Best Radio Control Helicopters Podcasts (2025)

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EP53: Pilot Showcase: Jeremy Strickland 1:37:30

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5h ago1:37:30

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This week the crew sits down with XL Power team pilot Jeremy Strickland. We chat about competing, progression, his many years in the hobby, and yes that overspeed to six feet under. There's also the usual news, events, and updates from the crew. As always... thanks for listening! Website: www.rotorrevolution.live Facebook: www.facebook.com/rotorrev…

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EP52: Our ideas for the future of helicopter airframes and electronics 1:35:47

13d ago1:35:47

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This week the gang talks about ideas for the future of helicopter airframes and electronics. Features we would like to see, things we would like to see more manufacturers adopt, and lots of "nice to haves". Have great ideas for the future and want to share em? Message us via the below links and let us know your ideas and we'll mention them on the s…

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EP51: Blade Choice and Disc Loading 1:27:05

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This week Kenny, Nick, and Alex dig into a discussion on disc loading and blade choice. We'll talk about disc loading in general, ways to lighten or increase disc loading, as well as talk about some of our favorite blade choices and why we like em. We hope it will inspire you to experiment with both blade length and brand choice. As always... thank…

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EP50: 50 Ways to Crash Your Helicopter 1:58:56

1M ago1:58:56

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Episode 50!? Did we really make it to 50? We decided to celebrate this milestone with a fun story filled episode that center around 50 different ways you can crash your helicopter. Most of which at least one of us has done. So get comfy, and get ready to learn from our mistakes. As always... thanks for listening! Website: www.rotorrevolution.live F…

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EP49. The Ins and Outs of Burnout. 1:54:12

2M ago1:54:12

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This week the gang sits down to talk about burnout. What causes it, and how do we each overcome it when it shows up? How do we pull our friends back into the hobby after they take a break? What motivates us to push through problems? All that plus Kenny does a longterm review of the Blade Fusion 700 helicopter and talks about his experience with it …

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EP48. IRCHA / Worlds Blockbuster Supreme Burritto Extravaganza!!! 3:35:49

2M ago3:35:49

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We may have taken last week off to enjoy IRCHA and Worlds but we've made up for it with two episodes worth of content in one! Join us as US Team manager Brian Byrdsong catches us up on all the action at the recent RC Helicopter Worlds F3C and F3N event in Romania, and Kenny, Nick, and our very own Princess Alex Dean share all the stories from IRCHA…

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EP 47. IRCHACHOS! w/ Lamont James 2:13:42

3M ago2:13:42

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This week as the crew gears up for IRCHA we offer up a fun filled relaxed view of how to have fun at IRCHA. We're all tired of the "what do you pack for a funfly" episodes... so we thought we'd do a how do you have fun while you're there episode. If you've been in the hobby for a long time you know there is no better guest for such a subject than H…

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EP 46: Goosky RS5 and OMPHOBBY M5 Review 1:46:09

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This week while Brian is away competing at Nationals Kenny, Alex and Nick take the opportunity to compare two new 550 sized helis on the market. The OMPHOBBY M5 and the Goosky RS5. You'll hear details about both models, their experience with them, and how they compare to other 550s the crew has flown and owned. All this plus the news, NATs results …

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EP.45 Helifest UK with Rob Bingham and Stu Smith 1:58:54

4M ago1:58:54

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This week we're joined once again by guest hosts Rob Bingham and Stu Smith who take us on a trip across the pond to the largest funfly in the Uk, Helifest. Rob and Stu sit down with event organizers, pilots, team managers, and manufacturers and ask them about the new innovative contest format as well as what's new in their hobby worlds. Special tha…

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EP44. IRCHA Updates with Bert Kammerer 27:25

4M ago27:25

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A special mini episode... Our own Alex Dean sits down with IRCHA board member Bert Kammerer for updates on what IRCHA has in store for you in 2025 and a reminder to get your pre-registration in at the below link. Link to pre-register: www.ircha.org As always... thanks for listening! Website: www.rotorrevolution.live Facebook: www.facebook.com/rotor…

