On the Horizon RC Podcast

S2 Episode 6: Brian Smolik - Big Squid RC

This week, Chris and Steve catch up with Brian Smolik from Big Squid RC. We get to know him a little more, find out where the name Big Squid really came from, what his favorite RC of all time is and some of the trends he sees in the RC market today. 

Brian is the owner of Bigsquirdrc.com and brings news to the masses when it comes to anything radio controlled. Reviews, news, contests and more. Please make sure to check out www.bigsquidrc.com

S2 Episode 5: Matthew Kett - Scale Builders Guild

This week Chris and Steve catch up with Matthew Kett. A master scale builder and the man behind Scale Builders Guild. He's been bringing people together online and sharing knowledge in the scale RC space long enough to have built hundreds of awesome builds. 

www.scalebuildersguild.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/8imthatguy8

 

Steam Jeep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg9TobvrIYE

S2 Episode 4: Michael McDowell - NASCAR Cup Series Driver who Started with RC

It all started with RC for Michael McDowell. He's been quite the rising star in the world of NASCAR and he certainly has had an awesome career as of late. He's been driving for Frontrow Motorsports in the #34 Mustang. Recently Horizon Hobby had the pleasure of sponsoring Michael and FRM in three races this Cup Series season. We catch up with Michael to hear about his background and his love with RC vehicles. 

S2 Episode 3: Nathan Saylor - Co-founder of The RC Saylors YouTube Channel

Hey podcast fans! In this episode we were able to catch up with the world-famous Nathan Saylor from the RC Saylors. If you haven't been living under a rock in the last 10 years, you know all about their amazing YouTube channel. This episode was recorded live at the 2021 Horizon Hobby RC Fest and it was great to record in person again. We were able to grab Nathan off the crawler track for a really awesome interview. 

A huge thanks to Abby Saylor for letting us steal Nathan for a few minutes!

 

If you've not subscribed to their channel yet, please do! Also don't forget to visit their website and sign up for their weekly email for free RC product.

 

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRcSaylors

www.thercsaylors.com

 

S2 Episode 2: RJ Gritter Airshows - RC Legend Turned Airshow Pilot

Welcome back podcast fans to season 2 of the On the Horizon RC Podcast. In our second episode of the season we got a chance to catch up with an RC legend who grew up flying RC and around aviation. He recently turned to full-scale aerobatics which has been quite the adventure for him. We talk about what it took to go from RC to flying aerobatics at the world's largest airshow - Airventure. 

 

Enjoy!

 

Horizon Hobby website: www.horizonhobby.com

 

RJ Gritter Website: www.eaa.org

 

 

 

 

S2 Episode 1: Rick Larsen -Vice President of Communities and Member Programming - EAA

Welcome back podcast fans to season 2 of the On the Horizon RC Podcast. This kick off episode we catch up with Rick Larsen with the EAA. Rick is not only someone who is a life-long RC fanatic, he has an impressively cool career at the EAA. Join us as we talk through how rick got started in RC, how Airventure is put on and what programs Rick and his team are working on to help future generations of aviation enthusiasts grow.

 

Don't forget to check out www.horizonrcfest.com for more information on our upcoming event here in Monticello, IL! You don't want to miss it!

 

Horizon Hobby website: www.horizonhobby.com

 

EAA Website: www.eaa.org

 

EAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAA

 

 

Episode 15: Frank Tiano - Founder of Top Gun and Florida Jets

We catch up with Frank Tiano right after Top Gun 2020 comes to a close. We thank Frank for his time and his devotion to the scale RC community over the last 32 years. For more information about Top Gun make sure to check out Horizon Hobby's coverage on our Facebook page and check out www.FrankTiano.com for future dates!

 

Make sure to check out our holiday gift guide here:https://www.horizonhobby.com/holiday-headquarters/?cp=globalheaderbbanner&cp_campaign=holiday_headquarters

Remember, Black Friday deals begin on 11/26 for Horizon Hobby!

Episode 14: Jeremy Sebens from Knife Edge Software - Realflight 9.5

Hey podcast fans! Once again we are back at it and apologize for the delay. We've been crazy busy getting ready for the holiday season here at Horizon Hobby. We are back with another great episode and this time with the one and only Jeremy Sebens. Jeremy is an amazing guy and the man behind the physics of Realflight. He's been with KnifeEdge Software for quite a while now and of course is a huge RC fan. Definitely a silent LEGEND in the industry!

 

As mentioned in the show, here is a link to the AMA blogs on government relations and a few other links we felt helpful.

https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/category/faa/

https://www.modelaircraft.org/about-ama/advocacy

https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/

https://www.faa.gov/uas/research_development/remote_id/

 

Also, here is a link to the products we mentioned in the beginning of the show. 

Real Flight 9.5 https://www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=RealFlight%209.5

Mini Aeroscout https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/mini-aeroscout-rtf/HBZ5700.html

Mini T Brushless https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/1-18-mini-t-2.0-2wd-stadium-truck-brushless-rtr/LOS01019.html

F-18 Blue Angels BNF https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/f-18-blue-angels-80mm-edf-bnf-basic/EFL13950.html

V1200 BNF https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/v1200-1.2m-bnf-basic-with-smart/EFL12350.html

Super Baja Rey 2.0 https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/1-6-super-baja-rey-2.0-4wd-brushless-desert-truck-rtr/LOS05021.html

 

 

See you guys next time!

Episode 13: Airmeet Live Recap with Timo Stampa, Stefan Wurm and Ali Machinchy

In this episode, we caught up with the team behind Airmeet Live. We talk through how Airmeet Live was created, how it was put on and what it took to accomplish such an amazing event in 2020.

 

We hope you are all staying safe and we can't want to see you at the next Airmeet 2021!

Episode 12: Todd Mattson with Pro-Line Racing

On this very special episode we celebrate Pro-Line joining Horizon Hobby by talking to Todd Mattson, the President and CEO of Pro-Line Racing. We answer those burning questions our community has had since the acquisition and get to know Todd a little better. We hope you enjoy today's episode!