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Episodes

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 126

    03/08/2014 Duration: 17min

    Episode 126 is a replay of an interview with a World War II B-17  Bomber pilot. He describes his experiences flying over Europe and flying as an airline captain after the war. Part 1 of the interview is in Episode … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 125

    25/05/2014 Duration: 18min

    Episode 125 replays an interview with a World War II B-17 Bomber pilot. He describes his experiences in pilot training and some missions over Europe.  Part two of the interview will be in Episode 126.

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 124

    27/02/2014 Duration: 11min

    Episode 124 reviews the 2014 AMA Expo in Ontario, CA, and the 2014 Arizona Electric Festival and the recent Desert Jet Storm jet rally both held in the Phoenix area. As promised, here are some pictures from the two flying events … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 123

    09/12/2013 Duration: 13min

    Episode 123 reviews a couple of new model lines in the market place in addition to offering a couple of tips and tricks for modelers.  Reminders of a couple of upcoming modeling events rounds out the show. Links to products … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 122

    20/09/2013 Duration: 11min

    Episode 122 takes a look at a technique to repair damaged EPO models. A recent crash with my Dynam Tempest resulted in some repair work.  This podcast describes how to use hot water, adhesives and custom paint matches to do … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 121

    30/07/2013 Duration: 13min

    Episode 121 takes a look as some pointers for shooting videos of your models including using a camera grip and shotgun microphone.              

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 120

    18/06/2013 Duration: 12min

    Episode 120 takes a look at some cool RC apps for your smartphone. We also take a quick look at the latest rage in electric modeling — sound systems. Links to websites and products mentioned in this podcast: Model Sounds, … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 119

    01/04/2013 Duration: 11min

    Episode 119 takes a look at the growing number of flight stabilization products hitting the market and the trend to build the capability into receivers. There is also a look at the valuable lobbying services provided by the AMA along … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 118

    24/02/2013 Duration: 16min

    Episode 118 is an interview with Mike Heer who is a frequent reviewer on the EZone of RC Groups.  Mike was intereviewed at the Arizona Electric Festival. There is also a brief discussion of an article on sound from the … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 117

    20/01/2013 Duration: 16min

    Episode 117 is a report on the AMA Expo held January 11 – 13 in Ontario, CA.  It includes a trade floor interview with a representative from Horizon Hobby where we discuss the new Parkzone Visionaire and the HobbyZone Glasair … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 116

    25/11/2012 Duration: 15min

    Episode 116 is a review of several cool gadgets to make your RC Flying more enjoyable. We look at a couple of altitude related products from Winged Shadow Systems, micro video cams and using GPS geotaging devices to plot your planes … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 115

    07/10/2012 Duration: 13min

    Episode 115 is a discussion of some of the tools and modeling accessories you should consider for you workshop and tool box. There is also a comment on RC first person video and a do-it-yourself tip for wing bags for … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 114

    19/08/2012 Duration: 14min

    Episode 114 is a discussion of various Dynam models and the pros and cons of these inexpensive ARF model as well as a brief discussion on the potential impact of small “multicopter” drones as they grow in popularity.    

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 113

    13/07/2012 Duration: 10min

    Episode 113 is a discussion of the growing number of micro-models and the AMA’s Rich Hanson’s recent blog post on Temporary Flight Restrictions. Purchases from the Amazon ads on this page help support the Flying Field Podcast. Horizon Hobby Micro … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 112

    06/05/2012 Duration: 12min

    Episode 112 is a discussion on digital servos along with an update on RC news topics including new post office restrictions on sending lipo batteries internationally, the new Hitec HTS iView and Horizon Hobby’s Hypertaxi.   Horizon Hobby HyperTaxi http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/EFLU4780 … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 111

    09/04/2012 Duration: 13min

    Episode 111 is an update and some product news in the RC area from the last several weeks. It includes comments on some of the new crop of large foam models, the new DX 18 transmitter, and using  a photo … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 110

    16/02/2012 Duration: 20min

    Episode 110 is part three of a review of the 2012 AMA Expo held in Ontario CA. This episode includes a brief discussion of the FAA Reauthorization Bill that impacts model aviation and interviews from the Expo trade floor with … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 109

    03/02/2012 Duration: 22min

    Episode 109 is part two of a review of the 2012 AMA Expo and part two of a conversation with AMA District X Vice President Lawrence Tougas. This episode also includes an Expo floor interview with a representative from Hitec. … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 108

    17/01/2012 Duration: 22min

    Episode 108 is part one of a review of the 2012 AMA Expo and part one of a conversations with AMA District X Vice President Lawrence Tougas. Here are some links, photos and a video related to some of the … Continue reading →

  • Flying Field Podcast Episode 107

    22/12/2011 Duration: 14min

    In Episode 107 we’ll take a look at a couple of new models and discuss some tips and tools you’ll find helpful when taking pictures at the flying field. Here are some links to some of the things we discuss … Continue reading →

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