Sun, 7 February 2010 In this 55th installment it's me and Tim bringing you some updates, news of a new and upcoming PhlatBoyZ offering, and some great new airframes to consider for that Micro RC gear you may have laying around. Carlos is back with another "Ask The RCadvisor" segment, too! Notable Links: Mario's Video - Installing EastRC Parts BEST Deal ANYWHERE On A CC Thunderbird 9 Building an RC Kite? I got my Carbon Fiber HERE Coming Soon - the PhlatFORMER! The Brainy Calculator, So You Don't Have To Be! My New Fvorite Spray Gun For Apple Barrel Paints Bill Lowe's Bird Kit for the Park Zone Brick Some Warbird Fun for that ParkZone Brick Already busted that new 4 Site? Put your gear in THIS PLANE
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Sun, 31 January 2010 There's lots of cool information in this week's show, including the first installment of a new segment we're trying out - Ask The RCadvisor! Carlos Reyes (Mr. RCadvisor, himself) will be joining us on a regular basis to answer your RC-related questions, so if you've been seeking the fountain of wisdom, your search is now over! Ask your questions HERE
Notable Links: What's A Sextant? DX6 Voltage Regulator Fix
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Sun, 24 January 2010 This week you get to listen to all three of us knuckleheads (me, Dorsal, and IFLYOS) ramble on about various things. We answer a listener's email about how we go about selecting a power system for a new project, and we clue you in on a special "Ask The RCAdvisor" segment that we hope to introduce next week! Are you tired of the same old designs composed of balsa, foam, balsa and foam, foam and balsa, more foam, balsa, etc? LOL Well, how about just abandoning those old mediums? GO FLY A KITE! (An RC Kite, that is!) Lotsa Links: Watt Meters - Watt's Up, Super Whattmeter, Power Meter, Tenergy MotoCalc RCAdvisor Online Calculator The Original RC Kite - The IFO! Overseas Imitator With Some Unique Designs Awesome RC Kite Video From Singapore! Davereap's DIY RC Kite Thread Davereap's RC Night Kites Thread Wicked-Cool Vector Kites! Perhaps The Ultimate RC Kite! Some Great Kite Parts Suppliers: ChicoKites IntoTheWind GoodWinds KiteBuilder And, finally, if you are planning to embark on your own RC Kite Journey, you may consider getting the bulk of your parts from one of my favorite suppliers - RCFoam. They can hook you up with the CF, Motor, ESC, and those awesome Hextronics servos! Comments[0] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 This week we're honored to have an old friend back in the workshop with us - Mr. Carlos Reyes from RCAdvisor.com. Carlos spent the Fall of 2009 working on a very interesting project. You'll want to give this show a listen to get a glimpse into what kinds of considerations are made when designing aircraft for a specific purpose like UAV! Also, Carlos teases us a bit regarding some upcoming projects in his backlog. Do I smell another book? Hmmm... Notable Links: RCAdvisor's Online Calculator RCAdvisor: Model Airplane Design Made Easy RCAdvisor's Modifly Comments[0] |
Sun, 10 January 2010 Hey gang, we're back! After a peaceful 2 week break (actually, I've been ill and trying to get my voice back for the last 2 weeks! LOL), we get a chance to visit with the PhlatBoyZ to find out what all they've been up to as well as see what their plans are for this new year. I added an interesting goody in the Steals Of The Week section over at AllThingsCrash, as well as an article on 4 Axis Hot-Wire CNC Machines that so many of our listeners have been asking about, so pop over and check this stuff out! Notable Links: PhlatBoyZ (Main site) PhlatForum (Support forums) Losi MRC (Gift from my son) MUS (Gift from Guido!) Comments[0] |
Sat, 2 January 2010 I am so sorry, folks, but yours truly here is still down with this terrible upper respiratory infection which renders me somewhat unable to put out this week's installment of TheCrashCast. The good news is that I'm starting to get my voice back. The bad news is that I can't talk for 30 seconds without breaking out into an awful coughing fit. Thanks for your understanding! We'll be back next week with this year's first installment. You'll want to tune in because we're slated to have the PhlatBoyZ back on to talk about their 2010 goals and I'm certain we'll hear all about that new commercial CNC machine they've just installed at PhlatBoyZ HQ! Category: general -- posted at: 9:25 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 20 December 2009 Well, what do you know? This is our 50th show and our last for 2009. Time sure flies when you're having fun! In this installment, we show some love for those that helped us make the show a success this year, as well as share our personal CHRISTmas Wish Lists. Happy Holidays, and may all of your R/C dreams come true in 2010!!! See you next year! Comments[3] |
Sun, 13 December 2009 Review talk? Yep! In this installment we discuss Kevin Martin's (kmart) review of the LazerToyz' Lazer II over at RCGroups, my "light" review of RealFlight's G5 upgrade, and the build I have in process right now on the XtremeFoamies Sentinel (for an upcoming review). Also, Dorsal is finished with his contract work in Southern California and we get to welcome him back to the show. Additionally, IFLYOS shares the details from his most recent indoor flying session at a new locale. Tim has some really great info for first-time indoor flyers! Also, check out the info on, quite possibly, the world's best model builder in the link below! Notable Links: Lazer II Review XtremeFoamies Sentinel Multiplex Fox FPV?? Young C. Park, Builder Extraordinaire Bill Lowe's PZ Bird Kit Comments[1] |
Sun, 6 December 2009 We are pleased to have Andy Erwin (Draftman) of MidCalSPADs as our guest this week. Andy used SPAD aircraft to reacquaint himself with the RC hobby after some time away, and even used these designs to teach his two sons the ropes of the flying game. Now Andy brings his work to you in the form of SPAD Flat- and ARF-kits for some of the most popular designs. Check out his site at the link below! Notable Links Cool Enterprise HoverAndSmile MidCalSPADs Andy's YouTube Channel Comments[2] |
Sun, 29 November 2009 This week's show is a special one, in that we get to meet an incredible young lady active on the RC scene. Kimberly Panos (Pylon Princess) tells us all about the E-200 class of pylon racing that she and her husband, Mark, helped to organize with the Utah Valley Aeromodelers. As if RC Pylon Racing wasn't already enough to impress everyone in this male-dominated hobby, Kim is also an RC Heli pilot as well as a full scale pilot! If your club is looking to come together in the spirit of competition with some Pylon racing, give this show a listen - there's lots of great info! Notable Links: Kim's E-200 Racer Valient-e 1/2A Racer E-Conversion The Panos Wing Quick Latch System Xcell 30 E-Conversion Motion Aero Building A Titan Tornado T-51 Video (wow!) Oh, yes! Here's Xtreme's Sentinel Comments[0] |

