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
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