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 73 - Top Tools

The Aviation RC NoobApr 30, 2023
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Ep 102 - Events Etc.

Ep 102 - Events Etc.

This week Joe and Matt Get together this week to talk about up and coming RC events and then some, as well as catching up about their adventures in RC Aviation.
Mar 28, 202546:43
Ep 101 - 5 Noob Rules and News

Ep 101 - 5 Noob Rules and News

ARCN Ep 101 - 5 Noob rules for your 1st planeIt‘s a new year. With new years come new Hobbies. If you’re here you likely are interested in RC Aviation. You are in the right place. The episode we help you with 5 rules for selecting your first few planes. We also talk about our adventures, and the pile of RC and Full Scale Aviation News this past month. Lastly The podcast just turned 5!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy1oNpCSvPMDept of Commerce rulePodcast Linkshttps://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtPwww.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/www.aviationrcnoob.comhttps://x.com/noob_rcEmail UsAviationrcnoob@gmail.commatthew@avationrcnoob.comJoe@aviationrcnoob.com#RC #Aviation #Noob #ARCN #Giveaway #Accident #Crash #Drone #Ban #NoobWonder #DIY #Guide**Episode 101 - Bookmarks**00:43:00 PA Philadelphia -Philly Drone Life00:50:00 US - DJI Drone Ban00:53:30 F ull Scale Aviation - DC01:01:30 5 Rules for New Hobbiest01:17:00 OutroMusic:www.purple-planet.com
Feb 08, 202501:22:01
Ep 100.4 - A New Way to Fly with Al Bowers *Giveaway* (Spotify)

Ep 100.4 - A New Way to Fly with Al Bowers *Giveaway* (Spotify)

Episode 100 - Part 4 A New Way to Fly with Al Bowers - *Giveaway* If you listen carefully enough you can hear the moment that our minds are blown. Al Bowers, retired NASA Scientist and engineer, honors us with a detailed conversation about his Prandlt-D Project. Join us as we talk about how it came about, its challenges, and how it may change aviation completely. This project did more than tested the theory, but ensured repeatable and reliable/usable proof that this concept wasn’t just groundbreaking, but could change aviation and other industries going forward towards a greener tomorrow. You might just have that mind-blowing moment yourself. Al also answers listener questions. **Giveaway Rules** In any of the Episode 100 Youtube Videos, Like, Subscribe and Comment on what topic you want to see the Aviation RC Noob Podcast cover. 2 weeks from the full video release, a Random entrant will be selected. Prize: a Gladiator Kit with Motor and Servos from Windcatcher RChttps://windcatcherrc.com/product/gladiator/ Prandlt project - More information Links https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20160003578/downloads/20160003578.pdf https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20210014683/downloads/H3284FINAL.pdf https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2019/01/18/armstrong-chief-scientist-albion-bowers-retires/ https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20180007802/downloads/20180007802.pdf https://www.amaflightschool.org/blog/manned-prandtl Translation of the original L. Prandlt 1933 paper https://rnwest.engineer/wings-of-minimum-induced-drag-prandtl1933/ Other related content https://www.nestofdragons.net/weird-airplanes/flying-wings/special-horten-flying-wings/dragonwing/wing-design-by-albion-bowers/ https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2582283-The-Prandtl-D-No-3 Podcast Links https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/ www.aviationrcnoob.com https://x.com/noob_rc Email Us Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com matthew@avationrcnoob.com Joe@aviationrcnoob.com #RC #Aviation #Noob #ARCN #FlyingWing #Horten #PrandltD #aeronauticalengineering #Giveaway #NASA #NoobWonder #DIY #Innovation #radiocontrol **Episode 100 - Part4 Bookmarks** 00:00:00 Prize Giveaway at the end 00:03:00 Beginnings of the Prandlt-D 00:11:45 L. Prandlt 1921 -Fluid Dynamics Applied to Aeronautics, ESLD 00:17:34 L. Prandlt 1933 - Minimum Induce Drag BSLD 00:26:00 BSLD - Bell Shaped Lift Distribution 00:30:00 Wash Vectors and Bird Tails 00:49:30 Is Prandtl-D more like Surfing? 01:07:10 Efficieny 01:15:00 Project Team - Speed limits 01:30:00 cFOSS 01:37:45 Research Results 01:40:00 Full Scale test 02:07:00 Thanks 02:08:08 Giveaway Details Music: www.purple-planet.com
Jan 19, 202502:11:59
Ep 100 - 3 Al Bowers - A Life of Discovery at NASA

