FreeFall RC Podcast (FreeFallRCPodcast)

Join Steve, Kevin and Iaen as we talk about nitro, how to be successful at it and how to be happy with Nitro helis!

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Join Andy, Steve and Kevin as we welcome back on the show, the one and only Mike, the Planker, DiGennaro!  We wrap up the 2020 year and talk about our past and future resolutions.  

We hope you have a great Christmas, Hanukkah, Holidays and a Happy New Year!

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George as we hear the experiences of Steve and Kevin at the Fall Mowdown.  We go into the results of all the feedback we've received and we announce the winner!

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Join Kevin, Iaen, Andy and Steve as we learn a thing or two about rc helicopter gearing. Why does gearing matter? How can you setup your gearing and get your heli setup right?  Learn with us as Professor Andy's class is in session. 

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Join Steve and Andy as we talk about helping folks in the hobby, how to give help, ask for help, how to find help and more...

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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

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Free our Skies and See you next time...

Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we chat about family and the hobby.  Bringing your family to the local field, bringing your family to a fun fly!  Do you go alone or bring your family on your RC adventures?

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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!

• New gas engine from Gas-Powered-Helicopters.com https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?p=8065789#post8065789 
• OXY5 frame stiffener https://www.facebook.com/1529251683957605/posts/2591865874362842/?d=n 
• OXY5 heavy duty one way hub https://www.facebook.com/1529251683957605/posts/2592720327610730/?d=n 
• Jeti DS-12 Limited Edition Carbon Grey and Black.  https://www.facebook.com/273233231588/posts/10157327619886589?sfns=1 

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Free our Skies and See you next time...

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?

• 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

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Free our Skies and See you next time...

Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we chat about when is enough, enough!  We share our experiences with our models and when is it time to retire or replace a model.  What difficulties have we had which made us say, Enough is Enough! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and Iaen as we recap the 6th annual FFRC Helifest 2021! Also we catch up with Kevin and he goes over the transformation he underwent from being a Dirty Jerzy to a Florida Man! 

Special Thanks for Helidirect.com and BK Hobbies.com for supporting this years Helifest!

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George with fellow podcaster from Tell-a-rotor Podcast, Rich Sowers!  We get to know Rich and his podcasting experience. 

We will announce the winner of the Nick Maxwell FreeFall RC Giveaway next episode so stay tuned!

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we have our final conversation on the FFRC Podcast.  We'd like to thank everyone who's listen to these knuckheads and endured through all the hours of banter.  We appreciate each and everyone of you. 

We've enjoyed these past 7 years and know we've enriched our own lives but others as well.  Thanks for listening and we'll see ya... 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we catch up with the whole team.  The Wrencher gives a tool-tip that will bleach your mind!  We find out what a farm show is all about.  

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George as we talk about our hobby products are holding up, how our supporting equipment is holding up.  Like Jersey's state slogan, come find out for yourself! 

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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! 

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Free our Skies and See you next time...

Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we interview Ting to get to know more about the Theta servo brand.  Digging into these new servos, what new features that makes them stand above other brands pushing the configurability of electronics today. 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we ask how do you deal with an online troll or an db at the club or at a FunFly.  

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Join Steve, Andy, and Iaen this week as they chat with Rob and Devin McClellan about the Heli Extravaganza and the McClellan's first time at Triple Tree Aerodrome. It's Devin's first time on FreeFall so we get to know him a little as well.

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we welcome Bert Kammerer back on the show.  We catch up with Bert and chat about BK Flight Team, BK Podcast and more!

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we talk about flying and using it to take your mind off of things.  Some folks use this hobby as a distraction from other things, stress, work. Things seem to disappear into the back of your mind as you take flight and concentrate on flying these wonderful aircrafts!  Do you relate? Share your story in the Comments! 

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Join Kevin, Andy and Iaen as they talk about who has inspired them and or been mentors in the hobby. Steve is away this week so the guys take lots of tangents and talk about everything but the topic at hand!

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Join Steve, Kevin and Andy as we talk about the OMP M2 Helicopter. Steve does a review of this little helicopter and shares his thoughts!  

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Join Kevin, Andy and Iaen as they talk about going the distance, what does it take to get to a funfly?  Drive/Fly, or hitch a ride to your next event!  

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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!!!!  

