On this show Raja joins us to answer your questions about helicopters. Why are there different swashplate geometries? How do mechanical mixing and CCPM compare? And everyone's favorite, flybar or flybarless?
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AMA Show Report And Photos
Snapasaurus And His 60% Extra
Carl Rankin And Flying Puppets
Goblin 500 Available For Preorder
Arizona Electric Festival in Apache Junction, AZ - January 24-26th 2013
E-Fest in Champaign, IL - February 9-10th 2013
WRAM Show in Secaucus, NJ - February 22-24th 2013
Multi-Rotor Challenge - March 23 & 24, 2013
RC Dude Hobbies - Really Cool Radio Control Electric Flight
Higher Plane Productions
3DRCForums

 January Giveaway:
Leopard Brushless Motors from Altitude Hobbies

ATTF #253 - Helicopter Tech Questions

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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 

ATTF #300 - Rich Hanson and Randy Cameron from the AMA

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 

ATTF #299 - Mark Richenberg and Jason Shulman from Graves R/C

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 

ATTF #298 - Annie Torres from APC Props

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 

ATTF #297 - Mark Lanterman from Old School Model Works

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 

ATTF #253 - Helicopter Tech Questions

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