Ep 100 - 3 Al Bowers - A Life of Discovery at NASA

Episode 100 - 3 - Who is Albion Bowers Anyway? (He’s the Best) Do you want to glimpse into what might make a NASA engineer? We did too. Matt and Joe talked to Albion Bowers. Al is a retired Chief Scientist and Project Engineer over his 37 year career at NASA. He talks with us about his atypical upbringing, and the path that has led his career to discover and help implement lifesaving measures in aviation and Space faring travel for nearly 4 decades. You have to hear it to believe. AL Bowers:https://albionbowers.com/ Podcast Links https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/ www.aviationrcnoob.com https://x.com/noob_rc Email Us Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com matthew@avationrcnoob.com Joe@aviationrcnoob.com #RC #Aviation #Noob #ARCN #SpaceJunk #PrandltD #X-15 #Giveaway #NASA #NoobWonder #DIY #Innovation Music: www.purple-planet.com
Jan 12, 202546:41
Episode 100 - 2 - History of X-15 with Al Bowers

Episode 100 - 2 - History of X-15 with Al Bowers

Episode 100 - 2 - History of X-15 with Al Bowers Our Knowledgeable guest Al Bowers shares a rarely known fact about the History of the X-15. Matt and Joe continue their conversation with Albion Bowers, Retired NASA Chief Scientist and Project Engineer, over the innovative and groundbreaking Experimental X-15 project. This craft still holds the powered manned flight speed record, and has played a critical role in understanding the challenges of manned space travel. You won’t want to miss it. https://albionbowers.com/ Podcast Links:   / discord   www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/ www.aviationrcnoob.com Email Us Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com *To Enter the Giveaway* Go to youtube: https://youtu.be/gBo79XZNaHg Like, Subscribe, and comment on a future show topic you want us to cover. 2 weeks after the full episode is released we will select one valid entry and they will win a BNF Gladiator Kit. www.windcatcherrc.com/gladiator/ Thank you to the giveaway sponsor - Wind Catcher RC Our Goal is to increase our subscribers to beyond 300 We will reach out to the winner via the email attached to their youtube account. ******* #RC #Aviation #Noob #ARCN #SpaceJunk #PrandltD #X-15 #Giveaway #NASA #NoobWonder #DIY #innovationinhealth Music: www.purple-planet.com
Jan 10, 202538:48
Episode 100 - 1 Al Bowers’ Passion Projects

Episode 100 - 1 Al Bowers’ Passion Projects

You won’t believe what NASA Scientist and Engineers get up to when they retire from a life of groundbreaking research. In Episode 100, part 1 Joe and Matt get the honor of talking to Albion Bowers, a retired Chief Scientist and Project Engineer at NASA our of the Dale Reid Subscale research lab in California about the conversation about his passion projects outside his full career at NASA where he tested groundbreaking ideas, and ushered in a more complete and safer understanding of Aviation. In this conversation, Al shares with us the type of conversations he continues to engage in with projects that continue to move the bar in Aviation and Outer space! https://albionbowers.com/ Podcast Links https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/ www.aviationrcnoob.com Email Us Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com
Jan 03, 202534:49
Ep 99 - AA Gun with Mutley, Joe & Matt Reconnect

Ep 99 - AA Gun with Mutley, Joe & Matt Reconnect

ARCN Ep 99 - AA guns with Ethan Jacobs, Joe and Matt Reconnect It’s been a while since Joe has been on the show outside of Flight Fest, Matt and He take a moment to reconnect and Catch-up. In addition, listen in as Matt talks again with Builder Extraordinaire Ethan Jacobs about the story of how his AA gun came about and developed. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bofors_40_mm_L/60_gun Some Composite -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkrRybDx5Y4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmuDOWTr_3c Some AA-Gun Links in our Discord Group Below 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 #Life #FliteTest #FliteFest #AAGun #NoobWonder
Nov 05, 202402:04:02
Ep 98 - Floating with Joy

