The Aviation RC Noob

Joe and Matt get the pleasure of speaking with unofficial Flite Test Plan Coordinator Dan Sponholz. He is the workhorse behind the great plans that Flight Test puts out and has created some of the best planes which have inspired such creativity. As promised we will also talk about the McDonnell XF-85 goblin parasite fighter. And as always talk about our adventures in the hobby for the last couple...

Matt and Joe return to the topic of Depron and considerations to take into account when planning a build with it. Community: Join Us! https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD https://www.patreon.com/aviationrcnoob History: https://acesflyinghigh.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/convair-b-36-the-ultimate-peacemaker/ Scale Aircraft: https://jetworks.online/ B-2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTxEJNMgLn4 https://paper...

ARCN Ep 63 - What is Scale RC? Welcome Back! - This episode Matt talks about the topic of what constitutes a SCALE rc airplane? We have talked about what overall size categories for scale rc craft this time we talk about what else makes a plane scale. As always in the first half of the show we talk about our adventures in the hobby, and any community comments or questions. In the second half we ta...

This episode Joe and Matt talk about multi-motor setups, what the benefits and drawbacks are, and configurations you may want to try.

Joe and I chat with John Woodfield regarding a new-to-us flying type, Slope Soaring. Listen in as John explains the best way to get into the hobby, and how to pick a site. We also pick his brain about his hobby perspective regarding his site selection, hobby shop setup, glider construction techniques, inspirations and he reveals his perfect slope glider. SZD-6X https://aerofred.com/search.php?sear...

Wondering what size motor, ESC, and prop to use with your build?  Matt and Joe discuss the many variables to consider picking a power system. https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD Community Build Nights - Oct 22st Sat 11am - 2pm (Matt) Nov 4th Friday 8-11pm (both) December Friday 2nd 8-11pm (Both) December 31st New YEARS !? (?Both?) Joe Drone Surveys: https://aviationrcnoob.com/harriswoods/ https://a...

 If you are new to the hobby, this is a good episode to start with.  Matt and Joe recap all of the episodes so far to serve as a guide to older episodes. Join Us! https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD

This episode Matt and Joe have been building and they talk some about of the art of gliding as well as some gliding types, tips, and tricks. Do you have model finishing tips? https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/noob-nation-building-towards-flitefest-2023.70484/page-2#post-726659 FF’23 Community Challenge Barnstormers https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/flite-fest-2023-community...

Joe and I have been Swamped with Work, School, Scouts, D&D, Kids, Birthdays Etc. Don't fret, we will have something for you next week. www.aviationrcnoob.com

This episode Matt and Joe catch up with Jesse Hampton (a.k.a. Zetoyoc), and talk about the type of games to play when gathering with friends and when organizing a fun fly. Merch!: https://aviation-rc-noob-podcast.creator-spring.com References: https://northwestrc.com/ Freestyle flights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhRZv5XpPk4 https://youtu.be/h0a1f5FBLU0 Build a Wonder 38” Foam Wonders: https:...

This episode Matt and Joe talk about some news regarding FAA regulations and discuss the Junker 87 - Stuka. Join Us! https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Ju_87 https://podtail.com/en/podcast/world-of-warbirds/ju-87-stuka/ https://insideunmannedsystems.com/faa-just-won-the-remote-id-casethank-you-next/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skTFAibG9a0 Build a St...

This week Matt and Joe talk about the importance and methods of the glide test! References History : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_G4M https://airplanes-online.com/mitsubishi-g4m-betty-bomber.htm Glide Testing: https://www.flitetest.com/articles/step-by-step-glide-testing-tutorial Build one out of Foam: https://www.13thsquadron.com/g4m-betty-bomber.html CG Calculator: https://www.ecalc....

