In this episode: Chris and Bobby are joined by Shawn Spiker from Hitec / Multiplex USA. Shawn tells us about some cool Hitec and Multiplex products, as well as some great stories about the goings-on out in California.  Tune in!

Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page

Products and Links:

• Stuntmaster
• Pilatus PC-6
• Shark
• Solius Glider
• Fun Cub
• Weekender Zipper
• Lynx 4S Car Radio
• Dogfighter
• Heli Servo Combo Pack
• Hitec Servo Chart
• X1 PRO with 17Amp Power Supply
• Aurora 9X
• Weekender Line of Airplanes

Misc:

• AMA Government Relations Blog Action Item 

From the Forums:

• My Summer Pattern Project
• Steve’s Backpack FPV Groundstation
• “What should I do”
• Graupner HOTT Tips & Tricks
• Chris’ 450Xperiment
• Quad Madness

Events:

• 2014 RCTS FF November 22
• Aerial Cinematography Production Conference July 26th 9:30-4:00, Los Angeles, CA Hosted by Abel Cine
  RCTS listeners get in for $5 using the code ENABLERS HERE.

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In this episode: Chris and Bobby are joined by Shannon Turner from Only Fine Helis to get an update on what he’s been up to since his last visit, Bobby makes a surprising announcement about his radio system, and Chris joins the SAB crowd.  Tune in!

Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page

Products and Links:

• RunCam 650TVL Mini Metal Camera
• RC Groups Battery Load Test Comparisons
• Dromeda 1/18 scale cars
• 320 Watt Meanwell PS at OFH
• 1000 Watt Meanwell PS at OFH

Misc:

• AMA Government Relations Blog Action Item 
• Kevin Morris’ BVRC Fun Fly Photos

Events:

• 2014 RCTS FF November 22
• Aerial Cinematography Production Conference July 26th 9:30-4:00, Los Angeles, CA Hosted by Abel Cine
  RCTS listeners get in for $5 using the code ENABLERS HERE.

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In this episode: Chris and Bobby planned this to be a short show, but…. well, it’s not that short as they chat about FPV equipment, new products, radio setup, common-sense safety, and the insane announcement by the FAA. Tune in!

Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page

Products and Links:

• Gaui X3 embedded circuit frame
• AirDog “auto follow” Action Sports multirotor on KickStarter
• E-flite Adagio 280 BNF $180
• Blade 450x “refresh” (RTF)
• Blade 450x “refresh” (BNF)

Misc:

• AMA Government Relations Blog Action Item 

Events:

• 2014 RCTS FF November 22

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In this episode: We’ve got helicopter content! Chris and Bobby are joined by co-host Alex for a lesson in PID tuning, and some talk about his newest helicopter. Bobby brings us up to date on his Graupner MX-24 adventures, and Chris talks about flying with telemetry in his Raptor E550 and abusing the OPQ multirotor. Tune in!

Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page

Products and Links:

• SAB Blackline blades
• JLog
• FrSky voltage sensor
• FrSky Smart Port 40a current sensor
• Graupner MZ-24
• Agile 7.2
• Lynx 450x Frame

Events:

• 2014 RCTS Fun Fly: November 22

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In this episode: The gang’s all here, and we’ve finally convinced Cody to give us the basics on how to properly learn to fly 3D airplanes. Sorry heli guys, you will have to wait one more week for some heli content, but it’s coming. We promise!

Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page

Products and Links:

• Parrot Bebop Drone
• Intellimatch
• Intelliswitch
• RealFlight Mobile
• Quanum DIY FPV Goggles
• Graupner HoTT Viewer for Android

Misc:

• Radio latency testing results
• Graupner latency tests
• US approves BP Drone surveys of Alaskan oilfields
• Austin area realtor starts using FPV (in response to BP Drone approval)

From the Forums:

• GMRF 3D Fly-in photos 

Events:

• 6/21/14 2nd Annual Big Bird Gathering. Houston Sport Flyers
• 6/28/14 BVRC Annual Fun Fly & Swap meet

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In this episode: Bobby decided to take a vacation, so  Ben “Borneoben” Warren subs. Gary Ford from 3DRC Forums drops by to talk about the Austin 3D Bash event, and a surprise guest joins us. Tune in!

Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page

Products and Links:

• Redwing RC
• Hitec / Multiplex USA
• Fromeco Scale Avionics LLC
• Desert Aircraft
• Aztech Aeromodels
• Yellow Jackets RC
• Altitude Hobbies
• Buddy RC
• Twisted Hobbys
• ServoCity.com
• www.Customstandoffs.com
• www.thewoodenwing.com
• Demon Aero
• 3DRC Forums - 3D Bash Thread

Misc:

• Thomas Shelton – MultiRotorMinis
• Tri County Barnstormers
• RC911 Firmware for KK2.0 and 2.1 Boards
• KK2.0 boards still available from Ready to Fly Quads

Videos:

• Duncan Bossion Gaui X,7 Zone UK

From the Forums:

• Mini Tricopter Project

Events:

• 6/21/14 2nd Annual Big Bird Gathering. Houston Sport Flyers

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In this episode: Yep, we did it again! This is another 2+ hour podcast, so get comfy. First up is Hannes Runknagle, CEO of Graupner / SJ USA – Open Hobby, then we chat with our friend Reid Roberts about an EF-1 pylon race that was held at his club field recently. Tune in!

Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page

Products and Links:

• Graupner / SJ – OpenHobby.com
• HoTT Electric Air Module
• MZ-24 Radio System
• V-Venture motorglider ARF
• V-Venture motorglider RTF
• Viper Jet
• HOTT Wing
• Polaron 800W charger
• RJX Vector 700
• RJX Hobby Facebook page

Misc:

• Lynxified 450X
• NMPRA Pylon Racing

Videos:

• Gaui X3 with belt tail conversion

From the Forums:

• Trailer
• Chris and Ben’s custom Taranis splash screens

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In this episode: Grab a comfy chair and a snack, because this is a long show! Chris and Bobby are joined by Cody Wojcik and James Cobb to recap their adventures at Joe Nall 2014. Tune in!

Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page

Products and Links:

• JR Americas
• Valley View RC
• Graupner USA / OpenHobby.com
• Nick’s MZ-24 Review
• Twisted Hobbys
• Extreme Flight
• Horizon Hobby
• New Parkzone Sukhoi
• Hobby King
• Hobbico
• Luke’s RC Planes
• Wendell Hostetler
• OverSprayer.com
• Bird’sEyeView Aerobotics
• iGyro / Powerbox
• HiTec
• Multiplex StuntMaster
• Giant Bill Hempel Tri Plane
• Chris’s new plane / AJAIRCRAFT  Other Scheme
• Mini Pop Wing
• Desert Aircraft
• Chief Aircraft
• 4 Stroke Gaui
• Impulse / Blackjack Horizon Boats

Misc:

• Chris’ Nall Photos
• James’ Nall Photos
• Krill Yak that Chris wanted
• Lipo Information Thread
• Change.org Petition for Mike’s Hobby Shop
• 14 year old 3DHS Pilot Ashleigh Heath

Videos:

• Bigfoot Video
• Gravitycam Joe Nall
• Jase Dussia – 94” MXS demo
• Kyle Dahl  &  Andrew Taylor  Heli / Plane Demo
• Sleepy C Video // Flying Giants
• Night Flying Ashleigh and Tyler
• Richard Spieigel DT520 Video
• Timo Wendtland Raptor 720 / Graupner MZ-24
• 60% Cub tows 60% Glider from pond
• AJ Aircraft Laser 230 Demo Video

Events:

• Mid America Fun Fly May 30-Jun 1st
• 3DBash Series in Austin May 30 to June 1st

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In this episode: This was supposed to be a two-part show, with Chris and Bobby first then Bobby, Alex and Philip in the 2nd half. Unfortunately, Bobby’s computer decided to eat the 2nd file, so this show is only partially good. Tune in anyway!

Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page

Products and Links:

• Invertix 400 aerobatic quad
• VBar Control pricing announced
• Hobbyking 1.5M DLG

Videos:

• Kyle Dahl flying the Invertix 400
• Kyle Stacey flying the Invertix 400

From the Forums:

• DX4e module hack on Taranis

Events:

• Tri County Barnstormers Stingray Race

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In this episode: Chris and Bobby are joined by Rod and Carter Reichardt. Carter gives us some tips on what it’s like to be a young and talented heli pilot, and we get an update on the weekend’s flying adventures. Tune in!

Show discussion: RC Today Show Forums and our Facebook Fan Page

Products and Links:

• Another JPC Mini P Canopy color released by Lynx
• KDS Agile 3.6 and Chase 350
• Lynx 275mm stretch kit for Blade 300x
• Taranis haptic feedback module released
• Carbon Z Cub
• Protek Servos
• WR Super BEC G2

Videos:

• Gaui X3 with belt tail conversion
• Carter’s E700 flight at HCAM
• Bobby’s DT 600 eats dirt
• Carter flying the DT 520

From the Forums:

• Learning 3d
• 3D Madness Quad

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