcome Tom from Legend Hobby to talk about the shift from VQ Warbirds, the new airplanes they are working on, as well as other cool stuff they carry.
Published 03/20/21
In Episode 294, Moose and Lucien welcome Bobby Watts from Watts Innovations to discuss the new Commercial Drone Products they are designing and building here in the USA.
Published 03/05/21
In Episode 293, Moose and Lucien welcome Shawn Spiker from Hitec Commercial Solutions to discuss the new Commercial Drone Products division of Hitec. Mentions: Hitec Commercial Solutions Rockwell B-1 Lancer Bomber Ocotillo Wells Off-Road Area Gaui X7 Helicopter Multiplex Funray Motor-Glider Dream Flight Glider Company Hitec Drone Aircraft Hitec Ground Control Station Hitec PositionPro GNSS Receiver Hitec Servos and Actuators Hitec Commercial Drone Services Seff Week 2021 AUVSI...
Published 02/25/21
In Episode 292, Moose and Lucien talk about Electric Power System Basics, go over all the various components in an electric power system, and discuss how to properly size and match all the component parts.
Published 02/12/21
In Episode 292, Moose and Lucien talk about Electric Power System Basics, go over all the various components in an electric power system, and discuss how to properly size and match all the component parts. Mentions: Great Lakes Brewing Company Hitec Commercial Solutions Toledo RC Swap Meet Triple Tree Aerodrome Cancels Joe Nall Week Lucien's Blog - Electric Motor Numbers Lucien's Blog - What Size Motor do I Need? Lucien's Blog - Linear BECs vs Switching BECs Kester Solder Company...
Published 02/12/21
We Are Back after a summer break! This week we talk with Robert Rodriquez, the founder of the Society of Aerial Cinematography (AKA SOAC), for a discussion about the use of Multirotors and helicopters in the the motion picture industry. Also discussed in this show are some cool new multirotor products and upcoming flying events. Mentions: SOAC Facebook Page FAA grants Waivers to 7 Hollywood filming companies FAA Part 333 Waiver Procedure Ruling in FAA vs Pirker Case Reversed New DJI...
Published 11/21/14
We Are Back! This week Daniel is off, so Lucien invited Steve Mills (AKA Vintauri) to join him for a show about the upcoming Watts Over Owatonna Electric Fly-in. Also discussed in this show is a listener E-Mail and some past and upcoming flying events. Mentions: 2014 Toledo Show Photos Palomar R/C Flyers Club Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA request for response from FAA E-Flite Blade 350 QX DJI S-1000 Octocopter Trex 800 Camera Heli Go-Professional Cases Sig T-Clips EP ARF SIG Somethin'...
Published 07/06/14
This week listener Nick Crego joins us to chat about the Stingray quadcopter and the Jeti DS-16 radio. Mentions: Extreme FPV multirotor flying on RC Groups Dad pulls sons tooth with an Estes Rocket Multirotor Magazine Curtis Youngblood Stingray Quad Nick’s Stingray Video JETI Radios 2014 Multirotor Challenge, POSTPONED, Palomar RC Club, Fallbrook CA 2014 Toledo Show, April 4, 5 & 6, Toledo Ohio 2014 SEFF, April 7-13, Americus, Georgia RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control...
Published 03/17/14
This week Lucien and Daniel welcome Albert Tejera, owner of TME to the show as a new host. Also joining us this episode as our special guest we have Erick Royer, Executive Editor at Maplegate Media to talk about Several of their publications including Airsoft Insider, Fly RC, RC Heli Pilot and Multirotor magazines. We also get into a discussion about 3D printing, and some cool printers that are coming out soon. Mentions: Albert's Company, Tejera Microsystems Engineering New Mikado V-Bar...
Published 03/01/14
This week Lucien and Daniel answer several PSC questions sent in by listeners, and talk about some new products being introduced by Horizon at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. We also also have a listener submission for "Dumbest Thing I Ever Did" from Jonas Kunze in Germany. Mentions: Curtis Youngblood's new 1230mm MantaRay Quad Video New Products from Horizon at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair Long Duration Multirotor Flight Thread 2014 Hobbico E-Fest, Champaign, Illinois, February 15-16 2014...
