BMFA
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 29st Apr 2012 at 9:00pm GMT
Featured Guest:Manny Williamson
Running time of program: 54 Minutes
Manny Williamson is the Development Officer for the British Model Flying Association (BMFA)
Nigel talks to Manny and covers a wide variety of topics such as:
- How the BMFA helps us as modellers
- The services the BMFA offers to Clubs and Modellers
- They discussed the BMFA’s thoughts on Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & First Person View
- How the BMFA work with the CAA, LMA and other organisations
- The work the BMFA does in terms of advising Clubs on a range of topics and issues
- The truth behind model flying during the Olympic Games
- See website www.BMFA.org
- And more . . .
Kings Lynn Model Shop
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 29st Apr 2012 at 9:00pm GMT
Featured Guest:Kings Lynn Model Shop
Running time of program: 20 Minutes
Nigel interviewed the Team at Kings Lynn Model:
Electric Soaring
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 29st Apr 2012 at 9:00pm GMT
Featured Guest:Martin Bell
Running time of program: 30 Minutes
Mike talks to Marin and we discussed:
- How he got started what role does he in the Electric Soaring Community
- We talked about the differences between Gliding & Electric Soaring
- We discussed the use of a Height Limiter in competitions
- Other than the UK where else in the world has this sport become popular
- What models are on offer in hobby shops which can be used for Electric Soaring.
- I asked Marin where folk can find out more about Electric Soaring
- See website www.esoaring.net
- And more . . .
Large Model Association
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 22st Apr 2012 at 8:30pm GMT
Featured Guest:Tony Hooper – Chief Examiner over 20Kg Scheme
Running time of program: 30 Minutes
Mike talks to Tony Hooper and we discussed:
- How he got started with Radio Control Modelling
- We talked about the differences between the LMA and the BMFA
- What is the role of a Chief Examiner
- As a long standing member of the LMA, some of the highlights Tony has seen over the years.
- We discussed some of the recent work Tony has done working with the CAA looking at Autonomous UAV’s for Commercial use
- And more . . .
Rotorworld Helicopter Magazine
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 1st Apr 2012 at 8:30pm GMT
Featured Guest:Neil Mead – Editor of Rotorworld Helicopter Magazine
Running time of program: 30 Minutes
Mike talks to Neil and we discussed:
- How he got started with RC models and how he got involved in the magazine
- We talked about the Rotorworld Website and the use of Apps to distribute the magazine.
- Neil also talks about “ground breaking” development in the world of RC Heli, in particular Autonomous UAV’s and the AR Parrot Drone
- His view of the future for the Magazine.
- The unique selling point of the Rotorworld Magazine
- And more . . .
TJD Models
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 25th Mar 2012 at 8:30pm GMT
Featured Guest:TJD Models
Running time of program: 30 Minutes
Nigel (Wiz) interviews TJD Models
RC Pilot Online Magazine – Michael Kranitz Interview
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 18th Mar 2012 at 8:30pm GMT
Featured Guest:Michael Kranitz – RC Pilot Online Magazine
Running time of program: 30 Minutes
Nigel (Wiz) interviews the very funny Michael Kranitz, the Co-Founder of RC Universe and founder of RC Pilot Magazine.
Michael talks about;
- How he got started with RC models and tells a very funny story about his early years as a modeller
- RC Universe, how that got started and his involvement today.
- He also talks about his “ground breaking” Online RC Magazine
- He shares some insightful thoughts on the printed magazine as he sees it today.
- www.rcpilot.com
- And more . . .
60% - Extra 260 – Steve Carr Interview
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 11th Mar 2012 at 8:30pm GMT
Featured Guest:Steve Carr
Running time of program: 20 Minutes
Interview with one of the most amazing and entertaining pilots in the UK
Steve Carr talked to us about his 60% EXTRA 260
Retro S/C Model Flying – Gordon Walker Interview
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 26th Feb 2012 at 8:30pm GMT
Featured Guest:Gordon Walker
Running time of program: 20 Minutes
There's something fascinating about Vintage R/C flying. This category of RC Flying has become popular in the UK & Europe
Interview with Gordon Walker talking about Single Channel (retro) Model equipment and flying models using this equipment
Please Note: Our apologies for the poor sound quality
YT International – Martin Chitty Interview
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 19th Feb 2012 at 8:30pm GMT
Featured Guest:Martin Chitty – YT International
Running time of program: 20 Minutes
Interview with Martin Chitty of YT International discussing their brand new range of pilots and new range of ARTF RC Model Aircraft.
We discussed;
- The inspiration behind developing the range of model pilots
- What pilots they have on offer today and what YT are planning for the future
- The range of autonomous pilots and how they work
- We then covered the topic of new range of ARTF Aircraft – Warbirds, Aerobatic and Gliders
- And more . . .
Dawn Patrol
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 05th Feb 2012 at 8:30pm GMT
Featured Guest:Chris Poyser & Steve Haughtry
Running time of program: 35 Minutes
Nigel & I had a chat with Chris Poyser, one of the founding members of the Dawn Patrol WW1 Display Team.
We also introduced Steve Haughtry as a new member of the PURE RC Radio Team who will doing a monthly Show, talking about what is new in the world of RC
The interview with Chris covered topics such as:
- How did the name Dawn Patrol come about
- How many members do they have in the Display Team today.
- What is Mission Orientated Flying or Chronological flying sequence
- Is the Dawn Patrol Team made up of just WW1 Fighter aircraft
- What kind of (size, scale, detail, power) WW1 planes participate in the Display Team
- What Shows/Fly-In’s will the Team be attending in 2012
- If anyone is interested in becoming a member of the Team, how do they go about joining up?
- And more . . .
Model Glasses
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 29th Jan 2012 at 8:30pm GMT
Featured Guest:John Clark
Running time of program: 35 Minutes
We had a brief interview with Phil Hoegger (organiser) of the Blackbush Model Airshow talking about the Show in general and what he expects for 2012
We also spoke with John Clark of Model Glasses
We discussed;
- How he came about starting a Sports sunglasses company
- The importance of wearing good sunglasses
- Why RC Pilots should consider his glasses over cheaper Polaroid glasses
- We discussed the use of different lenses and why
- What other sports his range of Sunglasses could be used for
- And more . . .
Kent Flight School
This LIVE Broadcast took place on the 15th Jan 2012 at 8:30pm GMT
Featured Guest:Phillip Day
Running time of program: 25 Minutes
Phillip Day is world renown author and speaker on Medical Research and is also the owner of Kent Flying School.
We discussed;
- What motivated him to start an RC Model Aircraft Flying School
- His view on model clubs in the United Kingdom
- We discussed is passion for aerial photography using model aircraft
- See his YouTube channel here
- His keen interest in building and flying war birds
- And more . . .