ARCN Ep 104 -  EZ innovations @ Class G with Travis Charbonneau

ARCN Ep 104 -  EZ innovations @ Class G with Travis Charbonneau

Author: AviationRCNoob July 24, 2025 Duration: 2:27:01

ARCN Ep 104 -  Class G with Travis Charbonneau

Visiting FF’25 struck your Host Matt as a group of two things. 1. A great way to get started in the hobby (STEM and EZ packs) and 2. a fun way to get together with like-minded plane enthusiasts and do something you can do nowhere else. 60+ plane combat every 3hrs, and/or build Big and Crazy! If you’re here you likely are interested in RC Aviation. You are in the right place. Today we are going to talk with a friend of who has brought together some interesting Ah-HA moments of innovation that we can all try our hand with, and plenty of examples to model from. Travis Charbonneau is many things, but you may know him as the pro-painter of the FliteTest B-17 bomber, and the life-sized Star Wars hovercraft. While we may talk paint-shop, I am dying to talk to him about his work laid out in his Youtube channel  "Class G" We also talk about our adventures, and the pile of RC and Full Scale Aviation News this past few months.


Want to try a design, https://www.flitetest.com/articles/flugtag-2023-design-challengehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWmTPHb1MEYhttps://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/ez-pack-plans-index.66833/

EZ V2 Kit

https://store.flitetest.com/ft-ez-fantasy-complete-starter-bundle/?searchid=0&search_query=EZ

Bind FT EZ V2 to Jumper T16https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlxxyNc_ZqM

Museums to inspire:https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/

https://mapsairmuseum.org/

Learn more about the Beechcraft C23 Musketeer/Sundownerhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Musketeerhttps://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/beechcraft-sundowner

Build one:https://aerofred.com/details.php?image_id=79730&mode=search#plan

Podcast Links

https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP

www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/

www.aviationrcnoob.com

https://x.com/noob_rc

Email Us

Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com

matthew@avationrcnoob.com

Joe@aviationrcnoob.com

#RC #Aviation #Noob #ARCN #Class-G #General Aviation #Sundowner #Flite Test #NASA #EZ-pack #Innovation


**Episode 104  Bookmarks**

00:00:00 intro

00:04:40 Travis C gets into RC

00:18:00 General Aviation

00:47:49 Beechcraft Sundowner

00:58:45 Bold Designs made EZ

01:51:30 Painting Tips   

02:18:45 Close & Contacts



Ever find yourself staring at a collection of remote-controlled planes or helicopters, wondering where to even begin? Or maybe you've been in the hobby for a while but still have those moments where your latest project ends up more in pieces than you intended. That's the space where The Aviation RC Noob lives. Hosted by AviationRCNoob, this podcast is a candid conversation about the joys and frustrations of radio-controlled aviation. It’s built on a simple idea: no question is too basic, and no mishap is too embarrassing to share. You'll hear straightforward discussions about hobby fundamentals, from choosing your first model to understanding the mechanics of flight, all aimed at building confidence for newcomers. But it's not just a dry manual; the show brings in seasoned experts for their hard-won tips and tricks, and actively shares useful resources discovered along the way. Just as importantly, the hosts regularly recount their own flying experiences and adventures, meaning you get to learn from their mistakes and laugh along with their stories. It’s this mix of practical guidance and genuine camaraderie that makes the podcast a unique companion, whether you're nervously unboxing your first kit or you're a veteran pilot looking for a relatable nod and a new technique. Tune in to feel like you're hanging out at the flying field with friends who get it.
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