FreeFall RC Podcast

Episode 235 - Old as Sh*t! Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and George as we talk about how getting older has effected us in the hobby.  How does it affect you, we'd love to hear from folks who's been in the hobby 10-15+ years to see what has changed for you! News and Announcements: The new firmware V62 for Scorpion Tribunus II 06-120A ESC just released. https://www.scorpionsystem.com/blog/?p=13252   Cons...

Episode 234 - Primetime with GreyEagleJr! Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and George as we welcome GreyEagle jr to the show, yeah this is going to be an interesting one for sure...  News and Announcements: OXY5 NITRO - NITROXY 5 preorder open. Price : $725.00 https://www.lynxheli.com/product_info.php?products_id=28768   “Weak Signals” Toledo show is no more. NEMH Jamboree canceled for 2020 IRCHA announce...

Episode 233 - Independence! Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and George as we talk about George's 4th of July Fly in and 3D Printing! News and Announcements: Kraken 580 shaft recall https://www.facebook.com/244071865613063/posts/3178287578858129?sfns=1   Triple Tree events canceled https://tta.aero/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TTA-COVID-Fall-2020-1.pdf   National Aviation Museum open for summer hours. 7 day...

Episode 232 - Tuning it up with Paul Andreoli! Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and George as we welcome Paul Andreoli to the show.  We dig into FBL tuning and Paul shares his experience in tuning the vbar Neo flybarless controller. No News And Announcements in this episode but we have a special treat from the Planker! To get in touch with us:  Email us at freefallrc@gmail.com  Web -  https://www.freefall...

Episode 231 - Go Bag of Tools! Join Steve, Kevin, and Andy as we talk about Go bags of Tools.  What tools do you bring to the field, does what you're flying make a difference? News and Announcements  The wait is over folks. OS carbs on YS engines are here!!! Announcing the release of the new PowaTune Kit. • Get yours today for $65 + shipping ($8 anywhere in the US) • Submit your order by completin...

Episode 230 - Safety Dance! Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George as we discuss our thoughts on safety in the hobby.  What precautions do you take? News and Announcements: IRCHA is on! August 5-9th! Nick Maxwell blades https://nickmaxwellproducts.com/product/revo-pft-715mm-rotor-blades/    https://www.facebook.com/nick.maxwell.92754 To get in touch with us:  Email us at freefallrc@gmail.com  Web -  h...

Episode 229 - The spy who swagged me! Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George as we discuss swag and merch. Are they the same, what draws you to them, why is wearing them sometimes a badge of honor? come find out with the FFRC Crew!  News and Announcements: Flite Test Grumman G-44 Widgeon Seaplane https://store.flitetest.com/flite-test-grumman-g44-widgeon-seaplane-flt-80400/p1152614   Flite Test FT Mic...

Episode 228 - Open the Door! Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George as we talk about the world opening back up and will we see things go back to normal for us? Club? Events?  News and Announcements: Mercury Blue 1400mm (55.2") Wingspan - PNP from Skynetic https://www.motionrc.com/products/skynetic-mercury-blue-1400mm-pnp Air Titan 1600mm (63") Wingspan - PNP from Skynetic https://www.motionrc.com/prod...

Episode 227 - Budgets? Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George as we talk about how we spend money in the hobby.  Do we use credit, cash, haggle, barter, and others..  News and Announcements: Synergy moving to Ohio https://www.facebook.com/190305231003848/posts/3315626048471735?sfns=1   The Goblin Kraken 580 has been officially announced by SAB. Preorder open.                                          ...

Episode 226 - An Evening with the Planker! Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George as well welcome back on the show, our planker behind the scenes, the one and only Mike DiGennaro.  We take a look behind the scenes of the planker episodes, what it takes, how Mike comes up with these things.  Have a laugh with us and enjoy another episode of the FFRC Podcast! News and Announcements: New gas engine from...

Episode 225 - Competitions with the Full Montee! Join Andy, Kevin, and Steve as we welcome Robert Montee back on the show. We talk about competitions and get an insight look into what it takes to run, why do folks do it, and more!   News and Announcements: F3N maneuvers  https://www.fai.org/sites/default/files/documents/sc4_vol_f3_helicopters_18_v2.pdf AMA Rules  https://www.modelaircraft.org/even...

Episode 224 - Good Vibes! Join Andy, Kevin, Steve and George as we talk about the good vibes in the hobby that makes us happy! What makes you happy in the hobby? or in life? let us know, leave a comment or drop us an email or voicemail. News and Announcements: Nickmaxwellproducts.com https://nickmaxwellproducts.com/o-s-engine-get-the-most-out-of-your-1-05/  [For several years I have wanted a place...

