Ep 13 – Fly-o-ween

October 31, 2020AviationRCNoob

In this episode Joe and Matt celebrate Halloween by sharing their spooky Halloween build ideas and flight stories. Then they will talk about their hobby scares and how to prepare against that nightmare situation, a prop strike, as well as listen to stories you guys shared. Stories from SPONZ, Chris, Zetoyoc, and Ron and Tom from The RC Plane Lab.

Listener Thanks: 8:10

Building-Flying Stories

Matt: 8:45

Joe: 18:25

Discord Build Party: 34:30

Listener Comment: 40:30

Topic – Scare Frights, and how to be prepared: 41:40

First Aid kit additions: 1:42:45

Listener stories: 1:47:15

*Thanks again to listeners who added*

Workbench: 2:11:45

Closing / Next Topic: 2:14:20

Show Resource Links:

Hangar RC Build Night – Friday Nov 13, 2020 7-11pm EST Discord

www.theHangarrc.com Discount code: arcn-bn1 for 10% off the whole store.

Matt’s LPL-Ushakov Mishap

Chris McCallum’s Halloween Special

RC Plane Lab

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/rc-emergency-kit.html

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2763451-Build-Your-Own-First-Aid-Kit

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Ep 12 – Hinges and Other Bits

October 17, 2020AviationRCNoob

In this episode Matt and Joe talk about the other little unmentioned parts of the plane worth talking about.

Intro: 0:40

Flying

Joe: 6:40

Matt: 10:00

Announcements: 19:00

Listener Comments: 21:00

Topic – Hinges and other bits: 36:00

Workbench: 1:51:10

Closing: 1:55:45

Show Resource Links:

Build Party Friday 10/23/2020 7pm-11pm EST Discord

HangarRC Build night 11/14/2020 7pm-11pm EST

Discount Code: arcn-bn1 10% off entire store (all Lowercase) Nov 30, 2020

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Ep 11 – Sam Platt at theHangarRC.com

October 3, 2020AviationRCNoob

In this episode Matt and Joe Talk with Sam Platt founder of www.TheHangarRC.com. His company is set as a Flite Test alternative. Sam will talk to us about his start in the hobby and his start with the business. While near the beginning of the journey, he has some big plans. He will tell us what sets his company apart from other FB Kit manufacturers. They will also talk about the Impromptu ARCN Spitfire Party and other flying escapades, Then they will cover what’s on their bench.

Intro: 1:00

Flying –

Sam: 1:30

Joe: 13:00

Matt: 38:25

News: Build Party and Build Night 2 – HangarRCBoogaloo! 1:05:00

Topic –

Sam Platt intro and origins: 1:11:15

TheHangarRC: 1:35:00

Lightning Round: 2:01:00

Product review HRC Vulture: 2:02:40

Product review HRC Seven: 2:20:05

Closing: 2:41:30

Show Resource Links:

www.thehangarrc.com

Midair collision between FT Tiny Trainer vs FT Versa Wing

Phoenix RC Model by RickP. on the RC groups forums

HangarRC Build night 11/14/2020 7pm-11pm EST

Discount Code: arcn-bn1 10% off entire store (all Lowercase) Nov 30, 2020

Other Resources

Matt’s Micro, and full sized Seven Builds maidens

Landing Gear

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Ep 10 – Flight Boxes

September 19, 2020AviationRCNoob

In this episode Matt and Joe Talk about what they bring to the field. Not before they cover their weekly flying antics and talk about what’s on their benches.

0:00:40 – Intro

Flying Stories:

0:02:00 – Joe

0:34:00 – Matt

0:47:50 – Listener Comments

0:56:54 – Event Discussion: 1st Discord Build Party!

1:00:00 – Topic – What is a field box, and what is it for?

1:04:10 – What Joe brings to the field

1:07:40 – What Matt brings to the field

1:21:48 – The ARCN Field Box

1:41:32 – Checklist (C.R.A.P., High-Five)

1:58:24 – Workbench

2:04:50 – Closing

Show Resource Links:

Joe’s Spitfire – here and here

Watch Joe and Matt flying their Spitfires here

Buddy Box Flight II here

Discord Link

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Ep 9 – Transmitters

September 5, 2020AviationRCNoob

In this episode Matt and Joe cover Transmitters, What they do, options to consider, how to select one. They talk about what they use and how they feel about them. Then they will cover what’s on their Bench.

