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Now and again we come across aeromodellers that don't mind cutting their own path in model flying and Trent Smith is one such person. Trent joins us to share his story in aeromodelling and in particular his passion for building composite model planes from scratch. Warbirds are a strong passion for Trent with gliding also in the mix. We hear about Trent's many projects he has begun building and fin...

We made it to 100 episodes!!! Who better to have join us to celebrate than one of our most popular and entertaining guests in Frazer Briggs. Not only is Frazer a world class aerobatics pilot, but has many tales to tell from his travels around the world. He joins us once again to continue sharing some of his stories and as always there are plenty of laughs along the way. Thanks to all the guests an...

Our special guest this week is Bill Wheeler. Bill is a journeyman in the hobby having started his aeromodelling journey as a child in the UK and then taking it with him to Australia as an adult. His passion for all things aeromodelling has never died and is as strong as ever. An avid flyer and competitor in pattern flying events, Bill's heart really lays in model building. Take a listen to find ou...

Aeromodellers do not come more passionate than this weeks guest Mario Schembri. If he's not at work, or at a flying field, he will more often than not be found in his shed working on models. Mario loves all facets of the hobby whether it is building or designing a new model, competing in pattern flying competitions or just having fun at an event. We discuss Mario's life in the hobby and have plent...

Macklin Dodd, our youngest guest ever, joins us on the Flat Out RC podcast this week. Born into aeromodelling, Macklin is a kid on the rise and there is no sign of slowing down. Whether he is competing in pattern flying or scooting around the sky with a turbine jet, Macklin already has the skill and composure of a seasoned aeromodeller.

When the name Damien Mould is mentioned among aeromodellers the first reaction is one of respect. Damien joins us this week to share his story in aeromodelling. Not just a model plane and helicopter pilot, Damien has had a long career in full-size aviation with a long career as a commercial helicopter pilot. An accomplished builder and flyer, Damien is always the voice of reason. A very entertaini...

We've interviewed many guests, but Mark Tatti has a love for his big jet greater than anyone else we have chatted to. A dedicated model flyer, Mark has been in the scene from a young age and still is very active in aeromodelling. We discuss Mark's history in the hobby, the planes he has in his hangar and of course his big jet that he has fallen in love with. A friendly guy who lives and breathes a...

It's amazing how passionate aeromodellers take their hobby with them no matter where they roam. One such passionate aeromodeller joins us as a special guest on this weeks Flat Out RC podcast episode. Canadian and part time Australian, Garry Reusch, joins us on this weeks episode where we discuss how he splits his time between Canada and Australia as a result of his aerial firefighting job and how...

The passion of radio control runs deep through this episodes special guest. Stephen Green joins us to talk about his life in aeromodelling and beyond. A prominent figure at his home club in Sale, Victoria, Stephen enjoys multiple facets of the hobby including heli's, planes, gliders and even RC boats. We explore his activity starting out in control line, his move to RC heli's and planes. A great g...

When it comes to aeromodelling in Australia it would be hard to find a family more committed to the hobby than the Garle family. The patriarch of the family, David Garle, joins us to talk about his extensive history in aeromodelling as well as to tell us about the upcoming Festival of Aeromodelling event. A builder, a flyer, a flag waver for the hobby, David has already done it all and is not slow...

There is a lot of talk about getting kids into aeromodelling so who better to have a discussion about this topic than a mum of an avid aeromodeller. Sonia Ritter joins us to discuss her experience having a son that has become a diehard model flyer. Sonia also loves the aeromodelling scene and is a regular face at her sons local club. We uncover a few critical points that are needed to encourage an...

On this episode of the Flat Out RC podcast Kevin Chiselett from Holk RC joins us to share his story in aeromodelling. Inheriting his dad's love for model building, Kevin grew up surrounded by model planes and has not slowed down. His passion is bringing scale models to life which extends to his his business Holk RC, a laser cutting and model supplies company. You'll hear about Kevin's new found lo...

