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The Aviation RC Noob

The Aviation RC Noob

By AviationRCNoob

We want to help the newcomer to the hobby and entertain those with more experience.

How we'll help:

learn about the hobby basics,
tips and tricks,
talk to experts,
Share resources we find.

How we'll entertain:

Share our experiences,
We'll share our mishaps.

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Ep 6 - ESCs

The Aviation RC NoobJul 18, 2020

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Ep 94 - Hangar Rash Prevention
Mar 27, 202401:30:60
ARCN Ep93 Composites with Red Jensen

ARCN Ep93 Composites with Red Jensen

Episode 93 - RC Composite - Strong, Light weight Today Matt and I get to sit down again with our friend Red Jensen. special guest Robert “Red” Jensen who is a Class I & II SUAS Chief Pilot, Master UAS Technician, and the Model Lab Operations Engineer at Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research lab at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards AFB. Designer and Builder of the IF-1 Reno Racer and who I consider an expert on building a planes from fiber glass, and other composites, both RC and full sized. Links and Resources:  @RedJensen  NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/gallery/subscale-research-aircraft/ https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/impulse-if-1.37989/ Recommended further watches on Composites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2PX1p7nbw8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5nNadZKI6s Big thanks to Brian Phillips for joining us -  @RaraSVT  History - Windecker Eagle I: https://youtu.be/IVkVQW8P09A?si=fCO8udVeQ99TnDSF https://texasarchive.org/2012_00213 Podcast Links https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/ www.aviationrcnoob.com Email Us Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com matthew@avationrcnoob.com Joe@aviationrcnoob.com #RC #Aviation #Noob #ARCN #Composites #Red Jensen #Prandtl-M #Mars #Carbon Fiber #Reno Racer #NASA #UAS #Pilot Timeline 00:00 Start 01:00 Prandtl-M 04:30 Guest Welcome & Composite introduction 16:10 X-59 25:58 Our Journey in Aviation 41:40 Community and Events 48:39 History Windecker Eagle I 1:08:00 Composites with Red Jensen 1:25:00 Fabrics 1:32:00 Weaves & Weights 1:38:00 Resins 1:43:05 Spar Talk 2:18:10 Layup Types (Wet) 2:26:45 Ratios: Fiber v Resin 2:29:00 PrePreg - How to 2:39:40 Vacuum Infusion Method 2:46:20 Listener Questions 2:51:40 Good Night Joe 2:57:21 Listener Qs Cont'd 3:08:45 Layup Preparation 3:13:05 Gelcoat 3:17:20 Waxing 3:25:00 How to Spray PVA 3:27:00 Spray Adhesive 3:38:00 Closing

Mar 05, 202403:50:06
Ep 92 - Top Places to Shop for Beginners
Feb 03, 202401:18:18
Ep 91 - RC & Ultralights Aerodynamics
Jan 20, 202403:24:04
Ep 90 - 5 Easy Ways to Soar Into the RC Aviation Hobby in 2024
Jan 06, 202401:52:46
Ep 89 - Merry Christmas 2023
Dec 25, 202301:09:59
Ep 88 - Aerodynamic Lift

Ep 88 - Aerodynamic Lift

Episode 88 - Aerodynamic Lift

Today Matt and Joe sit down and talk about their Journey in the Hobby, Community and then tackle Aerodynamic Lift. What causes our planes to fly.

The Journey what have we done in the hobby lately

Matt: Hobby Room Bench and setup. 

Joe: Man Cave, Noob Wonder is Dead. Declared he will be re-building a 300% Noob Wonder 

Community: Discord Build Party December 20th, 29th, Jan 12 or 19 at 8pm EST.

https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP

Aerodynamic Lift!

Watch the Video on Youtube 

https://youtu.be/a9_qm8uDazg

00:00:00 - Introduction

05:03:00 - Our Journey

24:50:48 - ARCN Community Events

29:18:48 - Main Topic - Aerodynamic Lift

32:56:25 - What Lift IS

38:01:54 - What Lift is Not

01:09:24:04 - The Weeds - Navier-Stokes

01:26:48:11 - More to Lift

01:30:47:24 - Coanda Effect

01:36:05:48 - All Together: What it Means

01:37:11:41 - Pressure & Bernoulli

01:47:25:06 - RC Applications of Lift

02:17:28:00 - Listener Questions

02:40:57:02 - Outro

Links used in the episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY2pS-xXC_U

https://gensportunited.com/bernoulli/

https://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/velocitydistributions.htm

