First off, I want to apologize for the poor sound quality (on my track) in this 169th installment of our show. I have torn everything up in my workshop while doing this 'Studio build' and unfortunately, all of my professional-grade recording equipment is BURIED! LoL If all goes as planned, I'll be recording our next episode in the new digs and the quality I have always prided myself in should return.

This week, we take a little diversion from our normal RC aircraft discussions and delve into the world of RC Sailing, and who better to tap on this subject than our buddy and avid sailer, Grandpa Tony! This sounds like a great way to keep those thumbs (and brain) nimble on those days that are just not quite right for flying, and Tony shares with us the gear he uses and how it all works.

LINKS:

Proctor Antic Monoplane (Karl is trying to score one of these)

Laine's FB Page (Look for pics of the "Cobra's" Successor LoL)

Thunder Tiger Victoria (This is what Tony sails)

Victor Models V-12A (Here's a foot-long boat you can build!)

Footy Seniors (A place to get plans and kits)

Build A "Bottle"!

Retrieval Boat (For retrieving that snagged sailboat)

After last weekend off due to Field Day, Karl and I are back this week with our 168th installment. I get to give a good, in depth review of the Harbor Freight generator that I broke in last weekend, and we also bring you some various news items we've found on the interwebs, too. The RCadvisor is also back this week with discussion of a new material he's found that we would LOVE to find it's way to the model aircraft arena!

LINKS:

Harbor Freight Generator (watch for it to go on sale - as little as $79!)

Open Rail (There's still time to get in on this!)

PhlatBoyZ Machine Sale (Sale is on thru July 4th!)

Cool DIY Vacuum Former

RCTruth

RC Maps App

Another Contender for World's Largest Foamie

Tegris

Print a Burrito?

V-22 Osprey

Team Tracon Pics

XT60 Connectors

Deans Ultra Plugs

JST Connectors

Anderson Power Poles

Anderson Crimping Tool

Testing To Failure Video

We've got lots of cool things to discuss during this 167th installment of our show, so I'm certain that you can find something of interest! We talk about FPV antennas, and flying, and building, and the changes I'm making to my FPV SlowStick, and our definition of "scratchbuilding", and Fathers Day, and the upcoming Field Day event next week, and a lot of other things. LoL Please note that the show will be "dark" next week since Tim and I will both be HAMming it up next week, but we'll be back the following week.

LINKS:

Open Rail (There's still time to get in on this great new product!)

Model Plane Foam (I just ordered some of this to review)

Tim's Pulsar

Simple KF "V" Wings

Discussion on What Scratchbuilding Really Means

Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

UHF RF Beacon

Foamboard Scratchbuild University (LOTS of great info!)

Carolina Speed Rally

RF Spectrum Wall Chart

Field Day Locator

Well, we're back this week with our 166th installment of the show! Just as we did last week with Karl, this week we break in another new co-host that will be helping us out - my friend Tim "NavionFlyer" Walker! Tim's endeavoring into the FPV game and tells us a little about where he is with his Bixler/SkySurfer project, so he fits right in. We talk about some great investment opportunities, a new plane I'm working on, and the RCadvisor pops in again with his thoughts on Battery Maintenance, so be sure to give this one a listen.

LINKS:

NC-HP-Wing Build Video (This inspired me to do the plane I'm building)

FLOAT Documentary on KickStarter

Open Rail on KickStarter

Bixler/SkySurfer Adjustable Outrunner Mount

Circular Antenna DIY's

Frog Plans

If you've been planning to get into the "SuperFly" game, be sure to use Coupon Code "Crash" at SuperFlyRC to get Free Shipping with your order of $100, or more!

Our 165th installment is quite full of crazy stuff, as the title kind of suggests. In this show, we have a new co-host (KarlK) warming Ron's vacant seat, and he does a nice job, too! We cover a little bit of everything this week, but I assure you (Laine, especially) that we have no recipes or other "Oprah-like" content this week. LoL Oh, and the RCadvisor has a great segment on BEC's including the differences between Linear and Switch-mode types, so if you've been in the dark with this topic, this is a great one to check out!

