Rotor Revolution RC Podcast

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 to bury his Genesis in a pile of mulch.  Feeling spicy?  Grab a drink and get ready to take a sip every time someone says "Rotorflight".  We guarantee you'll be in a GREAT mood by about ten minutes into the episode.We also cover the news including the latest micro heli to hit the market, and then for our main topic this week we catch back up on listener emails, as well as do our review of the new NSDRC Helicopter Servos Kenny and Nick have been testing.Rotor Replay:  There isn't one per say this week, but the guys mention several videos so we've put links belowAlex throwing down on the BK Nitron 90 at the Winter Bashhttps://youtu.be/QxyuenPyLZM?si=JU7FrzLf8ogslgCTAlex Dean and Bert Kamerer fly a tandem at the Winter Bashhttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/19juoqc7v3/Bert K and Kyle Stacy tandem at the winter bashhttps://youtu.be/YrJWaNOcpvM?si=FloPnbr5vET1xlcEAlex tries his hand at flight commentary while Ben Storrick shreds at the winter bashhttps://youtu.be/SnbznCckMmo?si=O34rFs4YJgx7bBNkJonas's latest video on the new OMP Hobby Micro Helicopterhttps://youtu.be/HUe3-_EARPc?si=Sk8VO15hsST7uHXOThat's a wrap for us in 2024!  Thank you to ALL of you that listen and download our show!  We so appreciate you.  We wish you all an amazing holiday season and can't wait to share more with you in 2025.  We're taking a bit of a holiday break, and our next episode won't drop till January 7th.  In the meantime, come find us on facebook, like and share our episode posts, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help folks find the show.  See you in 2025.

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 his graduate degree in mechanical engineering.  So pull up a chair, get out a notebook, and dig into this episode with us as we all learn how to improve the performance of our RC helicopters.There's also the usual updates as we bought stuff, flew stuff, crashed stuff and sold stuff, and we also dig into the latest news in the hobby.Jiawen's Rotorflight Template Model:https://www.rotorflight.org/docs/Tuning/tuning-examplesRotor Replay:SAB team pilot CD throws down an amazing flight on the Il Goblin at only 1680RPM.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Caa3iWVMY/If you're planning on attending the Winter Bash in the Orlando area this weekend Dec 6-8th, 2024 then come on by and say hello to the crew.  We'll all be there starting on Friday and would love to hear from you.Got questions for the crew?  episode suggestions?  feedback?  well you can always reach us on our facebook page, or on facebook messenger at www.facebook.com/rotorrevolutionrcpodcast, or email us at [email protected] for listening!

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 latest developments at Mikado.For our main topic this week Kenny and Nick share their experience with two new 700s on the market:  The IL Goblin Pro from SAB, and Blade's return to the 700 market with their new Fusion 700 model.  We cover all the hits and misses of each helicopter in depth throughout the building and flying process.Rotor Replay:Alex Dean and Greg Ringle promote the SW Heli Rodeo in their own special way:(does require joining the facebook group RC Heli Hangout to view)https://www.facebook.com/44401123/videos/948766783758675/As always, thanks for listening to our show!  Come meet the crew and stop by and say hello on Friday at the upcoming Winter Bash Funfly in the Orlando, Florida area on Dec 6,7,8.  Got a question for the crew?  Email us at [email protected] or message us on facebook at www.facebook.com/rotorrevolutionrcpodcast.  Be sure and like and follow us on facebook and leave us a written review on your favorite podcast platform.

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 Richard is back at it again, this time with a video on trick ways to takeoff off your helicopter.https://youtu.be/bCnIG27azjo?si=vl5iUK77DjlStD22Link to the large capacity 24v 100 Amp Hour Battery Nick has been talking about:https://a.co/d/fQ8IUloOur Holiday Gift Ideas:SAB or Steam Ball Link Pilers: $19-27https://tinyurl.com/5n77fwd5Protech foldout Field Tool Bag w. Zipper: $25https://tinyurl.com/332rf5crNarrow tip heat gun: $25https://tinyurl.com/y3dp525cNeedle Files Set: $8https://tinyurl.com/rz8dbhm24 Pack Awl Tool Gourd Shape Wooden Handle: $10https://tinyurl.com/t5y5t4zySwash Leveling Zip Tool Set: $79https://tinyurl.com/3xc4mwbkEDS ALLEN WRENCH SET - METRIC SIZES 6 PCS.: $58https://tinyurl.com/2x87zcbtKNIPEX TwinGrip Pliers: $34https://tinyurl.com/34ct3t5zBondhus 13160 4mm Ball End Tip T-Handle: $12https://tinyurl.com/5x9dm9w3DFA/JR Double Transmitter Case: $150https://tinyurl.com/2s39d62aPitch Gauge phone holder for the IRCHA App: $60https://tinyurl.com/4ar2p3mcGens Ace Imars D300 G-Tech Smart Dual AC/DC Charger: $130https://tinyurl.com/mwh4bdstOn Board Glow System-for Nitro Engine: $23https://tinyurl.com/99zujemyCarbon Blade Propeller Balancer for 250-700 Helicopter Black/Red: $19https://tinyurl.com/svd62fm9SAB Swashplate Leveler for Goblin Kraken 12MM: $27https://tinyurl.com/mw2kwxt5ILGoblin Swashplate Leveler 15mm: $29https://tinyurl.com/5n7u43wrNext CGM RC Heli Flight Simulator (USB Flash Drive Version): $99https://tinyurl.com/5czwynbjTORQ TBox Program Card: $30https://tinyurl.com/4abh9jrh540 Pieces M3 x 6mm /8mm /12mm /16mm /20mm /25mm /30mm, Hex Socket Head Cap Screws Bolts Washers Nuts Kit, 304 Stainless Steel: $10https://tinyurl.com/3542th4pHand Warmers Rechargeable 2 Pack, 14000mAh: $40https://tinyurl.com/4hf7uwyaAs Always, thanks for listening to show!  We greatly appreciate it.  Have any question for the team?  You can always email us at [email protected], of message us on facebook at www.facebook.com/rotorrevolutionrcpodcast.