RC Roundtable
By: Fitz Walker, Lee Ray, & Terry Dunn
Language: en-us
Categories: Leisure, Aviation, Hobbies
RC Roundtable is a podcast about all kinds of radio control vehicles...but mostly the kind that fly. Fitz, Lee, and Terry seem to get their hands into just about every corner of this hobby. We like it all! The truth is, we share a lot of common interests, but we each have our own specific favorites and specialties. That's probably why we have so much fun when we get together. We use the recording sessions to catch up with each other, get things off our chests, and throw around a few light-hearted insults. We start each episode with a...
Episodes
Ep. 232 - Body Double
Jan 09, 2026In this episode, the gang talks about a new kit maker, an old hobby shop, and lots of projects.
BalsaKits.com (6:00) FCC updates (18:15) 2026 flying (29:30) Graves RC (51:00) Projects (1:16:30) Events (1:44:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
BalsaKits.com
Georgetown, TX Swap Meet
Graves RC
Duration: 01:57:59Ep. 231 - FCC WTF?
Dec 26, 2025In this episode, the gang talks about Japan, ambiguity from the FCC, several review models, and more.
Japan (1:45) FCC WTF? (29:30) Air to air (46:00) Lee's stash (53:45) Review models (1:14:45)Watch this episode on YouTube
ToughJets
Tony Ray Tiger Moth kit
VP Slingsby T-45 kit
FCC notice
Duration: 01:37:36Ep. 230 - ReLeeved
Nov 22, 2025In this episode, Lee is back, so we chat about new products and our current projects.
Freewing Lightning (3:00) E-flite T-6 (15:30) Lee's projects (23:30) Fitz's projects (29:45) Terry's projects (1:00:30)Watch this epside on YouTube
E-flite T-6
Freewing Lightning
Duration: 01:34:07Ep. 229 - Meet Amy and Jeff
Nov 08, 2025In this episode, Fitz and Terry chat with Amy and Jeff Pender, the new owners of Park Flyer Plastics...and other stuff.
Meet Amy and Jeff (1:00) Fitz's projects (1:00:00) Terry's projects (1:23:45) Jeff's projects (1:33:45)Watch this episode on YouTube
PlaceCrazyStuff
Legend Hobby Skyraider II
Duration: 01:47:54Ep. 228 - Catch Up
Oct 22, 2025In this episode, the gang talks about BEST, Spain, gliders, and Wings Over Houston.
BEST (2:00) Spain (51:30) Scobee (1:21:00) WOH (1:30:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
BEST
Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Madrid, Spain
Wings Over Houston
Duration: 01:55:22Ep. 227 - NEAT Recap
Sep 20, 2025In this episode, the gang talks about everything that happened at the NEAT Fair.
Fitz's faves (22:00) Lee's faves (40:00) Terry's faves (1:08:00) Gripes (1:25:30) Purchases (1:53:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
NEAT Fair
Duration: 02:02:00Ep. 226 - Fitz's Bad Day
Sep 05, 2025In this episode, the gang talks about all sorts of weird incidents and we finalize our plans for the NEAT Fair.
Lost battery (15:45) Jet crash (22:30) Scobee (34:00) NEAT prep (58:15)Watch this episode on YouTube
NEAT Fair
Duration: 01:27:59Ep. 225 - It's Africa Hot
Aug 22, 2025In this episode, the gang talks about cranky pilots, Fitz's Constellation, and sweat.
Cranky Cockpit Club (2:30) Events (10:00) Connie remaiden (33:30) Fitz's show and tell (1:03:00) NEAT Fair (1:19:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
Cranky Cockpit Club
NEAT Fair
Duration: 01:34:57Ep. 224 - Bed Wetters
Aug 04, 2025In this episode, the gang catches up after traveling to Cleveland, Muncie, and Oshkosh.
Bed Wetters (2:30) Cleveland (21:00) Oshkosh (49:45) Lee's talk (1:27:30) Fitz's new toys (2:02:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
13th Squadron
Duration: 02:13:35Ep. 223 - Live From Wisconsin
Aug 01, 2025In this live episode, Lee and Terry talk about their week at the AMA Nats in Muncie and answer questions from the audience. Fitz joined for a bit too.
Watch this episode on YouTube
Richardson Texas Swap Meet
Duration: 01:28:36Ep. 222 - Deuces
Jun 30, 2025In this episode, Fitz and Terry talk about a big Cherokee, Fitz's latest flotilla, and lots more.
Legend Cherokee (10:45) The news (28:30) Flotilla (49:45) Richardson Swap (1:12:20)Watch this episode on YouTube
Richardson Texas Swap Meet
Razordon Huey
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Terry's news spot
Goldberg Skylane Rescue
Flite Fest radio chat
Legend Cherokee
Duration: 01:20:08Ep. 221 - Joe Nall Recall
Jun 09, 2025In this episode, Lee and Fitz are back from Nall and Terry has questions.
Piggyback (3:00) Connie (18:00) Bait (43:45) Maidens (1:03:30) Nats (1:14:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
Duration: 01:33:27Ep. 220 - The Good, the Bad, and the Muddy
May 23, 2025In this episode, Fitz and Lee chat with Ron and Tom, from RC Plane Lab on site at Joe Nall.
Crashes (13:45) Water (31:00) Control line (53:00) Favorites (1:03:30)RC Plane Lab podcast
Joe Nall
Duration: 01:17:00Ep. 219 - Sparky's New Adventure
May 05, 2025In this episode, the gang talks with Keith Sparks about the transition of Park Flyer Plastics.