Intro: 0:35

Building-Flying Stories: 0:55

Matt 2:20

Listener comment – Not our merch! 42:00

Event Announcement: Discord Build Party! 50:50

Topic – Transmitters: 54:15

Protocol

Latency

Features

Model Storage

What Transmitters we use

Workbench: 2:11:50

Closing: 2:15:30

Show Resource Links:

Great comprehensive overview

Bruce at RCModelReview did a great job

Build Party Discord: 9/12/2020 7pm-11pm EST

Discord Link

Watch us flying Here

Or on Matt’s Youtube (FoamyDM) channel

Buddy Box Flight

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Ep 8 – Simulators

August 22, 2020AviationRCNoob

In this episode Matt and Joe cover what they’ve been busy with, mostly RC, and dive into Simulators. What they are, what benefit can they be, which ones are out there, and compare some of the brands they have tried.

Intro: 0:48

Building-Flying Stories: 2:00

Topic – RC Simulators: 44:30

Workbench: 1:49:15

Closing: 1:51:45

Show Resource Links:

PicaSim

Paragliding Simulator

Other Resources

Matt’s Viking S-3b Build

Watch us flying Here

Or on Matt’s Youtube (FoamyDM) channel

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Ep 7 – Batteries

August 8, 2020AviationRCNoob

In this episode Matt and Joe cover what they’ve been busy with, mostly RC, and dive into Batteries: what the numbers mean, how to select the right battery for your application, and how to safely charge, store, and dispose of them.

Intro – 0:00

Flying Stories – 1:00

Listener Questions – 46:00

Geoff’s Bench here and here

Topic – Lipo Batteries – 52:30

Battery Basics – 53:30
Connectors – 1:14:00
Charging/Discharging – Safety – 1:33:30
Lipo Safety Guidelines – 1:41:25
Signs Of Unhealthy Batteries – 1:46:30
How To Store Lipo Batteries – 1:49:15
Battery Retirement – 1:54:10

Workbench – 1:59:15

Closing / Next Topic – 2:07:10

Show Resource Links:

Lipo Safety

Detailed Dive on Lipo Batteries

Detailed Dive on battery connectors types

How to know when to throw Lipos out (safely)

Oscar Liang on Lipo Disposal

Other Resources

Matt’s Viking S-3b Build

Watch us flying Here

Or on Matt’s Youtube (FoamyDM) channel (dated early august 2020)

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Ep 6 – ESCs (What They Are and What They Do)

July 18, 2020AviationRCNoob

In this episode Matt and Joe cover what they’ve been busy with, mostly RC, and dive into Electronic Speed Controllers. They cover how to select an ESC, what all Beeps mean, and a basic understanding of ESC protocols.

Intro – 0:00:32

What we’re up to: 0:11:59

Build Table: 0:33:15

Comments & Corrections: 38:48

Topic – ESC Basics 0:41:03

Beeps – 0:54:00

Programming: 1:09:10

Protocols – 1:26:36

Hobby goals:1:39:10

Closing / Next Topic – 1:46.30

Show Resource Links:

Joshua Bardwell’s ESC protocol Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-1YMl6aO1g

Painless 360s ESC Pimer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZNxbxL7cdc

Other Resources

Matt’s Viking S-3b Build:

https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/foamy-s-3b-viking-by-foamydm-lockheed.63633/

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Ep 5 – Motors (Understanding Brushed and Brushless and What the Numbers Mean)

June 20, 2020AviationRCNoob

In this episode Matt and Joe cover their time during COVID-19 and dive into how brushed and brushless motors function, what all the numbers mean, and how to choose a motor for your plane.

Intro – 0:00:32

What did we fly

Joe – 0:03:00

Matt – 0:51:10

Topic – 1:17:17

Brushed Motors – 1:19:00

Brushless Motors – 2:23:38

Closing – 3:29:30

Show Resource Links:

Brushed Motors

Brushed Motor Picture 1

Brushed Motor Picture 2

Brushless Motors

Brushless Motor Picture 1

Brushless Motor Picture 2

Other Resources

Weight to Power Ratios

AMA Magazine May 2020

Linear vs Exponential

Eddy currents

DC motors explained

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Ep 4 – Plans, Inspirations, and Build Materials

May 30, 2020AviationRCNoob

In this Episode recorded in early March, Matt and Joe talk about their journey in the hobby and discuss what materials you can build your RC aircraft from focusing on foam and balsa and where you can acquire them, including where one can find plans or at least inspiration.

Introduction: 0.37

Corrections: 1:10

Flying Stories: 2:06

Feeling like a Criminal / FAA: 30:30

Bench Work: 45:18

Main Topic – Parts Shopping: 47:30

Coming Goals: 1:36:20

Show Resource Links:

April Showers Challenge

Materials:

www.lowes.com

www.homedepot.com