Published 01/30/14
This week Chris Madsen (AKA rpmrpm) joins Lucien and Daniel for a discussion of the new line of Multirotor aircraft from Multirotor Systems, a division of DW Foamies. We also discuss what happened at the 2014 AMA Expo in this episode. Mentions: RC Groups Power System Corner Directory from rpmrpm 2014 AMA Expo Power Up Toys RC Paper Airplane Project Multirotor Systems Whirlwind 600 V-Tail Quadcopter Multirotor Systems Photos from the AMA Expo New Android Powered JR 28X Radio...
Published 01/20/14
This week we catch up with Grampa Tony, talk about dropping tennis balls from quadcopters, how to keep busy during the cold season, and all kinds of other random things. Mentions: Daniel’s tennis ball dropping quad New source for Anderson PowerPoles New Forza models from JR Nick Maxwell flying the Stingray quadcopter on 6S with Scorpion HK-2221 motor Hubsan X4 Mini Quad $39.99 Hubsan X4 Mini Quad with Video Recording $64.99 Hubsan X4-FPV Mini Quad with In-Transmitter Video Screen,...
Published 01/08/14
Our Christmas 2013 show. Lucien and Daniel discuss some new products and make some suggestions for how to spend your Christmas money! We also discuss some new products and answer several Power System Corner questions in this episode. Mentions: Hitec X4 Micro AC/DC 1-Cell Charger FlyingCinema CineTank Quadcopter Frame Hobby Lobby is now Hobby Express! Video of Vintauri cutting a pilot with his CNC machine Scorpion Backup Guard Scorpion Power Station Estes Proto X EP Micro Quadcopter Eagle...
Published 12/24/13
Interested in stabilization, FPV, and on screen displays? Boy have we got a show for you! Bill Parry from Eagle Tree Systems joins us to discuss his products including the new Vector all-in-one FPV unit. Tune in! Mentions: Guardian Stabilization System OSD Pro New Vector FPV Controller AMA Expo, January 10th-12th, Ontario California WRAM Show, February 21st-23rd, 2014, Secaucus, NJ E-Fest, February 15th and 16th, 2014, Champaign, Illinois RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control...
Published 12/12/13
Steve Mills (AKA Vintauri) joins Lucien and Daniel for a discussion of the Foam Casualty 6-axis CNC machine and the 2014 Trans-America Tour. We also discuss some new products and answer several Power System Corner questions in this episode. Mentions: Scorpion Backup Guard Video Scorpion Power Station Video Innov8tive Designs Black Friday Sale Estes Proto X EP Micro Quadcopter Heli-Max 1Si mini Quadcopter New Electric Heli Flight Duration World Record VC200 Volocopter Maiden Flight...
Published 11/27/13
This week we talk to Gus & Maha Calderon about their documentary, Civilian Drones - Search and Rescue. The movie describes how effective drones can be in missing persons cases and how the FAA will not allow this technology to be used. Mentions: Flying IronMan RC Model, Designed By Greg Tanous Crashproof Stabilized Flying Robot With Counter Rotating Props Scorpion HK-4526-520 F3C Motor Scorpion HK-2520 Motor Series Scorpion 12-cell 90 amp ESC Walkera QR X350 Quadcopter Mikado Logo 480...
Published 11/18/13
Shawn Spiker from Hitec joins us this week to talk about the latest Weekender aircraft, cool battery charging products and the Aurora 9X radio. Mentions: DJI Phantom II Vision E-Flite Blade Helis with Castle Creations ESC's Real Flight 7 RC Simulator Ultra-High Altitude Full Size Glider Hitec Zipper Hitec eHawkeye Hitec F4U Corsair Hited Hawker Hurricane Hitec P51 Mustang Hitec Extra 300S Hitec ePowerBox 30 Power Supply Hitec H4 DC/DC 4-port Charger Hitec Aurora 9X Radio Orlando Heli...
Published 11/06/13
Top 3D pilot and aerial photographer Bobby Watts joins us this week to talk about the latest Gaui helis he's helped to design, the multirotors he flies for video work, and more. Mentions: Castle Creations Talon ESCs Orlando Heli Blowout, December 6th-8th - Orlando, Florida RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight Higher Plane Productions 3DRCForums
Published 10/30/13