Ep 98 - Floating with Joy

Welcome Back! As Hurricane Debbie approaches, NC is on the cusp of 3 solid days of rain. It got me thinking about Float Flying around with RC water Fowl. So, naturally I wanted to talk to our past guest Richard Joy - my English friend living in California (FF 2023). Today we talk about the things he has recently learned about float flying, or flying off water. He will share his earned top 5 things you want to know before float flying. In the History segment this episode we also talk about the first aquatic rc aircraft. And of course we start with talking about our recent antics in the hobby. So Buckle in, let’s take off. Links: https://amosrc.com/ History - https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/385422-first-remote-controlled-rc-aircraft#:~:text=The%20radio%2Dcontrolled%20%22Fairey%20Queen,used%20for%20military%20target%20practice. https://firstaerosquadron.com/tag/fairy-queen/ Video links about Float Flying https://youtu.be/zdUbTCdmXQk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuzMMfCJUoE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3SwqsRKIgc https://www.flitetest.com/articles/sea-duck-school 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 #FliteTest #FloatFlying #SeaDuck
Aug 31, 202402:17:14
ARCN Ep97 - Flite Fest 2024 with Jesse Hampton

ARCN Ep97 - Flite Fest 2024 with Jesse Hampton

This episode Matt and Joe take a road trip with Jesse Hampton and visit the largest Foam Flight Festival - Flite Fest, Hosted by Flite Test. Please accept our apologies for the road noise on the end of trip debrief.
Aug 03, 202402:19:14
Ep 96 - Murphy's Law (Were alive!)

Ep 96 - Murphy's Law (Were alive!)

Episode 96 – Murphy’s Law Welcome back. We’ve missed everyone. Please accept our apology for unexpected gap. This Episode Matt And Joe catch up with each other about Murphy’s Law, the Hobby, the ever changing plans for Flite Fest ‘24, and what they look like at the moment. On top of that we talk about Plane History of the first jet and jet engine creator and the Heinkel He 178. Tune in! Timeline  0:00:00 Intro 0:01:30 Apologies-We Missed you 0:07:20 Our Hobby Happenings 0:27:00 History of He-178 and Ohain 0:37:00 Flite Fest Plans 0:42:00 Close Links https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_178 https://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/courses/ww2/projects/jet-airplanes/planes.html Noob Wonder Link: https://youtu.be/BW-aW7ah0cU?si=z2YgdOnJe0Q9ggBk&t=124 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maPiajNR9Ss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jovkS6ZsQH0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzLNzRuDtgs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuKf6B7nSMU 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 #Life #News #FliteTest #FliteFest #MurphysLaw #He-178 #NoobWonder
Jun 01, 202448:13
Ep 95 - Interview with a NOOB 1: Hetterscheidt Family

Ep 95 - Interview with a NOOB 1: Hetterscheidt Family

Today Matt is Joined by the Hetterscheidt family. They talk about their experiences and pitfalls entering into the RC Aviation Hobby. Larry (CaptainVideo) is joined by his sons Joe and Nate as they share their entry into the hobby and advise to newcomers today. 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 #Advice #How not to #News #DJI
Mar 31, 202401:28:47
Ep 94 - Hangar Rash Prevention

Ep 94 - Hangar Rash Prevention

ARCN Ep 94 - Hangar Rash Prevention Today Joe and Matt are going to talk about ways to store your planes. Cover a US Federal Ban on Chinese Drones. Ramy RC’s C-17 maiden flight. And the RedBull F1 Chaser Quad. Matt Also interviews some Hobbyists Captain Video about their experiences. We will talk about our journey through the hobby, ARCN Community events.These are our experiences, and we are not being compensated in any way for any mentions made here. Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfPavjkTCk0 https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3636875-Hanging-planes-from-ceiling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJlf4d4AWio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uh0QBHH4G8  Noob Wonder Link: 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 #Hangar Rash #News #DJI #Plane Storage #Red Bull #RamyRC #C17
Mar 27, 202401:30:60
Ep 93 - Composites with Red Jensen

