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In this episode: Chris and Bobby talk about new products, Bobby talks about the iKon review, and Chris talks about becoming a Blade 130X owner (aka "going crazy"). And James? We think he's watching kids play softball. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show: OS GF50 4-Stroke Gas Engine FrSky Taranis 16 Channel TX with Telemetry OpenTX Code Page Blade Red Bull BO-105 CB BnF Meridian 10cc Review by Model Aviation RTL Fasteners Bobby's iKon Flybarless Unit Review 

In this episode: Chris, Bobby, and James are joined by Anthony Donzella, a newly-selected Team Curtis Youngblood pilot. Anthony talks about how he got into modelling, and gives us a brief recap of the Mid America funfly. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show: PowerLog 6S Multifunctional Power Analyzer Blade 600X Nick Maxwell 700e Mid America Nick Maxwell / Matt Botos Tandem Mid America Matt Botos Dismount Autos Anthony Donzella’s YouTube channel Anthony’s King 50 flight Gronimod Realflight Goblin models  

In this episode: Chris, Bobby, and James recap the 2013 RCTS Funfly for those who missed it, and also discuss the KDS 550 helicopter we built, flew, and gave away. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page RCTS Event Sponsors: KDS Models HobbyWing - Falcon Sekido HeliDirect Scorpion Power Systems Curtis Youngblood Enterprises Volvo Construction Rental Company RCTS Event Photos: Lindsay Evans Krueger Kevin Morris John Denton Rod Reichardt Pete De La Cruz Links mentioned in the show: Flying Car / Quadcopter New Align 3GX units with built-in receivers OrangeRx R800X Spektrum Compatible DSMX 8Ch 2.4Ghz TwinPort Rx OrangeRx R110X 2.4Ghz DSMX Satellite Receiver OrangeRx R110XL 2.4Ghz DSMX Satellite Receiver (long antenna version) Spektrum AR6255 Carbon Fuselage Receiver The Quadshot RTL Fasteners Blade Nano QX BNF & RTF E-Flite Apprentice S 15e RTF with SAFE $300 SAFE Technology ClubHeli.com

In this episode: Chris, Bobby, and James are joined by Alex Rose and special guest Cliff Whitney from Atlanta Hobby, Mercury Adhesives, and the RC Radio Network. Cliff entertains us with tales of soaring, the ins-and-outs of glue, and the internet radio business. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Mercury Adhesives RC Radio Network Atlanta Hobby CliffWhitney.com Great Mercury FAQs Great RCRN FAQs  

In this episode: Chris, Bobby, and James discuss charger math, battery connectors, and other fun things. Bobby updates us on the latest goodies to be raffled off at the RCTS Fun Fly, and Chris takes on the KDS 550 build. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show O.S. Heli Motors 550-650 sizes New Castle Creations connectors Group DLG build (RCG thread) John Redman on Programming Your Spektrum AR635 Receiver Russian Homemade Helicopter Fast Jet based on Opus V glider Mini Titan with an iKon Geotextile Runway Manufacturer Geotextile Runway (Club site) Sky RC Ultimate 800 400 x 2 Charger Hitec X2-400 800 watt charger #44170 Thunder Tiger 700E Thunder Tiger E820

In this episode: Chris, Bobby, and James are joined by KDS Model USA team manager Allen Womack. Allen tells us about the KDS line of helicopters and airplanes, as well as some exciting news about a great pilot prize at the upcoming RCTS Fun Fly. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Starmax FW-190 flown by Jason Cole of Hobby Lobby at SEFF Hangar 9 60cc Corsair ARF Video (7 cyl radial!) Hangar 9 60cc Corsair Product Page Gaui X4II Super Combo at ClubHeli.com FliteTest RotorBones multirotor frame video RotorBones Product Page http://www.HelicopterHobbies.com KDS Helicopters USA FaceBook Page Bobby Jack’s first flight video Contact Info for Bobby Jack’s Hobbies  

In this episode: Chris and Bobby have a short(ish) weekly update on this and that. Nothing really important, just the usual banter. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show HobbyWing Platinum Pro 100 ESC Review SAB Goblin 500 Review X-4 FPV Fiberglass Quadcopter Frame Nice (not hexagonal) sticks for the DX8 Fiberglass mold-making tutorial Fiberglass part-making tutorial JR E6 550 (510!) KDE Aluminum Goblin 500 skid mounts  SimpleCopter.com

