RC Today Show

In this episode: Chris is missing (but obviously did the editing, as you can tell from the show lead-in), James goes on a soapbox about micro heli and plane safety (or lack thereof), Bobby updates us on his Blade 130X saga, and Kenny Sierra drops by to tell us a bit about the Rave 635. Apologies to the plane and car guys, there's not much in here for you this show. Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show A Main Hobbies picks up TSA Models Curtis Flies Rave 635 mCP X FAI Fuselage by Blade Helis Hobbymate Flybarless system Hobbymate FBL discussion thread Progressive RC Spyder Batteries for 130x Progressive RC 130x Combo set Scorpion Backup Guard Mitch Pricer flying Furion 6 Goblin 770 with  HPS head New tail gears for Outrage Fusion Nick Maxwell's Garage Videos: Protos 500 Mini Protos Mini Titan V2 Robird G31 Flybarless System

Chris and Bobby are joined by Phillip "Corners" Degarmo for this late-night recording session. It's our fiftieth show, it's late to be published, and it's basically just a lot of rambling about mostly helicopter topics. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Chris' Blade 300x Video Kevin’s SRC Pictures Thunder Tiger Mini Titan Review Nick’s One Tank Video: Tic Tocs Video of JR E6 550 Combo Blade 130x head from KDE UMX Sbach 342 3D BNF w/ AS3x Ultra Micro Spitfire Mk IX BNF with AS3X Technology ElectriFly Gee Bee TX Ready Flyzone Beaver HobbyKing Radjet 42” 3d HobbyShop Byper Heli-Max Axe 100cp SAB new head design Goblin 770 Video Curtis Youngblood Auto Clinic Smacktalk RC #28 - Precision & Technical Flying Gaui V-Bar Combo Hobbywing Sensor for castle 4.0 Losi twentytwo Radiopost servo for 1/10 buggy Traxxas Rally Car  

The gang's all here to chat about the happenings at the 2012 Southern Rotary Classic, as well as discuss new projects, new products, and Bobby's continuing saga with his Blade 130X. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Hobby-Lobby Moray Racer Electrify Rifle Electrify Rifle video mQX low and fast flips mQX Interceptor body mQX Zip Tie landing gear extensions Kool-Aid Bus Poster Heli Max 1SQ Quadcopter Heli Max Axe 100 CP HobbyZone Champ taken by owl Spektrum logfile conversion program RCG Thread Picasa Album of Mike's Hobby Shop Photos Picasa Album of SRC Photos Carter's 3D Contest Flight Phillip's 3D Contest Flight  

Bobby is missing this week, but James and Chris are joined by Rod, Mike and Yuvski from Team Basement RC to get educated on FPV. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Team Basement RC Team Basement RC YouTube Channel Rod’s Raptor 50 video Rod’s SlowMo Voyager crash Yuval's YouTube Channel Rod’s YouTube Channel Multiplex EZStar BevRC Skywalker New Generation Hobbies.com ReadymadeRC.com ImmersionRC.com DragonLink Fatshark Hubsan SpyHawk HK Bixler  

We're back this week, and James tells us all about the NY Fun Fly and the fun time he had with the gasser. Chris talks about an "oopsie" with the quad, Bobby is (barely) back from the land of the living dead and is shockingly quiet. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Blade Nano CP X Excellent B300X flying (Stock) Sunset 3D with 70” 3DHS Velox Hobby King 1.5m composite DLG Astroid Designs 300X frame stiffeners Lynx main blades CompareRC.com: RC Parts database Bluetooth module for Quads Multiwii software for Android BVRC Night fly on Saturday, September 15th      

The gang's all here, and they are joined by Joe "Upgrade" Doran for a recap of the IRCHA 2012 experience. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Flyzone Acro-Wot MkII Gaui NX4 Intro Video Bobby Watts flying the NX4 (some adult language) ALZRC Devil 450 pro fuselage conversion kit Nick Maxwell’s 2012 IRCHA “One” flight Kyle Stacy Angry Birds “One” flight  Synergy E5 Video from IRCHA 2012 Mystique 2.9m ARF by E-Flite Savox Motors Simon flying Savox 5065-500kv Rod's IRCHA Album on Picasa      