Ep 93 - 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

Ep 92 - Top Places to Shop for Beginners

Today Joe and Matt talk about our top 5 Places for RC aviation goods in early 2024.  Discord https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/SAAB_35_Draken_performing_the_Cobra_maneuver.gif RTFs  Local Hobby Store Horizon Hobby https://www.towerhobbies.com www.Alofthobbies.com ARFs https://www.motionrc.com https://www.horizonhobby.com https://www.racedayquads.com https://www.getfpv.com https://www.towerhobbies.com www.WindcatcherRC.com Components Electric https://www.hobbyzone.com  https://www.hobbytown.com www.BananaHobbies.com https://www.amainhobbies.com https://store.flitetest.com/ https://alofthobbies.com/ Chinese direct https://www.aliexpress.com/ many sellers,  www.banggood.com - good selection of parts,  www.hobbyking.com - America Warehouse CNHL Batteries - China Hobby Line Batteries History Links: https://jetworks.online/product-category/draken/ https://3dlabprint.com/shop/j35_draken/
Feb 03, 202401:18:18
Ep 91 - RC & Ultralights Aerodynamics

Ep 91 - RC & Ultralights Aerodynamics

ARCN Episode 91 - RC & Ultralights Aerodynamics Today we have the great Pleasure and honor to speak with a Leon S. Searl a youtuber who has informed and inspired thousands regarding the Effort and Details and thought process it takes that go into designing Ultralight Aircraft in the USA. We also will talk about our Journey in aviation, the History of the Ultralight and Events and the ARCN community. Episode Links: https://www.ultralightairplaneworkshop.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/UltralightAirplaneWorkshop https://archive.org/details/FluidDynamicLiftHoerner1985 https://ia600707.us.archive.org/13/items/FluidDynamicDragHoerner1965/Fluid-dynamic_drag__Hoerner__1965_text.pdf 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 Timeline 00:00 intro 01:30 Guest Welcome and Agenda 12:10 Our Journey in Aviation 41:40 Community and Events 45:00 History 1:00:46 Leon Searl Ultralight Airplane Workshop 1:27:45 Scaling Aerodynamics 2:55:05 Listener Questions 3:06:48 Lightning Round 3:19:18 Outro 3:22:00 Bloopers
Jan 20, 202403:24:04
Ep 90 - 5 Easy Ways to Soar Into the RC Aviation Hobby in 2024

Ep 90 - 5 Easy Ways to Soar Into the RC Aviation Hobby in 2024

Today we talk about the 5 easiest ways to get into the hobby and talk about our latest escapades. https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/ftfc24-buildruary-build-off-challenge.75080/ https://aviationrcnoob.com/ep-7-batteries/ https://www.flitetest.com/articles/lipo-safety Podcast Links https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/ www.aviationrcnoob.com Email Us Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com matthew@avationrcnoob.com Joe@aviationrcnoob.com
Jan 06, 202401:52:46
Ep 89 - Merry Christmas 2023

Ep 89 - Merry Christmas 2023

Matt and Joe review the past year and how they held up to their expectations for the year. 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 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

Ep 87 - Happy Thanksgiving

Episode 87 - Happy Thanksgiving Today Matt and Joe sit down and talk about their Journey in the Hobby. They Talk about ideas, plans and goals. Jan 19th, 8pm 2023 Podcast Links https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/ www.aviationrcnoob.com Email Us Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com matthew@avationrcnoob.com Joe@aviationrcnoob.com
Nov 23, 202330:34
Ep 86 - Josh Finn Part 2

Ep 86 - Josh Finn Part 2

We continue our sit down with Josh Finn to discuss Free Flight and his efforts to make the largest rubber band powered plane.  Also joining in this episode are Tony Lewis and Lee Krieger. https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP Josh and Hope Finn: ⁠https://flyingacesclub.com/wp/⁠ ⁠https://jhaerospace.com/ Part 3 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY14b0oi1Mg
Nov 11, 202301:25:54
Ep 85 - Josh Finn Part 1

