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25.01.2022 Horizon Hobby Airmeet Live is now showing. Click here to see this live event https://youtu.be/wMnBB3Wyywk
25.01.2022 Where should we have been this weekend? At the Shepparton Mammoth Scale Fly-In. There's a reason why we like to shoot videos at events. That's so we can document that moment in time and relive it whenever we want. https://youtu.be/njpZa3fLvnk
22.01.2022 The man behind the smoke is joining us on the Flat Out RC Podcast tomorrow. Can you guess who it might be? Hint is he is one of the biggest names in airshow demo model pilots.
22.01.2022 This weeks Flat Out RC podcast is out and we have a big international guest in Martin Pickering. Not only is Martin a gun aerobatics pilot and sought after demo pilot, he represents a number of major hobby brands and also has a successful YouTube channel where he shares everything from event footage to some of the best tutorials you will find on the internet. This is a must listen to episode. Listen now on all major podcast streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts,Spotify and Soundcloud.
22.01.2022 Was great to catch up with MAAQ president and avid aerobatics flyer Michael Hobson in this weeks episode of the Flat Out RC podcast. A jam packed episode so make sure you take a listen. The Flat Out RC Podcast can be heard on all major Podcast streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts. If else fails then visit https://www.flatoutrc.com.au/podcast.html to listen.
21.01.2022 Summer means gliding so we headed to the beach with the Dream-Flight Ahi for a little slope soaring. It was also the first test of our new Hatcam setup. It worked!!! The Dream-Flight Ahi can be purchased from http://www.glidergear.com.au/.
21.01.2022 Ever wondered who designs and manufacturers the ignition modules for Desert Aircraft engines? A while back we had the opportunity to have a chat with Ian Howard from Desert Aircraft Australia to hear about the story behind DA ignitions that are made right here in Australia. Great man who does great things for our hobby.... https://youtu.be/3sLAkGE3C2Q See more
21.01.2022 Sharing this video to showcase a young chap that I met last year at the China Top Show. The pilot is Ben Cohen, a 13 year old from Israel. His dad told me that his son is obsessed with flying and every moment of the day he thinks about it. At school lunchtime he can be found on the simulator. It's all about practicing and improving. No tricks or gimmicks. Just plenty of stick time. He's a lovely kid that is going to be one of the world's best. When he does make it to the top ...remember the hours he put in day in day out to get to that point from a very young age. It didn't just happen. In countries such as China and Israel we are seeing some amazing pilots develop thanks to the support of parents, flying clubs and other mentors. It's not the size of the country that counts but how supportive the people can be to allow pilots to become the best they can be. I'd love to see a freestyle movement pickup in Australia as it represents one of the most creative forms of flight, especially when flown to music. Without our encouragement of the new breed of Australian freestylers such as Marius Baumgartner, Brad Worm and others they can quickly burn out due to the barriers put in front of them by others. These guys are not dangerous. They just fly at a level that most of us cannot achieve because of the hours of practice they put in. They hone their skills on simulators to build up the muscle memory before taking it the field. They practice with foamies before attempting the same maneuvers on bigger aircraft. They are calculated in their approach and work on improving their precision. The last thing they want to do is crash and do everything in their power to make that a rarity. To all the budding freestylers out there be rest assured Flat Out RC is behind your movement and urge you to keep on practicing and drawing inspiration from the worlds best so you to can walk besides them at the pinnacle of RC plane flight. Fly low my friends.
21.01.2022 This weeks Flat Out RC podcast is out now featuring special guest Mike Farnan. The Farnan name is known for the establishment of the Model Engines hobby business but Mike is also a very accomplished aeromodeller in multiple categories. Mike discusses with us his competitive heli flying, world records he has achieved as well as a little about the history of the Model Engines business and of course what he is up to now since the business was sold. A great chat with some epic tales told. Listen on all good podcast streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud and Spotify. Just search for Flat Out RC to find it.
20.01.2022 Real or model? Winners gets a pat on the back and a good onya mate.
20.01.2022 interested in what the JETI DS-24 transmitter offers? Well it's a lot!!! Check out our overview video to see the details. #jetimodels #modelflight
19.01.2022 Episode 24 of the Flat Out RC Podcast is out now across all major podcast streaming platforms as well as at www.flatoutrc.com.au. This weeks special guest is Tim Deehan, an aeromodeller that is enjoying creating new scale models. We discuss his activity in the hobby and hone in on some of his projects he has completed and working on. A great chat with one of the nicest guys going round in the hobby here in Australia.
