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Flite Test: Aviation - RC Planes - Multirotors

135 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 551 ratings

Flite Test is an entertainment company that is all about flight. We love to test, fly and sometimes even crash when things go wrong! We often talk about flying, building & repairing RC airplanes, setting up quadcopters, occasionally helicopters and anything else related to radio control flight. FliteTest After Hours is hosted by Chris and he often goes into the behind the scenes of the webshow, the radio control industry, and has very entertaining guests on the show.

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Episodes

145 Redbull Flugtag, Upcoming Episodes and FT STEM

February 23, 2017 20:56 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this weeks episode we talk with Austin and Josh B. about some new and exciting product reviews, the RED BULL Flugtag Pittsburgh and a STEM SCOUTS group who threw a twist on the Tiny Trainer!! Flite Test- https://goo.gl/xDfzaQ Flite Test Store- https://goo.gl/I40mCU RotorX Atom V3 - https://goo.gl/t4NzhD Redbull Flugtag Pittsburgh - https://goo.gl/HfuHjd Flugtag Boston FT Flight - https://goo.gl/zcDQ5j FT Stem - https://goo.gl/3LpobS FT Stem Scouts - https://goo.gl/Ktfu9Q Tiny Tra...

144 Taxiway swap shop

February 20, 2017 00:22 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Chris,MIke and Andre have guests Pat and Scott to discuss there annual adventure to the Swap shop. Andre fills us in on the actual flying of the 3D Labs printed spitfire. The ended of the show we give Pat and Scott there first FPV flying experience. Thanks for listening.

143 DIY Toothless Dragon and Live Q&A

February 16, 2017 20:34 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

In today's podcast we catch up with Josh and Josh to talk about relationships, an amazing "Toothless" scratch build and even a LIVE Q&A! Flite Test - https://goo.gl/xDfzaQ Store website - https://goo.gl/I40mCU Pietenpol Video - https://goo.gl/oQ0xfp Pietenpol Build - https://goo.gl/SzcYNr Toothless Article - https://goo.gl/qIOpSk Toothless Build - https://goo.gl/1vTZXW Convergence Vtol - https://goo.gl/IFdxRu

142 3D Printed Mavic

February 09, 2017 22:30 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

Today on the Video Podcast we connect with Alex and Josh B. to discuss their eventful Florida trip, World War Veterans, 3D printed Mavic's and the Re-released GoPro Karma!   Flite Test: https://goo.gl/xDfzaQ Flite Test Store:  https://goo.gl/g4MT9Y Amimon Connex Falcor: https://goo.gl/84ktPe Aviator PPG: https://goo.gl/CH51go Somme 100 (World War Veterans): https://goo.gl/jfTh7D 3D printed Mavic: https://goo.gl/MCO38m DIYRC Website: https://goo.gl/pSDCW0 GoPro Karma article...

141 Super Bowl with FT Afterhours

February 07, 2017 02:02 - 2 hours - 145 MB

In this FT Afterhours episode Chris,Mike and Andre have friend of the show Paul Jennings on to talk about his first experiences with a HI-Start and also how flying RC airplanes helped him transition over to get his private pilots license. Next up we have one of our favorite guests Stuart Warne from Hobbyking to talk about some of their exciting new products coming very soon. Thanks for listening.

140 Phantoms, MicroVector and Riot 250

February 02, 2017 21:42 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

In this weeks episode Austin and Josh Scott join us to chat about the new Riot 250 quad from Thrust UAV, MicroVector system,  disappearing phantoms and even LED racing hoops!! NOTES: http://flitetest.com/articles/microvector-riot-250-and-phantoms-ftp140 SITE: http://flitetest.com/ STORE: https://store.flitetest.com/ FORUM: http://forum.flitetest.com/forum.php/  

139 Vortex 150, Flite Fest West and 3D Printing

January 26, 2017 21:07 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

At Flite Test we love to create content that’s newer and better for our wonderful community. With that in mind, we decided we wanted to take our podcasts to the next level, so we’ve added VIDEO! Join us every Thursday for new podcasts as host, Stefan, talks about what’s going on at Flite Test, RC news, general aviation and more! This week Stefan the Joshes chat about Flite Fest West, automated test stands for brushless motors, the Vortex 150, full-scale planes and the brand new FT Pietenpo...

