Parkflyer Podcast

What happens when you take beat up Fun Cub and a Gentle Lady and attempt to have one pull the other? Michael and Jay decided to give this glider towing a try and what do you know, it turned out semi-OK!

This week we discuss Jay’s KeeCat demise and some reflection on the drone/blues flyby. AK Mike joins us for our second video episode and we look forward to hearing from our fans.

In this weeks episode Eric Haddad from 3D Aeroventures joins us again for an update on the new 3D printed plans he has to offer for electric RC planes.  Last time we chatted with Eric he was putting together a plan to help people 3D print planes.  Well since then he has launched his website and offered up some very nice products.  The newest plans on the market are for small high wing flyers thats...

Things are starting to return to “semi-normal”. Texas has started opening up the state and are letting folks move around. Jay has cracked the seal on his hermetically sealed bunker and invited AZ Mike down for a visit. AZ Mike came with toys and techniques to teach Jay how to fiberglass some of his broken gliders. AK Mike was so bored that he spent time letting all the “Blue&#822...

In this episode the guys get together to laugh about the technical difficulties of our last podcast. Discuss the latest and greatest projects on their agenda. AK Mike flies at a new field and looses an Aircraft. Jay picks up a new glider and is already modifying the thing. and AZ Mike talks about fiberglass/balsa work on his L-39 turbine project

well it looks like the Virus effected our podcast as well as everything else…Sorry about the technical difficulties. We found the wayward tracks and got everything corrected and here is the nice clean version of the podcast. Thanks to all our listeners for their support and keeping us on our toes. Please repost as you can and let others know about our passion. Stay safe in this time of uncer...

The boys had some credit on their long distance calling card and gave “AJ” the Marketing Director of SonicModell / ZOHD a call at his office in Guangdong China! Jay, AK Mike talked about their favorite planes in their fleet ( Nano Talon , Orbit , Micro Skyhunter , Mini AR. Wing ). AJ discusses the differences between the SonicModell and the newer ZOHD products. He also lets the PP list...

The boys crack open the sealed bunker this week to welcome in Tim Walker, former “Angle of Attack” member. Tim fills us in on current events. AZ Mike tells Tim how he won “you call that low?” contest. We have a hoot describing a funny YouTube video that made the rounds with our RC Anti-hero “Frank” . (Warning: video is very explicit, it should only by viewed by...

We hope everyone is isolated, home and virus free! Jay opened his hermetically sealed bunker to let AK Mike in with a bunch of planes to fix and a broken throttle on a real paramotor. The guys design fixes for the planes using Jay”s 3D printer. AZ Mike goes to the Jet rally in Tucson AZ and sees some cool birds. Later he has a mishap and major repair on his newest 3D plane! AK mike finishes...

Sunday is the final day of the Electric Festival. The guys sit down with Shannon to review the weekends events, then pack up and head out to the flying field for the after party. The episode wraps up with our Monday trip out to the flying field and everyone gets a turn flying something. This year was, as always, a great event and if you have not attended one please make plans to come see us next y...

Well day two of our event brings Scott Todd to the show. Scott is a rocket scientist who has some amazing talent taking old Kraft radios and restoring them with all new electronics and making them work with the new modern 2.7ghz receivers. Jay gets in inside look at the radio and we discuss the idea behind taking the old and making it new. Bryce Hatfield from Critical RC also joins us with his new...

well its that time of year again as we head out to sunny Arizona and participate in the 16th annual Arizona Electric Festival. Join your hosts as they hang out with old friends and meet new ones. This year we get to chat with Shannon about the event, welcome Doug LeRoy from NC, see a 1/2 scale cub, chat with Jason from APower Batteries, Join us for our 4 day stay at the field for a wonderful event...

This week we are pleased to have Eric Haddad from 3D Aeroventures as a special guest.  Eric is the designer of the Infinity wing and we take time to chat with him and hear about the development and the amazing 3D printing requirement to make it happen.  Eric has a 3D printer farm and uses them for work and play and brings us up to speed on how he uses them to create new and exciting plans.