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Free our Skies and See you next time...

Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and Iaen as we welcome Ray Bacon back on the show. We get to catch up with Ray, see how his hiatus from the hobby and his return.  Also dig into how as the hobby made you a ________? type of questions as we talk about how the hobby has changed us. 

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Join Andy, Iaen and Steve as we welcome the New Year!  Nice to have the break but time to get back to the show! What are you looking forward to in the new year?

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we celebrate our 300th episode with a special Q&A and Callback session.  We weren't able to do the live stream but the video is available on our youtube channel. Thanks to all our listeners!  

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we chat about the Final 10 Episodes.  We have a bunch of things planned for the final episodes of the podcast.  Come find out what's in stock for the Final countdown to the Final Episode! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we review the Goosky S2 Legend.  We give the good, bad, the ugly of the latest hotness in the Sub-200 class Helicopters.  

Huge thanks to Sean Hall and Helidirect for support and making this review possible!

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we share our experiences at RCHO Chillout 2021.  The people, the flights, the fires, the many things that makes RCHO events such a great time! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we welcome back on the show, George Baker and Jeff Pera.  Come sit down with us and get to catch up with George and Jeff, see what they've been up to and catch up with these past host of FFRC Podcast. 

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Episode 210 - Pay to Play!

Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George as we discuss the price to fly, not so much the airframe and supporting equipment but the cost to fly whether it's electric, gas or nitro.  We break it down what it cost per minute and per flight with these different power systems.  So join us as we break these down and contemplate life!

Go and save our hobby!

https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=FAA-2019-1100-0001

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Free our Skies and See you next time...

Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we talk about getting our electronics connected, specifically battery connectors and a bit about motor/esc bullets.  Sit back and listen in as we talk about the common connectors you'll see these days at your local field or funfly. 

For those making it to IRCHA Jamboree this year, please make sure you say Hi to Andy and Steve as they represent FFRC Podcast Crew at the event! Let's get a picture so we can see how many listeners we can meet up at this years Jamboree!

Thanks everyone for listening, Free Our Skies and we'll see ya next time! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we make some changes to our brand.  Updated website and more!  Huge Thanks to Mad Panda! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and Iaen this week as the boys discuss what they do when electronics stop working.

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we discuss what it takes to get noticed in the hobby.  How to make waves and play a bigger part in the RC Heli Community! 

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Join Steve, Andy, and Iaen as we talk about our latest event, DragonFly 2021! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen and Cliff Lewis, Robert Montee, Mike DiPalo, Rich Sowers, MIchael Shaggy Parker, Darren Wiens, Javier Moreno, Dan K Reed, Nick WIsdom, Devin McClellen, and Kevin McGrady!  This Trainwreck of an episode can only happen when this many RC Heli Pillots and Podcast personalities come together.  We're honored at the FFRC Podcast crew on how many guys took the time to spend with us on this special episode.

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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... 

• 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 announcement about Jamboree https://www.facebook.com/98286892040/posts/10156973950082041/?d=n 
• Scorpion Tribunus-II (12s 80A) https://shop.mikadousa.com/Scorpion-Tribunus-II-12-80A-ESC-SBEC_p_2651.html 
• New Scorpion fan https://www.scorpionsystem.com/news/coolingfan_alu30mm_/ 
• Jeti micro variometer  https://www.facebook.com/espritmodel/photos/a.10151072379021589/10157474446226589/?type=3 

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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!

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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/12/31/2019-28100/remote-identification-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems

Free our Skies and See you next time...

Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we interview Tim DiPeri from the IRCHA organization.  We get to know Tim as he shares his history in the hobby, chat about this years jamboree and more.  

We also draw the winners of the IRCHA FreeFallRC Giveaway!  2 lucky winners will get a year IRCHA membership and pilots landing fee covered for this years Jamboree!!!

Thanks to IRCHA for supporting our wonderful hobby! 

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Join Steve and Andy as we talk about transmission-less helis.  We're talking about Direct Drive baby! Pros, Cons, come see what we think about this move to Direct drive helicopters.  

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Join Steve, Andy and Iaen as we discuss storage and how we store our hobby stuff!  How do you store your stuff, are you a hoarder? 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we review the Logo 200, we dig into what the differences compared to the M2 and let's find out how Steve's been treating this little heli during the evaluation. 

