By Michael Mohn / Jay Neeley - Host
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Part II to "how do I chose the right Electric motor for a Glow plane?" AK Mike poses some follow questions to clarify the starting points when narrowing your Plane-Motor-Battery choices.
Gas to electric Conversions This week we continue to answer questions from our listeners. Jim asked us how to figure out which electric motor goes into his glow airplane now that he has decided to convert it. Michael...
This week the guys have the pleasure to interview David Boito, author of an exciting new novel called "Valley Fliers". It a story about a youth who has a love of RC flying and is using it to get...
We asked for input and our listener came through! Todays topic was submitted on our facebook page, "Which is better, a PowerPack or a Generator?" AZ Mike and Jay talk it over…..
The Boys are changing up the format of the show and we need everyones help! We are looking to improve your listening an viewing pleasure but we need some help/input that the Parkflyers family wants to see/hear from the...
The event has zoomed by and the last day is here, Jay and Mike discuss the highlights with Shannon on their memorable moments!
The day kicks off with the guys catching up with Eric, owner and CEO of 3DAeroventures. Eric shares with us his amazing designs and new filaments that can be downloaded and purchased from his website. Mike and Jay talk...
"Brisk" opening day of the Arizona Electric Festival 2022, Shannon Gallagher organizer of this event outlines events for the next 3 days. Horizon Hobbies Field/Team Marketing Manager Ali Machinchy graces us with a rundown of the exciting new products...
The guys are pumped to see all their friends at the upcoming Arizona Electric Festival 2022 but sadly they recieved some devastating news about a close friend.
The guys ring in the New Year with a lawsuit from Race Day Quad (RDQ) with oral arguments before the DC circuit court.
AZ was a good boy and got his new shop just in time for Christmas! He tells tales of lost moving boxes and Fedex/UPS deliveries not being able to find his new home.
Jay and Jim are out at the field maidening and remaidening a few planes, Jim manages to resurrects one from the dead "it's alive!" AZ Mike talks about a town hall meeting (https://youtu.be/1-TTFWwxUHM) where they want to outlaw drones in...
The guys track down Shannon Gallagher "somewhere" from a semi-secret location in the country via his car. He gives us a update on the upcoming Arizona Electric Festival - 2022 in February. They also talk about the "dark days" ahead...
Join the guys as they discuss the trip that AZ Mike took to the Jet Rally over in California. There were lots of Huge Jets at the event and plenty of flying.
The FAA is back to it's hijinks but it seems that one of our RC stores has had enough of being bullied by the government and has brought forth a lawsuit. Will this turn the tide of government over reach...
AZ Mike is finally done with his training and has some time for some RC flying. While out at the field he maiden a plane that is hell bent on destroying itself! Turns out this plane needs a double "safety"...
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Doug Leroy, President of the Holly Springs Skyhawks joins us to talk about their big upcoming flying event this Labor day weekend. Sounds like a piece of cake for this veteran club to undertake, I mean how hard can it...
Mike and Jay answer some questions from our listeners on a variety of topics, FAA circular, Covid, and Glue...
Jay and Mike talk about then newest video from Bruce at his Xjet channel on Youtube. Seems the Federal Aviation Administration has some new rule proposals (AC 91-57C) that will effect our flying hobby! It may not be "what" they...
Jim has brilliantly repaired the landing gear on his plane from our last outing. Jay is going to be buddy boxing Jim but this plane has other ideas…. Standby for important safety tips and stories, enjoy!
Join Michael and Jay as they spend the 4th of July at the field. Michael surprises Jay and our Friend Tom by dropping by for the holiday. Michael and Jay meet up with Jim to test fly his New A-10...
This week, the guys continue discussing Ultra Sonic cleaners and how it has influenced our buddy Jim to get one. Jim and Jay hit the field and have trust issues with some equipment and planes. Finally AZ Mike talks about...
Hurray! Summer is here and the guys talk about some flying as well as engine maintenance and new cleaning tools.
Jay decided to take a road trip to visit some friends and in the mean time Michael and AZ Mike are left to hold down the fort....Lucky for us Tim Walker and Doug LeRoy decided to step up and help...
Jay heads to the field with a few buddies who haven't flown for over a year or so. It started a little rough but in the end it up being a great day at the field!