In this episode: Chris, Bobby, and James are joined by Alex Rose to discuss the iKon software changes, as well as a very important bit of technical information about high-power servo installations. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Thunder Tiger E550S FBL head conversion BIG freaking T-38 EDF (mostly foam!) 1:3.85 scale Option Hobby, aftermarket gears and such for Outrage Fusion  F82 Foamy Design by Ben Scott Gray Reactor HVX  Viper EDF, great sounds Secraft Transmitter stand

In this episode: Bobby & James ditch Chris to talk about the RCTS fun fly, helis and helis. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show RCTS Fun Fly Austin HeliFest Video by Joe Doran Gaui NX4 for RealFlight Quique & Matt Chapman Tandem Alan Szabo Jr. indoor with a 700 Nick in the backyard with his E820 Evolution Gas Engines Electric Rotorcraft

In this episode: Chris, Bobby, and guest Kenny Sierra talk about what a great time James missed at the Austin HeliFest. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show XFC June 14-16, Muncie, IN New Gaui X4II AMA's Drone legislation blog Mark Johnson, AMA VP for District VIII Robert Gorham’s Landing Zone Tactic TTX650 6-Channel 2.4GHz SLT Radio LA 700 is coming to the US - Contact Pete at ElektroRC.com if you’re interested in ordering one! LA700 Video 47 Minute Video Recap of Austin HeliFest Blade 550X ESC really is programmable! Kevin Morris’ Austin HeliFest Pictures Mitch Marozas & Pinion Mitch Pricer Rush 750 Carter Goblin 630 Carter’s Crash DX8 Sailplane Programming  

In this episode: Chris, Bobby, and James (aka Britney, apparently) talk about what it takes to do a budget heli build, as well as discuss last weekend's funfly goodness. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show TEFF Photo Set 1 TEFF Photo Set 2 Chris Flying the Goblin 500 Bobby flying the Logo 600 OrangeRX RX3S 3-Axis Flight Stabilizer & DSM2 6 CH Receiver Spedix Upgrade Tail for Logo 600 Thunder Tiger E360 Conversion Kit Tenax Fastener Thunder Tiger ⅛ e-MTA Brushless 4WD RTR Thunder Tiger ⅛ MT4-G3 Brushless 4WD RTR Team Associated Rival Monster Truck Ready-to-Run 4WD OS GT15HZ Gas Engine for Helis (90 size) Mini DLG Micro-D Parkzone P51 Between Legs (possibly not work safe!) Tareq flying Nitro TSA 700 Nick being Nick 2013 USA F3A Team Donations & Merchandise  

In this episode: Chris, Bobby, and James are joined by Alex "OnTheSnap" Rose for over two hours of RC discussion goodness. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Tool box non-slip liner instead of velcro for battery retention Century OMG Radikal video Thunder Tiger X50e Alex flying the X50e Chris flying the Fusion 550 conversion Bobby's Transmitter Issue Visual of James' charging / flying matrix  

In this episode: The guys are back from their Spring Break to talk about what they have been up to. James talks foam, Bobby talks Goblin 500 & Chris talks about his latest heli crush. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Mikado Logo 550SX Kyle Dahl flying the Logo 550SX Blade 550 is available Curtis Youngblood's Stingray 3D Quad Turnigy 6s 5000mah "Long" pack Team Losi Racing 22SCT SAB Goblin 500  

In this episode: James talks about how his tasty new foamy planks fly, Chris has the shrinkage taken care of on his Fusion, and Bobby's Goblin has arrived. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Staysee III for Rave 700 Flyzone Mini Switch Flyzone Tiger Moth Ben Storick with team Align, testing 800mx motor Jamie Robertson testing Align 800mx motor Century Gasser, OMG Durafly DH 100 Vampire VWinRC 550 Combo VWinRC 550 airframe only Thunder Tiger Raptor e550s Jessie Salmonson’s Phoenix Goblin file  

In this episode: Bobby is back in the house so the gang's all here. Chris talks about his upcoming shrinkage, and James invents a new term. Much hilarity ensues, including some outtakes. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Austin Heli Fest: April 5, 6, 7 Thunder Tiger Volans Trimaran Racing Yacht kit Blade Helis Carry Cases AT-6 Texan PNP from Hobby Lobby Spacewalker PNP from Hobby Lobby Cessna Corvalis Rx-R  from FlyZone $180 Burban Box Roto Molded Trailer Flyzone Tidewater Robird G31 Woman who eats couch cushions