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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?

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 completing the Google form below and we will be in touch shortly. • https://forms.gle/3XBYWmeyGhyrt2rQ9 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we welcome our first guest of 2022, Sean Hall aka SeanK.  Team manager of Helidirect and also bringing you new and exciting things to our hobby.  Strap in and listen in as we get to know Sean Hall.  

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Join Steve, Kevin and Andy as we talk about IDK, like we really don't know.  Come find out what we talk about this week on FFRC Podcast. 

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Join Steve, Kevin and Andy as we discuss what we would be putting into a new Heli build.  600/700 size electric/nitro, what would you outfit in your next rc helicopter?

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we chat about charging setups.  Find out our setups and let us know your setup as well, thanks for listening! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we talk about beating it!  Spanking our helis and beating the crap out of them.  Let us know what's your beater, what size makes your beater better and why?!?

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Join Steve, Kevin. Andy and George as we welcome Mike Dipalo from the Tell-a-Rotor Heli Podcast!  We get to know Mike and his experiences in the hobby, podcasting and more. 

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Join Kevin, Andy and Steve as we talk about OPP, flying other people's helis, using other peoples stuff. Sharing in the hobby and who ends up responsible if something goes wrong?  

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we welcome the Father of 3D Helis, Curtis Youngblood to the show.  We get to interview Curtis and get to know his past, what he's been up to since the hobby and more! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we make a special announcement to all our listeners! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George as we talk about flying sites and clubs, how do we as more experienced hobbyist go and find the right club and the right field!

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Join Steve, Andy and Iaen as we discuss how we fund our hobby, cash, credit, and more!  

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Join Steve, Kevin and Iaen as we ask ourselves some Questions. Specifically about models we've owned and a look down memory lane... 

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Join Steve, Kevin and Andy as we welcome Steve Shaw to the show.  We get to know Steve as he shares his experiences in the hobby! 

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Join Steve, Kevin and Andy as we welcome Nick Maxwell back on the show. We catch up with Nick and his new venture with Nick Maxwell Products!  Talk about his rEVO blades and other products sold on NMP website.  

We also got a special giveaway so listen in and see how you can enter to win a set of Nick's new rEVO 715mm blades!!!

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Join Steve, Kevin and Andy as we chat about flying alone, does your flights differ if you're alone? Do you rather fly alone or with people? Come find out what we think on another episode of FFRC Podcast!

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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 episodes. 

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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!  

• F3N maneuvers https://www.fai.org/sites/default/files/documents/sc4_vol_f3_helicopters_18_v2.pdf
• AMA Rules https://www.modelaircraft.org/events/competition-resources/competition-regulations
• Blackout mods G600Z. Trex 600 conversion https://www.facebook.com/1119048158136205/posts/3925324530841873?sfns=1 
• Updated Oxy5 manual https://www.facebook.com/1529251683957605/posts/2589002034649226?sfns=1 
• SAB Goblin Kraken 580? https://www.facebook.com/sabhelidivision/videos/2569021043213096/

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Episode 208 - Clone Wars!

Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and welcome George back on the show.  We catch up with George Baker and we talk about Clones in our hobby!  How does this affect our hobby, what can we do, is clones black and white or is there some grey in between.  Come and find out as we talk about our opinions about Clones! 

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-identification-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems

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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? 

• 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/products/skynetic-air-titan-1600mm-pnp
• Revolution 1120mm (44.1") Wingspan - PNP from Skynetic
• https://www.motionrc.com/products/skynetic-revolution-1120mm-pnp
• Byron fuels are not making nitro fuel anymore. http://byronfuels.com/news/Byron-Fuels-Brand-Closing.html?fbclid=IwAR3GcRRZBpfQHu-M6MM7NwtRoa8F1NaY6CM_kOFrHyZMjEyCfkJGo5yqdTk 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we start off the 2022 year. Another year of podcasting, another year of rc fun.

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Join Steve, Kevin and Iaen as we talk about buyings online from folks you don't know.  What's some good measures to stay safe, location, location, location.  Cash or online payments, how do you handle the transaction, come find out the do's and don't.  

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we welcome first time on the show, Angelo Almasri.  We get to know Angelo and his experiences in the hobby, as well as his experiences at this years Fredericksburg Fall Heli Mowdown! 