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EP 43. Mikado V8 Tuning and Details with Jesse Kavros 3:01:01

4M ago3:01:01

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Join us this week as Mikado team pilot Jesse Kavros joins us to share tuning tips for Mikado's Version 8 software for their EVO FBLs. But we don't just stop there... Thanks to Jesse's 15+ years in the hobby we hear abou the history of Mikado's FBL development, how V7 values translate into V8, and much much more. It's a conversation you don't want t…

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EP 42. Just Us and a Robot 1:56:19

5M ago1:56:19

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This week was originally going to be the XL Power Wraith F3C helicopter review... but the universe had other plans, and the sky called... and instead of moving our schedule up a week we decided we all had so much to talk about from our own hobby journeys, plus plenty of news... so we thought we'd just sit around the bench and chat. So whether your …

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EP.41 OMPHOBBY with Jonas Wackershauser 2:08:25

5M ago2:08:25

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This week we have a unique opportunity to sit down with the OMPHOBBY's brand lead helicopter designer Jonas Wackershauser. We'll hear about Jonas's early beginnings in the hobby and how he turned his field of study into a career in the RC helicopter hobby. We'll also hear details on OMPHOBBY's newest addition to their micro helicopter fleet, as wel…

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EP.40 Servo Myths and Truths hosted by Bert Kammerer 2:38:56

6M ago2:38:56

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Our 40th episode is a special one guest hosted by Bert Kammerer of BK Hobbies. We had a blast recording this one, and we think you'll enjoy hearing about what we've been up to, a bit more on tariffs from the perspective of a retailer, all the news (and there's a lot this episode) and then we'll dig into the truths and myths about servos. Are 12 vol…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep.39 What's Our Why 2:20:11

6M ago2:20:11

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After a week of none of our schedule's lining up even a little bit, the crew is back again with our apologies. This week we dig into what's our why in the hobby. Why do we do this? Why are we so addicted to this amazing hobby? There's also the usual news, more shaft jokes, and updates from the crew. Boomstrike Funfly Information: https://www.facebo…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.38 - FR Sky with Ben Saraceno and Keith Williams 2:18:18

7M ago2:18:18

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This week the gang sits down with FR Sky's Ben Saraceno and Keith Williams to talk all about the transmitters available from FR Sky, as well as their new RF007 Rotorflight FBL. But it's not all about Rotorflight, we'll cover their integration with multiple FBLs as well. Learn why Kenny, Nick, and Alex are all currently flying the X18RS transmitter …

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.37 Rotor Live 2025 2:14:12

8M ago2:14:12

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This week the crew digs into all of the news to come out of the largest tradeshow in the RC helicopter hobby: Rotor Live. With a mix of exclusive interviews from the tradeshow floor the crew walks you through all of the new models and electronics to be released at Rotor Live. Scorpion and Midland Helicopter team pilot Rob Bingham is also back this …

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep. 36 XL Power Specter WC Edition Review 2:00:19

8M ago2:00:19

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This week all 4 of the crew dig into the review of the popular XL Power Specter World Champion Edition review. Brian has recently started his new Wraith build featuring many of the same parts from the WC Kit, and Kenny, Nick, and Alex are all flying the WC Edition kit so we get a unique opportunity for all 4 of us to share some insights about a mod…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep.35 OMPHOBBY M2 EVO MK2 Review with Chris Kim 2:08:59

8M ago2:08:59

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This week we capitalize on a unique opportunity... the chance to review a model with someone from the development team for that model on the show! Chris Kim from the OMP Hobby team joins us as we review the new OMP Hobby M2 Mk 2 Evo micro helicopter. We all know that every new micro helicopter to come to market claims it's the best in it's class an…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.34 The SXC Crew 2:07:30

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This week we sat down with the crew from the SXC discord community: Archie Harris, Herman Quinones, and Sean Hall. Together the three of them make up the team from the SXC discord community which is a discussion group centered around helping others get started with Rotorflight. SXC also creates and share "presets" for both transmitter files and mod…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.33 Goal Setting 1:53:32

