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  R/Cast #151: Team Losi Racing's Dan Hissem
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  Duration: 1:16:14

  Few could argue that many companies have had as huge an effect on electric 1/10-scale off road racing over the last 18-months as Team Losi Racing. Both the 22 and 22T vehicles have changed how people think when it comes to 2WD buggies and stadium trucks. One of the main people behind both of these projects is the man known as Dyno, Dan Hissem. While Gary was in California for RCX, he paid the TLR crew a visit and sat down with Dyno to find out how he got into RC, how he thinks about designing cars and more. Gary also recaps RCX, John talks about the new ParkZone F4U-1A Corsair and much more.

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  R/Cast #150: Traxxas
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  Duration: 1:12:32

  Who doesn't love fast cars? When it comes to cars that look great and go fast, you can't beat a funny car. Traxxas has a new partnership with John Force Racing that not only makes Traxxas the primary sponsor on Courtney Force's car, but also an associate sponsor on the other JFR cars of Mike Neff, Robert Hight and the king of the funny cars, John Force himself. Traxxas is building upon this partnership by announcing four brand new 1/8-scale models of these full-scale rockets. Peter Vieira is the Traxxas' Marketing Manager and joins us on this week's show to talk about these new rides and the new DTS-1 timing system. Also this week, John has just returned from Toledo and the annual Weak Signals show and recaps the goings-on from the OH-10. Oh, and you'll want to keep listening after the music begins to end the show. We've thrown an extra nugget in there for you that should make you laugh.

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  R/Cast #149: The Blade 130X and Habu 2
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  Duration: 1:10:42

  The Toledo Weak Signals show is one of the biggest aircraft trade shows in the USA. From airplanes to helicopters and more, some of the coolest gear for the upcoming flying season will be on display at Toledo. This week we have two big announcements to talk about as we bring you a rare 1-2 double R/Cast. First up is Blade Product Developer James Haley to discuss their new 130 X BNF collective pitch helicopter. The perfect heli between the mCP X v2 and the 300 X, the Blade 130 X brings collective pitch 3D flying to a new class and size heli. Also this week is ParkZone Product Developer Matt Andren to talk about an update to the popular Habu EDF. The Habu 2 features the same great construction and electronics as the original, but now features a new trim scheme and optional flaps and retracts. Whether you're into helis or planes, there's plenty here for everyone on this week's episode.

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  R/Cast #148: Getting the most out of AS3X
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  Duration: 52:28

  Many pilots out there have gotten their hands on the UMX Hyper Taxi, UMX Gee Bee R2 and UMX Beast 3D in recent weeks now they have started to ship. With weather getting warmer, we're chomping at the bit to get outside and get some flying in. AS3X technology represents a number of changes and improvements to the experience of flying an ultra micro plane outdoors. Seth Arnold joins us this week to answer questions on how to get the most out of flying these three new planes, especially with the outdoor season approaching quickly.

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  R/Cast #147: The New Losi 1/24-Scale Micro Truggy
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  Duration: 51:50

  Losi has enjoyed a lot of success with their 1/24-scale Micro Rally and Micro Short Course Truck, and for good reason. They're a fast, fun and economical way to get into RC without breaking the bank, and their small size means you can drive them almost anywhere. Taking what they have learned from those two vehicles, Losi has released a third vehicle based on this platform in the new 1/24-scale Micro Truggy. Rich Trujillo calls into the show this week to discuss this new variant, how it performs, and provides an inside look at this cool little truck.

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  R/Cast #146: The New Blade Helis
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  Duration: 1:03:54

  Blade helicopters announced several brand-new models at the recent Nuremberg Toy Fair: the Blade 300 X, Blade 500 3D and the Blade 500 X. These helis look to further advance Blade into the future with extremely capable and user-friendly helicopters. Add in the benefit of completely pre-assembled airframes and you have a number of very solid helis for the intermediate to advanced heli pilot. Mikel Graham was the man behind the 500 3D and 500 X, while James Haley brought the 300 X to life. Both of these talented designers join John and Gary in-studio for this week's R/Cast.

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  R/Cast #145: The E-flite UMX MiG 15 DF
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  Duration: 57:24

  When it comes to the world of ultra micro airplanes, we've heard one request over and over: bring out an ultra micro jet. The folks at E-flite have answered the call with the new UMX MiG 15 DF. In what is sure to be one of the hottest ultra micros ever produced, we're just as excited about it as many of you are. David Payne has been the man behind this project from the beginning and joins us in-studio to discuss this amazing little plane. In addition to the UMX MiG, many of you know the Nuremberg Toy Faire is in full swing right now and both John and Gary discuss all the new goods that landed in Germany.

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  R/Cast #144: The E-flite 480 3D ARF
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  Duration: 52:30

  On this week's episode of the R/Cast E-flite Associate Product Developer Ryan Smith is in-studio with the guys to talk about the new E-flite Twist 480 3D ARF. This plane represents a scaled-down version of the wildly popular Hangar 9 Twist and provides a very similar flying experience. From the genuine Hangar 9 UltraCote covering, balsa and ply construction, dual magnetic hatches and more, this is one plane we're betting is sure to be a hit at the flying field. In addition to Ryan's visit, John Redman is back from the AMA show and shares some of his experiences. We’ll also talk about two new Dynamite chargers to get you up and running quickly and easily, as well as an exciting announcement regarding both the R/Cast and our On the Horizon videos. Check it out!

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  R/Cast #143: The Blade mQX
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  Duration: 51:12

  Happy New Year! 2012 is here and we're kicking it off in-style with one of the coolest helis we've seen in some time. Blade announced a new quad-copter last week called the mQX, and this is one interesting little bird. Utilizing AS3X Technology and featuring two different flight configurations, a lightweight design and more, the mQX looks to really change the landscape of helicopters. Brain Reed from Blade is in-studio with us this week to discuss this remarkable quad-copter. As the main man behind this project, he has worked quite hard to raise the bar and deliver an outstanding flying machine. With John Redman out at the AMA show, we also have John Diniz joining us this week to help keep Gary in-check.

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  R/Cast #142: 2011 In Review
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  Duration: 1:10:45

  Where did 2011 go? We've seen a lot of great gear this year, from a new Stryker by Quique Somenzini and two ultra micro collective pitch helis from Blade, to the TLR 22 bringing home a ton of hardware, Losi entering the 1/5-scale arena and 3 new ECX vehicles. And this doesn't even scratch the surface! John and Gary are here to recap what they thought the top cars, trucks, planes, helis and more for 2011 were. We've also asked our Facebook members (at Facebook.com/HorizonHobby) to provide their input as to what their favorites of 2011 were. Make sure you check out our final R/Cast of 2011!!

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  R/Cast #141: The Blade mCP X v2
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  Duration: 52:28

  The Blade mCP X broke new ground in terms of size, performance and flight experience. Taking what they learned from the mCP X the Blade team is at it again with the Blade mCP X v2. Featuring a refined AS3X system, new tail rotor, higher C-Rated battery and more, this is one awesome ultra micro helicopter. James Haley from Blade joined John and Gary on the show this week to discuss the new mCP X v2. We also asked fans on our Facebook page to submit their own questions for James which we made sure to share with everyone. Finally we also recap the 2011 Spektrum Electric Off-Road Championships and give a young drive some very big props. Make sure you check it out!

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  R/Cast #140: The New HorizonHobby.com
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  Duration: 52:25

  Many of you have probably noticed that there have been some pretty major changes to HorizonHobby.com and HorizonHobbyTrains.com. From enhanced search features, refined field and track locator, eGift Certificates, international shipping and more, there's a whole lot going on behind the scenes. Jeff Pittelkow is one of our leads on the re-launch of HorizonHobby.com and HorizonHobbyTrains.com and sits down with us to discuss many of the changes going on with the new website. We even discuss how you can win a $1000 shopping spree. Check it out!

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  R/Cast #139: AS3X
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  Duration: 1:07:58

  One of the biggest announcements out of iHobby was the new AS3X system. Mike McConville was one of the key people behind the scenes that helped bring this amazing technology to life and joins us on this week's show. John and Gary spoke with Mike about the development process, if it would be possible to retrofit other aircraft with AS3X systems, John's first experience with the Ultra Micro Gee Bee R2 and more. The boys also discussed Gary's recent headaches, including an up-close and personal meeting between his Ultra Micro Stryker 180 and a tree in a local park. Make sure you check it out!

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  R/Cast #138: iHobby 2011
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  Duration: 45:52

  iHobby is here once again and John and Gary are here to walk you through all the exciting announcements and products. Before heading north to Rosemont to film their 2011 iHobby coverage videos, the boys sat down to discuss the hot new gear you'll want to get your hands on in the coming months. From the new Blade mSR X and 450 X for heli fans, to AS3X technology that will be found in the new UMX Beast, UMX HyperTaxi and UMX Gee Bee, to the ECX Smash 1/18-scale monster truck and more, there's a lot of new gear coming out at iHobby.

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  R/Cast #137: The ECX Torment
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  Duration: 52:09

  Last week ECX announced the Torment, a new short course truck, as well as a new look to the brand, transitioning from Electrix RC to ECX. This week ECX's Lee Morrison is in-studio to talk about the new branding, the new truck and a whole lot more. We also recap John and Gary's recent travels and endeavors, discuss the new Christen Eagle II from Hangar 9 and talk about some unauthorized leaked footage. To top it off, Gary shares with you what "Beast Mode" is all about.

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  R/Cast #136: The Hangar 9 Katana 50
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  Duration: 41:31

  It has been quite some time since we've gotten a new model from Hangar 9, but the wait is finally over. Mike McConville has lent his name and talents to another fine airplane from Hangar 9, this one being the sharp-looking Katana 50. Featuring lightweight balsa and ply construction, a 2-piece plug-in wing and stab, Carbon wing and horizontal stab tubes and an amazing power-to-weight ratio, the Katana 50 is specifically designed for aggressive 3D flight. You'll want to listen to the entire show this week as Gary also provides an update on last week's Central Illinois Honor Flight fundraiser.