Listen in as Joe, Matthew, and Jesse have their night time camp site debriefs at Flite Fest this year. Discord Matthew's SR-72 Feedback: Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com, matthew@aviationRCNoob.com, joe@aviationRCNoob.com Say Hi on our Facebook Page Tell us how we’re doing - FliteTest Forums Show Page Help others find the podcast by giving us a 5 star Rating on Apple Podcast

This week Matt and Joe discuss custom skins and walk through skin creation. Discord Feedback: Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com, matthew@aviationRCNoob.com, joe@aviationRCNoob.com Say Hi on our Facebook Page Tell us how we’re doing - FliteTest Forums Show Page Help others find the podcast by giving us a 5 star Rating on Apple Podcast

Ep 52 - Special Guest Richard Joy This week Matt and Joe take a minute to chat with Special Guest Richard Joy. We learn what everyone has been up to in the hobby, and ARCN Community Events and as always a Brief History Segment. Then we Talk to a relative New guy to the hobby as we hear his experiences so far. References www.thehangarrc.com/buildoff/ https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Handley...

This week Joe and Matt are joined by Ron and Tom from the RC Plane Lab Podcast.  Tune in to the first every Aviation RC Plane Noob Lab Podcast! Visit and Support www.rcplanelab.com www.aviationrcnoob.com https://www.patreon.com/aviationrcnoob Feedback: Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com, matthew@aviationRCNoob.com, joe@aviationRCNoob.com Say Hi on our Facebook Page Tell us how we’re doing -...

ARCN Ep 50 - It’s Too Windy, so Build Build Build This week Matt catches everyone up on what he’s been up to in the hobby, and big new upcoming community events and a brief history segment while Joe takes a moment to address some of life’s moments. 0:00 intro 4:00 Hobby Time 18:00 Community 30:00 History 45:00 Main Topic - It’s time to take the time 57:00 Farewell References Buildoff Infor: www.th...

This week Matt and Joe talk about the history of flying boats and seaplanes, proper waterproofing of your plane, and things to consider when taking off from and landing on water.  As always they talk about their activities in the hobby. Discord References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CatlUfYcG9Y https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_boat https://hartzellprop.com/history-of-seaplanes/ https:...

This week Matt and Joe continue their quadcopter discussion with the history of quadcopters and then go on to discuss what to do when you get to the field and find the conditions unfavorable for flight. Discord Feedback: Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com, matthew@aviationRCNoob.com, joe@aviationRCNoob.com Say Hi on our Facebook Page Tell us how we’re doing - FliteTest Forums Show Page Help other...

This week Matt and Joe get a Quadcopter primer and advice from Painless360’s Lee Schofield. Discord FT Spitfire color theme for Flite Fest can be found on our Discord server. References Painless360 - YouTube http://www.rclab.info/2012/11/radd-method.html FPV UK Handbook 2021 v1.2 Feedback: Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com , matthew@aviationRCNoob.com , joe@aviationRCNoob.com Say Hi on our Faceb...

This week Matt and Joe talk about what they are up to as usual, Joe will talk about a WWI synchronization gears and then they will discuss what to remember when flying at an AMA field, what to expect, and what is expected. Discord Slow Mo Guys vid AMA Flying Site Safety and Operational Rules Interruptor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ5OJ803JgE Feedback: Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com , ma...

This week Matt and Joe talk about what they are up to as usual. Joe will talk about the Fairchild Republic A10 Thunderbolt II and then Matt will continue with the Night Flying topic and discuss some of the details of LEDs. Discord https://www.precisionhawk.com/agriculture/vegetation-indices References LED education - https://www.derunledlights.com/the-difference-between-addressable-rgb-led-strip-w...

This episode Matt and Joe talk about what the rules are regarding night flying and some methods of lighting your RC planes and they talk about their contest experiences thus far. As always they talk about what they have done in the hobby recently and what they will be doing. Discord References: https://historyzen.com/2020/10/21/a-history-of-night-flying-part-one-1910-1941/ https://en.wikipedia.org...

This episode Matt and Joe talk about the new transmitter protocol in town making big promises, Express LRS.  Joe educates Matt about the Vickers Wellington DWI .  As always they talk about what they’ve done in the hobby and what they will be doing. Show Resource Links: www.thehangarrc.com/buildoff FT Plan index: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/sp0nz-plans-index.17136/#post-...

This episode Joe and Matt take a look at the past year and discuss the coming year, giveaway winners, their progress with their Buildoff Challenge plans, and the ME 163 Komet. Discord Show Resource Links: www.thehangarrc.com/buildoff Feedback: Email us @ AviationRCNoob@gmail.com , matthew@aviationRCNoob.com , joe@aviationRCNoob.com Say Hi on our Facebook Page Tell us how we’re doing - FliteTest Fo...