138 Quad, Line and Sinker

January 24, 2017 00:29 - 2 hours - 110 MB

The Afterhours guys are trying to get out of the winter time blues and get some motivation to get out and fly. Surprisingly after the holidays there were some new products getting ready to hit the market. Thanks for listening

137 Cavity search

January 08, 2017 22:32 - 2 hours - 124 MB

The first podcast of the new year brings Chris,Mike,Andre and David from FTAfterhours back for a fun, crazy,no agenda, bench flying session that is sure to give you some laughs. Thanks for listening.

136 Good Bye 2016

December 19, 2016 02:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

2016 is almost over and the Afterhours crew throw out the last one for the year. Chris,Mike and Andre have friend of the show Patrick Hines joins us ,as he drove head first into this 3D airplane printing. We learn from Patrick some of the trials and tribulations to this new concept. next we discuss some of the highs and lows of 2016 and what we might buy someone for Christmas,RC related of course. Thanks for listening. 

135 Tiny Whoop Sausage

December 12, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

FTAfterhours own Chris,Mike and Andre discuss the differences between the Tiny Whoop and the Inductrix FPV. which one would you choose? Other discussions include the Rotor Riot building dive video,3D printed planes and a few funny stories mixed in between. thanks for listening.

134 RCSaylors

November 29, 2016 00:44 - 2 hours - 127 MB

The Afterhours guys touch on the new Phantom 4 and talk about if its worth upgrading. Special guests Nate and Abby from RCSaylors who are a husband ,wife duo who love to review,crash and bash just about anything RC related on there Youtube channel. Entertaining and fun,go check them out and thanks for listening.

Epic Fails

November 15, 2016 02:40 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

The FTAfterhours guys have a full studio and shared some of there recent flying adventures which always include some sort of failure. We also got our hands on the DJI Mavic Pro thanks to our friend Justin. Listen in to see if it was everything we thought it was or should everyone stick to there trusty Phantom 3 or 4. Thanks for listening.

132 How We Select Products

November 04, 2016 19:03 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Austin, Josh, Josh and Alex talk about products we have been testing lately and ultimately how we select which products are a part of our programming! http://www.flitetest.com/

131 Part 107 & STEM Challenge!

October 31, 2016 21:20 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Today Josh, Josh, Bob and Mitchell talk about upcoming Part 107 requirements for existing pilots and the STEM challenge Josh issued to the MESA RC Foam Fighters! http://flitetest.com/

130 GetFPV

October 31, 2016 20:47 - 2 hours - 127 MB

The FTAfterhours guys have special guest Sean Pontzer from Getfpv.com. We find out first hand from Sean the ins and outs of running a successful RC online business. Thanks for listening.

129 Phantom Menace

October 17, 2016 04:30 - 2 hours - 99 MB

Chris and Andre from FTAfterhours have another bench flying session.listen in to find out the big news from Andre. Tons of new products have been released or on their way soon. We discuss some of the ones that have sparked our interest. Thanks for listening.

128 DJI Mavic VS GoPro Karma

October 04, 2016 01:08 - 2 hours - 123 MB

In this episode of the FTAfterhours Chris,David and Andre break down all the fine points of the 2 most anticipated drones just released on the market.

127 Multirotor Garage

September 26, 2016 14:10 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

126 Hobby King Durafly Excalibur

September 20, 2016 01:23 - 2 hours - 107 MB

Special guest Stuart Warne from Hobby King joins the FTAfterhours crew to give us all the details on the new Durafly Excalibur warmliner.