Ep 85 - Josh Finn Part 1

Matt and Joe sit down with Josh Finn to discuss Free Flight and his efforts to make the largest rubber band powered plane.  Also joining in this episode are Tony Lewis and Lee Krieger. Josh and Hope Finn: https://flyingacesclub.com/wp/ https://jhaerospace.com/ Rocket Glider: https://jhaerospace.com/product/red-shift-ii-mini-hotliner-rocket-glider/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jRhnnWFGp0 www.RetroRC.com Videos: Joshua Finn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWZeb233fw4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1XS61_P5_Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQXdaAklWxE Whomsley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJk245qi-PI Thinkflight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgwkA-hLvf4 Something Fun:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3BNV9p36uE Learn More about the FAI: https://www.fai.org/commission/ciam Glossary: Free Flight: flown without any form of mechanical or radio control over the model in flight Rubber Powered Flight: Thermalling: Flying and keeping in a RC model in an updraft of Air current. De-Thermalizer: a Way to Break the upward draft Thermal. In FF planes - Tip the tail up 45°
Nov 04, 202302:15:25
Ep 84 - Wingin' It, The Highs and Lows of Wing Mounting

Ep 84 - Wingin' It, The Highs and Lows of Wing Mounting

Matt and Joe discuss why wings are mounted high, mid, and low and what affects the placement has on a plane's characteristics. https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP Nakajima B5N: Cad Model Build log and plans Maiden Flight Podcast Links ⁠www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/⁠ ⁠www.aviationrcnoob.com⁠ Email Us ⁠Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com⁠ ⁠matthew@avationrcnoob.com⁠ ⁠Joe@aviationrcnoob.com
Oct 14, 202301:40:59
Ep 83 - Lee Krieger of Windcatcher RC

Ep 83 - Lee Krieger of Windcatcher RC

Matt and Joe get to sit down with our friend Lee Krieger, CEO of Windcatcher RC. Windcatcher RC is a leading supplier of Carbon Fiber for the hobby and all around great guy. History segment with Brian Phillips on the F-14 Tomcat. Links Visit Lee’s Website: www.windcatcherrc.com Windcatcher projects: https://windcatcherrc.com/category/latest-news/ Ben Harbor’s A-26: Follow Ben Harber on YouTube by clicking HERE. Josh Finn: https://jhaerospace.com/ Depron: https://www.rcdepron.com/ Crash Test Hobby Assassin: https://www.crashtesthobby.com/assassin-3-pack.html F-14 Tomcat:  Fighter Pilot Podcast on Ejection Seats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3uunsCnINk Foam Flite Test Master Series: https://store.flitetest.com/flite-test-master-series-f-14-tomcat/ Park jet: http://rc-plans.com/catalog/item274.html https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?769451-MDC-F-14-plans-and-pics Balsa https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?645874-I-m-sharing-my-F-14A-Tomcat-plans-read-on https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=13264 Manuf.  RC Manuf. - Freewing(80mm), Flitetest(70mm), HangarRC(64mm), E-flite (40mm) Podcast Links https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/ www.aviationrcnoob.com Email Us Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com matthew@avationrcnoob.com Joe@aviationrcnoob.com
Sep 23, 202302:09:17
Ep 82 - FAA RID is Nigh! & Servos Pt 2

Ep 82 - FAA RID is Nigh! & Servos Pt 2

Episode 82 - FAA RID is Nigh! & Servos part 2 (for Real) Today Joe and Matt are going to finish up their discussion on Servos, and update everyone on where FAA’s RID regulation is with only 1 week until the regulation is enacted affecting all hobbyists. You will also hear some of our last clips from FF ‘23 and of course we will talk about our journey in the hobby along the way. Let’s get to it! Links: Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/H5xKZM3NwK www.aviationrcnoob.com RemotePilot. https://dronexl.co/2023/09/05/pilot-institute-faa-remote-id-survey/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8TE6yzdsKA Ken Heron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEkjedAgsFU Bruce Simpson (xjet) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhu1D5FRf4g Tim Mckay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4hFc6ATz4c Pterosaur: https://store.flitetest.com/fx818-pterosaur-motor-glider/
Sep 11, 202302:18:37
Ep 81 - Quading Around

Ep 81 - Quading Around

Today Matt sits down with Brian Phillips to discuss their adventures with Quads and Brian goes over the history of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Links Webpage: www.avaitionrcnoob.com Brian’s Youtube (Duck A la ‘range) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgqfu8KGhAI Other Projects: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kress_Drachenflieger F-16: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16XL https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/elegance_in_flight.pdf https://podcasts.apple.com/mn/podcast/fpp045-f-16-fighting-falcon/id1330534712?i=1000436066751
Aug 27, 202302:56:26
Ep 80 - Remote ID