LINKS:

SuperFlyRC (Coupon Code "Crash" for free shipping on your orders of $100, or more)

Chuck's Cardboard Model Aircraft (Yet another alternate substrate)

Bigfoot (And it's caught on film, too!)

BPHobbies New Waterproof Lights, Multi-colored Lights, and Motor

Weird (and a bit disturbing) Quad

Kids Make Their Own Sim

Lipo Calc Tool

How MEMS Work

Stranded In The Desert

Lipo Disposal Technique Turns Out To Be A Myth (Thanks, Hance!)

Crash's New Bike???

In this, our 164th installment of the show, we share all that we have this week on the RC Hobby. There's talk of a new plane reminiscent of an era long gone, talk of a 31 foot foamie (hear that Laine??), a Texas Fly-In hosted by some great people, a really nifty sailplane video, and some other general hobby talk. The RCadvisor is back, as well, answering some questions about a listener's Bell X1 project.

My buddy Ron will be stepping away from the mic after this episode, as his work schedule has changed and interfers with our recording schedule. But no worries, we'll try to get him back on from time to time to keep up with his RC adventures. Thanks for all your help, Ronbo!

LINKS:

Firebird Stratos RTF

31 foot Foamie

Caldwell UNOFFICIAL Day And Night Fly June 23rd

Retro Pioneer

Cool Sailplane Video (Anybody know anything about this supplier?)

Yeah, well you'll just have to listen to understand what this week's title is all about. I am ashamed of myself..so incredibly ashamed. In this 163rd installment, we discuss the new plane I ordered and why, what I've been burning up the sky with, and some more interesting things found on the interwebs. Heck! We even go over a few listener emails, to boot! Also, the Ask The RCadvisor segment this week is a cool discussion on V-Tails on our aircraft!

LINKS:

SkySurfer at ReadyMadeRC

My buddy Doc flying HIS SS

ToxicToasts FPV Pod (You may need to create a free account to see the pics)

Bildo's YouTube Channel (Best event vids around!)

The Spear (FAST little plane!)

Mystery Object in Denver Skies

Mini Gremlin Winner Announced!

This week we offer up our 162nd podcast, and true to our normal form, we cover a lot of ground (including some interesting, but off-topic, stuff). I give some insight on a custom transmitter neckstrap I am making and we also describe a new approach to pumping fuel into your slimers (thanks, Greg!). Tim has had some fun with his new (and somewhat STOLEN! LoL) Sherline 5400 Mill by trying it out on a Mother's Day present for his wife, and Ron shares what all he's been up to while he was away from us. Also, the RCadvisor is back again this week with an insightful discussion on the different types of RC pilots (it certainly made me stop and think!).

LINKS:

Video of an interesting launch technique

Inventor Fusion (Currently a FREE 3D Modeling Tool from the AutoCAD People)

MendelMax (3D Printer Tim is building)

2nd Annual Southeastern FPV Fly-in (PecanPatch's Event)

RQ11 Raven (FPV ship that Tim is looking into)

AP "Exposure" Sub Kit (I am wanting to scratch out something like this)

Instructables DIY Arduino, Bareduino (Maybe for camera stabilization on the cheap?)

Well, I'm back at home after a fun-filled week in Americis, GA, and after Tim and I do a little re-hash of SEFF, I get into a "dissection" of the old Mud Duckling sharing my experience with the plane (my mistakes and things I will do differently with the next rendition). I also talk a bit about a friend's radio that I saw at SEFF, and Carlos is back again with another "Ask The RCadvisor" segment (learn about choosing the perfect trainer). Oh, and we have a few news items to share, too!

LINKS:

2DogRC has a fresh new website worth checking out

New Fuel Pump At BPHobbies

Telemetry Voice Announcing System for you HiTec guys

Heavy Duty Servo Horns (SWEET!)

If you want to see the videos that were shot by me, Ed, and Thomas, I currently have them all at AllThingsCrash.

Oh, and for all of you guys that have been wondering about our Mini Gremlin GiveAway, we haven't forgotten! We'll try to get the drawing done this week. :)

While at SEFF this year, we were able to get together and discuss all of the goodness that was known as of Friday night, April 27th. I hope you enjoy our nonsense. And please excuse the less-than-optimal audio quality - hey, we were in a camper at SEFF! LoL