9M ago1:53:32

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This week the crew is back to talk about goal setting. We'll cover how we did on our 2024 goals, and set new ones for 2025. Plus plenty of shop talk as we all navigate winter, and our usual roundup for the news. Rotor Replay: Quiet Eye Video for better focus on your helicopter https://youtu.be/qIG1ZT3-a_A?si=otSWdFPQ18wXM8MH Merak 750 Unboxing Vide…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.32 - Ben Storick and a HUGE win for the hobby! 1:55:30

10M ago1:55:30

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Happy New Year! The gang is back again to kick off the new year with an amazing story for our hobby. This week we're joined by Helidirect team manager Sean Hall and Helidirect and Futaba team pilot Ben Storick to hear all about how a chance encounter at the Winter Bash funfly led to Ben appearing on Cleetus McFarland's youtube channel showcasing wh…

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Rotor Revolution EP31 - The Rotor Bash (Winter Bash!), Listener Mail, NSDRC Servo Review 1:53:30

11M ago1:53:30

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This week the gang is Back from the Rotor Bash, I mean Winter Bash and we had an absolute BLAST! We'll cover some highlights of the funfly: Brian and Nick dip their toes deeper into the Rotorflight waters, The princess lives a fairy tale and then puts one in while doing so, and Kenny discovers how to shut his ESC down in mid air, and Brian attempts…

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Rotor Revolution EP.30 - Advanced Flybarless Tuning with Jiawen Bao 2:09:30

11M ago2:09:30

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This week the gang sits down with OMP Hobby team pilot Jiawen Bao to discuss advanced flybarless tuning techniques. While we mainly focus on the Vbar Neo/Evo and Rotorflight FBLs, the concepts described are universally applicable to most flybarless units. Jiawen has studied control loops and systems in depth at Stanford University where he earned h…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.29 - SAB IL Goblin Pro and Blade Fusion 700 Review 2:30:41

11M ago2:30:41

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This week the crew covers lots of ground. We'll hear all about the recent Southwest Heli Rodeo funfly from Alex, plus his first crack at the Rotorflight FBL. Nick lets the magic smoke out, Kenny finishes redesigning his new heli, and Brian cheats on Futaba. Plus like always, we catch you up on all the news from around the hobby, including the lates…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP28. Holiday Gift Ideas under $100 bucks! 2:03:14

12M ago2:03:14

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Episode 28 is live! This week the whole gang is back, and we're talking gift ideas, stocking stuffers for the holidays! Sharing our list of favorite, affordable tools, under $100, and other RC helicopter related items that you can gift to your friends and family or to yourself! Plus lots of news and loaded recaps. Rotor Replay: RC Helicopter Richar…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.27 - Kontronik with Tim DiPeri and Ben Minor 2:02:41

1y ago2:02:41

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This week we begin the first in a series of episodes focused on a manufacturer. We're joined by Kontronik Sales and Marketing Director for North America, Tim DiPeri and head of US Tech Support for Kontronik, Ben Minor. Together we'll dig into what the brand has to offer in their motor and speed control lines, and see why so many folks enjoy their p…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.26 - Youth in the Hobby Part 1 with Allen Alsabrook 2:42:06

1y ago2:42:06

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Tail in hover to piro flips in 9 months... This was a story we had to hear. This week the crew sits down with young Texas based pilot Allen Alsabrook who has only been in the hobby for a short 9 months. We'll learn about all about the challenges young pilots face, what we're doing right to support young pilots, and what we have room to improve on. …

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep.25 Flying Progression Part Two - What's in the sauce? 2:08:56

1y ago2:08:56

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This week the crew continues our conversation on how best to progress in your flying. How to work past road blocks and hurdles along the way, and tips and tricks that worked for us to learn and perfect new moves. While much of this may be old hat to many of you, we hope you'll learn something new as we each share what works for us. Have other great…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep. 24 Cary Brooks shares the secret sauce to progressing your flying 1:47:04