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  R/Cast #135: The E-flite Phantom F-4 32DF
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  Duration: 1:00:23

  Both John and Gary have been out and about for the past few weeks, leaving the studio behind and hanging out with you at a variety of events. They're back now after surviving airports, layovers, rain, wind and even Hurricane Irene. Listen in as they sit down with David Payne from E-flite this week to discuss his latest project, the E-flite Phantom F-4 32DF. David has an absolute passion for ducted jets and it shows in all of his projects. The guys quiz David to find out what special tweaks and features he has integrated into this version of the "Rhino".

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  R/Cast #134: The E-flite Scimitar
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  Duration: 45:52

  We've had Quique Somenzini on the R/Cast quite a few times in the recent months. From the F-27Q Stryker to the recent F27Q Stryker 180, he's been quite busy with flying wings. Now he's back again, but instead of refining an existing platform, he's come up with a new plane from the ground up. Taking what he's learned from the Stryker project, Quique has come up with a new thrust vectoring plane called the Scimitar™. While Gary is busy out in SoCal, John sat down with Quique to learn all about this awesome new bird.

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  R/Cast #133: The Team Losi Racing 22T
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  Duration: 1:00:45

  Team Losi Racing completely changed the landscape of 1/10-scale electric off-road racing with the debut of the 22 2WD Buggy. Fast-forward Team Losi Racing is at it once again, this time bringing 22-style tech to the 1/10-scale Stadium Truck class with the new 22T. The 22T represents a number of changes and refinements to TLR stadium trucks. Of course, you get the rear and mid-motor configuration options which debuted on the 22, but there's more here to help raise the performance to the next level. We are joined by TLR's Todd Hodge to pick his brain on this latest stadium truck from TLR. If you're into stadium trucks, this is one rig you'll definitely want to check out.

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  R/Cast #132: The Ultra Micro F-27Q Stryker 180
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  Duration: 1:01:20

  The Stryker family of airplanes have always been among the most popular to ever come out of ParkZone. Quique Somenzini has brought many new changes and innovations to the platform with the debut of the F-27Q Stryker, and now he's at it again, this time scaling down his efforts into a totally different Stryker. The Ultra Micro Series F-27Q Stryker 180 brings Stryker performance to the smaller Ultra Micro world. Quique brought one of these new planes into the studio for John and Gary to drool over. You'll definitely want to check this one out.

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  R/Cast #131: Joel "Magic" Johnson
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  Duration: 1:35:04

  We've had many special guests on the R/Cast over the years. We've been joined by some of the top drivers in the world and by some of the top people who help bring exciting products to life. This week we have both. Joining us this week on the R/Cast is one of the most magical guests we've ever had. So much so that he's earned the nickname Magic. He's gone from winning ROAR, IFMAR and Procar championships to a leader of businesses in RC. We're talking, of course, about the President of Team AKA Products, the one and only Joel "Magic" Johnson. Joel called in to discuss his storied career, some of his biggest races, coming up as a young driver, and now being a leader in the RC industry.

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  R/Cast #130: The ParkZone Spitfire Mk IX
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  Duration: 39:46

  One of the most popular ParkZone planes of all-time was the original ParkZone Spitfire. Not only did it look sharp, but it flew incredibly well. Since that time, ParkZone has released a number of other planes out on the market. The T-28, the Wildcat, even an update to the P-51 while the Spitfire went discontinued. Fans of the Spitfire have been quite vocal in their requests for a new version of their favorite warbird, and their wait is finally over. ParkZone has a new Spitfire and it's quite stunning. Matt Andren has been a key developer behind the scenes to bring the Spitfire back to life and joins us this week to discuss the new Mk IX Spitfire.

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  R/Cast #129: The Short Course Nationals
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  Duration: 1:01:26

  Short course trucks and buggies are still one of the hottest segments of the hobby for a lot of good reasons. Back in 2009 we headed to the inaugural Short Course Nationals at RC Madness in Connecticut and had a great time. We're heading back there this year and are really looking forward to it. Along with his responsibilities at RC Driver Magazine Dean Berry has helped coordinate the Short Course Nationals each of the last 3 years. Dean joins us on this week's episode of the R/Cast to discuss changes to this year's race, including the addition of the new short course buggy class.

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  R/Cast #128: Eric Jordon from Around TuItRC
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  Duration: 1:06:54

  One of the best things about what we do here at the R/Cast is that we get to meet some of the coolest people anywhere. One such person is Eric Jordon or, as you may know him better as, JoeHandsome99. He's the man behind Around TuIt RC on YouTube and is absolutely passionate about all-things RC. Eric and his good friend Chris Pratt decided to visit with John and Gary on his annual cross country tour. Eric and Chris came by for a tour and to spend some flying time out at Eli field, but he was also gracious enough to visit with us on this week's R/Cast.

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  R/Cast #127: E-Flite Beechcraft Staggerwing
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  Duration: 52:22

  E-flite has a powerful 1-2 punch on this week's show. A week after ParkZone dropped a huge bombshell with their new biplane, E-flite is here to join the fun with a new Beechcraft Staggerwing. This 480-sized airplane will be coming as an ARF and the design team has incorporated a ton of great features including Z-foam construction, detailed cockpit, functioning flaps, optional retracts and a lot more. Secondly, since we teased the Super Cub 25e on last week's show, this week we'll dive even deeper into this latest entry into the Super Cub family. Ryan Smith had a hand in bringing both of these birds to reality and he joins us this week to talk about both.

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  R/Cast #126: ParkZone's SE5a WWI Warbird

  5/26/2011

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  Duration: 54:21

  ParkZone has a great history of making some of the best flying and most accurate scale warbirds out there. While WWII warbirds have garnered all of the attention up to this point, things are about to change with the ParkZone SE5a WWI bi-plane. This plane has all the features that ParkZone planes have become so well-known for, but in a totally different sort of aircraft. Matt Andren visits with us to talk about this new direction for ParkZone and what the SE5a truly represents.

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  R/Cast #125: FORCE RC

  5/12/2011

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  Duration: 33:37

  The FORCE Combat Helicopters have provided a great way to get into RC heli flight while offering a totally different level of fun and performance. Kevin Wilson from FORCE calls in to talk about the helis themselves, some of their capabilities and about how you can save more money than ever before. The guys also discuss Traxxas' new officially licensed truck for Kyle Busch fans, HPI-Racing's update to the Blitz ESE and, as always, answer your comments and questions.

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  R/Cast #124: Spektrum DX7s

  5/5/2011

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  Duration: 53:26

  The Spektrum DX7s breaks new ground and builds on the tremendous legacy of the DX7 and DX7se. This feature-rich radio combines exclusive Spektrum AirWare programming and software with the exceptional balance and feel of the DX8 to create yet another industry-leading 7-channel radio. Spektrum's Matt McCarty stopped by the studio to discuss the newest telemetry-equipped aircraft radio from Spektrum.

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  R/Cast #123: SEFF 2011
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  Duration: 1:01:18

  John's had a busy few days, first off to SEFF and soon heading to the Mississippi Afterburner Jet Meet. Before he gets ready to take off again he's here in-studio and he brought Peter Goldsmith with him. The guys sit down to talk about SEFF and look forward to some future events. One such event is the JR Aerotow, coming June 2-5. Peter's been one of the leading men behind this event every year and we're excited to have him on the show to once again talk about this great fun-fly.

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  R/Cast #122: E-flite's UMX Sbach 342
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  Duration: 53:26

  With a week off the guys are well rested and ready to return with a new plane from the folks at E-flite. Mike McConville is one of the best aerobatic pilots and designers in the world and his newest creation really performs. The Sbach 342 has been faithfully recreated in Ultra Micro scale and really performs. Mike joins John and Gary in-studio to talk about his latest creation that you can see this weekend at SEFF!

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  R/Cast #121: ParkZone's F-27Q Stryker
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  Duration: 47:29

  With the Weak Signals show this weekend in Toledo we have a number of exciting announcements on the air side of the fence. Quique Somenzini stops by the studio this week to talk about his newest project, one that will surprise many in the new ParkZone Stryker F-27Q. Bringing this beloved platform to the next level Quique discusses what he loved about the original, what he wanted to improve upon in this newest version and what some of the key design elements of the latest addition to the Stryker family.

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  R/Cast #120: RCX 2011
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  Duration: 42:30

  Gary is out in Ontario, California this week to provide coverage of RCX 2011 and to work with the guys from Losi and Team Losi Racing. While he was out there he managed to catch up with Jukka Steenari, long time member of Team Losi Racing and designer extraordinare. Gary sat down with the former 2-time IFMAR World Champion to learn more about him. From his early days in racing, how he moved up, challenging for world titles, re-locating to the US and more there's a lot to learn about this week.

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  R/Cast #119: Electrix RC Boost 1/10-scale Buggy
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  Duration: 33:12

  We've had a blast with the two previous Electrix RC vehicles, the Circuit and the Ruckus, and we're sure the same will be true with their latest effort in the Boost 1/10-scale 2WD Buggy. Featuring the same durable and capable design elements combined with buggy innovation, there has been perhaps no-better RTR buggy than the Boost. We’re joined this week by Mark Reed, Electrix RC product developer. Mark shares some insight regarding the design of the car, how it comes equipped and much more. We also preview some of the other gear heading to RCX this weekend including the Spektrum DX3C and nVision series of engines.

