Episode #242

Episode #242

Author: FliteTest.com | Radio Control Flight May 27, 2022 Duration: 50:21

Special guest BluJ flies in to help answer some questions.


For anyone captivated by the hum of a motor and the sight of a model soaring against the sky, Flite Test: Aviation-RC Planes-Multirotors is your hangar. This podcast, born from the FliteTest.com team, delves into the hands-on, often exhilarating, and sometimes crash-filled world of radio control flight. It’s a conversation among enthusiasts who live to test, build, and fly. You’ll hear detailed discussions on constructing and repairing RC airplanes, the intricacies of setting up quadcopters, and explorations into helicopters and all related gear. The tone is one of shared curiosity and practical experience, where mishaps are just part of the learning process. In the FliteTest After Hours episodes, host Chris pulls back the curtain, offering candid behind-the-scenes looks at the web show and insights into the broader radio control industry. Listening to this podcast feels like joining a knowledgeable group of friends in the workshop, where the passion for aviation translates into tangible projects and stories from the field. It’s a direct line to the community for hobbyists who want to deepen their understanding and share in the collective joy of making things fly.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Flite Test: Aviation - RC Planes - Multirotors
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