Flat Out RC

Now and again we come across aeromodellers that don't mind cutting their own path in model flying and Trent Smith is one such person. Trent joins us to share his story in aeromodelling and in particular his passion for building composite model planes from scratch. Warbirds are a strong passion for Trent with gliding also in the mix. We hear about Trent's many projects he has begun building and find out a little about what it takes to build your own composite models.

We made it to 100 episodes!!! Who better to have join us to celebrate than one of our most popular and entertaining guests in Frazer Briggs. Not only is Frazer a world class aerobatics pilot, but has many tales to tell from his travels around the world. He joins us once again to continue sharing some of his stories and as always there are plenty of laughs along the way. Thanks to all the guests and listeners that made it possible to get to 100 episodes. Let's keep on going!

Our special guest this week is Bill Wheeler. Bill is a journeyman in the hobby having started his aeromodelling journey as a child in the UK and then taking it with him to Australia as an adult. His passion for all things aeromodelling has never died and is as strong as ever. An avid flyer and competitor in pattern flying events, Bill's heart really lays in model building. Take a listen to find out all about Bill and his journey in the hobby.

Aeromodellers do not come more passionate than this weeks guest Mario Schembri. If he's not at work, or at a flying field, he will more often than not be found in his shed working on models. Mario loves all facets of the hobby whether it is building or designing a new model, competing in pattern flying competitions or just having fun at an event. We discuss Mario's life in the hobby and have plenty of laughs along the way.

Macklin Dodd, our youngest guest ever, joins us on the Flat Out RC podcast this week. Born into aeromodelling, Macklin is a kid on the rise and there is no sign of slowing down. Whether he is competing in pattern flying or scooting around the sky with a turbine jet, Macklin already has the skill and composure of a seasoned aeromodeller.

When the name Damien Mould is mentioned among aeromodellers the first reaction is one of respect. Damien joins us this week to share his story in aeromodelling. Not just a model plane and helicopter pilot, Damien has had a long career in full-size aviation with a long career as a commercial helicopter pilot. An accomplished builder and flyer, Damien is always the voice of reason. A very entertaining and insightful chat that we know you will enjoy.

We've interviewed many guests, but Mark Tatti has a love for his big jet greater than anyone else we have chatted to. A dedicated model flyer, Mark has been in the scene from a young age and still is very active in aeromodelling. We discuss Mark's history in the hobby, the planes he has in his hangar and of course his big jet that he has fallen in love with. A friendly guy who lives and breathes a passion for aviation.

It's amazing how passionate aeromodellers take their hobby with them no matter where they roam. One such passionate aeromodeller joins us as a special guest on this weeks Flat Out RC podcast episode. Canadian and part time Australian, Garry Reusch, joins us on this weeks episode where we discuss how he splits his time between Canada and Australia as a result of his aerial firefighting job and how his aeromodelling follows him between the two countries. Garry is a builder and flyer so we talk about some of his projects, his new love of turbine jets and long standing love of Chipmunks. A very interesting story that you will enjoy.

The passion of radio control runs deep through this episodes special guest. Stephen Green joins us to talk about his life in aeromodelling and beyond. A prominent figure at his home club in Sale, Victoria, Stephen enjoys multiple facets of the hobby including heli's, planes, gliders and even RC boats. We explore his activity starting out in control line, his move to RC heli's and planes. A great guy who enjoys the everyday activities of an avid aeromodeller.

When it comes to aeromodelling in Australia it would be hard to find a family more committed to the hobby than the Garle family. The patriarch of the family, David Garle, joins us to talk about his extensive history in aeromodelling as well as to tell us about the upcoming Festival of Aeromodelling event. A builder, a flyer, a flag waver for the hobby, David has already done it all and is not slowing down.