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  R/Cast #118: Losi 1/10-scale SCB
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  Duration: 49:38

  The Losi XXX-SCT has really been quite a hit since it started shipping several months ago. Losi has taken what they learned with the XXX-SCT and come out with something quite different and unique. They’re calling it the SCB or Short Course Buggy. Combining scale looks and awesome handling, Losi is hoping the SCB does for 1/10-scale buggies what short course trucks have done for 1/10-scale off-road truck racing. Keith Whisler calls in this week as the man behind the scenes who made the SCB happen. The guys find out what makes this a special and different car.

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  R/Cast #117: Team Orion Spring Products
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  Duration: 27:20

  The folks at Blade have been quite busy lately working on some very cool helis. The first was the announcement of the Blade mCP X at the Nuremberg Toy Show a few weeks ago. Blade had another heli there that has just been announced for here in the US. The Blade 450 3D is the newest heli from Blade and this one packs quite a punch. From a new MEMS gyro system, powerful brushless motor, belt drive tail and a stylish canopy the Blade 450 3D really delivers. Blade’s Mikel Graham stopped by to talk to the guys about this new heli from Blade.

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  R/Cast #116: Blade 450 3D
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  Duration: 54:09

  The folks at Blade have been quite busy lately working on some very cool helis. The first was the announcement of the Blade mCP X at the Nuremberg Toy Show a few weeks ago. Blade had another heli there that has just been announced for here in the US. The Blade 450 3D is the newest heli from Blade and this one packs quite a punch. From a new MEMS gyro system, powerful brushless motor, belt drive tail and a stylish canopy the Blade 450 3D really delivers. Blade’s Mikel Graham stopped by to talk to the guys about this new heli from Blade.

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  R/Cast #115: ParkZone’s Ultra Micro Mosquito MkVI
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  Duration: 43:11

  Matt Andren is back in-studio and we’re excited to have him back. Along with sharing his experiences at last weekend’s E-fest Indoor event Matt’s also the man behind the ParkZone Mosquito MkVI BNF. This plane packs quite a punch with dual counter-rotating props, larger capacity battery and what is sure to be a great flight experience. We also discuss the new Losi 1/24-scale Micro Trail Trekker, E-flite has several new digital servos, your comments and questions and much more.

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  R/Cast #114: ParkZone’s Ultra Micro Corsair
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  Duration: 42:10

  Seth Arnold has made quite a name for himself in a short time here at Horizon Hobby with a number of top-notch planes. He's back again with one completely different than anything he's worked on before: a scale warbird. We spend a good bit of time talking with Seth about the historical significance of the included trim schemes and a whole lot more.

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  R/Cast #113 Blade mCP X
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  Duration: 1:38:02

  We have a special R/Cast this week thanks to all the new, groundbreaking announcements coming out of the Nuremberg Toy Fair. First up is James Haley from Blade visiting with us to talk about the new Blade mCP X. This new-from-the-ground-up helicopter brings truly aerobatic flight to the ultra micro helicopter scene.

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  R/Cast #112: Spektrum DX3R PRO
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  Duration: 31:09

  The Spektrum designers have been hard at work developing the next generation of the DX3R. They've heard the requests from the racers out there and what they've wanted in the next generation of radio. From a backlit LCD display, dropdown wheel, integrated telemetry and marine technology, the call has been heard and the result is the new DX3R PRO. Combining these features with a 50-model memory, servo speed, ABS, traction control and even more, the DX3R PRO takes the DX3R-platform to the next level. We caught up with Blake Good of Spektrum to see what makes the DX3R PRO special.

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  R/Cast #111: Parrot AR.Drone
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  Duration: 46:11

  It isn't often that we see something that really floors us and makes us take a step back and say "whoa!". When we first saw the Parrot AR.Drone at several consumer and trade shows in preceding months we were blown away. From how you can control it with your cell phone, the on-board camera system, hobby-grade technology and building materials and more, we’ve caught ourselves saying whoa a lot with this thing. Bryan Spears is the CIP Manager for Parrot and stopped by the studio recently to show us what this little quadracopter was all about.

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  R/Cast #110: Interview with Charlie Suangka from Novak Electronics
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  Duration: 58:53

  With the new year here John and Gary are back in-studio to kick things off with E-flite’s Seth Arnold. It seems that while the guys were out relaxing over the hiatus, the E-flite Ultra Micro Xtreme Extra 300 3D has begun shipping. John and Seth recently headed out to film the review and we thought it would be a good idea to invite Seth in to sit down and share any flight or setup tips. There were many news and new product announcements since the last show that the guys discuss too.

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  R/Cast #109: E-flite's UMX Extra 300 3D
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  Duration: 50:44

  With the new year here John and Gary are back in-studio to kick things off with E-flite’s Seth Arnold. It seems that while the guys were out relaxing over the hiatus, the E-flite Ultra Micro Xtreme Extra 300 3D has begun shipping. John and Seth recently headed out to film the review and we thought it would be a good idea to invite Seth in to sit down and share any flight or setup tips. There were many news and new product announcements since the last show that the guys discuss too.

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  R/Cast #108: Introducing BeastX
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  Duration: 31:32

  John and Gary talked about the new BeastX lineup of gear on last week’s show and we’re lucky to have one of the guys who helped develop and test the system in-studio this week. James Haley is one of the young guns here at Horizon Hobby and he’s been hard at work on bringing BeastX to life. The guys picked James’ brain regarding what BeastX is, the world of flybarless helicopters and what future developments this system could lead to.

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  R/Cast #107: Updating Your DX8's Firmware
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  Duration: 52:06

  Pilots everywhere have been able to get their hands on the Spektrum DX8 for some time now. We thought it would be a good time to bring in John Adams, a key player on the DX8 development team, to talk about this new radio. The DX8 is the first Spektrum radio that allows you to update the firmware without having to send it in to be serviced. John walks us through how to update your DX8, what updates might contain, how it might affect your stored data and much more.

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  R/Cast #106: Team Losi Racing 22 2WD Buggy
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  Duration: 28:09

  Team Losi Racing is back in the 1/10-scale electric game with a vengeance with the debut of their new 2WD buggy. Dubbed the 22, it marks a totally new direction in terms of design, features, tuning, materials and more from previous designs. We had the chance to speak with Team Losi Racing’s Todd “Hodgimito” Hodge. Todd’s been a successful electric off- and on-road driver and knows what it takes to be competitive at the highest levels. Come along with us as we share the details he provided with you on what is sure to be the pinnacle of 1/10-scale buggy performance in the Team Losi Racing 22.

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  R/Cast #105: 2010 IFMAR 1/8-scale Worlds Recap
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  Duration: 40:56

  Every two years the top racers in the world come together to determine a World Champion for a specific class of racing. From 1/10-scale electric on and off-road, 1/8-scale on-road and still more, there’s a World Champion for many different classes of RC racing. In 2010 it was time to crown a new 1/8-scale off-road world champion and the challenge couldn’t have been much greater. Team Losi Racing’s Adam Drake, Mike Truhe, Billy Fischer, Miguel Matias, and others were on site in Thailand to compete for the coveted crown of World Champion. During the course of the event Todd Hodge kept Losi fans updated via BlogSpot updates. Todd joins us this week to recap the "Todd Report" from the Worlds, give us some insight as to how the champion was decided and even talk a little football.

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  R/Cast #104: Trainfest 2010
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  Duration: 31:01

  While we’re all about the RC world here on the R/Cast, there’s an entirely different world out there in the land of model trains. This weekend marks the 39th-annual TrainFest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and we’ll be on site to take in all the excitement. Our resident train guru, Shane Wilson, stops by to share some information about what TrainFest is, some of the activities that will be going on and unveiling something completely new for the Horizon Hobby train community.

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  R/Cast #103: 2010 Holiday Gift Tips
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  Duration: 39:58

  With iHobby behind us and the holidays staring us square in the face, we know there are going to be a lot of people getting ready for the gift giving season. Often times we hobbyists are the hardest people to shop for. We’ve brought in Beth Wileaver in this week as she’s the person behind our sales staff here. When you call and talk to one of our helpful sales reps, you’re talking to a member of her team. Beth is here today to talk about a number of things that will make your RC holiday shopping much easier along with some great gift ideas.

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  R/Cast #102: ParkZone P-47 Thunderbolt
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  Duration: 53:53

  Even with iHobby behind us there's a lot of things going on here at HorizonHobby.com. With everything going on we thought it would be fun to combine our New and Hot Thursday live broadcast with the R/Cast this week and invite ParkZone's Matt Andren to be our special guest host for one week. On this week's show we pick Matt's brain on the new ParkZone P-47D Thunderbolt, recap iHobby 2010, answer your comments and questions and, as always, have some fun.

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  R/Cast #101: iHobby 2010
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  Duration: 35:47

  It's iHobby time again and we are overflowing with new products debuting at the Donald E. Stephens Center. From Electrix RC to ParkZone, E-flite and Hangar 9, there's a ton of cool stuff that you're going to want to get your hands on. This week we're joined in-studio by special guest co-host John Redman. He and Gary spend the show going over what's going to be new and hot at iHobby and provide some fun insight.

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  R/Cast #100: Your ROAR Presidential Candidates
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  Duration: 1:34:19

  If you turn on a TV, radio or open a newspaper you know that we are in the midst of election season. However it's not just time to elect new statewide and nationwide representation, but ROAR is also holding its election for ROAR President and Regional representatives. We are lucky to have the three candidates for ROAR President on the show this week to debate what they see ROAR's role as, how they envision the organization, what they'd like to change and what they would do if elected. Questions were submitted by you, the listeners of the R/Cast along with racers and ROAR Members. We hope you enjoy this unique presentation and, if you are a ROAR member, remember to go out and vote before the end of October.

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  R/Cast #99: ParkZone Radian Pro
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  Duration: 29:40

  The Radian Pro from ParkZone is one of those planes that had a following almost before it was officially announced. This sailplane combines everything that people loved about the original and turned the volume up to 11 to produce a more capable and better flying bird. The boys from ParkZone stopped by the studio to chat with Gary and special guest co-host John Diniz about what went into creating this next-generation Radian.