James returns for this show, where there is much talk about Brains and Guardians. Next week there won't be a show, since Bobby and James will be at IRCHA, so get your fix now. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show EagleTree Guardian 2D/3D Inertial Stabilizer MSH Brain Section at HF Blade 500X Invitational Contestant Videos Blade 500X  

This week Chris and Bobby go it alone while James deals with family matters. Chris talks about new toys and cheap screws (hardware, that is) and Bobby tries to explain why he is so hard on OPH. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show JR NEX E6 550 Orange RX 3-Axis Flight Stabilizer EagleTree Guardian 2D/3D Inertial Stabilizer Deltang TX1-M DSM Transmitter Battery Medic Belt conversion for the Fusion 50? Hangar 9 servo meter Hansen Hobbies Protos 700 Canopy Trimcraft Aviation RC MSH Brain FBL software now available for download Kevin’s RCTS Funfly Pictures Bobby abusing the 130X Video 1 Bobby abusing the 130X Video 2    

This week Chris and Bobby are joined by Ray Maxwell, who's done some podcasting of his own as well as being a regular guest on The Lab with Leo Laporte. Ray shares a few stories of his hobby and work careers, and does a good job of fitting in with the RCTS crew. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show JR Vibe NEX E8 Naked 300X flight (teasing the pole!) Turnigy 9X Open Source forum Turnigy 9X Hardware (board) Upgrade Coming soon: 40” 3DHS EPP Edge RCPROPLUS Pro-X6 Supra X Battery Connector  

This week we're joined by local pilot and training simulator programmer Philip Degarmo. Philip tells us some of the psychology and techniques used in military training simulators, and how it applies to learning RC skills. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Stryker HoverJet Video Deltang TX1-M DSM add-on widget eBay vendor who sells Hisky FBL 100 (appears to be mCPX clone) Vibration reduction tips for 130X (great post on HeliFreak.com): Sliding battery tray for Goblin New Logo Uvular Bobby’s Blade 130X (flag)Pole Dance Kontronik 160A Kontronik 200A YGE 320A  

Bobby goes on and on about the Blade 130X, James doesn't really like flying it, but keeps having ideas about stuff, and Chris... well, he's still grumpy about his Quad experience. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Goblin 475? Teaser Team Associated RC8.2e RTR 1/8th Scale Electric Buggy Team Associated SC8.2e RTR 1/8th Scale Electric Short Course Truck Rafa’s Review of the Walkera V12D02S CopterX 600 FBL head CopterX 600 FBL set with swash  

Bobby is back from vacation, James is melting, and Chris is bored and wants new toys. Sounds like a typical show then. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Blade 130X Gain Adjustment Blade 130X Hints & Tips NewBelongings.com Real Flight Sale DroneFlyers.com Open Source RC Hitec Chargers Hobby King multirotor control board

Chris  and James are Bobbyless this week, so Kenny Sierra guest-hosts. There's recap of the Official Unofficial RCTS Fun Fly, planker talk from James, and night flying discussion too. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show RCTS Forum Fun Fly discussion Mini Hotliner Video Bobby Flying Naked Mitch Pricer Flying the Gaui X7 Gaui X5 Rave Ballistic Mikado VBar

Chris, Bobby, and James are back this week, and catch you up on the new toys and events. Chris talks about the greasy Kaos, James reveals what he's bought, and Bobby explains how he managed to damage $130 worth of parts on his Mini Protos on its first outing. Tune in! Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Very Realistic-sounding Model Heli Great Comparison Video: Compass 7HV vs SAB Goblin mCPX attacked by Sparrow Hawk New Helis From DT (Dart Tin Technologies) Value Hobby Stylus 70 Tower Hobbies Kaos 40 ARF HobbyPartz Gens Ace Power System

Chris, Bobby, and James are joined by Shane Archer from Ampdraw Hobbies. Shane tells us the story of Ampdraw, and we get to hear why he's doing what he's doing. NOTE: Consider this episode "PG-13" because of a couple of comments James makes. Sheesh, he makes the editing difficult sometimes! :) Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page Links mentioned in the show Ampdraw Hobbies “Near Space” hobby pilots James Haley trimming trees with 130X Balance / Charge adapter for 130X and Beast UMX batteries Flyzone Calypso EP Glider International Indoor Championships Gary Lumley's New Belongings Hobby Store