Best Aerobatics Podcasts (2024)

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Brendan Gell - Advanced Radio's cutting edge products for RC airplanes 1:06:44

30d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Today I’m chatting with Brendan Gell. Along with his father, Rick, Brendan has been deeply involved in the RC community for decades. Together, they lead Advanced Radio, an Australian company renowned for developing cutting-edge electronic systems and accessories for RC airplanes. In our conversation, Brendan shares the story of how the company bega…

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Getting Wired with the Ace Maker 1:10:13

1M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

We're on the Gold Coast and getting ready for the Pacific Airshow once again. This year's line-up is bigger and even more packed with amazing aircraft, including a T-33 Shooting Star which is the first of it's kind to ever fly in Australia. Its pilot is Greg "Wired" Colyer from Ace Maker Airshows and we caught up with him before he came out to Aust…

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Aerobatics & Goal Setting with Aarron Deliu 44:45

2M ago44:45

44:45

With the Pacific Airshow returning to the Gold Coast in August, Steve and Grant caught up with Aarron Deliu, an Australian aerobatics pilot who is now based in Florida and performing at airshows and events in the USA, Europe and South Africa. Aarron put on a spectacular display at last year's show on the Gold Coast and will be performing again at t…

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Jon from Two Brothers RC - Highs and lows of Youtube and pushing the boundaries of rc models 1:24:26

3M ago1:24:26

1:24:26

Two years ago, Jon Holmes launched Two Brothers RC, a YouTube channel dedicated to maximizing the potential of RC planes. Through sharing insights on new airplanes, radio setups, and various tips and tricks, Jon aims to push the boundaries of both pilot skills and their models. Today, Two Brothers RC boasts nearly 100,000 subscribers, with Jon's au…

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Joe Hunt on DownOnTheDeck.com, rifle rolls at 64 and perfecting mechanical setups 1:24:33

4M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

If you’ve been into RC aerobatics for a long time you’re probably familiar with DownOnTheDeck.com (not around anymore) and the man behind it, Joe Hunt. Back in 2005 when I was starting in RC aerobatics, DownOnTheDeck was one of the go to places to find information about 3D flying and giant scale aerobatics. Joe Hunt not only posted videos of his ow…

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146: The Last Episode 21:11

4M ago21:11

21:11

On this last episode Barbora and Sergio join us to celebrate all the great episodes and play some of our favorite moments we have had over the years. Sergio also will have a new and final segment later in the show. Thank you for your support and helping us on this amazing journey we have had over the last 5 years. We hope you keep Soaring The Sky.…

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FrSky Steve: New X20RS transmitter, Tandem protocol and improving reliablity on your planes 1:23:55

5M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

FrSky is a manufacturer of radio control transmitters, receivers and electronics that became very popular years ago among the FPV drone community, and during the past couple of years has been taking over a larger percentage of the airplane market worldwide. Today I’m talking to Steve Schlesinger, more commonly known as FrSky Steve. He’s the fixed w…

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Andres Leoni: Decoding 4D Fight and Hispano Aviation Jets 1:14:13

6M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Join us as we soar with Andres Leoni, a true pioneer pushing the boundaries of RC flight. From precision aerobatics to groundbreaking 4D maneuvers and top of the line jets, Andres's journey is one of relentless innovation and passion. In our chat, Andres takes us on a journey through his RC evolution - from precision and freestyle aerobatics to eli…

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Tyabb Airshow 2024 56:32

6M ago56:32

56:32

The Peninsula Aero Club at Tyabb Airport near Melbourne puts on an epic air show every two years, although everyone's really been looking forward to this year's event as the last one was in 2020 thanks to COVID. The waiting was certainly worth it, as the Tyabb Airshow 2024 was another cracker with plenty of warbirds, aerobatic displays, a car vs ai…

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Andrew Jesky: F3A World Championships, training, setup and AJ Aircraft 1:22:36

6M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Today, we have a true legend in the world of RC aerobatics joining us: Andrew Jesky. From his humble beginnings flying at the age of 7 to becoming a household name in the RC community, Andrew has soared to remarkable heights of success. As a multiple-time US F3A National Champion, Team F3A World Champion, and Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Champion, And…

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Tibbsy the Aussie Airboss and a Day Trip to Tocumwal 1:05:31

7M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Setting up and running the air display component of an airshow takes a lot of effort, awareness of pilot and aircraft capabilities, an understanding of what makes a display interesting to the public, and the ability to deal with variables such as weather and aircraft availability. To find out more about this topic, we caught up with Chris "Tibbsy" …