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  R/Cast #98: 2010 Horizon Hobby Shootout
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  Duration: 51:13

  This week we head to the 2010 Horizon Hobby Shootout as our own Gary Katzer spent the weekend there to provide coverage of the event. He caught up with Losi's Adam Drake and Billy Fischer, Race Director Scotty Ernst and his very fast daughter Sarah, RC Driver Magazine's Greg Vogel and more. This is also the final appearance of Jim Booker on the R/Cast, making it a bittersweet show.

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  R/Cast #97: The Losi 810
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  Duration: 44:35

  Losi has this 1/8-scale buggy thing down pat. They’ve managed to TQ and win just about every major race out there with the 8IGHT-platform, but what about those out there on a tighter budget? Losi is here to answer the call yet again with the 810. Influenced by the 8IGHT buggy and TEN-T truggy, the 810 provides exceptional performance at a reduced price. Losi's Andy Ziegler stops by to provide some insight on this new platform and answer our questions.

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  R/Cast #96: The Jim Booker Episode
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  Duration: 1:02:22

  Spektrum leads the charge this week with some announcements regarding two of their most popular radios, the DX7 and the DX3E. Also on this week’s show we get word that one of our own is moving on to pursue a slower pace of life and talk to that individual in an effort to learn some things we may not have known. As always we answer your comments and questions and much more.

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  R/Cast #95: Force Combat Helicopters
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  Duration: 35:26

  There's a new Force in the world of RC Helicopters, and that, of course, is Force RC. Force Helicopters combines the docile and easy-to-fly characteristics of the Blade mCX and mCX2 with a dose of video gaming to provide a truly interactive flying experience. From their awesome sound effects, simulated damage actions and more, these are some really neat little helis. Kevin Wilson and Brian Reed stopped into the studio to talk about what makes the Force RC helicopters more than your average ultra micros.

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  R/Cast #94: 2010 Tamiya Championship Series North American Finals
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  Duration: 36:44

  While on-road racing has seen a decline in recent years, one area of strength is the TCS, or Tamiya Championship Series. Every year they hold their final event at the Tamiya Test Track in Alisio Viejo, California to determine not only who will be that year's national champion, but who will win one of three trips representing the USA to the Tamiya World Championships in Japan. We caught up with the three winners, Brandon Koslosky in Mini, Christian Lopez in GT2 and Danny Hua in F1, shortly after winning their respective classes. Each one has a unique take and perspective on what this series and win means to them. We also sat down with Tamiya USA's Fred Medel to recap the 2010 season and get some insight as to what 2011 might have in store.

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  R/Cast #93: E-flite's P-51B Mustang
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  Duration: 46:04

  One of the most unique warbirds of WWII was the P-51B. Often referred to as the "Razorback" by some, this long-range fighter was key to the Allied successes over Europe. E-flite has paid tribute to this gorgeous bird by launching an E-flite Platinum Series version. With features such as pocketed hinges, optional 85-degree retracts and reserve tanks this is one gorgeous plane. John Redman joined the guys on the show this week, despite some technical issues that cropped up with our recording gear. Take a listen and check out the passion that went into creating this truly unique addition to the E-flite family.

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  R/Cast #92: The E-flite Ultra Micro eXtreme Beast!
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  Duration: 1:02:35

  The Ultra Micro airplanes have gotten more and more advanced since the originals first debuted almost three years ago. Continuing to up the ante and bring new, cutting edge planes out is always a challenge but E-flite has answered the call. Hot on the heels of the gorgeous Hangar 9 Beast, E-flite has answered with the Ultra Micro eXtreme (UMX) Beast. As with the larger scale one, Quique Somenzini is here with us to talk about this wondrous little plane and fill us in on the beastly details.

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  R/Cast #91: The Mini Rock Crawler Pro
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  Duration: 51:28

  Quite often prototype and one-off vehicles can be found at very high-level events such as National and World Championships. In 2009 the Losi gang had a very special version of the Mini-Rock Crawler under wraps that they debuted at the World Championships. Jay Robinette used a prototype Mini Rock Crawler Pro to take the title in the 1.9-Class. You can now own this rig in the Losi Mini Rock Crawler Pro. Both Jacob Wright and Richard Trujillo have been deeply involved with the testing and refinement of this crawler. They join us today to talk about some of the refinements that have found their way into this truck.

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  R/Cast #90: The ParkZone Ultra Micro T-28
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  Duration: 39:46

  The T-28 is perhaps the most popular plane ever released by ParkZone. From its accurate livery, excellent flying characteristics and tricycle landing gear there are many reasons to love this plane. Many people have been begging ParkZone to create an ultra micro version of this very popular bird, and they have had their wish granted. Matt Andren from ParkZone joins us to talk about this marvelous little plane and its performance. Matt has also just returned from the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI and shares some of his experiences from the event.

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  R/Cast #89: Losi's 1/24-scale 4WD Rally Car & SCT
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  Duration: 38:31

  Short Course Trucks are wildly popular right now. It seems like every manufacturer has dipped their toes into the class to try to bring something different and unique to it. Losi has announced their second Short Course Truck in the 1/24-scale 4WD Micro SCT. But that's not all, as they've also announced a variation of this platform in the new 1/24-scale 4WD Micro Rally Car. Both share a lot of very cool design traits that should push the envelope where performance is concerned. We've caught up with Losi's Todd Hodge, the man behind these two vehicles. Todd has a history of developing excellent vehicles in the past, including the 8IGHT 2.0. He called into the show to share his designer's eye with us on his latest projects.

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  R/Cast #88: The ParkZone Stinson
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  Duration: 42:56

  ParkZone has a reputation as one of the best foam park flyer manufacturers out there and for good reason. But many people don't realize that they also have a number of great civilian replica airplanes too. The latest plane from ParkZone falls under this category with the Stinson SR-10. This Z-Foam airplane looks great and should fly beautifully. We visit with Eric Johnson to talk about this gorgeous plane from the 1930's.

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  R/Cast #87: Inside the Spektrum DX8
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  Duration: 44:22

  Since the spring hobby show in Nuremberg, Germany there has been a rumble surrounding Spektrum. At that show Spektrum debuted a new radio called the DX8, however that radio had not been announced in the USA. In recent weeks Spektrum has announced that the DX8 will indeed be coming to the USA. We have Spektrum's Chris Huhn and Erin Jesswein on-site this week to talk about the DX8. We polled our Facebook and Twitter audiences to see what you wanted to know about this new radio. Take a listen to see what it brings to the table.

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  R/Cast #86: Losi Mini Sprint
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  Duration: 48:29

  Losi has really embraced the dirt oval world in recent years, especially in the 1/18-scale community. The Mini-Slider has been wildly successful since it debuted, however the time has come to update things. This is where the new Mini Sprint comes into play as it brings quite a number of new design features to the plate. From its mid-mounted motor placement, extra larger-diameter right rear tire, bottom-mounted battery, new body design and much more, the Mini Sprint is a cool little car. Gary Kyes from Losi calls in this week to talk about this new dirt oval chassis, what it brings to the table and how it performs.

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  R/Cast #85: ParkZone Wildcat
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  Duration: 1:03:41

  There's been a lot of buzz around ParkZone lately with folks everywhere trying to guess what the next plane will be and when it will be announced. Last week the ParkZone Team answered both questions with the announcement of the new F4F Wildcat. Matt Andren from ParkZone sits down with the guys to talk about this new warbird, how it comes equipped, some of the features and, of course, its performance. The guys also spend some extra time on this week's show to catch up on other news and events from their week away, recap the Red Bull Air Race and much more.

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  R/Cast #84: Spektrum Brown Out Questions
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  Duration: 50:19

  We’ve seen comments and questions crop up regarding Spektrum's brownout recovery, how it works and understanding what this means for people. The focal point of this was a video produced by Spektrum about a year ago that raised a number of questions. Spektrum’s Chris Huhn has stopped by the studio to answer these questions up front and address any issues that were raised. Also new this week : J-Concepts is now available from Horizon Hobby, Dynamite launches some new low-rebound 1/8-scale buggy servos, Pro Boat has a new battery pack and much more.

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  R/Cast #83: Introducing Electrix RC
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  Duration: 44:37

  There aren't many times when we get to help launch a new brand but we have the opportunity to do just that this week. Electrix RC is the newest in-house brand from Horizon Hobby and it is designed from the ground up to make it easier to get into the world of electric RC for less. Featuring Dynamite electronics, an included battery and charger, this line really has some cool features. Lee Morrison, Kevin Wilson and Mark Reed are the three men behind the scenes that helped to bring Electrix RC to life and join us to talk about what makes these trucks special. Beyond that we talk about new products from E-flite, Losi, Pro Boat and Spektrum.

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  R/Cast #82: 2010 JR Aerotow Preview
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  Duration: 41:16

  One of the signature Horizon Hobby-supported events has signaled the beginning of summer for the last eight years. Of course we're talking about the annual JR Aerotow which celebrates it's eighth anniversary this year. John Diniz is one of the most skilled and passionate sail plane pilots out there and he has been working with the local flying club, the city of Monticello, Illinois and, of course, Horizon Hobby, to continue to help to keep the Aerotow flying each and every year. John visited with us to talk about what makes this a special event, what he's looking forward to and more.

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  R/Cast #81: Proboat's Stiletto Tunnel Hull Boat

  5/27/2010

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  Duration: 48:28

  With warm weather here and summer vacations being planned, Pro Boat has raised the bar in terms of performance with their new Stiletto Tunnel Hull Boat. From it's working outboard motor system, dual battery configuration, Li-Po-capable ESC and much more, this is one boat that is due to set the water ablaze. Pro Boat's Derek Wagner pays us a visit to talk about this exciting new boat. On top of that Hangar 9 announces a new Phoenix 7, Team Associated has a brushless SC10 RTR, Losi takes the Mini-Late Model Bind-N-Drive and Dynamite has, perhaps, the most innovative glow driver ever developed with their new Li-Po Driver. There's a lot going on...make sure to join us.

