Beyond the Sticks - A Matt Takhar RC Podcast

In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, we’re recording from the brand-new studio for the very first time — and joined by special guest AeroSmithyRC.We chat about how we started our own flying group (not a club!), what makes it work, and how it keeps the fun in flying. Then, we can’t resist diving into the new Futaba T26SZ Pro transmitter — and, well… let’s just say there’s a bit of a rant! All in g...

In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I'm back with updates from the workshop, the flightline, and the wider RC world.🏗️ Workshop: The Summit project continues, and the new hangar setup is taking shape.✈️ Flying: A brilliant Sunday session on the 12th — full of laughs, flights, and a new plane alert! (Feature-length video now live.)🌐 Web Watch: Apex Aerotech lands on the scene, founded by Jas...

In this episode, I’m back in the workshop giving an update on the Summit project and some big rework plans to make the space more efficient. I also share progress on my winter project – the GP76, and what’s coming next on the build front. Out at the field, it’s been a mixed bag: a negative snap canopy incident, some gyro aileron weirdness, and a few lessons learned the hard way. Online, I’ve been...

In this episode of  Beyond the Sticks , I bring you the latest from my bench and the wider RC community: Workshop: updates on my  Summit 3  project News: Extreme Flight has just announced the new  Super Chipmunk Hobby Talk: competition controversy at  EXFC Big Announcement:  MAAD (Model Aircraft Airshow Dubai) 2026  has officially been announced 🎥 Links mentioned in this episode: Summit 3 Playlis...

In this episode of  Beyond the Sticks , I cover a bit of everything: What’s on my workshop bench right now Why I create RC content for social media — and the pressures that come with it What I’ve been flying recently, including the SebArt PC-21 (and the new video I filmed) The state of the hobby — from how tough it must be to run a model shop today, to standout RC videos I’ve watched this week If...

Welcome to the very first episode of  Beyond the Sticks – A Matt Takhar RC Podcast ! In this episode, I share why I decided to launch a podcast alongside my YouTube channel and social media, what’s currently on my workbench (builds and projects I’m excited about), and a look ahead at what’s happening in the RC world from upcoming shows to the brand-new Extreme Flight release. If you love RC flying...