19.01.2022 New video coming tomorrow. Subscribe to the Flat Out RC YouTube channel to be first to see it. https://youtube.com/channel/UCPBmW89AVY_aDZNqdOW7TQA
18.01.2022 The latest episode of the Flat Out RC podcast is out now and we are talking turbine jets. Levi Wagner is our special guest and a good one at that. If you are looking at getting into turbine jets or just want to know more about them then this podcast is not to be missed. You can listen to the Flat Out RC podcast on all major podcast streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Soundcloud.
18.01.2022 Did you hear that if you want to be the best pilot at the field it all starts by listening to the Flat Out RC podcast? Well that's what we think anyway. Better start this weekend by listening to our latest episode!
17.01.2022 A bit of a fine slapped on HobbyKing in the US. USD2.8 million!!! That's close to 4 million in Aussie dollars. Most concerning is the FCC stating that they requested the company to provide information of the marketing of AV transmitters, yet HobbyKing provided no further response. Detail sin the FCC press release. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-365706A1.pdf
17.01.2022 It's podcast release day! Epsidoe 16 of the Flat Out RC podcast is out now with our special guest Greg Lepp. Listen for free onine at Apple Podcasts, Spotigy or Soundcloud./ Just search for Flat Out RC and you'll find it.
16.01.2022 Who else loves the weirder yet wonderful models? We love to see aeromodellers pushing the boundaries beyond the norm.
16.01.2022 Let us be the first to say...
15.01.2022 Sometimes when at the field we see a nice plane. Sometimes we take a video of it to share with the world. This impromptu video is one such video. The Seagull Models L-4 is a striking model. Nice size and a good performer. Dennis is the owner of this model and he shared with us his opinion of the model from building to flying. https://youtu.be/BgMW5e190eo
15.01.2022 Episode 12 of the Flat Out RC podcast is available now on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud and Spotify. This weeks special guest is FPV drone racing superstar Thomas Bitmatta. Great guy doing some great things in the world of drone racing. We also took a look at teh new JTA Innovations Extra JD as well as the JETI DS-24 radio. Tell your friends to get onboard with the Flat Out RC podcast.
15.01.2022 A big Happy Birthday to "The Great Man" Ido Segev. We miss him everyday. #legend
15.01.2022 What's been happening in the Flat Out World? Some say not much and others say a lot. Here's a little update from where we sit. Big Podcast episode this week with Jase Dussia as our special guest. Out this Wednesday!
15.01.2022 Hot off the press and it's not good news. The 2020 Shepparton Mammoth Scale Fly-In has been cancelled due to the uncertainty around COVID-19 restrictions. They hope to be back in 2021 so start building your models now!
15.01.2022 The latest episode of the Flat Out RC podcast is out now. This weeks special guest is Mike O'Reilly. Not only is Mike a stalwart of the Australian hobby industry but an avid aeromodeller that has a true love and commitment to the hobby. Mike is also one of the best RC glider pilots in the country with a long history competing locally and internationally. We talk gliding, work and more. Listen to the Flat Out RC podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Soundcloud or wherever you get your podcasts.
15.01.2022 We have a very special guest on this weeks episode of the Flat Out RC podcast in the one and only Paul Bennet. You may know Paul as being one of Australia's most exciting aerobatic airshow pilots but he is also a very avid aeromodeller and has been for a very long time. It was great to have a chat and find out more about Paul's life suffice to say he is one very busy man. As always, you can listen to the Flat Out RC podcast for free on all major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify anf Soundcloud. If all else fails jump onto the Flat Out RC website as all the episodes are there as well.
14.01.2022 It's Wednesday and that means another episode of the Flat Out RC podcast is out. This weeks special guest is Michael Andrysik. Michael is president of the Australian Scale Aerobatics Association that run IMAC aerobatic competition in Australia. We talk about Michael's history in the hobby as well as what is going on with IMAC. As always you can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Soundcloud or access al episodes at www.flatoutrc.com.au.
14.01.2022 Hate to see models being stolen. Keep an eye out for these that were taken from the Hobby Creations store here in Melbourne.
14.01.2022 Martin Brandmuller is among the world's best RC aerobatic pilots. Here he is giving a few tips to the competitors at the China Top Show event. What is interesting is that these tips are very valid even when not competing. We never stop learning in this great hobby.
13.01.2022 Episode 32 of the Flat Out RC podcast is out now with special guest John Lamont joining us. John's history in the hobby dates back many decades which means he has some great stories to tell. He is also the publisher of the Australian Model News bimonthly newsletter which is up to its 66 issue. You can listen to the Flat Out RC podcast on all major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Soundcloud.