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  R/Cast #80: Understanding Sponsorships

  5/20/2010

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  Duration: 55:28

  Many people have dreamed about what it would be like to be Adam Drake, Mike Truhe, Billy Fischer or other factory team drivers. We've been asked what it takes to be a sponsored driver many times in many different ways, so who better to talk to about this than one of the guys who manages a race team. Kevin Gahan is one of the men who helps to run the Team Losi Racing team and helps shed some light on what exactly it takes. Jim and Gary also talk about some of the new gear coming from Orion, Dynamite and CRC including an exciting new conversion kit. Make sure you check it out.

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  R/Cast #79: Mailbag!

  5/13/2010

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  Duration: 41:24

  One of the things that makes the R/Cast special for us here behind the scenes is that it gives us the opportunity to have a direct link to you, our listeners and customers. While we try to answer as many of your questions as we can each and very week, we cannot always get to them all. While we do answer each e-mail and message individually, from time to time we do like to dive deeper into the mailbag and answer some of the other questions we have received. We've taken this opportunity to delve back into the mailbag to answer more of your questions this week.

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  R/Cast #78: The JR 11X

  5/6/2010

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  Duration: 38:30

  JR continues to push the envelope in cramming the latest software and programming into some of the most ergonomic and natural-feeling transmitters in the world. Their latest announcement, the JR 11X, is a bit of a dichotomy in both appearance and features. We're lucky to have John Diniz from JR on-site to answer all your questions about the 11X. In other news Team Orion announces what is sure to be a very popular charger; you can win a HobbyZone Champ and much more.

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  R/Cast #77: ParkZone Extra 300

  4/29/2010

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  Duration: 38:30

  Mike McConville is back again this week with yet another of his designs for the ParkZone Extra 300. Mike's expertise in design comes through here, and the Extra 300 truly pushes the design and performance envelope in a different direction than any previous model from ParkZone. Mike gives us a look at the Extra 300 with his keen designer's eye. Also new this week Gary recaps his recent trip to the Short Course Showdown, Dynamite announces a new line of Vision chargers, your comments and questions are included and much more.

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  R/Cast #76: RC Legend Cliff Lett: Part II

  4/22/2010

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  Duration: 55:45

  There's a lot of exciting news as both Jim and Gary are going to events and coming back from them, ParkZone has a new plane and we return with Part II of our interview with Team Associated's Cliff Lett. ParkZone has a new Extra 300 airplane designed by Mike McConville that really brings aerobatic flight to an all-new crowd. Jim discusses his recent trip to an event in Kansas where he had the opportunity to work closely with students at the local university. And Gary discusses an event he'll be covering and provides updates on our Facebook page for the Short Course Showdown in Wisconsin this weekend.

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  R/Cast #75: RC Legend Cliff Lett

  4/15/2010

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  Duration: 44:06

  When it comes to the history of RC cars and trucks, Team Associated has been there from some of the very early days of the sport. Cliff Lett has helped lead Team Associated in many different ways --- from sponsored driver to team manager and now to the V.P. of the company itself. Cliff has seen much of the history of the hobby and even helped forge some of it. We were lucky to sit down with this former World Champion to really learn about both his history and Team Associated's.

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  R/Cast #74: Pacific Coast Hobbies

  4/8/2010

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  Duration: 36:42

  After our "April Fool's" prank last week, Jim and Gary are back once again with another webisode of the R/Cast. On this week's show we had a chance to visit with Theo Captanis of Pacific Coast Hobbies while at RCX recently. Theo shared quite a bit with us---giving an inside look at PCH itself, Theo himself, and his views on the hobby and where it's going. Jim and Gary also discuss Jim's upcoming trek to the Toledo Weak Signals event this weekend, answer your comments and questions and much more.

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  R/Cast #73: The Blade mCX2

  4/1/2010

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  Duration: 33:47

  The Blade series of helicopters have been wildly popular and much of that popularity is due to the Blade mCX. The Blade folks have been hard at work trying to improve upon the original and have now announced the Blade mCX2. Mark Padilla appeared on the very first R/Cast to talk about the original mCX and he returns on a very special R/Cast to talk about the mCX2. We also have an important announcement regarding the future of the R/Cast, along with answering your comments and questions.

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  R/Cast #72: The ParkZone Ultra Micro Sukhoi SU-26XP: Part 2

  3/25/2010

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  Duration: 36:39

  We started to get an inside look at the new ParkZone Sukhoi SU-26 XP last week and Mike McConville is back again to look at some of the more intricate details of the plane. In this episode we talk about the actual performance of the plane, what maneuvers it can perform, some of the changes to the power system and more. We also discuss more of the latest products to be announced this week and, as always, answer your comments and questions.

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  R/Cast #71: The ParkZone Ultra Micro Sukhoi SU-26XP

  3/18/2010

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  Duration: 32:49

  When Mike McConville puts pen to paper to work on an airplane design something wonderful always emerges. Mike's latest design is smaller than he's ever worked with before in the ParkZone ultra micro Sukhoi SU-26xp. Designed with a new motor and prop, aggressive graphical treatment, greater surface area throws and more, we're sure this is going to be an incredible plane. Mike swung by to share his expertise and give you an exclusive look behind the designer's pencil.

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  R/Cast #70: Getting Your Gear Ready For Spring 2010

  3/11/2010

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  Duration: 34:57

  We're sure you've heard the guys hoping and praying for spring to get here, eager to fly and drive their different vehicles. Thankfully warmer weather is starting to creep into different parts of the country and it's time to get your gear ready for the season. We've caught up with one of our top Product Support Representatives, Chris Puckett. Chris is one of the most experienced pilots here at Horizon and stopped by to talk to the guys about what steps need to be taken to ensure your plane flies as good on its first flight of 2010 as it did for its last flight of 2009.

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  R/Cast #69: Tamiya Championship Series 2010 pt. 2

  3/4/2010

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  Duration: 25:39

  We're back again this week with Tamiya America's Fred Medel to talk about the 2010 season of the TCS Series. We delve into some of the controversies regarding motors, speed controllers and other changes that have cropped up in recent months. We also talk about the new Seagull Percival Mew Gull, Losi's new parts for the Strike, the HIGHroller and 1/10-scale Slider and as always we answer your comments and questions.

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  R/Cast #68: Tamiya Championship Series 2010 pt. 1

  2/25/2010

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  Duration: 32:09

  Last weekend marked the start of the 16 season of the TCS, or Tamiya Championship Series. This traveling racing series focuses on the aspiring club racer who has an affinity for scale realism and details. In Part One of a special two-part R/Cast Tamiya America's Fred Medel called into the show to talk about what makes TCS so fun and special, some of the venues they'll be attending and some of the rule changes from 2009. Make sure you come back next week to hear Part Two.

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  R/Cast #67: The Ultra-Micro 4-Site In-Depth

  2/18/2010

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  Duration: 29:42

  The Ultra-Micro 4-Site is one of those planes in which the performance far exceeds the size of the aircraft. As with any new product or technology there can be some questions that arise after any new item launches, and the Ultra-Micro 4-Site is no exception. David Payne was the lead product developer on the project and has stopped by to answer a number of questions regarding this awesome little plane.

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  R/Cast #66: HPI Racing's Erik Shauver and the Blitz ESE

  2/11/2010

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  Duration: 31:53

  Erik Shauver is one of the lead engineers and designers at HPI Racing and was the man behind the original Blitz short course truck. Well Erik surprised us last week with a new version called the Blitz ESE, or Extra Special Edition. Erik spills the beans on some of the design elements that went into the new truck, why it looks so different and what these changes should mean to the on-track performance. We also delve into his past as a 4WD Sedan Carpet Oval racer... definitely worth a few laughs.

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  R/Cast #65: NASCAR Raybestos Rookie of the Year RC Race: Part 2

  2/4/2010

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  Duration: 9:51

  We're very thankful that winter is starting to end and spring is right around the corner. One of the first signs of the year that things will warm up soon is the annual NASCAR Raybestos Rookie of the Year RC race that happens every year at Daytona Speedweeks. RC Driver magazine's Bob Hastings has been one of the driving forces behind the scenes in getting this going every year. He took a break from prepping a batch of Losi Mini-Sliders to join us and talk about the history of the event, RC and full-size racing and even makes some predictions for 2010. We have split this interview into two sections ---- one with the main interview and a second with the guys' predictions for the season. We hope you enjoy it.

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  R/Cast #64: NASCAR Raybestos Rookie of the Year RC Race: Part 1

  2/4/2010

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  Duration: 33:45

  We're very thankful that winter is starting to end and spring is right around the corner. One of the first signs of the year that things will warm up soon is the annual NASCAR Raybestos Rookie of the Year RC race that happens every year at Daytona Speedweeks. RC Driver magazine's Bob Hastings has been one of the driving forces behind the scenes in getting this going every year. He took a break from prepping a batch of Losi Mini-Sliders to join us and talk about the history of the event, RC and full-size racing and even makes some predictions for 2010. We have split this interview into two sections ---- one with the main interview and a second with the guys' predictions for the season. We hope you enjoy it.

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  R/Cast #63: Motor and Speed Controller Technology

  1/28/2010

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  Duration: 33:50

  If there's one area of surface RC that continues to change, progress and evolve it's motor and speed controller technology. Specifically in terms of brushless motors and ESC's. Dynamite has recently started shipping their new Fuze series of brushless motors and speed controllers and we've had a chance to test them and have been very impressed. We caught up with Dynamite's Lee Morrison to learn more about some of the intricate details of this new gear and get some setup tips too.