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Bryant Mack: IMAC deep dive, setup process and training tips 1:12:19

6M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

After the Tournament Of Championships came to and end in 2002, the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout became one of most important RC aerobatic competitions in the world, with the best pilots gathering to compete in IMAC and freestyle. Today, I’m talking to Bryant Mack, 2 time Invitational champion as well multiple freestyle podium finisher. In our chat, we…

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Exclusive: OzRunways Acquired by Boeing 30:08

7M ago30:08

30:08

It's big news down under as Bas Scheffers, CEO of OzRunways, joins us to announce that Boeing have purchased the company. It's a massive validation of the efforts put in by the OzRunways team over the past 10+ years and provides the opportunity for the OzRunways, ForeFlight and Jeppesen teams to work close together to help improve their respective …

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Nico Gastaldi: Thrust Vector Masterclass and new PAU turbine jets 1:22:21

8M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

Today, I'm thrilled to be in conversation with none other than Nico Gastaldi, one of the best thrust vector aerobatic jet pilots worldwide. Coming to us from France, Nico brings his wealth of experience with hundreds of thrust vector flights on J-10, Mephisto, and Ares, offering us a masterclass in the intricate world of thrust vectoring aerobatics…

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145: Eagle Eyes, Australian Skies & the PW5 56:27

8M ago56:27

56:27

Barbora has just returned from Australia and joins Chuck to talk about wave Camp and the Worlds in Narromine. Later in the episode we chat with Markus in Germany to talk about what happened when he got bored during Covid. He will share his soaring journey with us and what he is planning later this year to help grow the soaring community. Sergio the…

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Bush Flying 737s in Alaska, a long-haul Gipsy Moth, & more of the Steve Padgett Story 1:16:39

8M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

Welcome to our first episode for 2024 with this episode featuring a great set of interviews to kick off the new year. From Grant recording chats with Jerry & Jan Chisum in their incredible hangar home over in New Zealand to the next part in the Steve Padgett story, this episode covers flying from the UK to NZ in a Gipsy Moth back in 1934, bush flyi…

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Jonathan Vogt: The Lighter Side of RC, radio showdown controversies and lessons after countless jets 1:17:36

8M ago1:17:36

1:17:36

On today’s episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the mastermind behind The Lighter Side of RC, Jonathan Vogt. With an impressive 41,000 subscribers and counting, his Youtube channel takes us through the build process of some of the most amazing turbine jets you can find. In our chat, we delve into the inception of Jonathan’s channel and…

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Catching up with Jase Dussia: Del Norte Fly Fest, Flex 70cc CAP 232EX and Flat Profile foamies 40:01

8M ago40:01

40:01

I had a chat with Jase Dussia about what he's been up to lately. Jase recounts his experience at the Del Norte Fly Fest in Mexico and talks about the latest releases from Flex Innovations: the 70cc CAP232EX and the new Foam Profile (FP) line of aircraft. Sorry for my red nose and crappy voice. I have been sick, but starting to feel better now. Conn…

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Lior Zahavi: Navigating Turbine Jet Setups and talking Zavionix Sensors and the FrSky advantages 1:14:06

9M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

Lior Zahavi, a lifelong modeler from Israel, has garnered a dedicated following owing to his pilot skills, his technical knowledge and experience and a genuine passion for assisting others in the RC community. Renowned within the turbine jet scene, Lior not only pilots these advanced machines but also pioneers the development of sensors and softwar…

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Gernot Bruckmann on F3A and F3P World Championships, EXFC and a lifetime of RC aerobatics 49:20

10M ago49:20

49:20

Gernot Bruckmann is a legend in the world of RC aviation. Growing up in Austria with parents deeply involved in aero-modeling, he naturally embraced the hobby. Fast forward, and for the past 15 years, he's been a standout in European aerobatic competitions. His expertise shines in IMAC, F3A, F3P, gliders, and jets. This year alone, he secured his f…

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Flying with Angels & the Padgett Story Begins 1:01:20

10M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Steve's back in the studio after his heart attack and subsequent surgery. As you'd expect, it was a major experience for him and he's very appreciative of the support he's received from our audience. He's now a member of the zipper club, has been cleared to drive cars again, and is working towards his Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (O…

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Matt Chapman: American Airlines captain, Airshow pilot and RC modeler 59:19

10M ago59:19

59:19

Today, we have a very special guest, Matt Chapman is joining us on the Skybound RC podcast. Matt is an American Airlines captain flying the Boeing 737 and an avid RC pilot. He's also an accomplished full-scale aerobatic pilot, boasting numerous competition successes, including a remarkable 3rd place in the 1998 World Aerobatic Championships. After …