When it comes to model gliding, it would be hard to find someone more passionate about it that Colin Collyer. Colin joins us on the podcast to share his life story in aeromodelling starting out in control line, competing in free flight events and now a dedicated RC glider pilot with a penchant for scale gliders.

This week a friend joins us on the Flat Out RC podcast in Gavin Sexton. Gavin has been a long time aeromodeller that has explored almost every facet of the hobby. From control line to turbine jets, Gavin shares his passion for model flying and we have a bit of fun between mates along the way.

Our flying clubs often survive on the back of a few hard working members. Fred West is one of those hard working members that has help build the Echuca Moama Model Aero Club. Fred is also an avid aeromodeller and aviator. We discuss Fred's history in model flying and even touch on his full size flying.

Sometimes we don't know what lands our life will take us to, but often our aeromodelling follows. Phil Spence is our special guest this week and boy has he traveled a lot! Claiming to be one of the first aeromodellers to fly on Christmas Island, Phil has lead an interesting life, and now in retirement, has thrown himself full bore into flying pattern aerobatics. So much so he doesn't mind jumping...

For the final episode of the Flat Out RC podcast for 2021 we announce the top ten listened to podcasts for the the year and Frazer Briggs returns to share more stories from his travels. From his "Achtung Spitfire" story in Germany to sneaking in a few beers at the flying field in India, Frazer's stories are guaranteed to get you laughing.

Our first guest from the centre of Australia is joining us on this weeks podcast. Dave Goodes lives in Alice Spring and holds the mantle as one of the leaders in the turbine jet scene in the Northern Territory. A career Air Traffic Controller, Dave has moved around for his job but model planes have always followed him. We discuss the flying scene in Alice Springs and his ever expanding hangar of t...

When you venture into the realm of large scale model aircraft you have probably contemplated investing in a trailer. This week Marco Forte from Forte Trailers joins us to discuss trailers for model plane transportation. We talk about what to consider and share some of our own experiences owning trailers. It also happens that Marco flies model planes and has a penchant for turbine jets so we catch...

When you look at the history of RC heli flying in Australia, Rob Barbuto's name will show up. Rob joins us to talk about his history in model flying from starting out in heli's, world championship trips to his fixed wing flying. You could say Rob has done it all in model flying, but now is happy to join in the IMAC aerobatic movement here in Australia.

Heli's to prop planes to turbine jets to full size flying, Michael Timms is committed to aviation. Starting as a self taught RC pilot and progressing to instructor level, Michael's aeromodelling story is a very entertaining one. You will hear about his collection of RC heli's and RC gear and have a few laughs along the way.

Scott Kay, our first guest from Tasmania, joins us to talk about his aeromodelling experiences. Scott is one of Australia's top F3A aerobatics pilot who not only has represented Australia at world championship level, but also is the main man coordinating pattern competitions in his home state of Tasmania. Not only do we discuss Scott's flying activity, but touch on the flying scene in Tasmania and...

We are chatting about gliding and in particular slope soaring and power slope soaring with Glenn Salisbury. Glenn has a long history in slope soaring having owned over 300 models!!! A special interest for Glenn is power slope soaring models, models that are based on powered planes but used as a slope soarer. Glenn has a great love for gliding and model building and a wealth of knowledge amassed th...

This week on the Flat Out RC podcast we are talking to an avid pattern aerobatics flyer in Norm Morrish. Norm found a passion for aerobatics very early on in his RC flying career and has not looked back. At the age of 76 he is still a master at pattern aerobatics and helping to mentor the next generation. Join us in exploring Norm's life in aeromodelling and have a few laughs a long the way.

From Switzerland to Australia, Roly Gaumann truly has had an extensive journey in aeromodelling. Roly joins us to share his story which is an entertaining one. Born in Switzerland and migrating to Australia in his early 20's, Roly made sure that he brought his transmitter and some model engines with him so that he could continue with his passion for model flight and has never looked back. A dedica...