OSMW Sport Air 40 (1:30) Sparky (9:30) Mini MD-80 (33:00) Fitz's updates (48:00) Seagull P-51 (1:35:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
OSMW Sport Air 40
JSCRCC
Park Flyer Plastics
Fibertech RC
Terry's vintage car video
Duration: 01:44:52Ep. 218 - The Italian Job
Apr 25, 2025In this episode, the gang talks about European hobby shops, Marketplace jerks, and nice people.
Italy (1:00) London (14:30) Scream (50:00) Thanks (1:13:30) Seagull P-51 (1:35:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
Snowmobile rescue
Seagull P-51
Duration: 01:39:35Ep. 217 - Serenity Now
Apr 09, 2025In this episode, the gang bickers about a new A-10, upcoming events, and lots of projects.
Freewing 80mm A-10 (3:00) New Content (17:30) F-16XL (23:30) Events (39:45) Whirlwind (1:19:30) Huey (1:39:15)Watch this episode on YouTube
Freewing 80mm A-10
RC Rescue Episode 5
Terry's Buran article
Duration: 01:43:38Ep. 216 - Stuff We Hate
Mar 21, 2025In this episode, the gang talks about a unique hobby shop and the less fun parts of modeling.
Scobee (2:00) Happy Hobby (31:00) Programming (50:00) Stuff we hate (1:07:15)Watch this episode on YouTube
Happy Hobby
Duration: 01:30:18Ep. 215 - Perry Recap
Mar 09, 2025In this episode, the gang talks about the Perry swap meet and other stuff.
BBBBB (4:15) Triple Tree (9:45) Perry (12:00) Museum (1:26:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
The Nautilus Drydocks
Triple Tree Invitational
American Eagle Models
Duration: 01:51:18Ep. 214 - Mert's Marvelous Machines
Feb 25, 2025In this episode, the gang talks with Phil Tallman about some very unique gearboxes, an unusual airplane, our latest projects, and more.
Gears (3:30) Mert (15:30) Print jobs (40:00) Lee's jets (54:30) Perry (1:14:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
Oui Build Article
Arrows 50mm Avanti
Duration: 01:35:30Ep. 213 - Goes Fast and Looks Black
Feb 10, 2025In this live episode, the gang talks about the new SR-71 and lots of project updates.
Freewing SR-71 (4:00) Drone case updates (24:00) Giveaway (44:15) The Duck (59:30) Project updates (1:06:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
Freewing SR-71
Perry swap meet
Duration: 01:48:03Ep. 212 - Swap Meet 'Stravaganza
Jan 29, 2025In this episode, the gang talks about recent swap meets, and the big one.
Janesville (8:30) Georgetown (33:30) Milwaukee (1:19:00) Perry (1:33:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
Perry swap meet
Duration: 01:45:47Ep. 211 - Tinfoil Hats
Jan 17, 2025In this episode, the gang talks about projects and fires.
Lee's projects (9:00) Fitz's projects (20:30) Expo debate (43:00) Terry's problem (55:00) Drone vs airplane (59:20) LiPo fire (1:20:00) Events (1:28:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
Joysway boats
Duration: 01:32:41Ep. 210 - 2024 Wrap Up
Jan 02, 2025In this episode, the gang closes 2024 with planes, boats, and cars.
Lee's NX10 (6:30) Sailing (23:00) Drifting (35:30) Old cars (46:00) Crusader (1:07:30) 2024 Faves (1:21:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
Spektrum NX10
RV-8
P-51B
Duration: 01:28:11Ep. 209 - Facere Volare
Dec 10, 2024In this live episode, the gang takes questions from the audience and talks about their projects.
4WD RC10? (3:00) Feedback (12:30) Giving (29:15) Fitz's Workbench (44:30) Lee's Workbench (1:02:00) JSC RC Club (1:44:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
Aero Panda
Joysway boats
Duration: 01:51:45Ep. 208 - My Precious
Nov 19, 2024In this episode, the gang talks about big jets, sinking boats, and bad instructions.
New P-51 (7:30) Indoor event (16:00) TFFF (33:15) Jets Over Deland (55:30) Graves RC (1:22:15) Doors (1:34:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
Aero Panda
Joysway boats
E-flite P-51D 1.0M
Jets Over Deland video
Duration: 01:53:00Ep. 207 - Puddles
Nov 05, 2024In this episode, the gang talks about a new model, Japan, and project updates.
OSMW Raider (7:00) Japan again (16:10) Puddles (40:30) Fitz's stuff (50:00) CNC hotwire (1:03:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
Richardson Texas swap meet
Legend Hobby RV-8
OSMW Raider
SpecCNC AeroForm Hotwire
Bastlero Brewster Buffalo
Duration: 01:27:23Ep. 206 - B Is Also For BEST
Oct 17, 2024In this episode, the gang talks about their favorite RC event of the year...and other stuff.
HK Vampire (4:00) BEST (13:00) Shuttle (46:30) Repairs (1:02:00) Events (1:26:30) Rescue (1:41:45)Watch this episode on YouTube
HK Vampire Mk 3
Duration: 02:02:34Ep. 205 - B is for Bomber
Sep 28, 2024In this episode, the gang talks about all the great things they saw at Bomber Field.
Bomber Field (5:45) Bearcat (27:25) BUFF (36:00) Boo Boo (50:00) Big power (1:14:25) BEST (1:25:45) Back to FL (1:42:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
Bomber Field
BEST 2024
FL Jets
Legend Hobby
Duration: 01:49:26Ep. 204 - NEAT Fair - Dunn and Done
Sep 20, 2024In this episode, Terry talks about his time at the NEAT Fair, while Fitz and Lee prepare to visit Bomber Field.