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  R/Cast #62: Join the Horizon Family!

  1/21/2010

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  Duration: 34:47

  We're excited to announce that the Horizon Hobby family is growing and expanding and our newest members could include you. We have growth opportunities in both the air and surface side of things and Chris Dickerson, Director of Horizon's Surface Category, and David Eichstedt, Director of Aircraft Development, stop by to fill us in on the different positions we have available. If you're interested in designing, developing and bringing new RC products to market you'll not want to miss this Webisode.

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  R/Cast #61: The Blade SR

  1/14/2010

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  Duration: 33:50

  Last week E-flite dropped quite a bombshell with the announcement of the Blade SR. We're used to products getting quite a buzz after their introduction, but the Blade SR took this to new heights. Well, we polled our fans on Facebook to see what they wanted to know most about the Blade SR, and E-flite's David Eichstedt was kind enough to sit down with us and answer your questions. We apologize for the audio quality at the beginning of the interview as we had an unforeseen technical issue. The audio quality does improve shortly after the interview begins.

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  R/Cast #60: The New JR X9503 Radio

  1/7/2010

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  Duration: 26:07

  It’s a new year, making it the perfect time to talk about the newest RC gear. JR has updated one of their most popular radios of all-time, the X9303. They have tweaked it, improved upon it and have announced the new X9503. With 50-model memory, ModelMatch, backlit display, a throttle-activated timer and much more, this is one high-zoot radio. JR's John Diniz joins us to talk about this hot new radio from JR.

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  R/Cast #59: Happy New Year

  12/31/2009

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  Duration: 20:45

  Well this is it, the end of another year as we bring 2009 to a close and ring in 2010. With Jim out for the break, Gary was left all by his lonesome to handle this week's RCast. This week Gary dives back into the e-mail bag as there were a ton of e-mails to read and answer. Come along with us and ring in the new year!

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  R/Cast #58: RC Cars and Trucks for Beginners

  12/24/2009

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  Duration: 24:58

  With gifts being opened all over the place, more and more people get into RC cars and trucks at the holidays than any other time of the year. Getting off on the right foot can have a major impact on how enjoyable your RC experience is. Todd Hodge has been at this RC thing for quite a while and has taken the time to visit with the guys to lend his experience in getting you up and running quickly and easily.

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  R/Cast #57: The Holiday Episode Part 2

  12/17/2009

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  Duration: 27:05

  With the holiday season in full swing people are starting to give and receive radio controlled gifts. Getting up and flying with a new RC helicopter or airplane can be challenging, especially if you don't have previous flight experience. We've caught up with John Redman to get some key tips and tricks to ensure you will be successful. John has helped many RC pilots earn their wings and gain the knowledge they need to get off the ground the right way. We didn't want to split this between two weeks so we've broken this week's R/Cast into two segments due to the overall length. We hope you enjoy it.

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  R/Cast #56: The Holiday Episode Part 1

  12/17/2009

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  Duration: 27:43

  With the holiday season in full swing people are starting to give and receive radio controlled gifts. Getting up and flying with a new RC helicopter or airplane can be challenging, especially if you don't have previous flight experience. We've caught up with John Redman to get some key tips and tricks to ensure you will be successful. John has helped many RC pilots earn their wings and gain the knowledge they need to get off the ground the right way. We didn't want to split this between two weeks so we've broken this week's R/Cast into two segments due to the overall length. We hope you enjoy it.

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  R/Cast #55: Indoor Electric Racing

  12/10/2009

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  Duration: 29:30

  Indoor electric racing is in full swing as HorizonRC.com's Gary Katzer recently attended the 2009 Spektrum Electric Off Road Championships. Held December 4th-6th at the world-famous SN's Trackside Hobbies in Brookfield, Wisconsin. some of the drivers on-hand included Matt Chambers, Dustin Evans, Dakotah "the Phenom" Phend, Chad Due, Ryan Cavalieri and many more. Gary sat down with Team Losi Racing's Matt Chambers and Dustin Evans to talk about the event itself, Xcelorin Brushless Technology and much more.

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  R/Cast #54: Spektrum Technology
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  Duration: 29:19

  Spektrum Technology has opened up the doors for many hobbyists to enjoy RC in ways never before conceivable. From individual radio systems and receivers to Bind-N-Fly or Bind-N-Drive products, there are more Spektrum users now than ever. We caught up with Spektrum's lead engineer John Adams to pick his brain about some of the most common programming and technological items with air and surface systems. From binding to latency, QuickConnect, ModelMatch and more, we get the answers straight from the source.

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  R/Cast #53: Mode 1 vs. Mode 2
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  Duration: 23:02

  Mode 1? Mode 2? What do these modes mean and which one is right for you? We've seen many questions come through the pipeline asking for some specifics on Mode 1 versus Mode 2 and how to pick the right one. JR's John Diniz stopped by, along with a surprise appearance from Quique Somenzini, to help determine what each mode is, how they're different and which one is right for you.

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  R/Cast #52: Ultra Micro Planes

  11/19/2009

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  Duration: 29:49

  ParkZone and E-flite have created many wonderful and capable planes but few compare to the recent generation of ultra micro planes. Two of the newest releases, the Ultra-Micro Sukhoi from ParkZone and the Ultra-Micro 4-Site, further push the envelope in terms of performance and capability. David Payne has helped develop and design a number of excellent models, but he's especially proud of the Ultra-Micro 4-Site. He sat down with us to talk about these planes, their capabilities and addresses many questions that people have had regarding their performance.

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  R/Cast #51: Our 1-year Annivesary!

  11/12/2009

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  Duration: 32:27

  It's hard to believe but this week's show marks our 1-year anniversary here on the R/Cast. We'd like to thank everyone for their continuing listenership and support of the show. This week Jim and Gary conclude their interview with ROAR's Competition Director Ruben Benitez, talk about Dynamite's new Personalization Kits for 1/8-scale buggies, and announce a new promotion on HorizonHobby.com.

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  R/Cast #50: ROAR 2010

  11/5/2009

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  Duration: 29:49

  ROAR has recently announced their 2010 rules and venues, and Competition Director Ruben Benitez calls in to recap the '09 season and look ahead to 2010. In the most recent Executive Committee meeting there were a number of rule changes that drastically changed the look of the Stock classes. Ruben shares some insight to the decision-making and answers a lot of questions regarding these changes and more. We also discuss the new Limited Edition Aftershock, the new HorizonHobby.com and, as always, answer your comments and questions.

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  R/Cast #49: The ParkZone Habu

  10/29/2009

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  Duration: 27:31

  The dust from iHobby has barely settled and everyone is a-buzz talking about all the hot new products that debuted at the show. One of the most popular had to be the ParkZone Habu Electric Ducted Fan. Eric Johnson has been a key figure in the development of this exciting jet and sits down with the guys to discuss it. We've also received a ton of messages and e-mails since iHobby and the guys get to those as well.

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  R/Cast #48: iHobby 2009

  10/22/2009

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  Duration: 28:14

  The wait is over as iHobby 2009 is finally here. Jim and Gary discuss all the major releases from E-flite, Losi, Spektrum, Hangar 9, Dynamite, Pro Boat and more. We also have John Diniz on the show this week to discuss the new Phoenix Flight Simulator. This is one show we really wish we had video for as the Phoenix Simulator looks absolutely stunning. This is one show you're not going to want to miss

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  R/Cast #47: ParkZone and HobbyZone's Newest Releases

  10/15/2009

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  Duration: 27:31

  This year's iHobby Expo continues to inch closer and closer and both ParkZone and HobbyZone have new planes they plan on debuting at the show. The HobbyZone Super Cub LP BNF fills a need that people have been itching for in a DSM-capable Super Cub. But that's not all as ParkZone was not to be outdone. ParkZone has announced a new Ultra-Micro J-3 Cub to further expand its family. We caught up with ParkZone and HobbyZone's Matt Andren and Eric Johnson to discuss these latest exciting releases.

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  R/Cast #46: The Horizon Hobby Shootout (Pt. 2)

  10/8/2009

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  Duration: 28:18

  This week we bring you Part 2 of our exclusive Horizon Shootout interviews. This week we catch up with CRC's Frank Calandra, JTEC owner and founder Donnie Davis, world renowned race director and announcer Scotty Ernst and the man who won it all, Adam Drake. As always the guys answer your comments and questions and much more.

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  R/Cast #45: The Horizon Hobby Shootout (Pt. 1)

  10/1/2009

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  Duration: 29:56

  The time is here to get the last major 1/8-scale race under out belts in the 2009 Horizon Shootout. We sent Gary to JTEC Hobbies and Fun in Danville, Illinois, to provide coverage of the event. He's back with a ton of interviews, photos and more. This week we get to hear his interviews with Team Horizon's Alex Sturegon, Derek Weatherholt and Lee Morrison, Sprucewood RC's David McClean and RC Driver Magazine's Greg Vogel. Don't forget to check out the Horizon Hobby Facebook and YouTube pages for photos and videos of the event as well.

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  R/Cast #44: Frank Calandra from Team CRC

  9/24/2009

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  Duration: 40:23

  When it comes to 1/12-scale racing, Frank Calandra is one of the best in the business in terms of driving and designing. The folks at Team CRC recently hit the track with a new version of their national championship-winning 1/12-scale platform, the Gen XL. We caught up with team CRC’s Frank Calandra to talk about their wins at the IIC in Las Vegas, Nevada, and some controversy that came up at the event.

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  R/Cast #43: Losi's Keith Whistler

  9/17/2009

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  Duration: 28:15

  We teased the new Losi Micro HIGHroller last week and are lucky to have Keith Whistler from Losi back with us. Keith was the lead designer behind this fun, customizable 1/36-scale truck and he shares some of the key design elements with us. Keith was also the man behind the Losi Strike and he gives us an update on when we can expect to see those showing up at tracks and shops.