13.01.2022 Nice P47 shot at the Monty Tyrrell event earlier in the year. Plenty more coming from this event on the Flat Out RC Instagram page. Go and check it out. You might see one of your planes there!
13.01.2022 The big question is will the Mammoth Scale Fly-In at Shepparton be on this year. Les from the host club sent me a message saying: Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the Valley Radio Flyers committee will be making a decision as to the viability of conducting the 2020 Mammoth Scale Fly-In on the 19th July. As soon as a decision is made we will provide further details.... Fingers crossed it can run. Keep an eye on the Valley Radio Flyers website for any updates. https://www.valleyradioflyers.com.au/
13.01.2022 Episode 13 of the Flat Out RC podcast is out and is one not to be missed. This weeks guest is what I consider to be one of Australia's greatest aeromodelling exports in Peter Goldsmith. From competing at an elite level in aerobatics to his work at Horizon Hobby and now with his own range of kits through Peter Goldsmith Designs, Peter has done it all in the hobby and continues to pave the way with some great models. You can listen to the Flat Out RC podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Soundcloud.
13.01.2022 Tiny Tiger Moth packing a whopping 3 channel control as flown by Rohan Cleary at the Monty Tyrrell day. This flight may have ended in a little mishap as the tiny model battled the breeze.
11.01.2022 Flat Out RC podcast Episode 15 is out now. This weeks guest is a big name in the hobby in Jim T Graham. Jim is the man behind keeping he worlds biggest RC hobby forums in RC Groups, Flying Giants and HeliFreak rolling. A great character in the hobby who has a great passion for life. As always you can listen to the Flat Out RC podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud and Spotify. It's free!!!
10.01.2022 So you listened to the Flat Out RC podcast and didn't notice an improvement in your flying? That's because you haven't watched the Flat Out RC feature film called Life on High Rates. https://youtu.be/R929vw4xKaE This video took a year to edit and stars the great man Ido Segev, Martin Brandmuller, Olle Loveberg, Orel Zohar and the gun himself Jase "The Ace" Dussia. The documentary centers around the China Top Show event and features both on and off the field activities.... Give it a watch and subscribe to the Flat Out RC youtube channel to get more model flying goodness.
10.01.2022 Another great scale looking and flying model in the big Pawnee. Pity they aren’t made anymore.
10.01.2022 This weeks episode of the Flat Out RC podcast is out now with special guest David Millward. David is most known as a member fo the Australian F3K/DLG glider team having competed in the last world championships. His story is one of commitment and a constant search for improvement. We also took a look at teh possible future of model building. As always listen to the podcast on all major podcast streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Soundcloud. it is also available at our website www.flatoutrc.com.au.
09.01.2022 Who else is looking forward to visiting a flying event?
09.01.2022 What model should every aerobatic pilot own? A profile foamy plane such as the RC Factory Edge XL. We reviewed the Edge XL on the Flat Out RC magazine and once again Ido Segev was the test pilot. ... Ido loved the Edge XL as you can hear in this video comprising of the flight notes that were recorded straight after the flight and photos of his flying. If you watch til the end you will also see video of the great mans flight. RC Factory models are available locally from Aussie Aeroworks. http://www.aussieaeroworks.com.au/
08.01.2022 This weeks episode of the Flat Out RC podcast is out and it features our most requested guest to date. Jase "The Ace" Dussia joins us to talk all things freestyle aerobatics. Even if you are not into aerobatics you will enjoy this episode as Jase is arguably the best freestyle aerobatics pilot in the world at the moment who is operating at a very professional level. He's a great guy and really provided some excellent insights into what he does. Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud , Spotify or any other podcast outlet. It's free!!!
07.01.2022 Martin Brandmüller in slow motion showing the precision involved in top level freestyle aerobatics. Shot at the CTS event in China 2019. Martin was flying a prototype of the new Pilot RC Slick.
07.01.2022 This weeks episode of the Flat Out RC podcast is out now. We are talking freestyle aerobatics on the Flat Out RC Podcast this week with our special guest Tim McDonald. This is a jam packed episode that covers everything from Tim's start in the hobby, honing his skills on the sim to flying FPV drones. Even if you are not an aerobatics nut you will find this episode entertaining with one of Australia's most progressive pilots. Listen to the podcast for free on all major podcast streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud and Spotify.