NEAT Fair (2:45) NEAT events (22:15) Mars (51:45) 4D flying (1:02:30) Bomber Field (1:24:30) Richardson swap meet (1:46:00) WI fun fly (1:50:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
Rock River Aero Modelers Flying Circus
Happy Hobby
NEAT Fair
Richardson TX swap meet
Duration: 01:52:58Ep. 203 - Summer Is Over
Sep 02, 2024In this episode, the gang discusses two new products, the end of summer, Terry's RC haul, FFFF, and more.
New Bronco (5:15) OSMW Dart (15:00) Lee's Trojan repair (21:15) Terry's auction haul (29:30) Events past and future (45:15) Fitz's Frank (1:20:00) FFFF (1:29:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
Duration: 01:42:46Ep. 202 - EAA AirVenture 2024 Recap
Aug 02, 2024In this live episode, the gang recounts the crazy week they had with full-scale and RC airplanes in Oshkosh.
Watch this episode on YouTube
EAA AirVenture 2024
Duration: 02:03:32Ep. 201 - AMA National Fun Fly Powwow
Jul 04, 2024In this special mini-episode, the gang talks with friends about all the fun they had at the National Fun Fly.
Watch this episode on YouTube
National Fun Fly
Duration: 00:39:11Ep. 200 - Quoth the Raven
Jun 19, 2024In this live episode, the gang chats with Mark Lanterman from Old School Model Works about a new EDF and lots of other stuff!
OSMW Raven (7:00) Young Eagles (35:45) Fitz flies stuff (43:30) National Fun Fly (1:00:30) Lee's workbench (1:09:00) Mark's workbench (1:15:15) Terry's workbench (1:18:30) Fitz's workbench (1:30:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
The RC Geek's book
OSMW Raven
National Fun Fly
RealFlight Trainer Edition
Duration: 01:59:33Ep. 199.5 - National Fun Fly Preview
Jun 03, 2024In this special mini-episode, Lee and Terry chat with Steve Haston about all the fun things in store at the National Fun Fly.
Watch this episode on YouTube
National Fun Fly
Duration: 00:36:34Ep. 199 - Meet Bill Griggs
May 21, 2024In this episode, Fitz and Terry chat with electric model innovator, Bill Griggs.
Super Timber (5:00) RC10T (13:45) Meet Bill (21:00) Pioneers (30:00) Build by phone (47:00) Little Tiny (1:09:30) Klingberg (1:34:15) Comet Gull (1:42:30) Backlog (1:48:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
E-flite Super Timber
Associated Electrics
Klingberg videos
Facebook CNC help group
NEAT Fair
Duration: 01:57:30Ep. 198 - The Bronze Age
May 10, 2024In this live episode, Fitz, Lee, and Terry celebrate 8 years of podcasting together.
Happy anniversary (1:30) JSC Warbirds (13:30) Shipping shock (30:30) Jetstream update (44:30) RC10 chat (57:00) Giveaway (1:11:30) Workbench updates (1:18:00) Come see us! (1:38:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
National Fun Fly
Duration: 01:43:13Ep. 197 - Bossman
Apr 26, 2024In this episode, the gang talks about Fitz's hobby shop trip in Japan and an adventure by proxy.
Giveaway (2:30) UMX F-86 (6:00) Auction drama (18:30) Back to Japan (30:15) Unstabbed (1:05:30) Come see us (1:31:00) Broken tap (1:49:45)Watch this episode on YouTube
UMX F-86
National Fun Fly
Duration: 01:59:44Ep. 196 - Cops and Robbers
Apr 13, 2024In this episode, Lee and Terry chat with Garret Hultgren about Altitude Hobbies and using drones for police work.
Multiplex Pacer (3:30) Meet Garret (10:00) Police drones (30:00) But DJI (46:00) Heli event report (1:03:30) Workbench updates (1:07:45) National Fun Fly (1:27:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
Multiplex Pacer
Altitude Hobbies
Duration: 01:37:03Ep. 195 - The Godfather
Mar 28, 2024In this episode, the gang chats with the man who brought electric RC flight to the masses, Dr. Keith Shaw.
Cleveland (2:30) Early electrics (18:00) Resistance (31:00) The yaw problem (49:45) Favorite model (1:00:00) Low-power aerobatics (1:13:15) Practical electrics (1:23:00) A123 (1:34:25) Airshow! (1:48:00)Watch this episode on YouTube
Astro Flight
Stortronics
The Ampeer newsleter
Duration: 01:59:55Ep. 194 - The Flood
Mar 21, 2024In this episode, the gang covers a flood of varied topics...including an actual flood.
RJ Gritter Decathlon (8:00) OSMW Polaris (14:30) Robart news (20:45) Electrostreak (28:00) Savage Bobber (35:45) Big Champ (47:20) UMX Icon (50:45) Battery care (53:30) Toledo (1:00:30) AMA News (1:03:30) Boomerang (1:21:45) Flood (1:28:45) Craycle Orca (1:33:30) Magic Bird (1:38:00) FMS F-86 (1:40:45)Watch this episode on YouTube
OSMW Polaris
FMS F-86
Seagull Magic Bird
Craycle Orca
Toledo Swap Meet
E-flite Decathlon
UA Sidekick
Duration: 01:48:14Ep. 193 - Two's Company
Mar 09, 2024In this episode, Lee and Fitz talk about lots of big birds, a student design, and more.
Houston swap meet (3:30) Forward sweep (25:00) SAE testing (32:45) Big Pietenpol (49:10) JSC warbird event (1:01:25) Bearcat update (1:05:15)Watch this episode on YouTube
Duration: 01:15:18Ep. 192 - Provenance
Feb 21, 2024In this live episode, the gang talks about low-dollar airplanes, high-dollar RC10s, and more.