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  R/Cast #42: The Guys Answer Your Questions

  9/10/2009

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  Duration: 28:09

  Losi brings something big to the party today in something very small---micro, in fact. Losi has announced an all-new Micro HIGHroller today, and Jim and Gary discuss this new 1/36-scale truck. The guys also dedicate this webisode of the R/Cast to you, our listeners, dedicating the entire episode to answering your comments and questions. We'd like to thank everyone who has taken the time to listen and write in. Stay tuned as the best is yet to come.

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  R/Cast #41: The Night Crawler

  9/3/2009

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  Duration: 28:48

  Crawlers have been huge in 2009 and Losi has raised the bar yet again. They've taken their wildly popular 1/10-scale Comp Crawler, tweaked it, included all the electronics you'll need and added some high-intensity LED's -- creating the Night Crawler. If you're looking to get involved in crawling but aren't sure what to go with, this rig is for you. We caught up with Rich Trujillo, fresh from attending the 2009 Crawling World Championships, to find out what makes the Night Crawler special. We also touch on the World's competition and as always answer your letters and questions.

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  R/Cast #40: The Ultra-Micro P-51

  8/27/2009

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  Duration: 25:56

  Summer's starting to wind down but ParkZone continues to roll out new and innovative planes. The latest from ParkZone is the Ultra-Micro P-51, a plane in the same family and scale as the recent Ultra-Micro Sukhoi. This plane combines exceptional performance with scale details to provide a truly unique package. Matt Andren paid the guys a visit to talk about this new plane from ParkZone, as we delve under the canopy to see what makes this latest release so special.

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  R/Cast #39: The Heli Episode

  8/20/2009

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  Duration: 29:10

  It's all about helicopters this week as we take R/Cast on the road. Gary headed out to Muncie, Indiana, to visit the AMA headquarters and IRCHA. While there he caught up with Team JR heli pilots Scott Gray and new World Champion Hiroki Ito. He spent a few minutes talking with Spektrum's John Adams while at the show too.

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  R/Cast #38: The ParkZone Messerschmitt Bf-109G

  8/13/2009

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  Duration: 29:30

  We had originally planned on talking to Peter Goldsmith about the recently completed AMA Nats, but that was before ParkZone dropped another bombshell in our laps. ParkZone is coming out with a new Messerschmitt Bf-109G in both a PNP and BNF version. Matt Andren and Eric Johnson stopped by to talk about this latest Luftwaffe-inspired warbird in the ParkZone lineup. Jim and I also talk about several new articles and projects and answer your e-mails.

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  R/Cast #37: Service and Repairs

  8/6/2009

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  Duration: 27:35

  We've all had a time when a product didn't work exactly like it should. We've all broken a gear from time to time. Once you've had that problem, you may be wondering what you need to do to get your problem fixed. Recently Randy Stine and Dave Poole, two of our top men regarding service and repairs, came by to talk about the repair and service side of Horizon Hobby. We got some good hints and tips for how a repair is initiated, how a repair is handled, and how to make sure your repair is handled as quickly as possible.

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  R/Cast #36: 2009 Short Course Nationals

  7/30/2009

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  Duration: 28:14

  Last week HPI unveiled their entry into the hotly contested Short Course Truck class. We were lucky enough to be able to attend the 2009 Short Course Nationals where the truck debuted. Gary managed to catch up with lead designer Erik Shauver and picked his brain about this new truck. We also caught up with RC Driver magazine's Executive Editor Greg Vogel and the owner of the host track, Chris Marcy of RC Madness.

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  R/Cast #35: The New E-flite Blade mSR

  7/23/2009

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  Duration: 29:24

  Just when you thought you'd seen every type of Blade helicopter imaginable from E-flite, they've raised the bar yet again. E-flite is taking micro helicopters to a whole new level with the new Blade mSR. Similar in size to the mCX, the mSR is a totally different flying experience. Ryan Witchey and Mark Padilla paid the R/Cast studios a visit to discuss the mSR this week. Jim and Gary were able to find out what makes this the sharpest micro-class Blade to-date.

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  R/Cast #34: In Depth: LiPo Batteries

  7/16/2009

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  Duration: 27:35

  Few things in this hobby can be considered game changers, but the introduction of lithium polymer batteries has totally revolutionized RC modeling. LiPo batteries are extremely lightweight, deliver gobs of power and can be used over and over in a single day without degrading. With any new technology there can be questions, confusion, myths and misstatements. We've caught up with one of the foremost LiPo experts in the US, Associate Technical Director for ROAR Ling Kang-Tong. Ling eats and sleeps battery technology as it’s something he is involved with every day. Jim and Gary got Ling on the phone to try to dispel some of the most common LiPo myths.

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  R/Cast #33: The Losi 1/10-Scale Strike

  7/9/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  After a short sabbatical, Gary is back in the studio with Jim for this week's show. In this episode the guys have caught up with Keith Whisler, lead Losi Designer on the new 1/10-scale Losi Short Course Truck called the Strike. This truck has many innovative features to separate it from the other trucks in the category, and Keith sheds some insight as to why certain design elements were used. As always, the guys also take time to respond to your comments and e-mails.

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  R/Cast #32: 2009 JR Aerotow

  7/2/2009

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  Duration: 24:45

  One of Horizon Hobby's signature events of the year took place recently with the 2009 JR Aerotow. Glider and sailplane pilots from all around the country descended upon Monticello, IL to take part in this early summer tradition. We've been lucky to catch up with two people that have been there since the first Aerotow in Team JR's John Diniz and Caroline Goldsmith. From his multiple appearances on the R/Cast John is well-known as a sailplane enthusiast and Caroline has competed in the Cross Country portion of the event many times. Rick Shelly was also at the event and came by to share his experiences at the Aerotow.

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  R/Cast #31: Inside Spektrum's Marine Technology

  6/25/2009

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  Duration: 25:09

  Last week we broke the news about the marine radio gear from Spektrum, and this week we have two of the men behind the scenes on-hand to answer questions you may have about this breakthrough. Blake Good from Spektrum and Derek Wagner from Pro Boat came by to try to help demystify this new technology for everyone. The guys also discuss a new 1/10-scale nitro truck from Losi, the Speed-NT.

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  R/Cast #30: Interview with Dawn Sanchez Part 2

  6/18/2009

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  Duration: 21:17

  There are big product announcements and then there are product announcements that change the industry. Sure, this might sound like hyperbole but it is hard to argue that the new Spektrum Marine Radio Gear doesn't fit this description. If you're going to have a marine radio system you need a killer boat to put it in, and the newly announced Pro Boat HyperSport fits the bill to a "T" as it includes this new radio system right in the box. Also new this week is part two of our interview with ROAR President Dawn Sanchez.

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  R/Cast #29: Interview with Dawn Sanchez

  6/11/2009

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  Duration: 25:25

  Summer is officially here in full swing with flying fields and race tracks buzzing with energy. Jim and Gary have both been very busy working with many of the newest RC gear out there and churning out some great videos and articles. Gary also managed to track down Dawn Sanchez, the current President of ROAR, in an effort to get some clarity when it comes to organized racing in the US. As always the guys answer your e-mails and questions to keep you in the loop for all your RC information, air or surface.

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  R/Cast #28: Interview with Quique Somenzini

  6/4/2009

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  Duration: 26:39

  Quique Somenzini has been an icon in our industry, both as a pilot and as a designer. Quique has recently become a closer member of the Horizon Hobby family as he has taken a role inside the company itself. What exactly will he be doing and what brands will he be working with? Well, Jim and Gary have gone straight to the source and tracked Quique down asking him exactly why he's here, what he's looking to do and what the future holds for both Quique and Horizon Hobby.

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  R/Cast #27: Inside the 8IGHT 2.0

  5/28/2009

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  Duration: 26:21

  There are special guests and then there are special guests. We're lucky to have Losi's Todd Hodge in-house this week and we were able to convince him that he needed to appear here on the R/Cast. Todd shares some insight on the 2009 RC Car Action Car of the Year Team Losi Racing 8IGHT 2.0, how he got into RC, got hooked up with Losi in the first place and even the origins of "Hodgimoto". Jim and Gary also discuss the latest release from ParkZone, the T-28D, new articles from both the guys and more.

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  R/Cast #26: Joe Nall Recap

  5/21/2009

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  Duration: 28:32

  The Joe Nall has its place in RC aviation history, and that place is well deserved---especially in the giant-scale arena. This year's event featured some exciting changes and innovations, including a dedicated flight line, a JR 12X "try-me" area, and perhaps the largest squadron of ParkZone T-28 Trojans flying at one time. We've caught up with Team JR's Peter Goldsmith and Kim Payne to discuss the happenings at this year's Joe Nall.

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  R/Cast #25: The Report From SEFF

  5/14/2009

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  Duration: 27:51

  People are coming and going to a number of events now that the warmth of spring is here. Jim and Gary managed to catch up with Matt Andren and Nichole Rhodes between unpacking from SEFF and re-packing to attend Joe Nall. Both share their experiences from the SEFF event---Matt, having attended previously, and Nichole, who had never been there before.

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  R/Cast #24: The AMA

  5/7/2009

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  Duration: 27:51

  Spring is finally here in full force and we're thankful to be able to get outside and enjoy the warmth. Jim and Gary also had a chance to speak with a unique member of the AMA. Keith Sievers is the president of a SIG, or Special Interest Group, within the AMA. His specialty deals with some of the fastest and most complex airplanes out there, Turbine Jets. Keith called in to talk about his background, this unique segment of the hobby, and how to help attract more people to the hobby.

