In this episode Matt and Joe Talk about what they bring to the field. Not before they cover their weekly flying antics and talk about what’s on their benches.

0:00:40 - Intro

    Flying Stories: 

0:02:00 - Joe

0:34:00 - Matt

0:47:50 - Listener Comments

0:56:54 - Event Discussion: 1st Discord Build Party!

1:00:00 - Topic - What is a field box, and what is it for?

1:04:10 - What Joe brings to the field

1:07:40 - What Matt brings to the field

1:21:48 - The ARCN Field Box

1:41:32 - Checklist (C.R.A.P., High-Five)

1:58:24 - Workbench

2:04:50 - Closing

Show Resource Links:

Joe's Spitfire - here and here

Watch Joe and Matt flying their Spitfires here

Buddy Box Flight II here

Discord Link

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In this episode Matt and Joe cover Transmitters, What they do, options to consider, how to select one. They talk about what they use and how they feel about them. Then they will cover what’s on their Bench.

Intro:  0:35

Building-Flying Stories:  0:55

Matt  2:20

Listener comment - Not our merch!  42:00

Event Announcement: Discord Build Party!  50:50

Topic - Transmitters:  54:15

Protocol

Latency

Features

Model Storage

What Transmitters we use

Workbench:  2:11:50

Closing:  2:15:30

Show Resource Links:

Great comprehensive overview

Bruce at RCModelReview did a great job

Build Party Discord: 9/12/2020    7pm-11pm EST

Discord Link

Watch us flying Here

Or on Matt’s Youtube (FoamyDM) channel

Buddy Box Flight

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In this episode Matt and Joe cover what they’ve been busy with, mostly RC, and dive into Simulators. What they are, what benefit can they be, which ones are out there, and compare some of the brands they have tried.

Intro:  0:48

Building-Flying Stories:  2:00

Topic - RC Simulators:  44:30

Workbench:  1:49:15

Closing:  1:51:45

Show Resource Links:

PicaSim

Paragliding Simulator

Other Resources

Matt’s Viking S-3b Build

Watch us flying Here

Or on Matt’s Youtube (FoamyDM) channel

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In this episode Matt and Joe cover what they’ve been busy with, mostly RC, and dive into Batteries:  what the numbers mean, how to select the right battery for your application, and how to safely charge, store, and dispose of them.

Intro  -  0:00

Flying Stories  -  1:00

Listener Questions  -  46:00

    Geoff's Bench here and here

Topic - Lipo Batteries  -  52:30

Workbench  -  1:59:15

Closing / Next Topic  -  2:07:10

Show Resource Links:

Lipo Safety

Detailed Dive on Lipo Batteries

Detailed Dive on battery connectors types

How to know when to throw Lipos out (safely)

Oscar Liang on Lipo Disposal

Other Resources

Matt’s Viking S-3b Build

Watch us flying Here

Or on Matt’s Youtube (FoamyDM) channel (dated early august 2020)

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In this episode Matt and Joe cover what they’ve been busy with, mostly RC, and dive into Electronic Speed Controllers. They cover how to select an ESC, what all Beeps mean, and a basic understanding of ESC protocols.

Intro - 0:00:32

What we’re up to: 0:11:59

Build Table: 0:33:15

Comments & Corrections: 38:48

Topic - ESC Basics 0:41:03

Beeps - 0:54:00

Programming: 1:09:10

Protocols - 1:26:36

Hobby goals:1:39:10

Closing / Next Topic - 1:46.30

Show Resource Links:

Joshua Bardwell’s ESC protocol Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-1YMl6aO1g

Painless 360s ESC Pimer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZNxbxL7cdc

Other Resources

Matt’s Viking S-3b Build:

https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/foamy-s-3b-viking-by-foamydm-lockheed.63633/

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In this episode Matt and Joe cover their time during COVID-19 and dive into how brushed and brushless motors function, what all the numbers mean, and how to choose a motor for your plane.

Intro - 0:00:32

What did we fly

    Joe - 0:03:00

    Matt - 0:51:10

Topic - 1:17:17

    Brushed Motors - 1:19:00

    Brushless Motors - 2:23:38

Closing - 3:29:30

Show Resource Links:

Brushed Motors

Brushed Motor Picture 1

Brushed Motor Picture 2

Brushless Motors

Brushless Motor Picture 1

Brushless Motor Picture 2

Other Resources

Weight to Power Ratios

AMA Magazine May 2020

Linear vs Exponential

Eddy currents

DC motors explained

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In this Episode recorded in early March, Matt and Joe talk about their journey in the hobby and discuss what materials you can build your RC aircraft from focusing on foam and balsa and where you can acquire them, including where one can find plans or at least inspiration.

