RC Heli Nation v3

RCHNv3 EP42: What is Flying Your Heli!?!

This week we talk about a post from the hangout that really got some discussion going about auto pilot, self-leveling, bank limits and all that jazz. Tune in to find out what the guys are saying about this stuff.  Please let us know your thoughts either on Facebook or email!  Devin is out this week busy with work, come to think of it we should have taken this opportunity to bust his balls, but we really didn’t…  hmmm. Next time!  Nick got busy with work and was able to join us for the last few minutes of the show. 
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RCHNv3 EP41: Nothing Really!

Nick is on vacation with his family so the rest of us decided we would see what happens when we have no adult supervision keeping the show on track.  Just some general banter, what we have been up to and Nick hits us up with some roving reporter news.  Then Rob get a fire lite under his ass and shares his thoughts on the new Mikado Mod! 
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RCHNv3 EP40: Balance… It’s Not Just For Blades

For the first time in a several Months the whole gang is here!  It’s the perfect time to talk about work/life/hobby balance.   How do you maintain your sanity when juggling things, you enjoy doing and those things that you simply have to do?  No real concrete answers to this question but it is always interesting to hear how others deal with issues that we all face.
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RCHNv3 EP39: Funfly Good or Great!

We all have a good time at funflys, right?  I mean we wouldn’t go if we didn’t!  Nothing beats having the chance to hang out with friends you have not seen since the same event last year!  Getting to check out that heli you have been contemplating for the past several months, yeah, we get it.  Have you ever asked yourself what makes a funfly GREAT!  Join the guys this week as they talk about what makes a funfly great or just good!
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RCHNv3 EP38: Enzo Albertoni

Whats this?  Dan,  is that you?   Yup, Dan finally decided to dust of his Mic and join the guys for this weeks episode, Tune in to find out what is new with him.  This week we are joined by Enzo Albertoni, Professional RC racer for the past 15 or so years.  We are going to find out why Enzo, after many years has decided to come back to RC helicopters.  What is it about RC helis that Enzo is enjoying?  How do the disciplines compare?  We look forward to following Enzo as he reestablishes his priorities and starts flying Helis… once again!
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RCHNv3 EP37 Spring Fling Recap

This week, we focus on hearing about Scott and Devin's experiences at the recent Spring Fling funfly in Virginia.  Devin crashes the flash (again), Scott sets the all time crash record for the same battery pack, plays peek-a-boo with the clouds, and they both spend a rained out Friday learning what deluge means.
Nick's out of town this week but joins us for the news, and Dan drops by the funfly to say hi to the boys.  All this and more this week...    
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RCHNv3 EP36 The XL Episode! Large Helis, Large Surprises, Large Show!

This week the gang is hard at work to make sure you have something to listen to on the way to the Spring Fling fun fly in Virginia.  We're releasing early to help those of you out with long drives.  We don't always record an extra large episode, but when we do, it's a doosey!  Lots of surprises along the way, some special guests (be sure and listen to the end!) and the usual news and shenanigans.
There's still plenty of seriousness in this episode though, the gang chats through all the most popular current offerings in the 550-700 size heli market.  Hear what we think of the helis, and the brands behind them, and get a few heli-history lessons along the way.
We've also got our first remote news segment, including a very special guest reporter that you won't want to miss.
We also let you take a peek behind the curtain on this one.  We left in a lot of things we might normally take out...   So you get a behind the scenes type feel on this episode too.
It's almost too much to write down!  It's the XL Extra Large Episode!

RCHNv3 EP35 Rates, Expo, and Pitch

This week  we dive in and share our approaches to some of the more subjective settings in our flybarless units.  We talk about how we approach rates and agility settings.  What is expo, and how do we each approach it?  Just how much pitch should I run anwyay?  How does my flying style affect these things?  Are all helis the same or do we vary them by helicopter?
All this and more this week.  We also learned that Scott Graham finally got his hands dirty?  More on Devin's feet if you listen till the end, some news, Rob's efforts to renovate his kitchen, and even a bit about that which shall not be discussed.
As always, thanks for your continued support on locals, as well as all the kind notes we've received as we temporarily navigate things without Dan till he's ready to return.

RCHNv3 EP34 Maxwell Returns to the Podium

This week Nick Maxwell joins the crew again to talk about his return to the podium.  We catch up with Nick and hear about his time at Rotor Live with the XL Power team, his 1st place performance at the Dubai Masters competition, and then dig into the details of some of the new equipment he's been flying, and even get a bit of a math lesson and chat about servo refresh rates and performance.
There's also the usual news, catching up with the guys, and an important debate over who is the biggest "dirt magnet".  
As always, thanks for listening, and thanks for all of your support.  We appreciate all the great feedback we've been getting and continuing to keep Dan in your thoughts as he battles his way back.

RCHNv3 EP33 Tron Helicopter

This week the team gets a unique chance to talk directly with a manufacturer.  Two of the three founders of Tron Helicopters Dario Neuenschwander and Joachim Etter join us to talk about building their brand, how they develop new helicopters, and what's coming from Tron Helicopters in the future.  
There's also weekly news, Nick breaks his promise from last week, Devin has an announcement, and Scott inches toward getting his Tron nitro in the air.
Be sure and listen all the way to the end for a little behind the scenes action and shenanigans.  
As always, thanks for listening, thanks for the messages, and thanks for your support!