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  R/Cast #23: ParkZone's New P-51D Mustang BL

  4/30/2009

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  Duration: 27:32

  It’s time to head back to the skies with a number of new and exciting products from HobbyZone, ParkZone, E-flite and more. ParkZone and HobbyZone product developer Eric Johnson stopped by the studio to share some in-depth information on the latest warbird to fly out of the hangar, the P-51D Mustang BL. We also spend a few moments talking about the latest Super Cub from HobbyZone, the Super Cub LP and one of the hottest accessories that will be available for it.

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  R/Cast #22: Visiting with Losi's Rich Trujillo

  4/23/2009

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  Duration: 25:20

  With Jim out of the office Jeff Pittelkow slides into the co-host chair for this week's show. Visiting with Losi's resident rock crawling expert, Rich Trujillo, we discuss how he got interested in crawling, his initial crawling creations, how the Mini-Rock Crawler and the 1/10-scale Comp Crawler came into being along with some basic tips and tricks. Then we'll answer your e-mails and questions and post a question to the audience.

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  R/Cast #21: Scotty Ernst Interview- Part 2

  4/16/2009

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  Duration: 27:23

  Another week has come and gone with a number of new releases and exciting news. Losi and Pro Boat have both announced new products this week, and Jim and Gary also discuss some new articles and videos that have gone live. This week also features part two of the interview with Scotty Ernst that Gary recently conducted. The guys also answer your e-mails and announce a new survey that may change the face of the R/Cast in the future.

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  R/Cast #20: The 14th Tamiya Championship Series Regional Event

  4/9/2009

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  Duration: 25:21

  The Toledo Weak Signals Expo has come and gone and the guys recap some of the goings on. Gary recently attended the 14th Tamiya Championship Series Regional event at S&N's Trackside Hobbies and sat down with Scotty Ernst. Scotty is the man behind events such as the Novak Race, IIC in Las Vegas along with much more. Listen to part one of this two-part webisode here, with part two coming next week. As always the guys also answer your comments and e-mails.

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  R/Cast #19: The E-flite Blade mCX S300

  4/2/2009

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  Duration: 22:40

  The E-flite Blade mCX has been red-hot since it first appeared on the scene last year. The coaxial design provides an incredibly stable platform in the air that instills confidence from the first flight. E-flite has just announced a re-vamped mCX with an all-new S300 body on it. Mark Padilla stopped by to talk about the features of the mCX S300 along with talking about some of the other Blade products as well.

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  R/Cast #18: Engine Tuning

  3/26/2009

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  Duration: 28:22

  Lee Morrison from Dynamite stops by to talk about how to break in and tune your Nitro engine, selecting the right engine for your application, and much more. If that weren't enough, the guys also talk about a number of new and exciting product announcements, including the new E-flite Blade mCX S300. As always, they also answer a number of your comments and questions.

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  R/Cast #17: Selecting Your Engine

  3/19/2009

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  Duration: 23:32

  Selecting the right size and type of engine for your airplane can be a challenging endeavor. We caught up with Peter Bergstrom, the man when it comes to Saito and Evolution Engines here at Horizon. After picking Pete's brain regarding 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines, how to tune your engine, and much more, we discussed some of the current projects that the guys also have.

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  R/Cast #16: Spring is Here!

  3/12/2009

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  Duration: 23:10

  Spring is here! And Jim and Gary get to work on some new outdoor projects. In addition to what the guys have going on, John Diniz stopped by to talk about sailplanes. John has been involved in sailing for many years. His passion and knowledge really come through in this conversation. The guys also answer a few of your questions and more.

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  R/Cast #15: The ParkZone Sukhoi Su-26m BNF

  3/5/2009

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  Duration: 25:35

  ParkZone has helped define one of the newest classes of RC planes with a number of micro-scale aircraft they have released to this point. Their latest effort, the Sukhoi Su-26m BNF really pushes the limits and truly redefines what someone can expect out of a plane this small. ParkZone's Eric Johnson paid a visit to the studio to talk to the guys about this latest sensation from ParkZone.

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  R/Cast #14: The Spektrum Revolution - Part 2

  2/26/2009

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  Duration: 19:39

  We kicked off our interview with Spektrum's John Adams and Mike Sieniarecki in the previous R/Cast. Things went so well that we split the interview into two different parts. In the conclusion, we talk to Mike and John about the evolution of the DX3R, DSM2, latency, and more. Jim has also received a challenge from a listener regarding the E-flite mCX.

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  R/Cast #13: The Spektrum Revolution - Part 1

  2/19/2009

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  Duration: 19:19

  Anytime a new technology comes to market there can be confusion and misinformation spread among the masses. Spektrum has changed the landscape of radio control for everyone, redefining what can be expected of an RC transmitter. John Adams is one of the founding fathers of Spektrum technology who, along with Mike Sieniarecki, have helped make this revolution possible. They both stopped by to share some of the history of how Spektrum came into being, helped explain some of the tech that goes into every piece of Spektrum hardware and more. They had so much to share that we've had to split the interview into two segments. Check part one here with part two airing next week.

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  R/Cast #12: Dirt Oval Racers

  2/12/2009

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  Duration: 19:26

  There's no denying that dirt oval racing is in a full-swing comeback. Much of the reason behind the resurgence can be credited to Losi and their 1/18- and 1/10-scale dirt oval cars. Sonny Brown and Lee Morrison are two of the most proficient dirt oval racers to pick up a transmitter. They stopped by the studio to talk to the guys about dirt oval racing, how the Losi L8IGHT Model came into being, and much more.

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  R/Cast #11: 50 Planes, 24 Hours, 1 Transmitter

  2/5/2009

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  Duration: 24:04

  Flying fifty distinct and different RC airplanes over the course of a lifetime is a major accomplishment for anyone, but Eric Meyers isn't just anyone. Eric has been a key figure in the development of Spektrum and JR's 2.4GHz technology and set the goal of flying fifty planes for himself. The caveat was that he wanted to fly all of these in one day with one transmitter: the JR 12X. We caught up with Eric on a recent visit to see how this accomplishment all came about.

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  R/Cast #10: Tales from the Frontline

  1/29/2009

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  Duration: 20:14

  More people dive into the world of RC hobbies around the holidays than any other time of the year. With a high number of beginners there can be many people running into similar issues as they begin their journey. The boys managed to get two of Horizon Hobby's top customer support staff, Matt Snyder and Albert Yau, to sit down and share some top fixes to some common beginner issues with the E-flite Blade mCX, Losi Micro-T and more.

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  R/Cast #9: The Mike McConville Episode!

  1/22/2009

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  Duration: 20:11

  Mike McConville is one of the best pilots and designers in the world today. Mike paid a visit to the studio to spend some time chatting with Jim and Gary. The guys talked about everything from how Mike got started and some of his favorite projects to sponsorships and much more.

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  R/Cast #8: Model and Full-Scale Aircraft

  1/15/2009

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  Duration: 18:43

  Many people enter the world of Radio Controlled Hobbies as a lower-cost way to enjoy their passions, either flight or driving. We've sat down with HorizonRC.com's Larry Stephens, Spektrum's Chris Huhn and E-flite's John Redman to learn about their experiences in both full-scale and model aircraft. They discuss everything from how they got started to how to get involved in full-scale flight as well.

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  R/Cast #7: Selecting the Right Servo

  1/8/2009

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  Duration: 19:08

  Perhaps the most overlooked component in any vehicle can be the servo. A key piece of equipment, selecting the right servo for a particular application can drastically alter the performance of your car, truck, boat or airplane. JR's Danny Snyder and John Diniz sat down with us to discuss servo technology, what the specs on the side of the box mean and provide some general tips to help you get the right servo for your application.

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  R/Cast #6: Keys To Success

  12/25/2008

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  Duration: 19:45

  With the holidays here, more people than ever will be exposed to the world of radio controlled hobbies. Jim and Gary sit down to discuss some keys to success for when you're just getting started. Whether you're into cars, trucks, boats, helicopters or airplanes, there's something here for you.

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  R/Cast #5: Ducted Fans

  12/18/2008

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  Duration: 18:46

  E-flite continues to deliver innovative products spanning a broad range of interests. Perhaps some of the most interesting are the Electric Ducted Fan (EDF) Airliner, F-15, F-16, and BAe Hawk. We sat down with John Redman who has lead the development of these magnificent planes in an effort to learn more.

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  R/Cast #4: Winter Indoor Flyers

  12/11/2008

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  Duration: 19:47

  Winter is prime flying season, thanks in large part to the excellent selection of micro-sized aircraft from ParkZone, HobbyZone and SPARC!. Eric Johnson has been a key designer of these products and stopped by to talk indoor flight with the guys. They also touched base on the exciting new Losi 1/10-scale Competition Crawler as well.

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  R/Cast #3: Losi's XXL LST

  12/4/2008

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  Duration: 16:18

  If you're looking for the biggest and badest monster truck out there look no further than the Losi XXL LST. Losi's Andrew Ziegler dishes the dirt on this latest mega monster. We also highlight the latest wins for the DX3R and the final Holiday Gift Guides are complete as well.

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  R/Cast #2: Spektrum Best Practices

  11/20/2008

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  Duration: 19:52

  Having a safe and secure link between your radio and vehicle is vitally important. Spektrum's Blake Good stops by to talk about installation best practices along with some basic tips and tricks. The guys also discuss the new Holiday Gift Guide, Seagull's Sparrowhawk, Losi's LST XXL and more.

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  R/Cast #1: Gentlemen, start your engines

  11/13/2008

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  Duration: 20:19

  Welcome to the R/Cast, Horizon Hobby's weekly podcast! Join Horizon's own Jim Booker and Gary Katzer every Thursday afternoon for the latest inside information in the world of R/C. In this inagural episode Jim and Gary discuss: Jim's ParkZone Radian Review, iHobby 2008 and E-flite's Mark Padilla stops by to talk about the E-flite Blade mCX.