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We hope you enjoy our replay of our first Halloween episode! This one was fun to make, so we hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording it! In this episode We revisit our first Halloween special and share the RC airplane moments that scared us, taught us something, or were funny … Read more
In this episode Ron and Dave discuss Spektrum’s new DX7e, flying with flaps, and the tools and supplies they keep in their field boxes. Tune in as Ron and Dave talk about Spektrum’s new DX7e, flying with flaps, and what we keep in our field boxes. Episode 141 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited … Read more
In this episode Ron and Dave discuss the final Reno Air Races, the Remote ID delay, a couple of small crashes, and the Streator Fly-In. Tune in as Ron and Dave discuss the last of the Reno Air Races, the Remote ID delay, a couple small crashes, and the Streator Fly In. Episode Transcript Download … Read more
In this episode Daniel Taylor, Dave’s brother and one of the group’s regular flyers, joins the show to talk about how he got into RC and the airplanes he flies. Join us as we we sit down and talk with Daniel Taylor, Dave’s brother and one of the flyers in our group. Episode 139 Transcript … Read more
In this episode Dave shares how his weekend went, while Ron and Reggie recap their trip to Dynamic Balsa and the Illini Jets fly-in. Tune in to hear how Dave’s weekend went, and hear about Ron and Reggie’s trip to Dynamic Balsa and the Illini Jets fly in. Episode 138 Transcript This transcript has been … Read more
In this episode Ron and Reggie made it to Oshkosh for AirVenture, so they sit down with Dave to recap the trip and catch up on a few other things. Ron and Reggie made it up to Oshkosh this year for AirVenture. Tune in as they wrap up Oshkosh and talk about a few other … Read more
In this episode Ron and Dave discuss Spektrum’s new SkyID module, AMain Hobbies buying HobbyTown, Ron’s two maiden flights, and Dave’s crash. Tune in this time as Ron and Dave talk about Spektrum’s new SkyID module, AMain Hobbies’ acquisition of HobbyTown, Ron’s maidens, and Dave’s crash. Episode 136 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited … Read more
In this episode Reggie returns to catch up with Ron and Dave, and Ron finally gets a Twimber. Join us as we sit down and catch up with Reggie! It’s been a while since he ha been on, so let’s see what he’s been up to. Episode 135 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited … Read more
In this episode Ron and Dave talk about the Eli Tow event, turning an ARF into something different, and what else has been happening around the hobby. Tune in as Ron and Dave talk about the Eli Tow event, bashing an ARF into something else, and other things! Episode 134 Transcript This transcript has been … Read more
In this episode With Tom away for work, Ron and Dave catch up on what they’ve been doing and talk about the Streator Fly-In and Horizon Hobby RC Fest. For our first episode being down a host, Ron and Dave talk about what they’ve been up to the last couple weeks. Tune in to hear … Read more