In Episode 300, Lucien and Moose talk with AMA President Rich Hanson and AMA Executive Vice President Randy Cameron about issues that the AMA is currently working on to ensure the future of Model Aviation, and what we can all do as AMA members to help our local schools and communities bring new younger pilots into the hobby.

Mentions:

• Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Videos
• Seagull Models Yak-11 Perestroika Model Kit
• Academy of Model Aeronautics Website
• FAA Section 349
• FAA Part 107 Regulations
• Advisory Circular 91-57C Information
• FPG-9 Foam Glider Kit
• AMA Alpha Kit
• AIAA Student Design Competitions
• NASA Student Design Competitions
• AMA Trust Test

In Episode 299, Moose and Lucien talk with Mark Richenberg and Jason Shulman from Graves R/C Hobbies, in Orlando, Florida. We talk about the origins of Graves R/C, and how a brick and mortar hobby shop stays successful for over 30 years. Jason talks about his recent competition in FAI pattern at the 2021 NATS and gives an inside view of what it takes to be a competition R/C pilot.

Mentions:

• Graves R/C Hobbies
• Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Videos
• BadAss 45mm Brushless Motors
• Tempest Brushless Motors
• Tempest Speed Controllers
• NATS Pattern Coverage on AMA Website
• Jason's Covid Beard
• Jason's Epic Evolution Pattern plane
• Brenner Contra V4 Drive System
• Futaba 32MZ Radio
• Futaba 18SZ Radio
• 2021 IRCHA Jamboree
• Wright Patterson Air Force Museum
• IMAC International Miniature Aerobatic Club Website
• Orlando RCACF Club Website
• Senior Pattern Association Website
• Old School Models Kaos Kit

In Episode 298, Lucien and Moose talk with Annie Torres from Landing Products, makers of APC Propellers. We talk about the origins of APC, all the cool products they make, and Annie's 25 year history with the company.

Mentions:

• Udvar-Hazy Center Museum
• Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio
• Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Videos
• Phoenix Models 68-inch Zero Kit
• Tempest 41mm Brushless Motors
• Tempest Speed Controller
• APC Propeller Website
• APC Slow-Fly Props
• APC Thin Electric Props
• APC Folding Props
• APC Multirotor Props
• APC Propeller Data Charts
• APC Propeller RPM Limits
• Crash Fund Inc Dog Rescue

In Episode 297, Lucien and Moose talk with Mark Lanterman, owner of Old School Models, about his history in RC as well as the awesome line of balsa kits that he produces.

Mentions:

• Gilmore Red Lion Kit
• Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Kit Landing Gear Installation Video
• Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Kit Rudder and Elevator Installation Video
• Wedell-Williams Model 44 Aircraft Info
• EGO Electric Lawn Mower
• New BadAss 45mm Motors from Innov8tive Designs
• Phoenix 67" Zero A6M Kit
• World Engines Digit Migit 3-channel Radio
• World Engines Expert 5-channel Radio
• Sterling Minnie Mambo
• Old School Model Works R/C Kits
• Old School Model Works Robinhood 25 Kit
• Old School Model Works Sky Ranger Kit
• Old School Model Works Wayfarer Kit
• Old School Model Works Kaos 60 Kit
• Retro RC
• Full Spectrum Laser
• Old School Models Aircraft Profiles
• Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio

In Episode 296, after geeking out about the new upcoming Dune Movie, Lucien and Moose discuss Servos, including how they work, what they do, and how to choose the right one for your model.

Mentions:

• Gilmore Red Lion Kit
• Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Kit Unboxing Video
• Moose's Gilmore Red Lion Kit Wing Assembly Video
• Wedell-Williams Model 44 Aircraft Info
• AMA 2021 NATS Schedule
• AMA National Fun Fly 2021
• Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio
• Innov8tive Designs $100 Gift Card Giveaway
• 1984 Dune Movie
• New 2021 Dune Movie Trailer
• Children of Dune 3-part Mini Series
• Hitec Servos Website
• Futaba Servos Website
• JR Servos Website
• Spektrum Servo Website
• MKS Servo Website
• Flex Innovations Mamba 60 Biplane

In Episode 295, Moose and Lucien welcome Tom from Legend Hobby to talk about the shift from VQ Warbirds, the new airplanes they are working on, as well as other cool stuff they carry.

Mentions:

• Ritewing RC
• Innov8tive Designs $100 Gift Card Giveaway
• Jetworks Online
• Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer
• Moose's Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron Video
• Legend Hobby Website
• T-6A Texan II with B-26 Marauder Scheme
• Seagull Models
• Legend Hobby Skyraider Kits
• Horizon Hobby OV-10 Bronco
• Corsair Soccer War Color Scheme
• Legend Hobby RC Tanks and Military Vehicles
• SIG Kommander
• Chris Foss Designs WOT 4
• Thingiverse Website
• Bomber Field, Monaville, Texas

In Episode 294, Moose and Lucien welcome Bobby Watts from Watts Innovations to discuss the new Commercial Drone Products they are designing and building here in the USA.

Mentions:

• Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron
• Xicoy Digital CG Balance System
• ToolkitRC M6 Charger
• IRCHA Website
• Bobby's Winning Flight video at 2010 IRCHA One Competition
• Bobby's Heli Launch Box Video
• SmackTalk RC YouTube Channel
• Invertix 400 Video with Bobby Watts
• Watts Innovations Website
• MFD-5000 Multirotor
• Prism Multirotor
• AUVSI (Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International)

In Episode 293, Moose and Lucien welcome Shawn Spiker from Hitec Commercial Solutions to discuss the new Commercial Drone Products division of Hitec.

Mentions:

• Hitec Commercial Solutions
• Rockwell B-1 Lancer Bomber
• Ocotillo Wells Off-Road Area
• Gaui X7 Helicopter
• Multiplex Funray Motor-Glider
• Dream Flight Glider Company
• Hitec Drone Aircraft
• Hitec Ground Control Station
• Hitec PositionPro GNSS Receiver
• Hitec Servos and Actuators
• Hitec Commercial Drone Services
• Seff Week 2021
• AUVSI (Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International)
• Scalewings Lavockhlin LA-7 Video
• Mars Perseverance Rover

In Episode 293, Moose and Lucien welcome Shawn Spiker from Hitec Commercial Solutions to discuss the new Commercial Drone Products division of Hitec.

In Episode 292, Moose and Lucien talk about Electric Power System Basics, go over all the various components in an electric power system, and discuss how to properly size and match all the component parts.

Mentions:

• Great Lakes Brewing Company
• Hitec Commercial Solutions
• Toledo RC Swap Meet
• Triple Tree Aerodrome Cancels Joe Nall Week
• Lucien's Blog - Electric Motor Numbers
• Lucien's Blog - What Size Motor do I Need?
• Lucien's Blog - Linear BECs vs Switching BECs
• Kester Solder Company
• 2-Stroke Glow to Electric Conversion Chart
• Toledo Show Cancellation Notice
• Dayton Modelrama, April 23-24, 2021
• RC Dude Hobbies
• New StoreDot Battery charges in 5 minutes!