RC Heli Nation v3

RCHNv3 EP32 Nitro Part Two: The Build

In the second installment of our Nitro series...  the gang discusses the particulars of building a nitro helicopter.  What extra steps do you need to take?  Where do you use loctite?  How do you attach the pipe?  What do you connect the fuel tubing to, and what's a clunk anyway?  All this and more is answered in this week's episode meant to help get more folks into nitro powered helicopters.
There's also the usual updates, news, and an update on Dan's escape to the Carribean.  We recognize that there is more than one way to tackle a nitro build, and that folks will have their own methods too.  Instead of telling us we're wrong, join the conversation on our facebook page and share your nitro tips and tricks at https://www.facebook.com/RCHNV3.
As always...   thanks to all of our listeners for their tremendous support.  An extra special thanks to those of you who have chosen to help support the podcast over at locals.com at https://rchelinationv3.locals.com/.
 

RCHNv3 EP31 The Prodigal Son Returns

In this episode Nick, Devin, and Rob get to chat with a well missed surprise guest, and then delve into the importance of social media to the hobby.  How to leverage social media to stay current in the hobby, while avoiding all the noise and negativity that can come with it.  Do you have to be on Facebook to stay current in the hobby?  Are forums dead?  These questions and more get explored by the gang...
Speaking of social media...   after you unfollow all the annoying people, come find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RCHNV3 and stay up to date on all things in the nation.
Still waiting on that second Nitro Episode?  It's coming SOON, REAL SOON!

RCHNv3 EP 30 The Big Big News Show

While we planned on recording the second episode in our nitro series, the hobby had other ideas.  So much news was announced this past week at the Rotor Live event in Germany and elsewhere in the hobby that it took us a couple hours to get through it all!  So this week is all about the news, and we'll push the nitro series to another time.  Checkout our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RCHNV3 for a photo of miniature aircraft's new prototype rotor head to help make sense of the world's worst job we've ever done of describing something.
Special thanks to all of you supporting the podcast on locals at https://rchelinationv3.locals.com/ .  We greatly appreciate you all helping us keep the lights on and deliver new content weekly.  
Dan is still out this week, but still on the path to recovery...   we promise he'll be back soon!  Till then thanks for listening.

RCHNv3 EP29 Sean Hall

Join Nick, Scott, Rob & Devin this week as they interview guest Sean Hall from Helidirect.  We hear a little about Sean's background and return to the hobby, and how he became the man behind various brand's marketing efforts.  We find out why the Helidirect team is so large, how to get into content creation, and get to hear some of Sean's ideas to help grow the hobby.  Sean's enthusiasm is infectious... and we think you'll all enjoy this episode.
On top of that, we catch up with the crew, get a brief update on Dan, and the usual news including a segment on Scott's thoughts on if upgrading to the Neo Evo FBL is worth it.
As always, thanks for listening...  find us on facebook, and thanks for your support on locals!  Look for the next installment in our Nitro series to come soon.  Send your questions you'd like the crew to answer to Nick and he'll get them added to the list.

RCHNv3 EP 28 Fun Fly Prep

Rob, Scott & Devin get together this week for a short episode on how to get ready for a funfly.  We catch up with the gang, hear a little bit about Devin's trip to the RCHO Chill Out funfly, and learn a little about what it takes to get ready to take on your first funfly.  Dan is still super thankful for all the messages and is doing his best to come back as soon as he can.  He tried to rally for a quick pop in on this one, but just couldn't quite do it yet.  He'll be back soon!
As always, all of us at RCHN are very much appreciative of those of you supporting us on locals, and for all of our listeners!  Find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RCHNV3, and say hello, or leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.

RCHNv3 EP27 Auggie & the IRCHA Board Elections

Augusto Arevalo (Auggie) joins Devin, Scott, and Nick to chat about the upcoming IRCHA elections for the open seat on the board.  We learn just how long Auggie has been in the hobby, what his hopes for IRCHA are should he be elected to the board, and get a quick touchbase about what he's been up to over at Xguard RC.
There's also an update on Dan, some news, and the usual fowl humour.  There's a few audio glitches in Nick's mic in the interview...   we apologize for those, but they aren't too bad.  Sometimes the hotel internet just doesn't want to cooperate.
 

RCHNv3 EP26 Nitro Basics

The gang's all here this week...   well...  except for Dan..  his heart just wasn't in it this week.  (Pardon the Pun!) Truthfully Dan has some serious surgery this week so we're all keeping him in our thoughts, and doing what we know he wants us to and cranking out another one.  Due to excessive peer pressure and bullying, Nick buys his first nitro, and has a LOT of questions.  Just what do you buy to make a heli do the smokey and spinny things?  The guys explore all of the things you'll have to acquire to get your first nitro helicopter in the air.  There's also news, shenanigans, and Scott's bicep workout routine involving excessively large lipo batteries.  If you've been thinking about a nitro, this one's for you.  Look for more episodes on this topic in the near future.

RCHNv3 EP25 James Kaddis

James Kaddis drops by and spends an episode with the whole crew.  We catch up, share some news, and then take a turn to the more serious as we discuss overcoming serious challenges, and what really is behind our involvement in the hobby.  Do we fly for the enjoyment of it?  Or are we escaping from something?  The gang delves into this and more with our guest, longtime heli pilot and friend of the podcast, James Kaddis.
Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RCHNV3, help support the podcast on Locals at https://rchelinationv3.locals.com, and on our website at www.rchnv3.com.  As always thanks for listening!

RCHNv3 EP24 The Return of Jamie Robertson

The gang continues the conversation on competitions with a very special guest.  We visit with Jamie Robertson and hear the amazing story of his return to the competition scene.  Jamie dominated the competition circuit years ago, and after a long break is back in the hobby and on a mission to dominate at Worlds.  We've also got more news, shenanigans, impressions, Devin sings a solo, and lots more on this episode!
Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RCHNV3, help support the podcast on Locals at https://rchelinationv3.locals.com, and on our website at www.rchnv3.com.  As always thanks for listening!

RCHNv3 EP23: Nick Maxwell

The gang is almost all here this week, and it's a good one!  We catch up with the crew, share some much anticipated news, and Nick Maxwell drops by to share a lot of news of his own.  Maxwell talks about the release of his video, and drops a couple of big bombs on the crew!  He's making some equipment and sponsor moves, developing some new equipment and talks about his plans and practice routine for the upcoming F3C and F3N World Championships.  You definitely don't want to miss this one!