Ep 80 - Remote ID

Join Matt and Joe as they catch up from the past 2 weeks and discuss the currently available Remote ID modules that are available. www.patreon.com/aviationrcnoob RID https://ama10.wildapricot.org/rid/
Aug 05, 202301:58:09
Ep 79 - Servos Revisited (Part 1)

Ep 79 - Servos Revisited (Part 1)

Matt and Joe catch up on their recent flights and activities and revisit the topic of servos. Discord Patreon
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

Ep 76 - Giant Noob Wonder Debrief

Join Matt and Joe as they debrief on Matt's back porch after a day full of building and flying the 300% Noob Wonder. Discord
Jun 10, 202301:37:37
Ep 75 - Big Builds with Ben Harber

Ep 75 - Big Builds with Ben Harber

Today we welcome special guest Ben Harber.  Join us as we talk giant builds and ideas to help get your kids interested and involved in the hobby. www.patreon.com/aviationrcnoob Noob Wonder Build Video: https://youtu.be/pQ_9lregzd4 https://discord.gg/gcM2CZ3EwQ Ben Harber Links! https://youtube.com/@TheHarberHangar  https://youtube.com/BenHarber  https://www.patreon.com/harberhangar
May 27, 202302:23:08
Ep 74 - FliteFest Prep with Brian Phillips

Ep 74 - FliteFest Prep with Brian Phillips

Matt and Joe are joined by Brian Phillips to discuss their past couple of weeks in the hobby as well as getting ready to go the FliteFest. Community: Event: May26th 8pm https://discord.com/events/667534395787313194/1087923459008495636 Invite: https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD FliteFest Events: https://www.flitefest.com/ff-events Noob Wonder Links: https://www.thehangarrc.com/product/the-noob-wonder/ Foam Wonder "NOOB" Graphics  Foam Wonder "NOOB"  300% Noob wonder www.AviationRCNoob.com History Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II https://store.flitetest.com/flite-test-master-series-f-4-phantom-ii/ https://aerofred.com/details.php?image_id=92386
May 13, 202302:14:28
Ep 73 - Top Tools

Ep 73 - Top Tools

ARCN Ep 73 - Top Tools Tonight Joe and Matt come together to talk about the past couple weeks. We also Talk about the MCAS Beaufort Airshow, Community activity, and the main topic of What are our Top Building Tools. www.AviationRCNoob.com Noob Wonder Links: https://www.thehangarrc.com/product/the-noob-wonder/ Foam Wonder "NOOB" Graphics  Foam Wonder "NOOB"  300% Noob wonder www.AviationRCNoob.com Community: Event: https://discord.com/events/667534395787313194/1087936669442900029 https://discord.com/events/667534395787313194/1087923459008495636 Invite: https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD Airshow: https://www.beaufortairshow.com/  https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/667534396286566402/1099805366365192302/VID_20230422_160248656.mp4
Apr 30, 202301:26:59
Ep 72 - Going Big

Ep 72 - Going Big

Joe and Matt talk about the topic of going big with your RC airplanes. What does it take to build a giant scale airplane and what are the surprises that you don't have to consider with Park Flyers www.Patreon.com/AviationRCNoob  Regulations: Model Aeronautics Association Canada (MAAC) to ground members. – sUAS News – The Business of Drones Transport Canada cancels MAAC exemption for model flying – sUAS News – The Business of Drones https://youtu.be/4tEDmHLNoX0 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/so-you-think-you-want-to-built-it-big/ Noob Wonder Links https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/300-noob-wonder-for-ff-2023.74051/#post-746645 https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/foam-wonder-noob-graphics.73932/unread https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/foam-wonder-noob.73916/ https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/foam-wonder-by-sp0nz.70422/
Apr 09, 202301:36:57
Ep 71 - NOOB Wonder

Ep 71 - NOOB Wonder

Today Joe and Matt announce exciting news about their very own airplane: the Noob Wonder. Join Joe and Matt as they talk about how it came about and how you can build one of your own and join them at FlightFest 2023. They also talk about other adventures in the hobby. Carbon Falcon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR6W1Z6C-eQ ME262 song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgRdz3p5Voc https://www.racedayquads.com/products/vifly-beacon-wireless-self-powered-drone-buzzer **The NOOB Wonder** Plans: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/foam-wonder-noob.375/ The HangarRC has worked Kits for Purchase: https://www.thehangarrc.com/product/the-noob-wonder/ Get yours, and come build with us in our Discord: https://discord.com/.../6675343957873.../1086341290268049480 and/or https://discord.com/.../6675343957873.../1087923459008495636 Ft Bloody Wonder: https://store.flitetest.com/ft-bloody-wonder-mkr2/
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

