FliteTest Podcast 009 - 2013 In Review

by FliteTest | December 30, 2013 | (39) Posted in Podcasts

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1. 2013 In Review

In this podcast episode, we take a look back on 2013 and all of the exciting things it held for FliteTest. Growing from around 30,000 YouTube subscribers to just shy of 120,000 is just one of many milestones we consider. 2013 was also a big year for the FliteTest store which until February 2013 sold pretty much just T-shirts and stickers.

There is much to be grateful for and most of all you, our audience. Thanks for the incredible love and support. The primary way we have spread is from you taking the initiative to introduce your friends and family to FliteTest and all this great hobby has to offer. We can’t thank you enough for being the “evangelists” for our brand.

 Thanks for the awesome stuff, Teddy!

This is a picture from the StoneKap basement. One of our first shipments of foam!

 Again, from the basement is a photo from the FT Cruiser release.

 The new location from the perspective of where this podcast is being recorded! (Before the walls were put up.)

 This is a photo from the first open house! We will do one again soon, just need to figure out how to accommodate everyone in our small space(which may mean warmer weather).

Shipping extraordinaires, Jen and Anna! (With Alex in the background.)

Hang out with us around the web!
Facebook: facebook.com/flitetest
Google+: google.com/+FliteTestHQ
Twitter: twitter.com/flitetest
Vine: @FliteTest

Alex's Instagram: @zvada
Austin's Instagram: @austinj_f

Links

ReadyMadeRC’s Starter FPV Kit
Beginner Series: Batteries and Safety


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COMMENTS

Captain Crash on December 30, 2013
can you guys make a swappable jet i have a thread on the forums a lot of people want it i have been working on its build if you could look at it it would be great . my username is air hawk on the forums thanks
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johanjonker on January 5, 2014
Talking about Balsa, maybe combine the gasser and balsa and make a nice big easy to build gasser.

Secondly, flitetest open the hobby again for me, being able build a foam plane in a afternoon and fly it with a son or dad or both the next morning have been one of the best moment I created in 2013. For this alone, thank you!..
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Ron B on December 31, 2013
For the trainer ..... what about a profile type fuselage for a real quick build super easy to repair that can fly in 10 -15 mph wind?
As for our religious belief if they don't like it they don't have to watch or listen but as for me I like a family oriented show. Keep up the great work.
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Iron Butterfly on January 1, 2014
totally true, why freak out at them because of what they believe.
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Leowhitters on January 5, 2014
Hey Flite Test

Here is Opale Paramodels

http://www.opale-paramodels.com/index.php/en/shop-opaleparamodels

Thanks for listening to my voice mail!


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Greg1516 on January 10, 2014
I'm 48 years old, I have never built a plane, or even owned a radio controlled anything. I discovered FT on Youtube, and have to say I have become a fan. I want to build the Old Speedster, and move up the ladder to the faster swapables. I am impressed by your talent, and enthusiasm, and the light of Christ that is evident in your speech and love for your audience. Flite Test is representative of everything that is great about America. God bless you all in your endeavors, and continued success in 2014.
Greg Ficklin
Spartanburg ,SC
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nickhall55 on December 31, 2013
Hi,
Firstly like 99.9% of the people id like to thank you for you continuing hardwork and how much I enjoy all your work, look forward to all the future episodes and podcasts.
A couple of points id just like to bring up as your reviewing flitetest 2013 are :-
1. Wish shipping to Europe was n't so expensive, I understand this is out of your hands but it must loose you a lot of custom which is a shame both for you financially and getting your kits into people hands.( get a container full, ship them to me in the Uk and id love to become the European depo, seriously! ).
2. On your videos don't crash so many planes, this may "look bad" for many reasons, not that I want to come across as boring or "nanny state ish" but, to cut a long topic short, you just don't want to paint a "carefree" image. I don't want to elaborate too much but safety HAS to be the number one consideration,always. ( I'm really shooting myself in the foot here I know LOL, Mr popular, NOT! :) )
Anyway I'm really looking forward to flitetest 2014, take care guys and happy near year!
Cheers,
Nick.
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Iron Butterfly on January 2, 2014
I sort of get your point but they can do what ever they want, those are their airplanes to crash.
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Timo Müller on January 13, 2014
Maby David can do a Flitetest europe warehouse that would. be gre t !
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Ano Pilot on September 28, 2014
Just read this, end of September, and I don't like silly crashing either. In a world where some people have nothing it feels a bit dodgy, a bit 'bad-stewardship'. On the other hand the genuine accidents, and the casts reactions and behaviours, help the rest of us to feel better when they happen: so DO keep showing them.
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Flood on January 10, 2014
Awesome podcasting! This is my first podcast that I ever heard of. I have heard of podcasting before and I never tried listening to one until i got interested in you guys. Do us all a favor, please do a research on FAA rules for remote control planes in city areas like New York. Also, is it necessary to be a member of the AMA??? I am thinking of building and flying a slow flyer like your swappable kits. Peace, Flood!
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NoUsername on January 12, 2014
Thanx for being such a blessing to each and everyone through your words and acton. One of my extra special Bible verses is displayed by you through you in all your videos, and that verse is "And they will know we are Christians by our love." I agree with Chad inthat it is hard to find someone that does not respond to love.
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fish360 on January 10, 2014
Would love to listen to the new podcast with Chris on the off-weeks. What is the name of it!? (I listened twice but didn't hear it mentioned....thanks!)
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walkerr on January 30, 2014
Tricopter motors was slightly discussed close to the end of this episode. Exactly which NTM motors have David been using in his?
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jesses skyland on December 31, 2013
Hi
I wanted to say that out of all the web sights to get info, you guys are the best and friendliest.
As for what I would like to see in 2014 is ether a complete parts list and instructions for multi rotor build (with performance/long flight time/FPV), for someone that has or can make his/her own frame. Or just come up with your own performance/long flight time/FPV machine that is better than what we see for sale reedy to fly!!! Happy New Year
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willwoodsb on January 3, 2014
Flite test, I would really love to see the big carbon cub reviewed, it looks awesome and would make a change to the small electric planes you normally review, especially as this plane is so versatile, (it can perform 3d, slow fly, it has an fpv camera mount etc). Thanks guys, Will.
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Finncopter on December 31, 2013
Hi,
Can you revisit the brixler and some earlier challenges next spring and summer?
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firstflightkev on January 7, 2014
my girlfriend and I watch as much video content we can find on flite test, keep up the great work, your show and our passion for flying is helping us grow together 1 year now many more to come. I love the podcast's
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Flood on January 10, 2014
i agree that the multi-rotor beginner series would be very helpful because I never flown a helicopter before. I want to build multi-rotor kit with three blades. First I would learn to fly and than I would do FPV with a GoPro. Thank you for letting us know the dangers of recharging a LIPO battery. I do have a fire extinguisher at home. I am going have to get a fire proof safe and a steel tool box. Peace, Flood!
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www on January 15, 2014
when is next podcast