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144: Extraterrestrial Soaring: Max Fabricius Interview & WGC 2023 Update 1:03:27

10M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Today we first join Barbora, The Gliding Junkie at The 37th FAI World Gliding Championships in Narromine, New South Wales Australia. Chuck will then be talking with our new guest pilot Max Fabricius in Germany as he shares his soaring journey with us as well as his very interesting day job as an Astronomer. Later on this episode we join Sergio, The…

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Ryu Sintuphrom talks model development at Pilot-RC, new Edge 540 and differences between airframes 47:32

11M ago47:32

47:32

This is Ryu Sintuphrom, a rising star in 3D and Extreme Aerobatics from Thailand. At the young age of 23, Ryu’s piloting skills have already reached extraordinary heights. He’s performed demo flights at top international events and his list of sponsors is too long to list here. As a key member of the Pilot-RC team, Ryu actively contributes to the d…

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143: Behind The Art Of Gliding with Simon Lemmerer 44:56

11M ago44:56

44:56

On this episode we first join Barbora, our co-host as she is in the middle of wave camp in the Czech Republic. We then head to Austria to chat with glider pilot and author Simon Lemmerer! He will be sharing his aviation journey and adventures with us as well as taking us behind the scenes of his new book , The Art of Gliding. This book is sure to b…

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Elad Fish - How to land a turbine jet, choosing gear and talking planes. 1:13:34

11M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Today, we're sitting down with Elad Fish, a very well known name in the RC jet community. Elad isn't just a great pilot; he's an experienced builder and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to turbine jets. He’s also part of the team CARF-models. In this episode we'll talk about his beginnings in RC and turbine jets, the tricks behind perfect landin…

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Pacific Airshow Vibes 1:16:13

12M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

It's been a while between episodes but Steve's been in hospital for a major operation plus Grant's been travelling for airshows and also getting current in hot air balloons once again (yup, there's a new danger area being declared for operations in the vicinity of YBLA, YWGT & YILA :) ). With Steve in hospital, Grant turns to ATC Ben for help with …

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Luca Baumann: crazy night airshows, 3D jets and international IMAC 44:41

12M ago44:41

44:41

Meet Luca Baumann, the German aerobatic pilot who's been wowing audiences with his aerial skills since a young age. Starting with the Horizon Air Team at just 6 years old, Luca now travels the world, showcasing his talents and representing his sponsors at top events. But Luca's not just a showstopper. He's a fierce competitor that has gotten great …

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Harry Sejour - Latest offerings from PilotRC, Matrix 3D Jet and life as the owner of an RC company 35:13

1y ago35:13

35:13

Today we're chatting with Harry Sejour, lifelong rc modeler and founder and owner of Tailslide Aviation, the new official distributor of PilotRC in the US. We talk about the challenges of starting a new RC company, the latest products from PilotRC and dive deep into their newest jet, the Matrix. We also talk about Harry's favorite planes and good j…

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Martin Pickering on Youtube, Pilot-RC FC1, traveling the world and borrowing planes 1:15:07

1y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Martin Pickering is one of the most well known RC aerobatic and jet pilots. He's traveled the world flying countless airplanes at the best events around the globe, setting up and demoing all kind of models. For years now, he's been sharing his RC journey on his Youtube channel. Enjoy this chat with Martin Pickering where he talks about his RC start…

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Test Flying the F-35 1:01:46

1y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Way back in June 2014 we released Series 1 Episode 119 about the RAAF bringing the F-35A into service, including the first two pilots selected to learn how to fly it, discussions with Lockheed Martin representatives (including test pilot Billie Flynn) and an hour long discussion with AVM Kym "Koz" Osley about the infrastructure work, staffing build…

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Quique Somenzini on Tournament Of Champions, F3A Worlds and Flex Twin Otter 54:58

1y ago54:58

54:58

Quique Somenzini is one the most accomplished aerobatic pilots in RC history, and has spent his life dedicated to refining his flying and design skills to bring the best airplanes to the market. He was kind enough to spend some time with Juan Sanchez to chat about the start of 3D flight, his experience at the TOC and F3A World championships, the la…

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Gold Coast Dreaming 51:15

1y ago51:15

51:15

The team from the Pacific Airshow at Huntington Beach in California have come down under to stage the first Pacific Airshow Gold Coast event at Surfers Paradise in August, right around the corner as we release this episode. Steve and Grant will be attending the event to gather more content from the performers who will be displaying there, but in ad…

