Flat Out RC

It's not every week you get to have a chat with a 6 time world pylon racing champion but on this weeks episode of Flat Out RC the dream came true. Chris Callow joins us to give us lesson on pylon racing as well as discussing his RC flying activities. Chris provides a great insight as to what it takes to be a world champion in model flying. We also take a look at the new Hangar 9 Pitts.

We are fortunate to have some great Australian Scale model builders and Peter Goff is among the top echelon. Peter joined us to have a chat about his aeromodelling activity, some building tips and more. We also looked at the Horizon Hobby Airmeet Live as well as look out how you can spruce up your next event.

Some say that mixing work with your hobby is a great way to ruin your hobby but this is not the case for Mike O'Reilly. Not only did Mike co-found the Modelflight and O'Reilly Model Products businesses but has continued as an active aeromodeller along the way. Mike's main passion is RC gliding so what it was great to have Mike in to have a chat about gliding, business and beyond.

In this weeks episode we hangout with the worlds greatest freestyle aerobatics pilot in Jase "The Ace" Dussia. We talk about his history in the hobby, plane setups and more. If you are an aerobatics fan this is one episode not to miss.

There are a number of people that work behind the scenes to keep our aeromodelling experience working and this weeks guest is one of those. Joe Finocchiaro is not only a long time RC flying fanatic but holds the position as secretary of the VMAA. We discussed his flying activities all the way to his current work with the VMAA. We look at the fine given to Hobbyking and look at 3D printers and their use in aeromodelling.

A man that can be considered an all rounder joins us on the Flat Out RC podcast this week. Greg Lepp is a well known aeromodeller in Victoria, Australia that has not only been an active builder and competitor in scale competition and heli events but also was actively involved in the administration side of the hobby. We discuss is hobby career and beyond. We also look at selecting servos for large scale aircraft.

RC Groups, Flyng Giants and HeliFreak forums are the top online portals for RC flying so it was our pleasure to have a chat with the man running the show in Jim T Graham. We discussed jim's history in aeromodelling as well as touched on a few other interests. Jim is one of the hobbyists greatest characters and doing a great job supporting us through his activity and passion for all things model flying.

Our special guest is Michael Andrysik, the president of the Australian Scale Aerobatics Association who had joined us for a chat about IMAC flying and more. We had a look at the new Ultimate 3D foamy from E-flite and explained indoor flying.

One of Australia's greatest aeromodelling exports has been Peter Goldsmith. Rising through the ranks of local aerobatic competition, and then taking on the world, Peter's journey in the hobby resulted in him working for Horizon Hobby where he played an integral part in the growth of the brand. He now enjoys a kind of retirement that is keeping him busy enjoying aeromodelling. Please enjoy this chat with a real legend of the hobby.

One of the world's fastest drone racers in Thomas Bitmatta joined us for a chat about what he is up to and beyond. We take a look at the new JTA Innovations Extra NG as well as the JETI Models DS-24 transmitter.