Flat Out RC

It's scale aerobatics (IMAC) championship week here in Australia and Stevie Malcman joins us to profile the event. An avid aeromodeller and IMAC competitor, Stevie gives us a rundown as to how the event will run and we discuss some of the competitors to look out for. Always great to have a chat with one of the hobbies shining lights in Stevie.

We love to hear and share the stories from pilots that travel the world to attend world champion model flying events. In this episode we take to Andrew Meyer who recently returned from the F5J gliding world championships in Bulgaria where he finished in 3rd place. A great achievement for a man that has been dedicated to the art of model soaring. Andrew takes us through the whole journey of the wor...

RC planes seem to get bigger and bigger and Corinne Pellatt is not afraid to explore the larger side of aeromodelling. Corinne joins us to share her story in model flying including the amazing hangar of models she has. He passion for aviation has been strong and continues to explore all facets of the hobby from float flying, gliding to helicopters. You could say Corinne has tried it all and will c...

When you think about it, there must be plenty of model planes sitting in sheds not being used. Rohan Cleary is one person doing his best to get some of these models back in action and having some fun while doing it. Rohan joins us to tell us about his model plane buying and selling activity and dispels some myths along the way.

Getting the right start in flying RC models is very important so in this episode we get some insights how to approach teaching people to fly with Michael Timms. Not only is Michael an accomplished model plane pilot, but in his day job, working as a Qantas pilot, he is involved in training new recruits. His methodical approach to flying RC planes is unrivaled as is his thorough approach to instruct...

From making scale details, to complete airframes, 3D printing is growing in popularity in RC flying. 3D printing guru Carlo Espartero joins us to give us an update on all things 3D printed models from start to equipment needed to mounting motors.

The F3A World Championships are coming to Australia so top Australian competitor, Aaron Garle, joins us to preview this exciting event. The best of the best in precision aerobatic flying will come to Warwick Aerodrome in Queensland this coming August so Aaron tells us about his preparation, who are some of the top competitors to look out for and more.

Born in New Zealand, but now living in Australia, Stephen Greig is a fine example of how your hobby can become your career. A passionate aeromodeller, in particular in the area of aerobatics, Stephen is an accomplished IMAC competitor, model builder and now is at the forefront of developing emerging technology in the UAV space. Stephen joins us to share his story in aeromodelling and discuss some...

Neil Tank has been a committed administrator of aeromodelling in Australia for most of his life. As President of his local club, to President of the MAAA, Neil has been seen as a leader behind the aeromodelling scene. An avid aeromodeller, Neil joins us to share his story from starting out in the hobby to having the top job in Australian aeromodelling.

Martin Pickering is an in demand RC flying show pilot that travels the world to some of the best events. Martin returns to share with us his recent RC flying activity including the events he has participated in over the past year. From JetPower in Germany, to visiting one of the best model flying clubs there is in Chile, Martin always brings the show whether he is flying a prop plane or turbine je...

From a young age, Brian Hutchinson has been building model planes and has earned the reputation as a fine aeromodeller. Brian joins us to share his story in aeromodelling starting our with control line and moving to RC flight and has never looked back. Brian takes us through some of the notable models he has built and flown from Fairy Swordfish to Catalina's. A big contributor to the hobby scene i...

The Lighter Side Of RC YouTube channel has become one of the most popular channels in aeromodelling thanks to the efforts of Jonathan Vogt. The success of the channel is due to the way in which Jonathan takes you on a journey of discovery as he builds some amazing model planes. If you love turbine jets and building them then The Lighter Side of RC is for you as there are over 350 videos to watch....

Australian scale competition royalty joins us in this episode. Noel Whitehead has attended no less than 13 Scale model flying world championships as not only a competitor but administrator. Having a love for airforce training aircraft, Noel is renowned for his highly detailed models. We discuss Noel's history in model flying, which has been extremely extensive. A true legend of the hobby scene in...