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Join Steve, Kevin Andy and Iaen as we chat about the post funfly hangover! Go hard and you'll pay for it later so how do you handle your funfly hangovers? Come listen in on how the guys recoup not just with our health but also our models. 

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Wow we actually got back together to do a catch up episode.  Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we find out what have the guys been up to in the past 9 months. 

This episode also has the live podcast record at Heli Extravaganza 2023, recorded with host of The Heli Heads, Skids Up, RCHN and of course FFRC. 

Thanks to all our listeners and please show support to Travis Reyes and his family by supporting the Travis' Fall Mowdown 2023! https://checkout.square.site/.../R4ZXKREI4USEUWRKPBV7S4NK

Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and George as we talk about projects we just can't finish for some reason. Projects we started and projects we haven't even started.  What projects do you haven't finished or what projects you've haven't started? leave a comment and let us know. 

• E-flite Habu STS 70mm EDF Smart Jet PNP
• rEVO 715mm blades and uGlow (micro glow) onboard glow ignitors are IN STOCK in limited quantities on Nick Maxwell Products!! Available for IRCHA Jamboree pickup ONLY. After IRCHA products will continue to be built and available for direct shipping.https://www.facebook.com/NickMaxwellProducts/posts/3102444596534848 
• New firmware for YGE https://www.facebook.com/OnlyFineHelis/posts/2557082874601710
• vbar NEO update 6.4??? Anti gravity is part of the new pro/rescue software.  Logo 200 mini neo will have it, only with pro/rescue.  Non logo 200 the OMG v2 and buy a neo mini would need custom NEO software version to program the ESC (custom software due to neo algorithms) 
• Logo 200 combo price $599.00 https://shop.mikadousa.com/05384-LOGO-200-Super-Combo_p_2640.html 
• Oxy5 nitro preorders shipping and manual available https://www.lynxheli.com/product_info.php?cPath=220_221_592&products_id=28768&osCsid=8gb7ce0jlrvnvvvdf3al6e1bb1&fbclid=IwAR1Qg6Uun20CsOG0qiqT6ubUunmbedQ4_VUaGBLT_EzCwRpYKDqfgji4k_k

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Join Kevin, Andy and George as they talk about words you'll hear in the hobby. Dead stick, Collective, Swashplate, and Hot start aren't just your favorite host from another RC podcast, they're also common terms you will hear in the hobby.  Join us for another episode of the FFRC Podcast!

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Join Steve, Kevin and Iaen as we chat about this years Ohio Heli Throwdown.  Steve shares his experiences as he tries to stay awake on the show so you don't want to miss this one.  

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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. 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we review the OMP M1 Micro helicopter.  We dig into this heli and also a little comparison to the OMP M2.  

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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!

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Join Steve and Andy as we welcome Jordan McFarlin on the show.  We get to know Jordan some more, we get to hear about his experiences and fun flies he likes to go to.  Also we get to hear some Farmer on Farmer talk for all you big country farm lovers out there. 

News and Announcements Document Link  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZgtApVowHRF_ZZTFhBVVmG_rRJ1X9-YDMLm13ROOlZw/edit?usp=sharing

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we welcome back on the show, our good friend Mike "The Planker" DiGennaro!  He comes out one more time to share his thoughts and his final masterpiece that will have you lol and sob at the same time.  This is the 2nd to last episode, so we'd like to thank everyone who's kept up with us throughout the many years! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we welcome Steve Shaw back on the show.  We share our experiences at this years Queens City Heli Throwdown.  Come join us as we get closer to Episode 300 which will be a little different type of episode! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and George as we talk about Siming, dig into our setup, how we keep at it, and more! 

• FCC fines Hobyking https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-issues-28-million-fine-against-hobbyking-0 
• Kraken 580 nitro preorders. Ships around August 27  
• IRCHA Jamboree next week. (August 5-9) Sponsors https://www.facebook.com/98286892040/posts/10156998873917041?sfns=1 
• https://www.motionrc.com/collections/new-rc-airplanes/products/freewing-f-a-18c-hornet-base-gray-90mm-edf-jet-pnp

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we welcome Dan K Reed back on the show.  We catch up with Dan and see what he's been up to and his return back into the hobby!  This is one you don't want to miss, so sit down and have some hot apple pie while you listen to the  greatness that is RCHN, Yeeesssssss! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George with special guest Darrell Sprayberry.  We talk about funflys, scale helis, and more!  