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treeseatmyplanes on January 11, 2014
Love your YouTube channel, website, and podcasts! I've been thinking about building a trainer and using a Dollar Tree pool noodle as the fuselage for durability in crashes. I'd love to see your design combining a pool noodle fuselage and foam board wings / tail.
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Eric89 on February 17, 2014
Hi,
In response to the lightning round Q&A long flight times on a 4000mAh battery settup. You spoke about the bixler 2 or the penguin. I fly a bixler 2 on 2 2200mAh 3s batteries in parallel (total 4400mAh) and balance that out with a large tacon bigfoot motor 1100kv with a 7x6 prop. If i have less than 4000mAh of battery in it I need more weight in the nose or else I am tail heavy. I get between 30 and 45 minutes of flight pretty regularly and also fly with the 5.8 fatshark 250mW transmitter and camera setup that comes with one of their goggle packages. Very happy with the setup even tho it is entirely too much motor for the plane but it is entirely capable of carrying the weight. I set up the flaps on a 3 position switch with no flap, half flap, and full flap and actually really enjoy gliding around on half flap while fpv flying at the beach. Handles the wind great 7-9 mph very comfortable with only about 6 months of piloting experience and get some truly beautiful views. Looking forward to mounting my sony action cam on it once the weather warms up to record some awesome footage.
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ovadk on December 31, 2013
eloo Josh, Josh, Chad David and all of flite test community, well after listening to the last podcast i just felt i had to say samething for the new year, first of all you guys are awesome you inspire me and so many other people in so many way's not to mention in so many places in the world!!(-: and i think that alone is amazing ,to see the video's and listen to the advice's from each and every single one of the flite test people just inspire me in so many level's thank you for that, you are an asset for this hobby so keep up the exceptional work. form the bottom of my heart i want to wish you all a happy new year may 2014 will be productive as the year befor and much more looking forward to see what this year will bring.

sincerely your's

ovadya(ovi) from Israel
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Iron Butterfly on January 1, 2014
For whoever it was who asked about long range fpv, look up "solar dreamship surprise" on the website, definitely has potential for it.
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lasse2409 on January 8, 2014
A multi-rotor beginner series would be absolutely amazing, I vote YES (-:
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TehMaxwell on January 5, 2014
I would just like to say thank you to all the Flite Test guys, you are a real inspiration to the hobby and probably a huge part of the reason for its growth. It's great that you appeal to all ages as younger people are the minority in this hobby! :D

I am proud to be part of this community!
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HilldaFlyer on February 27, 2014
Hi FliteTest...
You guys commented on preferring NTM to SK3 motors for multirotors. I was listening to hear any reason for this preference, but you didn’t mention any. Color, design, bearings, longevity, cost, magnet strength, quality of wiring… etc. could have been used to justify you preference. It would be nice to hear why you prefer NTM over SK3. Very interested in knowing.
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jjm390 on December 30, 2013
As for the Positive, Negative, Zero G experiments, the simplest one would be a container of water!
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Iron Butterfly on January 1, 2014
Flite Test hoodie ??? Please.
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Iron Butterfly on January 2, 2014
Could you Please make the Fokker Dr1 a speedbuild kit.
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Eirik.j on July 21, 2014
wait what? did david use ntm motors on his tricopter 2.6hv deluxe??
the one with carbon booms?!??!?! on rcexplorer he used t-motor 750kv??
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FliteTest Podcast 009 - 2013 In Review