Twimber tips (4:00) Mystery box (11:00) Lee's high-wingers (20:45) San Antonio (41:00) Freebies (1:09:30) Hummer (1:15:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
Twin Timber
Sig Hummer
Duration: 01:34:57Ep. 191 - Ode to Bill
Feb 06, 2024In this episode, the gang talks about even more swap meet finds and they say goodbye to a dear friend.
Georgetown report (3:00) Armor show (17:45) Snow flying (22:00) Lee's loot (36:30) Milwaukee report (47:00) Fitz the mule (1:10:00) Butt cameras (1:31:00) Ode to Bill (1:39:00)Watch this episode on youtube
Duration: 01:44:27Ep. 190 - Killdozer
Jan 19, 2024In this episode, the gang talks about the new Timber, Glacier Girl, and lots of RC toys.
Balsa Timber (3:20) Glacier Girl (12:50) Beloit report (27:15) Terry's new toys (35:30) FRID (1:01:30) Upcoming events (1:26:35)Watch this episode on YouTube
Glacier Girl
E-flite Turbo Timber 2m
Georgetown swap meet
Green Bay swap meet
Duration: 01:38:31Ep. 189 - Hail Fitz
Jan 04, 2024In this episode, the gang kicks off the new year with used planes and holiday flying stories.
Fitz's Zero (11:55) Lee's Taylorcraft (15:50) Flying at JSC (29:10) Cody the cat (39:30) Drone vs Heli (47:20) Lee's print jobs (53:10) Bearcats (59:45) Swap meets (1:15:05)Watch this episode on YouTube
Drone-Heli Crash
Beloit, WI Swap Meet
Fitz and Lee at JSC
Park Flyer Plastics
Georgetown, TX Swap Meet
Duration: 01:25:59Ep. 188 - Holiday Giveaway
Dec 15, 2023In this live episode, the gang talks about events, projects, and custom items that we are giving away.
Giveaway start (3:20) Call signs (21:30) Pearl Harbor event (35:23) Terry's projects (51:10) Caddy details (1:15:00) Lee's show and tell (1:24:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
Starbond CA
Space City RC Club
Custom AMA call sign
Duration: 01:40:23Ep. 187 - Flying Tacos
Dec 02, 2023In this episode, the gang talks about new products, AMA news, and project updates.
FMS 80mm F-86 (4:45) E-flite UMX WACO (15:15) AMA news (26:20) Lee goes north (35:00) T's workshop (45:00) F's workshop (1:01:05) L's workshop (1:11:12)Watch this episode on YouTube
E-flite UMX WACO
FMS 80mm F-86
Duration: 01:19:22Ep. 186 - Another Time Capsule
Nov 18, 2023In this episode, the gang talks about recent events and Terry shares his latest RC estate purchase.
FRIA update (2:35) Terry's new stash (12:30) Fitz's new toys (1:00:53) Lee's Cessna 337 (1:08:35) CG Quiz (1:18:30) CO museum (1:27:40) Fitz goes fast (1:38:35)Watch this episode on YouTube
National Museum of WW2 Aviation
Flightline Ta 152
Duration: 01:57:30Ep. 185 - Tools of the Trade
Oct 27, 2023In this episode, the gang talks about new tools, new toys, and fast airplanes.
Wings Over Houston (3:40) Fitz's laser (29:10) Terry's hotwire (44:00) JrXT (1:04:00) Lee's connectors (1:19:15) 2024 AMA Nats (1:27:15) Pylon racing (1:29:25)Watch this episode on YouTube
SpecCNC
Randy's Hobbies
Ritch's Brew Fuel
Wings Over Houston
Gil Losi Interview
AlgoLaser
Duration: 01:39:53Ep. 185 - Tools of the Trade
Oct 27, 2023In this episode, the gang talks about new tools, new toys, and fast airplanes.
Wings Over Houston (3:40) Fitz's laser (29:10) Terry's hotwire (44:00) JrXT (1:04:00) Lee's connectors (1:19:15) 2024 AMA Nats (1:27:15) Pylon racing (1:29:25)Watch this episode on YouTube
SpecCNC
Randy's Hobbies
Ritch's Brew Fuel
Wings Over Houston
Gil Losi Interview
AlgoLaser
Duration: 01:39:53Ep. 184 - BEST Again
Oct 16, 2023In this episode, the gang talks about their favorite RC event in the whole wide world, BEST.
Electric Bearcat (3:00) Fitz's laser (14:15) BEST (18:20) Plywood Overcast (44:00) Power surge (1:16:55)Watch this video on YouTube
BEST thread on RC Groups
Duration: 01:39:27Ep. 183 - Turning Japanese
Oct 03, 2023In this live episode, the gang talks about Japan, Bomber Field, and the Flying Circus.
Fitz destroys Tokyo (8:05) Bomber Field event (46:25) Flying Circus (1:21:00) BEST (1:41:25)Watch this episode on YouTube
Bomber Field
BEST 2023
Rock River Aero Modelers Society
Duration: 01:51:49Ep. 182 - Remembering Jim Martin
Sep 25, 2023In this episode, the gang chats with Jim T. Graham about Jim Martin's contributions to electric flight.
Meet Jim T. Graham (4:00) Farewell Jim Martin (7:15) Telemaster (18:50) The Mike effect (34:00) RC Groups (45:25) Points (1:01:00) Roy (1:17:05)Watch this episode on YouTube
Old Hobby Lobby website
RCG article about Jim Martin
Duration: 01:25:55Ep. 181 - Detours
Sep 12, 2023In this episode, Lee and Terry talk about a really cool hobby shop and a really cool event.
Dynamic Balsa (6:10) Warbirds and Classics (31:35) FRIA update (50:10)Watch this episode on YouTube
Deland Golden Hawks
Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum
BEST 2023
Dynamic Balsa
Bomber Field
Chief Aircraft
Duration: 01:00:09Ep. 180 - RIDiculous
Aug 30, 2023In this episode, the gang chats with Scott Klonowski, from K&S Metals. They also talk about new products, a few events, and the insanity of Remote ID.
