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Lucien & Moose

Learn all about the exciting hobby of Radio Controlled helicopters, planes and anything that flies.  Mods, upgrades, tuning, news, interviews, tips and testing.

All Things That Fly RC Podcast

Burke and Chris talk to one of the industry leaders in Lipo batteries. CommonSenseRC
speaker Mike Kommel answers our questions and gives us insight on the
latest battery technology, as well as tips for some of us new guys. ;)

Inside Heli #1 - Lipos

In episode #2, we discuss some of the most commonly asked
questions about getting started in the RC helicopter hobby. We all had
to start somewhere, and having a good foundation of what is recommended
for your first or second heli is what most of us need. We'll also talk
about some of the oft-used acronyms like "CP", "FP", "CCPM" and what
they actually mean. Tune in!

Sites we mentioned:
EHBG
RADDS
By popular demand, a link to the "spectactular CP2 crash" mentioned:
Crash Video

Inside Heli #2 - Heli 101

In episode #3 we go "freestyle" and discuss the Freestyle-Hobby Belt Conversion kit for micro helis. Visit their site. General freestyle banter, heli talk, and fun. More lister e-mail and answers. Tune in!

Inside Heli #3 - Freestyle

In this episode, Jamie and Chris talk about their workshops, and what tools and equipment they find useful in their pursuit of heli-nirvana. It's an excuse to go tool shopping! Listener email has questions about the HDX300 belt conversion, the Freestyle belt conversion (from Episode 3) and the Compy 300.

Here are the build logs for each type of belt tail conversion:
Compy FP
FreeStyle Belt conversion
HDX300 Belt conversion
Compy 300 (CP)

Inside Heli #4 - ToolKit

In episode #5 we talk to Larry Haley, aka "Rare Bear" and hear the inspiring story of how he overcame physical difficulties to fly helis, and ultimate landed a job at HeliDirect. Of course, there's the usual listener email too. Tune in!

InsideHeli #5 - HeliDirect Interview

In this episode we talk to Bob White, better known as "Finless" in the Helifreak.com forum. Bob has created some of the best helicopter setup videos you'll find, and is quite the character too. Tune in!

Video of shaft straightening tool mentioned in the podcast

Inside Heli #6 - Finless Bob Interview

In Episode 7 we chat with Kelly, aka: "Quiet Riot" in the forums about his scale T-Rex 600-based Airwolf heli. If you're interested in scale flying, you will want to listen in!

Scroll down for the pictures and video!

InsideHeli Episode #7 - Airwolf

Chris attempts to explain motors to Jamie! Tune in and learn a bit about choosing a motor and pinion - and what that means.

Listener email and follow up on the Airwolf from Episode #7.

Link to Dark Horse's Helicopter Power & Setup Calculator
Link to Honey Bee Wiki (includes RealFlight G3.5 model)
Short video of Chris' T-Rex with the ARC 28mm motor mentioned in EP8:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh9Rvpl7Eoc

Inside Heli #8 - Motors

New Mini shows!
This is the first installment of HeliFreak Radio. Finless Bob will be doing "specific driven" shows and releasing them time to time. We are glad to have him join the podcast! 
Our first mini episode is about voltage regulation, servo ratings and batteries.

You can go to Helifreak.com to talk to Finless Bob or you can write us with questions to our normal email address. Check out his videos and DVD (coming soon).

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Finless mini #1 - Voltage Regulation

This week Jamie and Chris talk about the basics of forward flight, and how to ease into it from tail-in hovering without disastrous results. They also speak with "Red" and "Diggs" about the upcoming InsidePlane podcast. Tune in!

Sites mentioned this week:

Molts Models
InsidePlane.com

InsideHeli #9 - Announcements

Join the ATTF along with Fred Midgett from HigherPlaneProductions.com
Learn about great HQ video being created for our RC hobby and learn how it's done. 

Free videos for ATTF listeners!

Mentions:
BoneDoc's 3D Clinic
JD-RC.com
The Distractions
Give Away

Macr0t0r recap notes for Ep#55

ATTF #55 - HigherPlaneProductions.com Interview

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