Today we talk with Tony Lewis about.his happenings in the hobby, and his new Finish a plane Challenge. A Call to Action for the RC Hobby the CBO’s to change the FAA through Congress. We also talk about the Jet Generations. Find Tony Lewis - www.dynamic-rc.com FlyingTyger Links: Challenge: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/2023-spring-sprint-wrap-up-challenge.72822/#post-743502 Community: Build Party March 3rd March 24th April - 15th  sat RC Locator Beepers: https://www.ebay.com/itm/125432161238?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1qJ1Q6UNPRfuZR_8_epsOeA60&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=125432161238&targetid=1584739237574&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=1025667&poi=&campaignid=15275224983&mkgroupid=131097072938&rlsatarget=pla-1584739237574&abcId=9300697&merchantid=527396065&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9YugBhCZARIsAACXxeLmubG85QyUN-ANXPtwBtDPYb2gRLB_Mp9z7xi4AqJaX6sBrz3evvQaAphuEALw_wcB https://www.banggood.com/5Pcs-Signal-loss-Alarm-and-Lost-Plane-Finder-for-RC-Models-p-1066207.html?gmcCountry=US&currency=USD&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1 Call to Action - Raise the RID Limit to 1kg FTCA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih2fBBTMDHY Xjet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj3veZk2hgg The Noob Wonder History https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-fighter-generations/ https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/what-capabilities-make-a-6th-generation-fighter/ https://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/5th-generation-fighter-aircraft.php
Mar 04, 202302:19:60
Ep 69 - 3D Printing a Valentine Story

Ep 69 - 3D Printing a Valentine Story

ARCN Episode 69 - 3D Printing a Valentine Story Today we talk about the happenings in the hobby for the Hosts and the community. The history of Aviation Love on Valentine’s Day. Then Joe gets into his relationship with his 3d Printer. What have we been up to? Joe - V-day Matt - Stem Night, Build-ruary, Trying to fly the Special K, B-2, F-117 Nighthawk, Getting my Girlfriend Amy/ Red Phoenix a way to fly with an EX F22. Logan flying the Cessna (EZ) on his own! Community: Build-ruary Build Nights: Build Party - Discord channel This Saturday 2/16 Morning 9-12am Flying Tiger will be starting a Challenge 3dPRinted Planes - Dr. Looping Looie, or Tristen. (helped with the HRC Design Build challenge) Another company - https://www.emdemodeldevelopment.com/ They have a free model called the StartUP! and a 1/16th scale glider the DFS Habicht E that is 2+m (7ft) wingspan Foamy Designs too - https://www.emdemodeldevelopment.com/foam-airplanes A Pilots Love Story of Aviation - Qatar Airlines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5-Xlym8PjM 3d Printer Calibration: https://all3dp.com/2/how-to-calibrate-a-3d-printer-simply-explained/
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

Ep 66 - Closing Out 2022

Matt and Joe sit down for a shorter discussion to close out the year and look forward to 2023. Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBFmP-kTUnk FPVFC / FTCA - CBO status -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBFmP-kTUnk Plans: https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=7403 Bush Hawk RC Aviation Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4JQsCPFV1k
Dec 31, 202201:18:29
Ep 65 - Dan the Plan Man (Dan Sponholz)

Ep 65 - Dan the Plan Man (Dan Sponholz)

Joe and Matt get the pleasure of speaking with unofficial Flite Test Plan Coordinator Dan Sponholz. He is the workhorse behind the great plans that Flight Test puts out and has created some of the best planes which have inspired such creativity. As promised we will also talk about the McDonnell XF-85 goblin parasite fighter. And as always talk about our adventures in the hobby for the last couple weeks. Dan Sponholz https://www.flitetest.com/articles/ft-community-spotlight-dan-sponholz https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/ftfc19-ah-intruder-designed-by-sp0nz.54753/ History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju0Th0lBbEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-b4Ehivef8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_XF-85_Goblin Matt’s Parasite Micro Fighter: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/top-secret-parasite-micro-figher-model-985-20.60049/
Dec 17, 202202:19:27
Ep 64 - What Can Depron Do For You