Meet Scott (2:00) In the movies (12:15) RID must die (38:10) E-flite SR-71 (50:45) Riddle dad (56:50) Richardson swap meet (1:17:15) Thank you (1:43:30) Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest (1:50:35)Watch this episode on YouTube
E-flite Slow Ultra Stick
SkyID remote ID module
Richardson RC Club Swap Meet
Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest
FAA Remote ID device list
K&S Metals
...
Duration: 02:01:07Ep. 179 - Zero Quota
Aug 11, 2023In this episode, the gang recaps Oshkosh and talks about other recent events.
Oshkosh wrap up (6:15) Lee at NATS (24:45) Terry's road trip (43:35) Fitz at IPMS Nats (1:05:00) Upcoming events (1:38:45)Watch this episode on YouTube
National Museum of the USAF
IPMS Nats
AMA Nats
Udvar-Hazy Center
Duration: 01:47:39Ep. 178 - Oshkosh Spectacular Fun Time
Aug 07, 2023In this episode, the gang gathers in Terry's basement to talk all about the world's biggest airshow. Note that we recorded this show prior to the unfortunate gyrocopter/helicopter, and T-6 accidents that occurred at Oshkosh. No disrespect is intended to the victims of those incidents.
Rookie view (3:05) Constellation angles (16:04) The show (23:35) Favorite performance (30:20) RC flying (32:25) Fun at Terry's (45:30) Swap meet (1:00:15)Watch this episode on YouTube
EAA AirVenture
RJ Gritter Airshows
Adam Woodworth's Instagram
Richardson, TX Swap Meet
Duration: 01:05:56Ep. 177 - Camp Stories
Jul 13, 2023IIn this live episode, the gang talks about several new RC models and Camp AMA. We also have a surprise guest. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.
Duration: 01:14:52Ep. 176 - Down Under
Jun 23, 2023In this episide, Fitz and Terry chat with RC submarine guru, Bob Martin.
I did it again (2:00) AIAA plane (10:30) Meet Bob (21:25) Sub Demographics (33:15) Why submarines (40:30) Fitz's first time (48:40) Show and tell (1:02:15) What should I get? (1:10:00) Sinking (1:26:40)Watch this episode on YouTube
The Nautilus Dry Docks
Bob's YouTube channel
The SubCommittee
Dan Kachur's YouTube channel
Duration: 01:47:22Ep. 175 - More Nall For Y'all
Jun 01, 2023In this episode, Fitz and Lee recap highlights from Joe Nall 2023.
Joe Nall memories (2:40) Baby Sub (13:50) Twimber (19:40) Famous Fitz (28:45) Control line (37:15) What's left (49:39) Camping (1:03:55) Sailing (1:13:00) F-14 update (1:19:25) Whoops (1:28:45) Great museum (1:34:30) Glider competition (1:49:30)Watch this episode on YouTube
Brian Phillips
Formation flying at Nall
The RC Saylors
PT-19 video
Fort Bend RC Club F5J event
Duration: 02:02:26Ep. 174 - Joe Nall's RC Roundplanetablelabcast
May 23, 2023In this episode, Fitz and Lee team up with Ron and Tom from RC Plane Lab at the Joe Nall event. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.
Duration: 01:34:58Ep. 173 - What Happens at SEFF...
May 06, 2023In this episode, the gang talks about the latest FFFF and Lee's first SEFF experience.
F-14 maiden (2:00) RC life hack (14:00) Ultra Stick maiden (20:50) April FFFF (26:50) SEFF memories (40:35) Plywood Overcast (50:00) Dag's parachute (58:30) Night Flying (1:07:05) Angel (1:17:30) Twin Timber tease (1:29:15) Joe Nall plans (1:34:15)Watch on YouTube
SEFF
Night Radian
The Nautilus Dry Dock
Fayette Flyers
1.1m Ultra Stick
Duration: 01:43:35Ep. 173 - What Happens at SEFF...
May 06, 2023In this episode, the gang talks about the latest FFFF and Lee's first SEFF experience.
F-14 maiden (2:00) RC life hack (14:00) Ultra Stick maiden (20:50) April FFFF (26:50) SEFF memories (40:35) Plywood Overcast (50:00) Dag's parachute (58:30) Night Flying (1:07:05) Angel (1:17:30) Twin Timber tease (1:29:15) Joe Nall plans (1:34:15)Watch on YouTube
SEFF
Night Radian
The Nautilus Dry Dock
Fayette Flyers
1.1m Ultra Stick
Duration: 01:43:35Ep. Cessna 172
Apr 21, 2023In this episode, the gang talks about Cessnas, new products, SEFF and other stuff.
E-flite Twin Timber (8:45) OSMW Minuette (17:45) SEFF (27:35) B-17 Gathering (48:00) SAE Aero Design (55:55) AMA NATs (1:10:45) New Creations RC (1:19:00) Eagle 2 Maiden (1:27:15) E-flite Ultra Stick 1.1m (1:33:20) Radiomaster Boxer (1:43:10)E-flite Twin Timber
Radiomaster Boxer
Eagle 2 Maiden flight
Ultra Stick 1.1m
New Creations Interview
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New Creations RC
2023 AMA Nats
Old School Model Works Minuette
SAE Aero Design video
Amazing indoor aerobatics
Duration: 02:00:42Ep. 171 - The Return of Fitz
Apr 14, 2023In this episode, the gang welcomes Fitz back to the US and watches his vacation slideshow.
