This week Jamie and Chris talk about the basics of forward flight, and how to ease into it from tail-in hovering without disastrous results. They also speak with "Red" and "Diggs" about the upcoming InsidePlane podcast. Tune in!Sites mentioned this week:Molts ModelsInsidePlane.com

New Mini shows!This is the first installment of HeliFreak Radio.  Finless Bob will be doing "specific driven" shows and releasing them time to time.  We are glad to have him join the podcast!   Our first mini episode is about voltage regulation, servo ratings and batteries.You can go to Helifreak.com to talk to Finless Bob or you can write us with questions to our normal email address.  Check out his videos and DVD (coming soon).**

Chris attempts to explain motors to Jamie!  Tune in and learn a bit about choosing a motor and pinion - and what that means.Listener email and follow up on the Airwolf from Episode #7.Link to Dark Horse's Helicopter Power & Setup CalculatorLink to Honey Bee Wiki (includes RealFlight G3.5 model)Short video of Chris' T-Rex with the ARC 28mm motor mentioned in EP8:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh9Rvpl7Eoc

In Episode 7 we chat with Kelly, aka: "Quiet Riot" in the forums about his scale T-Rex 600-based Airwolf heli. If you're interested in scale flying, you will want to listen in!Scroll down for the pictures and video!

In this episode we talk to Bob White, better known as "Finless" in the Helifreak.com forum. Bob has created some of the best helicopter setup videos you'll find, and is quite the character too. Tune in!Video of shaft straightening tool mentioned in the podcast

In episode #5 we talk to Larry Haley, aka "Rare Bear" and hear the inspiring story of how he overcame physical difficulties to fly helis, and ultimate landed a job at HeliDirect. Of course, there's the usual listener email too. Tune in!

In this episode, Jamie and Chris talk about their workshops, and what tools and equipment they find useful in their pursuit of heli-nirvana. It's an excuse to go tool shopping! Listener email has questions about the HDX300 belt conversion, the Freestyle belt conversion (from Episode 3) and the Compy 300.Here are the build logs for each type of belt tail conversion:Compy FPFreeStyle Belt conversionHDX300 Belt conversionCompy 300 (CP)

In episode #3 we go "freestyle" and discuss the Freestyle-Hobby Belt Conversion kit for micro helis.  Visit their site.  General freestyle banter, heli talk, and fun. More lister e-mail and answers.  Tune in!

In episode #2, we discuss some of the most commonly asked

questions about getting started in the RC helicopter hobby. We all had

to start somewhere, and having a good foundation of what is recommended

for your first or second heli is what most of us need. We'll also talk

about some of the oft-used acronyms like "CP", "FP", "CCPM" and what

they actually mean. Tune in!Sites we mentioned:EHBGRADDSBy popular demand, a link to the "spectactular CP2 crash" mentioned:Crash Video

Burke and Chris talk to one of the industry leaders in Lipo batteries.  CommonSenseRC

speaker Mike Kommel answers our questions and gives us insight on the

latest battery technology, as well as tips for some of us new guys.  ;)