Flat Out RC

Whether you are a seasoned model flying guru or just starting out, Michael Timms joins us to share a few tips that can make you a better pilot. A professional pilot for Qantas, plus a long time aeromodeller, Michael has a great way to explain the subtle art of flying a model well. You'll get tips covering everything from take off to landing. This is the kind of episode you may listen to every few months to refresh your skills.

Carl Bizon is a familiar name in the Australian aeromodelling scene. Not only has he been active in modelling for decades but has held senior roles on the administration side of the hobby. Starting out flying control line models, Carl progressed through the radio control ranks flying a broad range of models and, like many, his path has led him to jets. We discuss Carl's history in aeromodelling and some of his activities while involved at an administration level.

In his home state of South Australia, Brett Oakley is a well known aeromodelling figure. Not only has he been flying from a young age but has been involved in administering the hobby at club and now state level as Vice President of MASA. Brett has tried it all from heli's to gliders. We discuss keeping birds off his vineyard, marrying the presidents daughter, competing in heli events and more.

A new model flying event has hit the Australian scene in the Festival of Aeromodelling. Held at the Inglewood Airport in Queensland, this fun fly event was destined to be big with the plan to build an Australian version of the iconic Joe Nall event in the US. We were joined by a group of people who were involved in organising and participating in the event to see how it all went. Joining us were David and Aaron Garle, Martin Pickering, Mario Schembri and more. Take a listen to see how it all went.

It's a common tale. We start flying smaller planes and eventually they start to get bigger and then the next minute you have multiple turbine jets in your hangar. That's exactly what happened to this weeks guest Jonathon Greaves. A long time aeromodeller, Jonathon now dabbles in gliders, aerobatic planes and jets. He's a regular competitor at IMAC events and enjoys large scale glider and jet events. Jonathon takes us through his history in aeromodelling and more.

John Armarego is one committed aeromodeller and he joins us to share his story in model flying. John is a mover and shaker in the model flying scene in Canberra. Not only has he started multiple clubs, is a committed model builder and contributor to aeromodelling magazines but also ran a hobby shop for many years. We cover John's history in model flying from start to current day.

What the freestyle flying community may lack in size , it sure makes up for it with passion. Joey Tavora is one such freestyle aerobatic pilot who has loads of passion for aeromodelling and he is our special guest this week. once he saw a model plane hover her was hooked on freestyle and has been on a journey ever since. We look at Joey's time in aeromodelling, discuss is models he flies and much more.

There is no bigger aeromodelling fun fly event than Joe Nall. Held at the iconic Triple Tree Aerodrome in the USA, this event attracts a large crowd of enthusiasts covering everything from scale, 3D to racing drones. Heath Macdonald was fortunate to attend the event this year and joins us to share the story of his big aviation themed trip to the US. We discuss his trip to Oshkosh to the EAA Aviation Museum, visiting Horizon Hobby and Eli Field to the trek south to Joe Nall.

We have a saying that all roads lead to turbines. Well Jon Carney took the highway to turbineville having amassed no fewer than 30 turbine engines. When it comes to jets, Jon is not afraid to be different and try all that the genre has to offer. Whether it be modifying foamy jets for turbine use or getting his Concorde flying Jon always has a plan in what will be next in his turbine journey. Join in the many laughs that this episode offers.

If you are an avid scale RC model builder then you will enjoy our special guest this week. President of the Victorian Flying Scale Aircraft Association, Alex Butler, joins us to talk about his life in aeromodelling and teach us about scale model flying competition. Alex was born into aeromodelling and has continued to pave his way and is not slowing down. We discuss his models as well as what you need to know to get involved in scale model flying competition.