Fitz Goes to Vietnam (9:30) It's the little things (19:25) Inside Seagull Models (27:20) RC flying in Vietnam (48:50) Eating in Vietnam (1:10:50) Oh, the traffic (1:35:25) Giant Mosquito (1:41:00) Lee's SEFF plans (1:49:15) Terry's brushed beauties (2:01:15) Missed opportunity (2:18:00)Seagull Models
Valley Aero Modelers
SEFF
McCormick's Mosquito video
Duration: 02:34:01Ep. 170 - Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad
Mar 26, 2023In this live episode, Lee and Terry muddle through while Fitz is away.
Indoor flying (4:50) Cover Model (16:00) Killer deal (20:50) WAMS Swap Meet (30:30) Riddle Tour (48:45) MAAC Update (1:04:40) Giveaway (1:19:15) AMA Nats (1:35:25)Camp AMA
E-flite UMX Twin Otter
Embry-Riddle
2023 AMA Nats
Duration: 01:45:34Ep. 169 - Dissenting Opinions
Mar 09, 2023In this episode, Fitz and Terry chat with Bruce Simpson about his strategies for fighting RC over-regulation
Who is Bruce? (5:00) Bruce shares his AMA views (9:30) Bruce's strategy (28:00) MAAC the knife (43:00) RC in NZ (59:00) Kilo push (1:19:40) GPS gateway (1:37:15) Junkyard Wars (1:49:15)XJET Youtube channel
RC Model Reviews
Duration: 01:55:33Ep. 168 - Oh Canada!
Mar 05, 2023In this episode, the gang talks about the crazy new situation in Canada, some new products, and swap meet scores.
Aerotowing with the new H9 Pawnee (2:25) T's UMX Twin Otter (22:00) Lee goes to Muncie (28:45) Oh Canada (38:25) Fitz's Workbench (53:40) Lee's Workbench (1:04:20) Terry's Workbench (1:12:50)E-flite UMX Twin Otter
Legend Hobby L-19 Bird Dog
MAAC website
Hangar 9 Pawnee Brave
MAAC Developments
RC Flying with Tyler Perry
Duration: 01:29:14Ep. 167 - Bobber Boo Boo
Feb 17, 2023In this episode, the gang talks about the new B-1, in-flight filming and upcoming events.
Banana Hobby B-1B Lancer (3:50) Minimoa flight (18:18) In-flight filming (24:03) Indoor event (44:01) SEFF-2023 (1:00:15) Bobber Boo Boo (1:18:00) JSC event (1:31:50)Watch this episode on YouTube
E-flite F-14
Fitz's F-14 review
Radiomaster Boxer review
Banana Hobby B-1B
Legend Hobby Savage Bobber
SEFF 2023
Duration: 01:44:01Ep. 166 - European Vacation
Feb 07, 2023In this episode, the gang chats with Mason Hutchinson about Stratolaunch, swap meets, and Fitz's big trip.
Electrostreak update (5:38) Minimoa update (13:05) Full-scale Bonanza crash (22:16) Stratolaunch updates (28:30) Mason's Cougar (41:45) Fitz's Europe trip (1:02:47) Georgetown swap meet (1:36:00) Terry's new loot (1:52:36)Watch Ep 166 on YouTube
Bonanza crash
Stratolaunch YouTube channel
Georgetown Swap Meet
Duration: 02:20:10Ep. 165 - Bad Ass
Jan 11, 2023In this episode, the gang chats with Lucien Miller from Innov8tive Designs about miracle landings, BadAss motors, and lots more.
Meet Lucien (3:07) Miracles explained (22:17) 3D printing (33:20) Holiday flights (59:35) Fitz's Minimoa (1:05:08) Terry's Cox helo (1:12:50) Lee and Fitz's UMX Twin Otters (1:21:05) Density Altitude (1:29:37) Restoration (1:44:23)Watch Ep 165 on YouTube
Sig Manufacturing
Innov8tive Designs
Sky Bench Aerotech
Duration: 02:02:58Ep. 164 - Streakers
Dec 31, 2022In our last episode of 2022, the gang talks about a new model, a new hobby shop, and lots of winter projects.
E-flite UMX Twin Otter (5:50) Performance RC Hobby (18:23) FFFF Report (27:48) Yet another giveaway (42:39) RC Plane Lab / Electrostreak (44:08) Astro Sport (58:06) Favorite 2022 thingies (1:08:46) FRIA update from Lee (1:20:03)RC Plane Lab Electrostreak Winter Build
AMA Plans Service
UMX Twin Otter
Trogdor
Performance RC Hobby
Duration: 01:42:22Ep. 163 - Flashcast
Dec 03, 2022In this live video episode, the gang talks about the holidays, shares a few show and tell items, and lots of other things. Give it a listen...or watch the video.
13th Squadron (10:12) Lee's gift giving ideas (14:05) T's show and tell (22:50) F's show and tell (31:03) Sub talk (59:30) Joe Nall (1:19:18) Most memorable engine (1:28:13)watch the video
AMA Podcast
13th Squadron
New Creations RC
Duration: 01:43:37Ep. 162 - Failsafe Fiasco
Nov 20, 2022In this episode, the gang talks about incidents at full scale airshows, the AMA's CBO status, and lots of workshop updates.
Airshow Failsafe (7:24) Tragedy in Dallas (20:50) FAA OKs AMA CBO (31:40) Terry's updates (42:58) Fitz's updates (59:58) Lee's updates (1:32:34)AMA CBO status
Juan Brown youtube channel
xjet youtube channel
Duration: 01:44:01Ep. 161 - Dropped Transmitter
Nov 06, 2022In this episode, the gang talks about a new radio, the FAA, and a few events.