125 Eflite Timber Review

September 06, 2016 01:47 - 2 hours - 131 MB

Chris,Mike and Andre from FTAfterhours sit down and discuss all the good and bad of the new Eflite Timber. Listen in to find out how it stacks up to the rest of the competition. 

124 Quad vs Wing Racing

September 02, 2016 20:29 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

123 FT VLOG

August 29, 2016 15:23 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Josh, Josh, Alex and Bob get together to talk about lots of stuff, including the new video format, the Flite Test Vlog!

122 Did I Get the Shot?

August 23, 2016 02:36 - 2 hours - 92.6 MB

Chris and Andre try and catch up with whats going on since there has been hardly any flying since Flitefest. The guys try and answer the number one question "how did you get that shot" with tips on what equipment to use and tips for better video and photos. Andre fills us in on his new habit,flying DLG's and that it doesn't have to cost a fortune to start out. thanks for listening to the FT Afterhours podcast

121 EAA Airventure at Oshkosh

August 15, 2016 16:42 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

We had an awesome time at EAA AirVenture! Josh Scott shares his passion for learning about WWII veterans. 

120 Radioactive Flying - The Chernobyl Experience

August 09, 2016 02:14 - 2 hours - 133 MB

Join Chris,Mike and Andre as they ring up David Windestal after his worldly travels. First they get his take on his Flitefest experience,then he shares his crazy experiences of being in the deep dark confines of Chernobyl. Thanks for listening.

119 The Return of the FT Podcast II

August 05, 2016 20:54 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Josh Bixler, Josh Scott, Austin Furey and Alex Zvada with another Flite Fest edition of the podcast! 

118 Flite Fest 2016

July 25, 2016 02:55 - 2 hours - 149 MB

Chris,Wayne,Andre and guest host Mike Finley from the FT community podcast share some of there favorite moments from one of the largest RC electric flying events in the world,Flitefest2016.Thanks for listening.

117 Eflite Radian XL Review

July 06, 2016 01:16 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Join Chris,Mike,Andre and David as they break down the good and bad of the new Eflite Radian XL. Find out if the long anticipated big Radian was worth the wait.Chris also gives his thought between the Phantom 3 and 4 after flying them back to back. Is the Phantom 4 worth the money? Andre fills us in on the latest happening for Flitetest 2016. Thanks for listening.

116 Andre's Trip To Ohio

June 21, 2016 01:27 - 1 hour - 106 MB

The crazy Canadian Andre made the long trip from Ottawa to Ohio to join the rest of the FT Afterhours crew for 3 days of non stop flying Shenanigans.From tree dodging  at Wayne's, Tundra flying at Fury field to glider towing at the original FT headquarters.

115 RCExlorer Mini Tricopter review

June 06, 2016 02:15 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Hosts Chris Roncaglione and Mike Kuhlins talk with RCExplorer founderDavid Windestal about his Mini Tricopter. join in to hear our thoughts as we have put the mini through some serious torture tests.

114 A Big Radian?

May 16, 2016 01:48 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Chris,Pat and Andre talk about the new big releases,Quanum follow me drone,Elite Timber,Elite Radian XL and much more. After a couple months of flying the Elite UMX J3 Cub Chris gives us the good and the bad. Thanks for listening

113 Bench Flying

May 02, 2016 01:44 - 2 hours - 125 MB

Join host Chris Roncaglione,Andre Rousseau and David Windestal as they have an epic bench flying session including new RC products,news stories, tricopters, shooting aerial video and much more.

112 Scott Zimmerman w/ Air Bears - Search and Rescue

April 20, 2016 02:33 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

Scott Zimmerman is the founder of Air Bears which started out as a volunteer search and rescue organization. After a year under his belt Scott fills us in on the trials and tribulations along with some new directions there heading. If this is something you might be interested in go check them out at Airbears.org

111 Weak Signals

April 04, 2016 01:21 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Chris and Mike make the yearly trip to Toledo,Ohio for the Weak Signals RC show and of course there are a few RC flying stories mixed in.