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Ali Machinchy: Hangar 9 Aermacchi MB-339, Sponsorships, EA BDX and more! 49:24

1y ago49:24

49:24

Ali Machinchy joins us to discuss what actually takes Horizon Hobby to bring a new airplane from idea to market, talks about the latest release from Hangar 9 - the all-new Aermacchi MB-339, and sheds some light on what it takes to become a sponsored pilot on the Horizon Air Team. Ali is a lifelong aeromodeler, a leader in the RC industry, and a wor…

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142: Soaring To The Podium In Spain: 2023 Woman’s World’s Standard Class Champion Barbora Moravcova 33:58

1y ago33:58

33:58

On this episode Barbora shares her story flying and competing in Spain as she joins the Worlds top glider pilots to fly and soar thousands of Kilometers in hopes to become the next world champion. Join us now as Barbora jumps in her LS8 and soars through the many task of this amazing competition. www.soaringthesky.com…

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Sasha Cecconi talks IMAC, Freestyle and the all new PAU Extra 330LX V2 1:09:29

1y ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Sasha Cecconi chats about his start in RC, shares his mindset about freestyle and IMAC competitions and discusses the development of the latest model from PAU, the Extra 330LX V2. Links: https://rcgadgetz.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@sachacecconi8067 https://www.facebook.com/sacha.cecconi Contents: 00:00: Intro 01:54: Starting in RC 06:06: Freesty…

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Reaching Skyward 49:40

1y ago49:40

49:40

They say that if you can't see it, you can't be it and that certainly seems to be the case with getting more women into aviation. The recently released documentary Touch the Sky seeks to help encourage more women to consider flying for fun and/or employment, particularly looking at the "soft" (aka "human") issues that are part of the answer to the …

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Jase Dussia part 2: Simulator, setup, crashes and more! 42:41

1y ago42:41

42:41

Part 2 of my conversation with Jase Dussia, where we talk about flight simulators for training, his worst crash and he walks us through his process for fine-tuning a new aerobatic airplane. If you haven't watched the first part, make sure to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeX7a6gyz44&ab_channel=SkyboundRC Contents 00:00 - Intro 01:28…

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Jase Dussia: the king of extreme aerobatics - Part 1 44:03

1y ago44:03

44:03

Episode 2 of the Skybound RC Podcast and we have Jase Dussia with us! In this episode we talk about Jase's move from Extreme Flight to Flex Innovations, we catch up on what's the latest with JTA Innovations (Jase's airplane company), and he shares his experience leveling up as an aerobatic pilot over time. This episode is just the beginning of our …

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Traffic Sighted 44:44

1+ y ago44:44

44:44

There are plenty of beaches in Australia and many cities have an "Eye in the Sky" traffic reporter giving commuters updates on where the bottlenecks are, but what if you could provide traffic reports plus beach reports, all while logging hours? Our voice-over guy, Terry Daniel, steps out of the recording booth and into the studio to chat with Steve…

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Kris Barton on turnkey airplane building at Full Throttle RC 32:27

1+ y ago32:27

32:27

In this conversation with Kris Barton, owner and founder of Full Throttle RC, we talk about his start in the hobby, how Full Throttle RC came about, what his most requested airplane is and shares his preferred equipment after testing equipment from all different brands. --------- Contents --------- 00:00 - Intro 01:56 - Start in the hobby 06:00 - F…

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141: Perlan II Back In Argentina: Reaching for 91,000 Feet 33:22

1+ y ago33:22

33:22

Join Chuck & Barbora as they chat with Miguel Iturmendi, one of the pilots for an update on Perlan II now in Argentina. We will Also find out how you can join them live inside and outside the cockpit as they reach for 91,000 feet and a new world record! All this and more now on episode 141 of soaring the sky! https://perlanproject.org/ www.patreon.…

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Leaning Into It 47:46

1+ y ago47:46

47:46

We recorded so much content at Avalon 2023 that it's going to take a few more episodes to get it all released. This episode brings us the Scandanavian wing walker team, the return of Timbo's Tarmac and a chat with UK aerobatic pilot Mark Jefferies and Dee Ebeling from Perth, so lets lean into the slipstream and have a listen. This episode flies pas…

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All Change for the Defence Strategic Review 57:39

1+ y ago57:39

57:39

It's time to dig into the recently released Defence Strategic Review to assess its impacts on the Australian Defence Force from an aviation perspective. For this episode we're joined by award winning defence and aerospace journalist Andrew McLaughlin, who helps assess the changes we can expect to see over the next few years. A big change is the foc…

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