Join the guys as they offer their take on the FAA drone remote ID proposal. On Dec 31,2019 the FAA announced a remote ID program for all unmanned aerial systems. This has caused quite a stir. Your hosts discuss the thoughts of this proposal and offer a short excerpt of the proposed law that will cause the biggest change in the industry. Please feel free to comment on our website or Facebook Listen...

Join Michael and Jay as they discuss the upcoming year and what they did during the holidays. Michael participated in the TCCSS project this year and both gave and received gifts. Jay picks up a new project for 2020 and recounts his purchase. The new website is up and running and contains a donate button should you wish to help defray our costs for website design and podcast hosting. We appreciate...

Welcome to the last podcast of this year. A very Merry Christmas to all of our listeners world wide. We wish you a Happy Holiday season and best wishes for the New Year. We are excited to take on 2020 with new episodes and new guests and all of the events we would like to attend. This Christmas we have Tim Walker as our special host. Tim was one of the CoHosts of The Crash Cast and its spin off An...

Join your hosts as they talk with Harold Walsh the president of the RRCC on his vision for 2020. Also joining us on this episode is President and Contest Director Shannon Gallagher as he brings us up to speed on the Arizona Electric Festival coming in Feb 2020. Please join our Parkflyerpodcast Listners Group on Facebook.

Join the guys as they chat with Jay the Plane Broker on all the Black Friday sales that will be coming up this weekend. Jay brings everyone up to speed on some of the deals he has found scouring the inter webs for sale products. Here are the links to the products we discussed: Glue Gun  TS 100 Laines Planes  Hobby King  Prin Cube V alue Hobbies Eflight -Horizon Hobby Tower Hobbies Q...

AK Mike continues to interview folks attending his clubs first Huckfest! Glenn Gifford describes his noble efforts to bring youth into the aviation fold though the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) program and RC. John Shippo makes the long trip from Oklahoma City with his brother and Dad to enjoy the festivities. AK Mike interviews another “Mike” who is a local club member and s...

No, the boys were not shucking corn at the state fair in Nebraska! AK Mike saved some money on the travel budget and attend the Richardson Radio Control Club for a 3 day 3D flying throw down in Dallas. At the event Mike got a chance to catch up with are old buddy Tim Hanstein from Northwest RC . Mike also had chance to talk to a young champion and club member Rhett Lambert on his latest win! Jay f...

AZ Mike and Jay discuss Mikes new training in Dallas that is getting in the way of him attending “ Best of the West Jet Rally and the AMA Expo West “. Jay talks about his mind shift from electric to gas “gear” for his new plane and how his 3D printer is helping to make his fuel system.

Well we all made it back the the studio from our trip to Holly Springs. Michael and Jay catch up with the last few days of his Texas Visit and the demise of the Turbo Beaver. AK Mike brings us up to speed on his Jet Painting project. The guys talk about launching their You Tube channel and Facebook Listeners Group and wrap up the hour with a discussion on Jays new Gas BiPlane that Michael put toge...

Part II of Wings over Springs starts of with a BANG! Jay gets the “Hard Luck” award by destroying something that took months to put together, lucky for him Steve and Keith the “Flight Doctors” from Hanger 18 were there to save the day! AK Mike and Jay get a chance to talk to “AMA Jay” the District 4, Vice President on his regions AMA events and successes like Ho...

Join your host Michael, Jay and AK Mike as they travel to Holly Springs, NC for the 3rd annual Wings over Springs Event. Working with Meg’s Smile Foundation the Holly Springs Skyhawks have organized a fantastic event at the hands of Doug LeRoy and company. This year AK Mike was to be the Parkflyer Podcast attendee. However, Michael and Jay decided to surprise everyone and fly out to meet up...

well this week was filled with Special Projects, Michael is putting the final touches on the RC Trailer and Jay got his 3D printer in the mail and man has it been a pain. AK Mike lost his internet due to the dry heat in Dallas and Doug LeRoy joins our hosts to talk about his upcoming Wings over Springs event.