Rotor Revolution RC Podcast

EP 43. Mikado V8 Tuning and Details with Jesse Kavros

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 to miss.  All that plus we try to stop saying "Rotorflight" (Pro Tip, you'll need an adult beverage to play our Rotorflight drinking game), lots of news, someone other than Alex crashes this week, and lots lots more.  A don't miss episode!Rotor Replay:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EP4aQDdPC/THE SWAG STORE IS LIVE!!!!!www.zazzle.com/rotorrevolutionAll proceeds go to support the show.  That said we appreciate all support for the show whether is an email, a facebook comment, or chatting with one of us at a funfly.  The swag is simply there for those who repeatedly ask us about offering some.Thanks as always for listening!  We greatly appreciate it!  email: questions@rotorrevolution.livefacebook: www.facebook.com/rotorrevolutionrcpodcast

EP 42. Just Us and a Robot

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 are in the car, or in your workshop we hope you'll enjoy a bit more of a relaxed episode this week.  Plus meet our latest and newest member of the team!Rotor Replay:RC Helicopter (saint) Richard saves us all from watching a two hour Mikado broadcasthttps://youtu.be/XyBmBF9a9DY?si=jkuL1y6eNEesnN4rAs always...   thanks for listening!  Questions for the crew?  email us at questions@rotorrevolution.live or message us on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/rotorrevolutionrcpodcast.

EP.41 OMPHOBBY with Jonas Wackershauser

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 well as dig into the many challenges facing helicopter and blade designers.  All this plus the news and more.Questions for the team?  send them in via email at questions@rotorrevolution.live, or message us via our facebook page at www.facebook.com/rotorrevolutionrcpodcast.  Thanks for listening!

EP.40 Servo Myths and Truths hosted by Bert Kammerer

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 volt servos worth it?  Should we be running our servos at 760?  What refresh rate is optimal?  What's marketing hype and what's a worthwhile upgrade?Rotor Replay:RC Helicopter Richard is at it again, this time with a walkthrough on what's new in Heli X 11.  Richard covers it all in depth so we don't have to!https://youtu.be/N-wS-gGDH0M?si=d5gcWgWupVX1WaxmThis week's Rotor replay is a double feature...   take a look at this video from Bobby Watts with more about why we all love our hobby so much.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zITL695gPFEAs always...   fire any questions our way on our facebook page via messenger at www.facebook.com/rotorrevolutionrcpodcast, or you can email us directly at questions@rotorrevolution.live.Thanks for listening

Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep.39 What's Our Why

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.facebook.com/share/159UXFWjap/Rotor Replay:  Ben Storick's Youtube Video on his flights at the Freedom 500https://youtu.be/6BdPHO7ebj4?si=OoWRQA7wpM2pxqEMAs always, thanks for listening!  Follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/rotorrevolutionrcpodcast.  Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform, and emails are always welcome at questions@rotorrevolution.live.