https://www.flitetest.com/articles/kf-airfoils-1-0-the-not-so-short-overview

https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6022&context=etd

https://youtu.be/ERBVFcutl3M?si=REQ_1GCgwTKOjd6H

https://vulcantothesky.org/articles/the-aerodynamics-of-the-v-bombers-part-4/

https://airshaper.com/videos/airfoil-design-for-a-drone/kAXN3MlQxxc

http://airfoiltools.com/

https://www.lesics.com/how-does-an-airfoil-generate-lift.html

https://rcplanes.online/cg2_canard.htm

https://www.xflr5.tech/xflr5.htm

Podcast Links

https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP

www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/

www.aviationrcnoob.com

Email Us

Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com

matthew@avationrcnoob.com

Joe@aviationrcnoob.com

Dec 10, 202302:42:27
Ep 87 - Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 23, 202330:34
Ep 86 - Josh Finn Part 2
Nov 11, 202301:25:54
Ep 85 - Josh Finn Part 1
Nov 04, 202302:15:25
Ep 84 - Wingin' It, The Highs and Lows of Wing Mounting
Oct 14, 202301:40:59
Ep 83 - Lee Krieger of Windcatcher RC
Sep 23, 202302:09:17
Ep 82 - FAA RID is Nigh! & Servos Pt 2
Sep 11, 202302:18:37
Ep 81 - Quading Around
Aug 27, 202302:56:26
Ep 80 - Remote ID
Aug 05, 202301:58:09
Ep 79 - Servos Revisited (Part 1)
Jul 22, 202302:29:09
Ep 78 - Flite Fest 2023

Ep 78 - Flite Fest 2023

Join Matt and Joe through their time at Flite Fest 2023. Periodic recaps, a couple of interviews, and audio from the flite line! More short interviews will be included in the next few episodes.


Check out Josh King:

https://www.youtube.com/@eternalprogression

https://www.instagram.com/eternal_progression/

Jul 10, 202302:07:30
Flite Fest 2023 Teaser

Flite Fest 2023 Teaser

A quick preview of upcoming conversations with folks we met at Flite Fest 2023!

Jul 01, 202301:20
Ep 77 - 3DAeroventures with Special Guest Eric Haddad

Ep 77 - 3DAeroventures with Special Guest Eric Haddad

Join Matt and Joe as they sit down with Special Guest Eric Haddad from 3DAeroventures.  Eric has designed many 3D printed airplanes and is most recently known for his collaboration with DBT Aero, designing a ⅙ scale Synergy.


Discord

Become a Patron www.patreon.com/aviationrcnoob


There is a Noob Wonder Build Video:  https://youtu.be/pQ_9lregzd4

Plans: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/foam-wonder-noob.375/

Decals to print: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/foam-wonder-noob-graphics.376/

Unofficial Build Page: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/unofficial-foam-wonder-noob.74174/


https://dbt.aero/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kX5G7FshJ8


https://www.3daeroventures.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@3DAeroventures


Jun 24, 202302:15:31
Ep 76 - Giant Noob Wonder Debrief
Jun 10, 202301:37:37
Ep 75 - Big Builds with Ben Harber
May 27, 202302:23:08
Ep 74 - FliteFest Prep with Brian Phillips
May 13, 202302:14:28
Ep 73 - Top Tools
Apr 30, 202301:26:59
Ep 72 - Going Big
Apr 09, 202301:36:57
Ep 71 - NOOB Wonder
Mar 25, 202301:16:34
Ep 70 - Special Guest Tony Lewis: Finish What You Started

Ep 70 - Special Guest Tony Lewis: Finish What You Started

Mar 04, 202302:19:60
Ep 69 - 3D Printing a Valentine Story
Feb 18, 202302:15:23
Ep 68 - Leatherversary! (3 year) with Surprise Special Guest

Ep 68 - Leatherversary! (3 year) with Surprise Special Guest

What did we say we, as a podcast, were going to do last year?  How did we do?


Merch!

https://aviation-rc-noob-podcast.creator-spring.com/

Feb 04, 202302:16:43
Ep 67 - Getting Started 2023

Ep 67 - Getting Started 2023

This episode Matt and Joe revisit the topic of getting started in the hobby as well as their goals for 2023.



Troy McMillan

https://www.youtube.com/c/troymcmillan


Links:

https://rcplanelab.com/electrostreak/

https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/ftfc23-buildruary-build-off-challenge.71577/

F-111 - General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Supersonic Bomber

https://www.youtube.com/c/troymcmillan


Transmitter:

https://www.amazon.com/Flysky-FS-i6X-Transmitter-FS-iA6B-Receiver/dp/B0744DPPL8

https://www.amazon.com/RadioMaster-Gimbals-Transmitter-Control-TX16SMKII-ELRS-M2/dp/B09YH581GD/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1530KPL0Z93AD&keywords=radiomaster&qid=1673500978&s=toys-and-games&sprefix=radiomaster%2Ctoys-and-games%2C85&sr=1-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&th=1


Best Starter Planes:

Horizon Hobby (hobby stores)

https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/aeroscout-s-2-1.1m-rtf-with-safe/HBZ38000.html

https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/turbo-timber-evolution-1.5m-bnf-basic-includes-floats/EFL105250.html

https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/sport-cub-s-2-rtf-with-safe/HBZ44000.html

https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/umx-radian-bnf-basic-with-as3x-and-safe-select/EFLU2950.html

Flite Test

https://store.flitetest.com/ft-old-fogey-mkr2/

https://store.flitetest.com/ft-explorer-mkr2/

https://store.flitetest.com/ft-fun-pack-mkr2/

https://store.flitetest.com/ft-spitfire-mkr2/

https://store.flitetest.com/ft-simple-soarer-wr-1460mm/

https://store.flitetest.com/flite-test-ft-stem-ez-power-pack-2-channel/

3dPrint

https://www.youtube.com/c/troymcmillan

Jan 14, 202301:51:32
Ep 66 - Closing Out 2022
Dec 31, 202201:18:29
Ep 65 - Dan the Plan Man (Dan Sponholz)
Dec 17, 202202:19:27
Ep 64 - What Can Depron Do For You
Dec 04, 202202:17:58
Ep 63 - What is Scale RC
Nov 19, 202201:06:29
Ep 62 - Multi Motors

Ep 62 - Multi Motors

This episode Joe and Matt talk about multi-motor setups, what the benefits and drawbacks are, and configurations you may want to try.