Introduction: 0.37

Corrections: 1:10

Flying Stories: 2:06

Feeling like a Criminal / FAA: 30:30

Bench Work: 45:18

Main Topic - Parts Shopping: 47:30

Coming Goals: 1:36:20

Show Resource Links:

April Showers Challenge

Materials:

www.lowes.com

www.homedepot.com

https://www.amainhobbies.com/building-supplies-parts-airplanes/c525

Dollar tree Foam Board

www.shop.balsausa.com

Plans:

https://www.FliteTest.com

https://www.forum.flitetest.com

Matt’s Build / Plan List

https://www.RCGroups.com

https://www.Aerofred.com

https://www.Outerzone.co.uk

https://www.Rcfoam.com

https://www.rc-plans.com

https://www.Mikeys-rc.com

https://www.foamconceptjets.com

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In this Episode Matt and Joe talk about their journey in the hobby and discuss Where to Shop for the Hobby Supplies, and honored to be able to sit down with Hayes Hobby House owner, Alan Hayes Matt’s local Hobby store in Fayetteville, NC.

Introduction: 00:49

Flying Stories: 01:32

    Bungee Launcher 

Bench Work: 54:00

Main Topic - Parts Shopping: 1:07:30

Interview with Alan Hayes: 1:33:23

Final Thoughts: 1:59:00

Show Resource Links:

Build:

Bungee Launcher 

FTFC20 Buildruary Build Challenge 

FTFC20 April Showers Build Challenge

US stores:  (customer service, stateside, and low wait time on parts

https://www.horizonhobby.com

https://www.towerhobbies.com

https://www.hobbyzone.com 

https://www.racedayquads.com

https://www.getfpv.com

https://www.hobbytown.com

https://www.motionrc.com  ARF -PNP

https://www.amainhobbies.com /  

https://store.flitetest.com/

https://alofthobbies.com/

Chinese direct - little to no or poor customer service typically. If a part is faulty, expect to eat it.

https://www.aliexpress.com/ many sellers,

www.banggood.com - good selection of parts,

www.hobbyking.com

Interview:

Hayes Hobby House

Eutaw Village North

809 Elm Street

Fayetteville, NC 28303-4151

(910) 485-2337

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In this Episode Matt and Joe talk about their journey in the hobby and tackle the ever-growing topic of Radio Control Aviation Lingo.

Introduction: 00:40

Flying Stories: 01:28

Benchtop: 41:02

Main Topic: 51:36

What’s Our Next Topic: 1:20:33

Host’s Hobby Futures 1:21:00

Resource Links:

Reference Photos;

Airplane Parts 

Plane Controls 

RC Power Train 

3 or 4 Channel Picture 

FliteTest Forums ‘20 Build-ruary Challenge 

Video Links:

Beginner Series - Choosing a Plane | Flite Test

RC Planes - Beginner Series - YouTube

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Listen in as Matt and Joe Talk about the origins of the Podcast, and Joe’s entrance to the hobby.

Introduction: 0:38

What are we up to: 5:50

Joe’s Journey begin: 11:25

    Birthday Gift: 17.53

    First Build: 27:14

    First Flight: 28.47

    Joe’s Glider Design: 44:28

    Front Yard Flight: 53:06

    Joe’s Glider Flight: 56:39

Topic - How to get started: 1:10:43

Workbench / What’s next: 1:16:50

    Joe: Old Fogey Plan - FTs Build Video

    Matt:  Burgess Dunne Flying Wing | Remington Brunelli RB-2 | Foamy MARA - The Flying Mustache | Foamy

                Bird of Time | Foamy WindFreak | Spruce Gosling | “Sky Terror” | 1924 Lincoln Sport | Minimoa | Old Fogey

TOPIC Links:

Google Search: “RC Flying club”

“Hobby Stores near me”

Dive In - Get some knowledge under your belt

Plans: www.flitetest.com, Vids: https://www.youtube.com/user/flitetest

            www.RCGroups.com

Join us on Discord!

Feedback and questions: [email protected]

Music: http://www.purple-planet.com