Spektrum iX14 (5:00) FAA updates (16:50) Wings Over Houston (28:25) Science Olympiad (44:00) Show and Tell (48:35)Wings Over Houston
FAA Circulars
Spektrum iX14
Science Olympiad
Duration: 01:02:51Ep. 160 - Auto Pilot
Oct 25, 2022In this live episode, the gang talks about several recent RC events and the best non-crash story ever told. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.
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Duration: 02:02:42Ep. 159 - The Fountain of Youth
Sep 30, 2022In this episode, the gang chats with Hollywood make-up artist and RC nut, Steve Neill. Then Lee and Terry talk about their Wisconsin treasure.
Meet Steve (4:30) Fountain of Youth (20:30) Meeting Yeager (33:00) Star Trek (47:50) Terry's Auction Stuff (1:15:25) Lee's Auction Stuff (1:30:45)The Art of Steve Neill
Steve's IMDb page
The SubCommittee
Duration: 01:40:14Ep. 158 - The F Word
Sep 08, 2022In this episode, Adam Drain joins the gang to talk about full-scale warbirds, haunted museums, swap meets, and more.
Meet Adam (1:50) Champaign Aviation Museum (18:15) Adam and RC (34:30) Terry's New Toys (47:30) WI Warbird Event (1:07:30) The F Word (1:12:25) Swap Meet Finds (1:20:00) Lee's PT-19 (1:54:30) Wreck Hunting (2:11:30)Champaign Aviation Museum
Pima Air and Space Museum
390th Bomb Group Museum
Liberty Foundation
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
Flite Test B-17 (See Adam at 3:00)
Duration: 02:17:34Ep. 157 - Phantom Box
Aug 25, 2022In this live video episode, Fitz opens a mystery box of RC goodies and discovers a ghoulish theme. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.
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Duration: 01:45:45Ep. 156 - Three Phases
Aug 11, 2022In this episode Lee talks about AirVenture and the gang catches up after (another) big gap between shows.
Return to Oshkosh (3:45) Wisconsin or bust (26:45) Flying again (34:45) Bomber Field (49:00) BEST (59:20) Battery talk (1:09:30) Peacemakers (1:24:50)AirVenture
Richardson swap meet
Duration: 01:31:37Ep. 155 - Reunited
Jul 12, 2022The gang is back! Rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated. Listen in as we get caught up on our recent adventures.
Winner, winner! (1:40) Camp AMA report (4:15) Trailer talk (18:45) Museum of the USAF (24:05) Champaign Aviation Museum (35:45) Toy swap (43:45) SHARKS Electric event (57:55) Fitz's Gilmore Red Lion (1:19:00) Another FFFF (1:26:45) Single Stick Update (1:37:30) Back to Oshkosh (1:42:20)Camp AMA
Old School solder
National Museum of the USAF
Duration: 01:55:37Ep. 154 - Trailer Trash
Jun 13, 2022In this episode, the gang talks about radios, events, Lee's new airplane trailer, and more.
Aloft Hobbies Single Stick Radio (3:00) Richardson Swap Meet (24:00) Bomber Field Warbird Event (29:45) SAE Aero Design (48:10) Lee's Trailer Woes (1:02:35) Fitz Flies a B-2 (1:25:25) OSMW 109 Flight Report (1:33:50) Terry Flies Again (1:42:50)Fitz's SAE Teaser Video
Aloft Hobbies Single Stick Radio
Richardson Radio Control Club
Duration: 01:49:57Ep. 153 - Some Nall for Y'all
May 24, 2022In this episode, Lee and Fitz talk about their first, wonderous trip to the Joe Nall event.
Lee's missing stuff (2:05) Who is Joe Nall? (13:55) The people of Nall (39:55) Glider Incident (1:01:30) Crashy Smashy (1:12:50) The airplanes of Nall (1:34:10) Lessons Learned (1:50:45)Rereleased E-flite Corsair 1.2M
Our videos from Nall
Joe Nall
Duration: 02:05:46Ep. 152 - What's In The Box?
May 21, 2022In this live video episode, Lee explores the contents of a mystery box of RC goodies and uncovers foul play. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.
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Duration: 01:28:30Ep. 151 - The Enabler
May 02, 2022In this episode, the gang talks about sad industry news, sadder government news, and lots of happy news about events.
Selling Out (2:30) Tru-Turn (11:15) Don't Tread On Me (19:40) S0 Many Events (28:05) 13th Squadron (49:30) Scammer (58:10) Fitz's OSMW build (1:14:05) Plane Swap (1:40:25)Tru-Turn
National Model Aviation Day
Joe Nall 2022
White House statement
Old School Model Works One-O Nine
Duration: 01:50:27Ep. 150 - Floaters
Apr 16, 2022In this live video episode, the gang talks about more swap meets, Fitz's latest flotilla, and several random things. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.
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Duration: 01:41:56Ep. 150 - Floaters
Apr 16, 2022In this live video episode, the gang talks about more swap meets, Fitz's latest flotilla, and several random things. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.
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Duration: 01:41:56Ep. 149 - Summer McLovin
Apr 01, 2022In this episode, the gang talks about new products and all the fun stuff we'll do this summer.
Legend Hobby Racers (3:00) OSMW One-O-Nine (9:15) Free engines (20:15) Saito-powered drone (28:25) Scobee Swap Meet (34:15) Camp AMA (48:10) Fitz's workbench (1:06:45) Lee's workbench (1:12:10)Legend Hobby Cassutt
Down and Locked
iCharger 406
Blade 150 Heli
Legend Hobby Grove GR7
Old School Model Works One-O Nine
Duration: 01:33:32Ep. 148 - Goats and Llamas
Mar 13, 2022In this episode, the gang chats with Kirk Jensen about their trip to the HUGE RC swap meet in Perry, Georgia.
