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What a fun-filled week! I got in the first "real" cuts with the new CNC machine and also got a chance to hang with some really cool SPADders at the SPADs Over Texas 2009 event in Denton, Texas. There were examples of the typical SPADs that I flew years ago, but I was quite surprised by some of the new concepts that people are making nowadays!

Notable Links:

Fred Reese, In His Own Words
Plans By Fred Reese
Playing Catch With SpadMan (Thanks, Kris!)
Say Cheese! (Pay no attention to the ugly giant in the back!)
SPAD Twist 3D Knock-Off by FrostKG
FrostKG's Electric SPAD AV
PapaBear's SWEET Ugly Stick-like SPAD
SPADWorld Forum
SpadToTheBone, A great place for getting started!

Thanks to PapaBear for the pics (and "football" commentary on Frost's video) LOL  I'll get the Lipo Vid and a pic of Spadman's Buttercup up soon!

Listen in as we discuss email and visits from some of our friends, as well as discuss our normal wide range of topics including my new Multi4 charger and another new offering from Horizon Hobbies.

If you have a question or comment that you would like mulled over on a future show, please feel free to email me at the address mentioned in this installment!

Notable Links:

Carlos' RCAdvisor
Bigger Piplane
3DMon's SketchUp to PDF Tutorial
Randy's BIG Bird
Fozzy's MKI PhlatPrinter
TurboFlea
My New Charger
RCFoam
Ultra-Micro 4-Site

We're back again this week, but this time with better sound quality and some talk about some planes I'm certain you'll want to check out. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just getting your feet wet in the RC hobby, consider building a SPAD as your next plane. SPADs (Simple Plastic Airplane Designs), built from seemingly unorthodox materials, offer the builder unique, rugged, and inexpensive designs that perform well. This will probably be the first of several segments on these types of aircraft! LOL Thanks go out to Spadman for inspiring this episode!

A quick correction: I mentioned in this show that the supplier of my FIRST SPAD aircraft (Airmadillo Kombat 40) was out of business. The truth is, it looks as though they are still alive and kicking! Be sure to check out their site; it's the first link below!

Notable Links:

Airplane Factory
SPADWorld Forums
SpadToTheBone
RCGroups SPAD Threads
SPAD Combat Site

We're back with the PhlatBoyZ this week for our monthly update, and what an update it is! Listen as we discuss the latest release of the PhlatScript, as well as changes made to the pricing structure affecting all new PhlatPrinter orders. Oh yeah, and this installment also contains some interesting information about a NEW machine that the PhlatBoyZ expect to be offering very soon! This information even caught ME off guard! LOL  Also, the PhlayBoyZ now have an official online store for hawking their wares to the world!

I apologize for the sound quality on my channel in this show. For some reason, my PC decided out of the blue that it should default to my built-in mic rather than my Audio Technica studio mic. This perplexes me since the only thing I've used this PC for in the last 3 weeks is the podcast, and I have not monkeyed around with any of the audio settings for close to six months. Re-recording the show was not really an option, and I didn't want to deny you listeners this great, informative episode, so here it is cleaned up as best I can...

In this installment we discuss some new planes that are on the market and are piquing our interest, as well as some info on where I'm at on the big CNC machine. Also we have some discussion on a couple of cool developments over at the PhlatForum.

Notable links:

Adreher's Airbrushing Tips
Decal Paper
Pulso Motors
Silhouette 3D Plane
Phase 3 Squall EDF 3S and 4S
3DMon's "Speedy"
Fozzy's MKI PhlatPrinter

In this installment, we cover a LOT of ground with topics ranging from contests to some new products coming onto the scene. I also answer a particular listener's question regarding plane suggestions for a new engine that he's expecting in soon. As always, please hit up AllThingsCrash for this week's Steals Of The Week!

Notable Links:
Football Fun
FlyCamOneIII Info
New AR6110 Receiver
XY 26cc Engine
GP Giant Big Stik ARF
Decathlon ARF
Sig Four Star 120
MoJo 65
Ultra Stick 120 Lite ARF
Pulse 125 ARF
Extra 260 180 ARF

Back from vacation now so you get an update of my trip and flying fun. We also get around to answering a letter regarding just exactly how glow plugs stay lit without your ignitor hooked up.

Check out the SOTW section over at AllThingsCrash if you're looking for a fantastic deal on a complete flight pack for your indoor plane!

Notable links:

2DogRC's Axon P-51 (I have mine in now!)
Davis Deisel Conversions
Mackinac Island Info

In this installment, we get our monthly PhlatPrinter fix with an interview with the PhlatBoyZ,

Mark and Trish. We get some updates on the PhlatBoard, the Surfer Dude

plane designed by Mark, and various other cool things going on in the

PhlatLab. Something all modelers will want to check out is the video that PhlatForum

member 3DMon composed to show us how to take any SketchUp design and

create their own PDF plans (both full and tiled) using the FREE CutePDF application.

I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get a podcast installment out

while being on vacation, but it all worked out just fine. Before

leaving out, I was able to get an interview in with Mr. LazerToyz

himself, Dan Greathouse. Dan gives us a glimpse as to how LazerToyz was founded and we talk about many of their offerings.

PCV's??? LOL

In this show Dorsal and I gab about a few things, including my preparations for the vacation that I'll be heading out on in a few days. I will be reviewing the Axon Racing P51D airplane soon, since I ordered one from 2DogRC last evening and should be receiving it the week I return. Also, I'll be working up some sort of facsimile of Jackosmeister's Turbo Flea very soon to try out as a test-bed for the new 3,oookv Blue Wonder that HobbyCity has been selling.

Remember, if you decide to follow suit and order yourself an Axon P51D kit, be sure to use coupon code "TheCrashCast" at 2DogRC to save 10% off your order!

No real SOTW this week, but we did talk about some great deals over at HeadsUpRC.