In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, we’re recording from the brand-new studio for the very first time — and joined by special guest AeroSmithyRC.We chat about how we started our own flying group (not a club!), what makes it work, and how it keeps the fun in flying.Then, we can’t resist diving into the new Futaba T26SZ Pro transmitter — and, well… let’s just say there’s a bit of a rant!All in good fun, loads of laughs, and some real talk about what keeps the RC hobby enjoyable.🔗 Links🔸 Follow AeroSmithyRC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSmithyRC🔸 Watch previous episodes: Beyond the Sticks Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsFZQ19WpmmdVLLhgkZnZ3ss🔸 Interview with FTL at JetPower 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I53Kk8dyDhA🔸 JetPower 2024 walk around with Smithy: https://youtu.be/5RCQBUD-7jg🔸 Apex Aerotech: https://apexaerotech.com🔸 Project Summit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0🔸Please subscribe to my channel!🔸https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I'm back with updates from the workshop, the flightline, and the wider RC world.🏗️ Workshop: The Summit project continues, and the new hangar setup is taking shape.✈️ Flying: A brilliant Sunday session on the 12th — full of laughs, flights, and a new plane alert! (Feature-length video now live.)🌐 Web Watch: Apex Aerotech lands on the scene, founded by Jase “The Ace” Dussia — plus RC MarketSpace gears up for its December launch.🤝 Community: Plans are forming to bring a team together to MAAD 2026 🔗 LinksApex Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581749565629Apex website e- https://apexaerotech.com/RC Market Place - https://rcmarketspace.comMAAD 2026 - https://maad.showBuy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/matttakharrc

In this episode, I’m back in the workshop giving an update on the Summit project and some big rework plans to make the space more efficient. I also share progress on my winter project – the GP76, and what’s coming next on the build front.

Out at the field, it’s been a mixed bag: a negative snap canopy incident, some gyro aileron weirdness, and a few lessons learned the hard way.

Online, I’ve been feeling serious Jet Power Germany FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), found myself ranting about a broken rubber band and a 15p refund, and noticed FTL are looking for new team pilots – interesting timing!

🎥 Links mentioned in this episode:

🔸 Summit 3 Playlist → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0⁠

🔸 MAAD 2025 Playlist → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsH-i_iQsc3q8lSDwwEaqYx0⁠

🔸 JetPower - https://www.jetpower.de/en/

Grab a coffee, let’s catch up on all things RC – from workshop to flight line.

In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I bring you the latest from my bench and the wider RC community:

• Workshop: updates on my Summit 3 project

• News: Extreme Flight has just announced the new Super Chipmunk

• Hobby Talk: competition controversy at EXFC

• Big Announcement: MAAD (Model Aircraft Airshow Dubai) 2026 has officially been announced

🎥 Links mentioned in this episode:

• Summit 3 Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0

• MAAD 2025 Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsH-i_iQsc3q8lSDwwEaqYx0

• Extreme Flight Super Chipmunk → https://extremeflightrc.com/collections/super-chipmunk

• Rory’s EXFC Post → https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HoU4xaYp6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
  

Join me as I share what’s happening in the workshop, on the flightline, and across the RC world.

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In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I cover a bit of everything:

• What’s on my workshop bench right now

• Why I create RC content for social media — and the pressures that come with it

• What I’ve been flying recently, including the SebArt PC-21 (and the new video I filmed)

• The state of the hobby — from how tough it must be to run a model shop today, to standout RC videos I’ve watched this week

If you’re into RC flying, building, and the behind-the-scenes of the hobby, this one’s for you.

🎥 Links mentioned in this episode:

• PC-21 Flight Video → https://youtu.be/az6wlHb8cK8

• FTL Unboxing → https://youtu.be/BpVFd_K_PO0

• Summit 3 Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0

• Martin Pickering Jet World Masters Walkabout → https://youtu.be/DEFfBNiUt3o?si=85GX6ZxQDfEeYKuK

• 2025 Epic Plane Crashes → https://youtu.be/8ZsJ5VQ2OhI?si=dPAGbaKXZuJ6A84S

• Model Shop Leeds Feature → https://youtu.be/1yA0R9trBek

Follow me on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook for more RC content → https://matttakharrc.uk/social

Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Sticks – A Matt Takhar RC Podcast!

In this episode, I share why I decided to launch a podcast alongside my YouTube channel and social media, what’s currently on my workbench (builds and projects I’m excited about), and a look ahead at what’s happening in the RC world from upcoming shows to the brand-new Extreme Flight release.

If you love RC flying, building, and hearing from people in the hobby, you’re in the right place.

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