Sorry (2:15) Perry Bound (10:55) Jobs (30:05) The Big 3 (42:35) Kirk's Haul (58:05) Middle Man (1:30:50)AMA Perry video
Hobby View at Perry
Flex Innovations
J & H Aerospace
RC Roundtable at Perry
Duration: 02:02:47Ep. 147 - Perry or Bust
Mar 02, 2022In this episode, Lee and Fitz talk about recent swap meets, and the big one...Perry.
Another T-28 (2:00) Giveaway Winner (13:00) Auction Loot (16:00) NWRC Swap Meet (38:30) Heli ESC Woes (48:45) Clean Air (53:00)E-flite T-28 1.2M
Perry Swap Meet
Graves R/C Hobby
Duration: 01:08:09Ep. 146 - Dream Plane
Feb 13, 2022In this episode, the gang talks about lots of events and Lee's dream plane.
Georgetown Swap Meet (1:30) Control line day (26:40) Legend Hobby Gilmore Red Lion (38:30) Yellow Aircraft P-38 (48:05) Upcoming events (56:30)San Antonio Float Fly
Oshkosh Airventure 2022
Warner Robins AFB Museum
Joe Nal 2022
Perry GA Swap Meet
Legend Hobby - Gilmore Red Lion
Camp AMA
Duration: 01:16:00Ep. 145 - The Professor
Feb 08, 2022In this episode, the gang chats with Dr. John Lienhard, from 'The Engines of Our Ingenuity' radio show. He shared his experience from the early days of aeromodeling and learned about the modern era.
Meet Dr. Lienhard (1:15) What about the kids (15:30) Night Witches (26:50) Flying Fish (33:00) Making the Professor (42:00) P-38 power (57:50) Engines of Our Ingenuity (1:04:00) World War I models (1:15:00) Leprechaun (1:40:24)Free book!
Night Witches
Engines of Our Ingenuity Episodes
Cross and Cockade
Duration: 01:46:31Ep. 144 - Mystery Box
Jan 29, 2022In this live video episode, the gang answers a few listener questions, and finds out what's in Terry's 40lb mystery box of RC goodies. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.
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Duration: 01:23:20Ep. 143 - 2021 Wrap Up
Jan 03, 2022In this episode, the gang talks about their highlights from 2021 and plans for the future.
Our Christmas loot (2:15) Our favorite models of 2021 (18:30) Plywood Overcast incident (35:30) Posts of the year (39:50) RDQ vs FAA (57:00) Fitz's gull-wing toy (1:03:30)Real Flight 9.5S
The Fighter Pilot Podcast
Electric airplane speed record
WS Deans (Ultra Plugs)
Duration: 01:24:13Ep. 142 - Morning Glory
Dec 15, 2021In this episode, the gang talks about new EDFs, recent events, and project updates.
HSD Jets 747 (3:00) Motion RC PJ50 (19:55) EAA and AMA (28:45) Terry's workbench (37:30) Fitz's Workbench (42:55) Lee's workbench (57:30) FFFF (1:05:00) Pearl Harbor event (1:14:10)Motion RC PJ50
EAA Museum
HSD Jets 747
Duration: 01:26:32Ep. 141 - Round Top Recap
Dec 01, 2021In this episode, the gang talks about all the cool stuff they saw and did at the inaugural Round Top RC Expo.
Welcome to Round Top (1:50) HUGE Triplane (14:15) Fitz's Fleet (36:30) Swap stories (52:10) Terry's workbench (1:14:15) Leprechaun maiden (1:20:40) B-25 status (1:29:10)Round Top RC Expo
Hobby Club Leprechaun
65% Fokker
JHH Kfir EDF
Duration: 01:37:37Ep. 140 - Pickles and Mayo
Nov 20, 2021In this episode, the gang talks about new products, new events, and their current projects.
Hangar 9 Fun-Scale P-47 (4:00) DJI Mavic 3 (26:00) Fitz's Flotilla Feedback (39:00) Round Top RC Expo (53:20) Lifers (1:06:45) Workbench Updates (1:12:20) Valencia Reborn (1:20:20) 1/2A Dreams (1:45:00)Hangar 9 Fun-Scale P-47
DJI Mavic 3
Roundtop RC Expo
Duration: 01:52:52Ep. 139 - Secret Stash
Oct 30, 2021In this live video episode, the gang talks about the gems and duds in Terry's recent lot buy...and lots of other stuff. As usual for a live show, there's no topic menu. Just sit back and enjoy.
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Duration: 01:44:12Ep. 138 - The Best of BEST
Oct 19, 2021In this episode, the gang talks about all the fun they had at the recent BEST event near Houston.
BEST Returns (6:15) New Creations (14:35) Fitz's Autogyro (30:05) Plywood Overcast (37:50) Sparky's Twin Otter (48:40) Saturday Fun (1:00:30) Fitz's New Project (1:20:30) Lee's List (1:26:00) Lee's P-47 (1:33:40) Fitz Glamps (1:53:00) Phlat Update (1:57:20) NEAT Corrections (2:00:45) 1/2A Projects (2:11:00) Wings Over Houston (2:26:30)WS Deans (Deans Plugs)
New Creations RC
13th Squadron
Duration: 02:34:44Ep. 137 - Radio Silence
Sep 29, 2021In this episode, the gang shares all of their fun stories from the NEAT Fair and Bomber Field events.
NEAT Fair debrief (1:55) Terry's big mistake (25:35) Gifted Amptique (39:35) Modelair-Tech rebirth (52:40) Jets and B-17s at Bomber Field (57:25) The RC Geek (1:15:50) Richardson Swap Meet (1:36:55) Crash Hancock's Phlat Printer (1:43:15) BEST Eve (1:51:25)NEAT Fair
BEST
Richardson, TX Swap Meet
Duration: 02:04:53