We love it when we catch up with guests that have a long history in RC flying and even more so when their story crosses borders. Born in Zimbabwe and later migrating to the UK and then Australia, Ant Sisley has taken his love of aeromodelling with him no matter where he roams. A lover of all things RC, Ant not only is an accomplished fixed wing flyer but also has a passion for RC heli's as well. W...

Aeromodellers are a passionate bunch and Mick Gunn is no exception. From riding his bike across town to fly control line planes to helping establish a new RC flying club, Mick Gunn is is a passionate aeromodeller that shows no signs of slowing down. Mick shares his story from humble beginnings in the hobby to now having a shed full of models. One of the driving forces behind the Baw Baw Radiomodel...

We say all roads lead to jets but that road was built by a team of pioneering enthusiasts. Russell Eastaway is one such pioneer in the Australian RC Jet scene and a founding member of the Victorian Jet Aerosport Association. Starting out with ducted fan models and later transitioning to turbine models, Russell joins us to share his story in aeromodelling.

When it comes to competitive radio control gliding there is not a much bigger name in the scene than Phillip Kolb. Not only is he an accomplished high performer at multiple RC gliding world championships and a pioneer in GPS triangle racing, but a designer of some of the highest performing competition gliders on the market. We caught up with Philip just before he was traveling to Australia to atte...

There is no bigger name in RC freestyle aerobatics than Jase "The Ace" Dussia and he joins us to catch up on his latest aeromodelling activity. Fresh from a shift in sponsor that will see him now flying for Flex Innovations, Jase shares with us his new role, update us on his own JTA Innovations range of profile foamies and much more. Not only is he one of the nicest guys in the hobby, but his tale...

The closest thing to aeromodelling royalty joins us this week, fresh off being awarded the prestigious Order of Australia Medal in recognition for his services to Australian aeromodelling. Henry Hutchinson OAM has been a dedicated and consistent force in the pattern flying competition scene where he has been a contest director for over 500 events spanning more than 40 years. Henry discusses how he...

We are back for 2023 and joining us first up is Tony Wilson. Tony is the club secretary at the Bairnsdale and District Model Aero Club, a club that is very proactive in running events. We discuss what Tony has been up to with his personal aeromodelling activity and then talk about what the year ahead looks like at the Bairnsdale club.

Another year of the Flat Out RC podcast is done and dusted. In this final episode, Frazer Briggs joins us to review a few aeromodelling personal highlights and low-lights of 2022 and of course he has a few more stories to tell from his many years of model flying. We also look at the top 10 most listened to episode in 2022.

It's not often we can talk direct to an RC Jet manufacturing company but this week we are. Fred Pan joins us from Wind RC to talk about his life in aeromodelling and tell us all about RC jet manufacturing. Our first guest from China, Fred's passion for aeromodelling led him to becoming involved in the RC industry to now managing sales and overseeing quality control for Wind RC's manufacturing. You...

Alex Chigwidden is a third generation aeromodeller, keeping the RC dream alive. Introduced to the hobby by his grandfather and father, Alex is paving his own way in the hobby at the young age of 15. Alex shares his story in RC in this conversation and tells us about the models he flies, his aspirations in the hobby and generally sheds a light on what it is like to be an young aeromodeller today. O...

We have received a number of requests to have this gentlemen on the podcast and here he is. John Copeland has been an avid aeromodeller most of his life and has found his passion in the form of RC gliding. John has been at the forefront of the development of GPS triangle racing where scale gliders race around a virtual course. John joins us to share his passion for gliding and explains what GPS ra...

Craig Fitzsimons is one of the aeromodellers that doesn't mind lending a helping hand to maintain the local field. When he and his team are not attending to the maintenance of his local clubs strips he can be found tinkering in the shed, planning his next project or having a fly. Sounds like a typical RC plane fanatic because he is. Always up for a laugh, Craig joins us to share his story in aerom...