Ep 64 - What Can Depron Do For You

Matt and Joe return to the topic of Depron and considerations to take into account when planning a build with it. Community: Join Us! https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD https://www.patreon.com/aviationrcnoob History: https://acesflyinghigh.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/convair-b-36-the-ultimate-peacemaker/ Scale Aircraft: https://jetworks.online/ B-2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTxEJNMgLn4 https://paper-replika.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85 https://www.motionrc.com/products/freewing-b-2-spirit-bomber-twin-70mm-edf-jet-pnp-fj31711p History: http://www.aviation-history.com/bell/p63.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_P-63_Kingcobra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruoDK2MlAlg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1M0Mce2rec
Dec 04, 202202:17:58
Ep 63 - What is Scale RC

Ep 63 - What is Scale RC

ARCN Ep 63 - What is Scale RC? Welcome Back! - This episode Matt talks about the topic of what constitutes a SCALE rc airplane? We have talked about what overall size categories for scale rc craft this time we talk about what else makes a plane scale. As always in the first half of the show we talk about our adventures in the hobby, and any community comments or questions. In the second half we talk about any news and plane histories. And finally we close with our main topic in the third half. Buckle in, let’s take off! Community: Join Us! https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD https://www.patreon.com/aviationrcnoob News: Collision https://simpleflying.com/mid-air-collision-dallas/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rumZ1jc74f4 AMA CBO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTNx7YDuZ1g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqYLhi8Coh8 History: http://www.aviation-history.com/bell/p63.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_P-63_Kingcobra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruoDK2MlAlg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1M0Mce2rec Scale Aircraft: https://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/scale-rc-airplanes.html International Miniature Aircraft Association(IMAA) Flying Scale Models
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

Ep 61 - Slope Soaring with Special Guest John Woodfield

Joe and I chat with John Woodfield regarding a new-to-us flying type, Slope Soaring. Listen in as John explains the best way to get into the hobby, and how to pick a site. We also pick his brain about his hobby perspective regarding his site selection, hobby shop setup, glider construction techniques, inspirations and he reveals his perfect slope glider. SZD-6X https://aerofred.com/search.php?search_keywords=*SZD%206X%20Nietoperz* https://oldgliders.com/en/offer/szd-6x-nietoperz-14/ An interview about John’s old days https://www.magzter.com/stories/Flying-Aviation/RCME/WOODFIELDS-WONDERS The Ocean Breeze by John Woodfield https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=13142 https://www.angelwingdesigns.co.uk/ Contact John: johnwoodfield@btinternet.com
Oct 22, 202201:47:55
Ep 60 - Sizing Your Power System

Ep 60 - Sizing Your Power System

Wondering what size motor, ESC, and prop to use with your build?  Matt and Joe discuss the many variables to consider picking a power system. https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD Community Build Nights - Oct 22st Sat 11am - 2pm (Matt) Nov 4th Friday 8-11pm (both) December Friday 2nd 8-11pm (Both) December 31st New YEARS !? (?Both?) Joe Drone Surveys: https://aviationrcnoob.com/harriswoods/ https://aviationrcnoob.com/corbellcorner/ Resources: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-89 § 89.225 Duration of an FAA-recognized identification area https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-89.501 https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2021/07/15/faa-releases-draft-ac-91-57c/ CBO http://www.theampeer.org/CWL/reynolds.htm https://www.flitetest.com/articles/beginner-series-power-system https://www.rc-airplane-world.com/watts-per-pound.html https://rcplanes.online/setup_guidelines.htm https://joyplanes.com/en/power-to-weight-ratio-rc-aircraft/ https://rcplanes.online/calc_power.htm https://rcplanes.online/calc_motor.htm https://www.ecalc.ch/motorcalc.php
Oct 08, 202202:12:36
Ep 59 - Just Started? Listen to This! Recap Episode

Ep 59 - Just Started? Listen to This! Recap Episode

 If you are new to the hobby, this is a good episode to start with.  Matt and Joe recap all of the episodes so far to serve as a guide to older episodes. Join Us! https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD
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