06.01.2022 To celebrate Ido Segev's brithday I thought it would be good to share a video of his flying action that has never been shown before. This video was shot at the China Top Show in 2018. We were fortunate to have Jase Dussia at the event and in this case Jase let Ido have a fly of the plane he was flying. At this stage of Ido's life he wasn't out flying RC planes much as most of his time went towards fullsize flying. Ido had done no more than ten RC flights in the 12 month per...iod prior to this day including the demo flights he had done at the event. While sitting in our hotel room, Ido had told me how nervous he was to fly and felt that he was no longer in the same league as Jase and Martin Brandmüller who was also a guest pilots at the event. Like a Dad I told him that he hadn't been practising so what more could he expect but that he was still a more competent flyer than 99% of the pilots at the field and the crowd loved him anyway. Ido did a number of demo flights during the competition which went really well but was in awe of Jase's flying. Jase offered him a fly of his plane and Ido took up that opportunity. The plane was an Extreme Flight 104" Extra running a DA120 motor. Ido had not flown a gasser for years so was a little out of touch with the slower throttle response. Ido loved the simplicity of electric planes even after years of flying gassers. The funny thing about this video is that it shows the master and the apprentice. Ido had been the master that Jase looked up to but now Ido was Jase's apprentice with Ido lookig up to Jase and the skill he had in piloting model planes. You can imagine how nervous Ido was to have Jase by his side watching on and you can tell that Ido was very tentative with the way in which he flew the plane. The last thing he wanted to do is crash. As the event progressed Ido became more enthusiastic about his flying and had loosened up a lot. He came up to me at one stage with a big grin on his face and a pep in his step saying how Jase's more aggressive style of flying was rubbing off on him and he was pushing his flying at the event more. Rolling faster, getting lower even in the windy conditions. Ido went on to test fly an Extreme Flight 91" Laser with an electric motor and fell in love with the plane. He rushed over and said that it was one of the best planes he had ever flown and he wanted one. Knowing that he was not really flying RC a lot I went into Dad mode again and said that in one weeks time, if he still had the same level of enthusiasm for the model, that he should maybe buy one. We returned home and Ido quickly forgot about the model and went back to enjoying his fullsize Pitts and other fullsize aircraft. Happy Birthday my friend.
06.01.2022 A few big beauties.
06.01.2022 For all the Queensland jet flyers I hope you are ready to get down to this event this week.
05.01.2022 Nothing like a bit of mainstream publicity for our hobby. Well done to the Bendigo club! Little tip for regional clubs. Your local TV stations are always hungry for some content so give them a call and invite them down to the club for a shoot.
05.01.2022 Are you bored? Well grab a copy of back copy of Flat Out RC magazine and your life will be full of flowers and other nice spelling things. We still have back copies of most issues. Available online here https://www.flatoutrc.com.au/buy-now.html
03.01.2022 Episode 20 of the Flat Out RC podcast is out and joining us this week is Peter Goff. Peter is an avid scale aeromodeller that has represented Australia in international competition as well as being a well known face in the local Australian seen. We also looked at the Horizon Hobby Airmeet Live event and share some thoughts about how you can improve the experience at your next event. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and wherever else you get your podcasts.
02.01.2022 This weeks Flat Out RC podcats is out now. This weeks guest is Joe Finocchiarro, a man that works hard for us behind the scenes as secretary of the VMAA. Not only that he is an avid aeromodeller and has been from a very young young age. we also look at the HobbyKing fine imposed on them by the FCC in the US and look at the role fo 3D printers in aeromodelling. Listen to the podcast for free at the usual places on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud and Spotify.
01.01.2022 This weeks Flat Out RC podcast is out now and we have a very special guest in 6 time world champ pylon racer Chris Callow. Not only does Chris take us through his model flying activity but also takes us through what pylon racing is all about. A great guy that is performing at the top of his game on the world stage so if you are not up to speed with pylon racing then this is a must listen to podcast. The Flat Out RC podcast is available on all major podcast streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Soundcloud.
01.01.2022 Words of wisdom from the great man Ido Segev. Ido was providing some feedback to the competitors at the China Top Show 3D flying competition. The events was run in some pretty terrible wind, the kind that would keep us home if you had the choice. Ido provided an insight as to how to keep manoeuvres centred in windy conditions. Something we can all practice.
01.01.2022 We made it to the end of the year! In this final episode of the Flat Out RC podcast for the year we take a look at some of the podcast highlights of the year and hand out a few Flat Out RC awards. The podcast will take a break throughout January but it will be back in February 2021. Thanks to all that have listened to the podcast throughout the year. I hope you enjoyed the episodes and look forward to bringing you more in the new year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Listen to the podcast on all major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts. Spotify and Soundcloud.
01.01.2022 When not on tug duties Tim flies it like he stole it.