Don't forget to enter our Nick Maxwell FreeFall Giveaway, https://tinyurl.com/nmpfreefall

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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.flexinnovations.com/product-category/aircraft/air-accessories/propellers/ 
• Flightline OV-10A Bronco from Motion RC (preorder) https://ww
• w.motionrc.com/collections/coming-soon-rc-airplanes/products/flightline-ov-10-bronco-1400mm-pnp 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and George as we discuss how do we handle the summer heat. George and Andy being down south, what is their secrets, clothing, equipment.  Come find out how we beat the heat and chill!

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we discuss keeping our fuel tanks fuel with food.  What we like to do for food at events and the different ways of keeping your belly full and of course we talk about snacks, especially Andy!

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we welcome Nick Maxwell back on the show.  We sit down and chat with Nick with all the new things coming soon from Nick as well as a Southwest Rodeo Recap.  What an event, What a pilot Nick is, so join us for another episode of FFRC Podcast!

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Join Iaen and Kevin as we talk about selling stuff, timing and more! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we wrap up the 2021 year.  We chat about our 2021 resolutions and setting our 2022 resolutions as well!  

We'll be off the next 2 weeks returning in the new year so Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and everyone have a safe and fun New Year's Eve! 

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Join Steve, Kevin and Andy as we talk about backing that thang up, whether you're in the zone at the club, an event or a funfly. You gotta back that thang up or risk it all coming down!

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Join Kevin, Andy and Iaen as they welcome back on the show, Darren Wiens, the latest addition to the Skids Up podcast.  We see what Darren's been up to and how he came about joining the Skids up show. 

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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.

Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and Iaen as we talk about nitro parts, where to get them, those rising prices and more!

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we talk about the O and A, the IRCHO and IRCHA fun fly event!  We share our experiences at these 2 great events, especially Iaen's first time at IRCHA!   

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Join Kevin, Iaen, Andy and Steve as we catch up with Frank Moradiellos.  See how Frank's involvement and love for the hobby grew over the years. 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as Andy goes over the SAB Goblin Raw 420.  We get his in-depth look into the latest SAB helicopter.  Andy goes over his hates and dislikes and cons and I guess one or two things he likes about it, well come listen in on the Final review series volume 14, RAW 420! 

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy, and Iaen as we discuss what funflys are on our 2021 calendar year. Which ones will you be hitting up this year? Hope to see ya at the next funfly!

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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.. 

• 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.                                                                                                
• https://www.bkhobbies.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SG580       https://www.onlyfinehelis.com/SAB-Kraken-580-with-Main-and-Tail-blades--PREORDER_p_8559.html 
• OXY5 HF $999.99 https://www.lynxheli.com/product_info.php?cPath=220_221_592&products_id=28701&osCsid=ivqkpk6rbj7i460ab2q26cfic4 
• OXY5 HF packing list https://www.facebook.com/1529251683957605/posts/2597443757138387?sfns=1 
• E-Flite Night Timber X https://www.horizonhobby.com/night-timber-x-12m-bnf-basic-with-as3x---safe-select--efl13850 
• AZBlades 385mm Azure Power https://www.facebook.com/1868875856681617/posts/2662410263994835?sfns=1 
• iX12, iX20 PSA https://www.facebook.com/124965527541577/posts/3061580123880088?sfns=1 
• Futaba T32MZ and CGY760R updates are up on Futaba USA! Wirelessly program and tune your CGY760R! https://futabausa.com/software-downloads/ 

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Join Steve, Kevin and Iaen as we talk about getting ready for this years Spring Fling 2021 Heli Funfly.  Getting ready to our expectations and what where looking forward too, let us know what your looking forward to with this year's Spring Fling  2021!

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we interview Ryan Zanow, we get to know Ryan and dig into what happened this year at the IRCHA Jamboree!

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Join Steve, Kevin, Andy and Iaen as we welcome Keith Williams to the show.  We get to know Keith and we share some of the fun of RCHO Chillout 2022!  Come join us by the fire pit and get cozy with an 800 on another episode of FFRC Podcast! 

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