The guys discuss Horizon Hobby's third iteration of a glider named the " Conscendo Evolution". Jay got a chance to build, program and fly the newest version of this warm liner . He also talks about the...
Jay maidens his new Spec Wing from Tuffwing. He also runs into problems configuring his new spektrum receiver and ESC. He thought he had the newest gear but found out that he may have some catching up to...
Spring is in the air and a birthday wing has been built. The fellows discuss this build to their all-time favorite the Tuffing 32. How will this newcomer hold out in ease of build or innovations against the champion? Tune...
This episode is the continuation of our saturday afternoon chat about AK Mike leaving his tail feathers back at the house again this year. Jay decides to make a late night trip to Home Depot and buy some Pink...
Join your hosts as they make it through saturday morning and the noon demo. We get to chat with Doug Allen who is active on RC Groups converting small balsa and tissue airplanes into great flyers. We also chat...
Join the park flyer podcast staff as they head to Arizona for the 17th annual Arizona Electric Festival. This is the 6th year we have attended with the podcast and we are once again excited to see everyone and...
Most guys want a new RC plane or gear for Christmas but the FAA gave all of us new regulations instead! The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released final rules for Unmanned Aircraft (UA) in part 107....
Where have the Parkflyers been? On some great Christmas and New Year RC flying vacation? We will fill you in on the "end" of 2020 (good riddance!) and a hopeful outlook on this coming New Year....
Its almost that time of the year and the members of the Arizona Model Aviators (AMAs) are busy planning for the 17th annual Electric Festival held at Superstition Air Park. President of the AMAs, Shannon Gallagher...
Last episode we met with the Depron King , Greg Tanous. This episode we have the King of Deals, Nicholas Turner. He is here to describe the best deals for the upcoming holidays! Nick is also our...
This episode we invite Greg Tanous on the show to discuss his lifetime supply of Depron Foam. Greg is a toy designer that has built toys for some of the major manufactures and done flyable models for the movie...
Doug Leroy, current President of the Holly Springs Skyhawks Radio Control Group is back with a new bundle of Joy! Covid has driven him crazy from isolation and has made him buy a 3D printer. Doug gives a great beginners...
AZ Mike and Jay are fortunate to have a guest this week. Steve Wattenberg, president of Watervliet Wind Warriors home of the Capital Regions best Indoor Flying Site. They talk to Steve about his trip to the...
AZ and AK talk about why they couldn't make the last podcast . AK Mike talks about his needs and desires for a designing a new plane room. AZ Mike flew a turbine that was a Parkflyer in...
Hope you've been keeping cool and flying up a storm during the dog days of summer. AZ Mike has ended his vacation and returned in his "mobile bunker" to the living fire pit known as Phoenix! The boys reminisce over the...
Where is everybody? Looks like Jay's going to have to do a mini podcast!
Good friend to the podcast Philip Hinkle has good luck scoring a free plane (FMS Typhoon) but on the maiden he has a slight mishap that cracks the fuselage. Philip was undaunted and thought what would the Parkfliers do? Philip...
AZ Mike has moved his mobile bunker to his other secret location outside Jays door! The boys have some explosive fun with a 3D printed plane that fell into their laps! Mike helps Jay get over some bad flying habits...
AZ Mike is in his secondary bunker located next to Cheyenne Mountain Complex and notices that his L-39 having problems flying in Colorado. We'll explore issues with high density altitude and Mikes trip to the rocky mountain state.
Hey guys had another snafu on the website and this weeks broadcast was only 3 min long! We fixed the problem so go ahead and re-download, "Glider Towing… How hard can it be?" Enjoy!!
What happens when you take beat up Fun Cub and a Gentle Lady and attempt to have one pull the other? Michael and Jay decided to give this glider towing a try and what do you know, it...
This week we discuss Jay's KeeCat demise and some reflection on the drone/blues flyby. AK Mike joins us for our second video episode and we look forward to hearing from our fans.
In this weeks episode Eric Haddad from 3D Aeroventures joins us again for an update on the new 3D printed plans he has to offer for electric RC planes. Last time we chatted with Eric he was putting together a...
Things are starting to return to "semi-normal". Texas has started opening up the state and are letting folks move around. Jay has cracked the seal on his hermetically sealed bunker and invited AZ Mike down for a visit....