1y ago1:47:04

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Ever wondered the secret to progressing your flying faster? Did you ever wonder how someone goes from not being able to hover to joining the SAB Factory team in five years? This week the crew sits down with SAB Factory Pilot, Xnova team pilot, and BK Hobbies Flight Team pilot Cary Brooks. We'll hear all about the techniques he used to learn new man…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP 23. IRCHA & NATs with Scott Graham and Satinder Dhindsa 2:30:45

1y ago2:30:45

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This week the crew sits down with recent NATs competitors Scott Graham and Satinder Dhindsa to hear all about their experiences spending almost two weeks in Muncia Indiani competing in the nationals and then staying on to attend the largest funfly in the United States, the IRCHA Jamboree. We'll hear all about their experiences as competitors, why y…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.22 Spirit Wave Radio System with Dima Vinar 2:01:56

1y ago2:01:56

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This week we're publishing early in order to give everyone taking the long drive home from IRCHA something to listen to on the way. We'll start off with updates from the crew, hear how Nick finally fixed his 580 Nitro, how Kenny's IRCHA prep went, and how Alex has come to terms with his love of trains. We'll cover the news including some updates on…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.21 SAB iL Goblin with Kyle Stacy 1:44:39

1+ y ago1:44:39

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This week we're excited to have SAB Factory Pilot Kyle Stacy on the show to talk all about the latest helicopter releases from SAB: the iL Goblin Pro and iL Goblin Raw. As one of the few people in the world that's flown both, Kyle shares his unique perspective after being involved with the development and testing of so many SAB helicopters over the…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.20 OMP M7 vs Goosky RS7 Review Episode 2:08:59

1+ y ago2:08:59

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This week the crew focuses on two new offerings in the 700 size, the Goosky RS7 and the OMP M7. Trying to decide between the two? Curious about either of them? We cover both helicopters in depth and cover what we like, don't like, love, and enjoy about both models. On top of that we'll hear from IRCHA board member Tima with special guest Andy Ross,…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.19 Midairs and Letting Go 1:46:08

1+ y ago1:46:08

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This week the gang is all here and we have lots to talk about. Summer is here and we're all getting in flights, Alex and Nick are cranking out flights, Brian puts the work in and heads to his first contest of the year, and Kenny hits the Dragonfly funfly and well... you'll want to hear what happened. On top of this we have all the latest news from …

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP18 - Rotorflight with Tomas Kirnak 2:15:18

1+ y ago2:15:18

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This week Alex, Kenny and Nick sit down with Rotorflight power user Tomas Kirnak to discuss this extremely affordable FBL that utilizes open source community written software to power it. We cover the basics of how to get involved with the rotorflight community, what are the hardware options, which radios it's compatible with, how is the setup proc…

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Rotor Revolution EP.17 Night Flying with Satinder Dhindsa 1:36:30

1+ y ago1:36:30

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This week the gang is all here and excited to catch up on what we've all been up to. Nick dives back into the hobby after all that work travel, Alex has yet ANOTHER funfly mishap, Brian is finding new ways to practice, and Kenny is tuning up a storm. We do the usual news catching you up on the latest goings on in the radio control helicopter hobby,…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.16 What motivates you in the hobby? 1:48:34

1+ y ago1:48:34

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This week, Kenny, Nick and Alex talk about motivation... How do you get it back when you lose it? How do you renew your interest in the hobby when you are in a slump? How do you get your buddy out to the field to fly with you? We'll cover all these topics and more, and even talk a little about the negative forces that can work against you wanting t…

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Rotor Revolution Ep.15 Tron Dnamic lightweight 700 in depth review. 1:58:43

1+ y ago1:58:43

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It's not everyday that most of us agree on something... but in this episode you'll hear all about how Kenny, Alex and Nick all love their Tron Dnamics. We'll cover the all the details from the build, to our electronics, to why and how it flies different, and most importantly, why we think it might be another great helicopter to add to your fleet. W…

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Rotor Revolution Ep.14 Mistakes We've Made 1:34:19

1+ y ago1:34:19

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Ever make a mistake that's caused a crash? Or wish you knew something then that you do now? Well this week the gang is all here and we spend the episode sharing our best mistakes and what we learned from them. We hope by sharing our mistakes, that we can help you prevent making the same ones. Have a mistake of your own you would like to share? Emai…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.13 Joachim Etter of Tron Helicopters 1:27:46