Nov 06, 202201:38:30
Ep 61 - Slope Soaring with Special Guest John Woodfield
Oct 22, 202201:47:55
Ep 60 - Sizing Your Power System
Oct 08, 202202:12:36
Ep 59 - Just Started? Listen to This! Recap Episode
Sep 24, 202201:50:54
Ep 58 - Gliders and Field Gliding

Ep 58 - Gliders and Field Gliding

This episode Matt and Joe have been building and they talk some about of the art of gliding as well as some gliding types, tips, and tricks.


Do you have model finishing tips?

https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/noob-nation-building-towards-flitefest-2023.70484/page-2#post-726659

FF’23 Community Challenge Barnstormers

https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/flite-fest-2023-community-challenge-%E2%80%93-barnstormers.70800/#post-729893


References:

WACO

https://www.asomf.org/museum-exhibits/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waco_CG-4

Popular Science 1944 Silent Partner of the Plane: Flying Magazine Feb 1947 So we bought a Glider:

Go Build one yourself!

BlueFoam(by TerryDunn): http://www.flyrc.com/images/drupal/fly_rc_waco_cg-4a_tiled_v2.pdf

FliteTest SBK: https://store.flitetest.com/ft-simple-waco-glider/

Balsa Plans Aerofred: https://aerofred.com/details.php?image_id=91861


Gliding Links:

http://www.rc-airplane-advisor.com/how-to-find-thermals.html

https://www.flitetest.com/articles/glider-flying-tips

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/rc-glider-hits-548-mph-in-record-flight/


Images:

https://andershjelmer.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/infographicglidingoutlined1.jpg

http://www.rc-airplane-advisor.com/slope-gliders.html

Speed record: https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/rc-glider-hits-548-mph-in-record-flight/


Help Yankee2003:

https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/noob-nation-building-towards-flitefest-2023.70484/page-2#post-726659


Join Us!

https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD

Sep 10, 202201:45:04
Next Week - Our Apologies

Next Week - Our Apologies

Joe and I have been Swamped with Work, School, Scouts, D&D, Kids, Birthdays Etc. Don't fret, we will have something for you next week.

www.aviationrcnoob.com

Sep 03, 202201:03
Ep 57 - Games We play with Guest Jesse Hampton
Aug 20, 202201:59:18
Ep 56 - F.A.A., Now What?
Aug 06, 202201:59:53
Ep 55 - Glide Tests
Jul 23, 202201:36:58
Ep 54 - Flite Fest 2022

Ep 54 - Flite Fest 2022

Listen in as Joe, Matthew, and Jesse have their night time camp site debriefs at Flite Fest this year.

Discord

Matthew's SR-72

Feedback:

Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com, matthew@aviationRCNoob.com, joe@aviationRCNoob.com

Say Hi on our Facebook Page

Tell us how we’re doing - FliteTest Forums Show Page

Help others find the podcast by giving us a 5 star Rating on Apple Podcast

Jul 09, 202202:09:02
Ep 53 - Custom Skins

Ep 53 - Custom Skins

This week Matt and Joe discuss custom skins and walk through skin creation.

Discord


Feedback:

Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com, matthew@aviationRCNoob.com, joe@aviationRCNoob.com

Say Hi on our Facebook Page

Tell us how we’re doing - FliteTest Forums Show Page

Help others find the podcast by giving us a 5 star Rating on Apple Podcast

Jun 25, 202201:45:23
Ep 52 - Special Guest Richard Joy
Jun 11, 202202:21:53
Ep 51 - Special Guests Ron and Tom from the RC Plane Lab
May 28, 202202:12:55
Ep 50 - It’s Too Windy, so Build Build Build
May 14, 202256:50
Ep 49 - Flying Off Water
Apr 30, 202201:34:41
Ep 48 - Too Windy

Ep 48 - Too Windy

This week Matt and Joe continue their quadcopter discussion with the history of quadcopters and then go on to discuss what to do when you get to the field and find the conditions unfavorable for flight.

Discord


Feedback:

Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com, matthew@aviationRCNoob.com, joe@aviationRCNoob.com

Say Hi on our Facebook Page

Tell us how we’re doing - FliteTest Forums Show Page

Help others find the podcast by giving us a 5 star Rating on Apple Podcast

Apr 16, 202201:20:36
Ep 47 - Quadcopters with Special Guest Lee Schofield
Apr 02, 202202:14:60