Episode 223 - Funny thing happened... Join Andy, Kevin, Steve and George as we share our funny and crazy moments in the hobby.   News and Announcements: FreeFallRC heli fest canceled Flite Fest 2020 canceled  https://youtu.be/mF6zsBdzU1Q   To get in touch with us:  Email us at freefallrc@gmail.com  Web -  https://www.freefallrcpodcast.show Youtube Subscribe -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTWl...

Episode 222 - What are you saving that for? Join Kevin, Andy, George and Steve as we talk about some spring cleaning and what to do with your useless stuff! Links for News and Announcements: Lynx/Oxy returning to production. quote from Luca “Hi dears! Just a quick update about covid / lynx oxy and ACE CNC situation. ... we are open normally.. We slowed down the past 2 weeks but now we open back 10...

Episode 221 Groundhog Daze! Join Andy, Kevin and George as we talk more about COVID and how it affects us, some updates on how it's been for us to be day after day of this new world we have to live in.   Sorry Steve started the show but had to jump off the call due to some issues that came up during the call.   Links for News and Annoucements Wood propellers from Flex Innovations https://www.flexi...

Episode 220 - 7 Degrees of Pitch with Ray Bacon! Join Steve, Andy, Kevin and George as we get to know Ray Bacon!  Listen to Ray's experiences in the hobby, how he progresses and learns in the hobby! This was a fun episode for us to record so join us in the fun and prepared to have a laugh!  To get in touch with us:  Email us at freefallrc@gmail.com  Web -  https://www.freefallrcpodcast.show Youtub...

Episode 219 - Review Series Vol 07 Oxy 5 Helicopter! Join Steve, Andy, Kevin and George as Kevin does his review of the Oxy 5 Helicopter.  We dig into this heli and Kevin shares his experiences with it.  To get in touch with us:  Email us at freefallrc@gmail.com  Web -  https://www.freefallrcpodcast.show Youtube Subscribe -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTWlb2zbjCDg17i36enM9VQ Facebook page - ...

Episode 218 - Virus, Game on? Join Steve, Andy, Kevin and George as we dig into a little about the virus, what we see could be the affects of this and how things have changed recently.  We also go over 250+ new facebook likes, we blame George, lol.  But seriously we're so grateful to be over 1200 likes now and we're thinking of a way to commemorate this achievement.  That will come in a following...

Episode 217 - Motion RC with Alpha! Join Steve, Andy, Kevin and George as we welcome Alpha Enos of Motion RC.  We get to know Alpha and his passion for bringing us so many awesome products from Freewing airplanes and Roban Scale Helicopters. Get an inside look into Motion RC! To get in touch with us:  Email us at freefallrc@gmail.com  Web -  https://www.freefallrcpodcast.show Youtube Subscribe - ...

Episode 216 - Death, Taxes and Podcasting! Join Steve, Andy, and Kevin want to officially welcome George Baker of Tirediron Aviation to the podcast crew.  We talk about what it takes to be on the show, what we were looking for in a host, how Andy and George made the cut and more!!!!   To get in touch with us:  Email us at freefallrc@gmail.com  Web -  https://www.freefallrcpodcast.show Youtube Subs...

Episode 215 - Listener Series Vol 20 with Tom Messer! Join Steve, Andy, Kevin and George as we welcome Tom Messer to our listener series volume 20.  We get to know Tom and hear his experiences, his unique point of view about the FAA proposal and more!  We want to thank all those that wrote into the FAA and support the hobby by voicing your opinions and concerns!  To get in touch with us:    Email...

Episode 214 - Charging at the field! Join Steve, Andy, Kevin and George as we discuss how to you get power? do you lug a generator? maybe some deep cycles? Come sit-down with us as we talk about charging at the field! This is your last chance to comment and let our government know that this proposal for rule making goes through as is, it will kill our hobby!  Maybe not tomorrow or the next year bu...

Episode 213 - The last of the hobby shop! Join Steve, Andy, and George as we welcome guest host Shannon Turner from Only Fine Helis! We get to know Shannon as we talk about Local hobby shops, an insight into the business world of owning a hobby shop in todays  RC Hobby!   https://www.regulations.gov/comment? D=FAA-2019-1100-0001 Make sure everyone goes and writes in and make sure your voice is hea...

Episode 212 - They call me clamps with Random Ray! Join Steve, Andy, and George as we interview Random Ray from RandomHeli/RandomRC!  We get to know Ray and dig into his process of development of his products, his experiences and more!   Make sure you tune into Motion RC youtube channel this Friday 2/14 @ 12pm eastern to watch a Live show with James from Motion, Steve Hodges and our very own Georg...

Episode 211 - Swap 'til you drop! Join Steve, Kevin, and Andy as we talk about swap meets and trade shows, what will the future be for these show... https://www.regulations.gov/comment? D=FAA-2019-1100-0001 Make sure everyone goes and writes in and make sure your voice is heard! https://www.modelaircraft.org/about-ama/advocacy https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/12/31/2019-28100/remote-...