1+ y ago1:27:46

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This week we sit down with one of the three owners of Tron Helicopters, Joachim Etter. We'll learn a bit more about the recent release of their 550 size helicopters the Gemini and Orion. We'll answer questions about why are there two different canopy and side frame design choices, how might this effect the rest of the line, and more about the futur…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.12 Rotor Live Special Edition with Rob Bingham 2:28:57

1+ y ago2:28:57

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This week we bring you a very special episode dedicated to all of the news being released at the recent Rotor Live tradeshow in Germany where many manufacturers release new equipment and helicopters every year. Special guest host Rob Bingham joings the gang to bring you interviews with none other than Nick Maxwell, Kyle Stacy, Kenny Ko, Kyle Dahl, …

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.11 Greggor McGrath with Absolute CNC Products 2:19:22

1+ y ago2:19:22

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We've got a special treat for you all this week. We've talked before about how much we love the stories behind the products. Greggor McGrath of Absolute CNC products has a unique story to tell. We'll hear how his first CNC machine bought of a craigslist ad turned into a sucessful hobby business, and how a conversation between nitro enthusiasts turn…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.10 Dubai Masters Special Edition with Sean Hall 28:29

1+ y ago28:29

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BREAKING NEWS!!! Surprise! This week we're releasing a special edition mini episode (on our off week!) all about the Dubai Masters. Sean Hall of Helidirect drops in to give us the inside scoop on what went down at the recent Dubai Masters Invitational 3D competition. We'll hear about some of the challenges they faced, some crashes, the entire field…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP. 9 - This Vs. That: A flybarless comparison with Scott Graham 2:09:48

1+ y ago2:09:48

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Episode 9 (are we really almost at double digits?, that was quick!) is jam packed with goodness! The efforts to make Alex buy a Dnamic continue, Nick flies almost as much as Alex, Kenny digs in to tuning his Dnamic and lots more. The news is short and sweet this time as we head into the lull before all the Rotor Live announcements. Stay tuned as we…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP. 8 Build Tips and Tricks Volume 1 1:57:27

1+ y ago1:57:27

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This week the whole gang is back with the first of what will become a semi regular series on the show: Build Tips and Tricks. The crew shares some of their favorite methods for a variety of build tasks and offers you some of their favorite tips. We'll do episodes like this one from time to time, so if there is something you would like us to cover, …

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP. 7 Bert Kammerer 2:51:36

1+ y ago2:51:36

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Heads up! This episode is a long one, but a good one we think you'll all enjoy! We catch up with Alex, Kenny, and Nick, and then dig into a big news week. Lots to talk about on this one, including the recent issues with Radiomaster AG01v gimbals installed in Vcontrol transmitters. Just that much is an episode in itself... follow that up with a grea…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep.6 Goosky S1 Review with Guest Host Scott Graham 2:11:47

2y ago2:11:47

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The gang is all here this week, and they are joined by guest host Scott Graham sitting in for an episode. They'll cover what they've been up to in the new year, catch up with Scott, cover some news, and then talk in depth about the hottest micro on the market right now, the Goosky S1 150mm sized ARF micro heli. We'll then wrap things up with our fi…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.5 - Surprise Holiday Guest! 2:00:00

2y ago2:00:00

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This week Alex, Kenny and Nick discuss all the heli treats that Santa brought, share some holiday news, and visit with our first surprise guest. There's also another installment of engine impressions, and some details behind the recent "build party" Nick and Brian attended. Like and follow our facebook page www.facebook.com/rotorrevolutionrcpodcast…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP 4. Winter Bash Funfly Recap / 2024 Goals 1:51:15

2y ago1:51:15

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Most of the crew is freshly back from the Orlando, Florida based funfly the Winter Bash. Alex, Nick and Kenny talk about their great time at the end of season event. We catch up with what Brian has been up to while we were gone, and chat through the latest goings on in the hobby in the Rotor Report. We close out the episode with some reachable, but…