TellARotor RC Podcast

Episode 56 "This Is It"

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:23:24 -0500

Episode 56 "This Is It" the last episode.

Join Michael, Mike, Rich, Cliff, and Robert as we converse about our last recording.

Thank you all, and happy flying

Show recorded December 1, 2023

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Episode 55 ”Travis Reyes Fall Heli Mowdown”

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 21:27:19 -0500

Episode 55 ”Travis Reyes Fall Heli Mowdown”

Join Michael, Mike, Rich, Cliff, and Robert as we discuss the Travis Reyes Fall Heli Mowdown and raising money for the Reyes family.

This show was recorded on September 21, 2023

GoFundMe - Help Support the Reyes Family

Fredericksburg RC Custom Donation Amount via Square

PayPal - @TeamNinjaRC or GammaGraphix@aol.com

https://www.facebook.com/FallHeliMowdown/

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Episode 54 ”We Still Do Podcasting We Swear (Spirit Review)”

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:53:01 -0500

Episode 54 "We Still Do Podcasting We Swear (Spirit Review)"

Join Michael, Mike, Rich, Cliff, and Robert as we discuss the fifth in our series of FBL comparisons.

Show recorded May 18, 2023

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Episode 53 ”2022 Holiday Special”

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:54:11 -0500

Episode 53 "2022 Holiday Special"

Join Michael, Mike, Rich, Cliff, and Robert as we review 2022 and make predictions and prognostications for 2023.

Show recorded November 26, 2022

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Episode 52 ”Soldering”

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:33:34 -0500

Episode 52 "Soldering"

Join Michael, Mike, Rich, Cliff, Robert, and guest Tim Tidaback as we learn about soldering.

The show was recorded on November 11, 2022

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Episode 51 ”Fear”

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:51:46 -0500

Episode 51 "Fear"

Join, Cliff, Michael, Mike, Rich, and Robert as we discuss fear and anxiety in flying RC helis.

The show was recorded on October 20, 2022

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Episode 50 ”NATs, IRCHA, FBL Review - Spektrum, and the Dog Days of August”

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Episode 50 "NATs, IRCHA, FBL Review - Spektrum, and the Dog Days of August"

Join, Cliff, Michael, Mike, Rich, and Robert as we hear how NATs and the IRCHA Jamboree were and we discuss the fifth in our series of FBL comparisons.

Show recorded on August 22, 2022

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Episode 49 ”Life Changing Changes”

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 49 "Life Changing Changes"

Join, Cliff, Michael, Mike, Rich, and Robert as we cover what we have been up to lately.

You will have to excuse Cliff's dementia on the newest Goblin size.

Show recorded on June 30, 2022

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700 Heli Comparison 2022 Google Sheet

Episode 48 ”700 Heli Comparison - 2022 Edition”

Wed, 25 May 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 48 "700 Heli Comparison - 2022 Edition"

Join Cliff, Michael, Mike, Rich, and Robert as we compare 700 size R/C Helicopters.

Show recorded on April 15, 2022

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700 Heli Comparison 2022 Google Sheet

Episode 47 ”FBL Comparison - Mikado Vbar”

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Episode 47 "FBL Comparison - Mikado Vbar"

Join Cliff, Michael, Mike, Rich, and Robert as we discuss the fourth in our series of FBL comparisons.

Show recorded on March 4, 2022

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Episode 46 ”Charging”

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 46 "Charging"

Join Cliff, Michael, Mike, Rich, and Robert as we discuss charging and all the components.

Show recorded on February 5, 2022

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Episode 45 ”Welcome to Winter, How to Prepare Yourself for Winter Flying”

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 45 "Welcome to Winter, How to Prepare Yourself for Winter Flying"

Join Michael, Mike, Rich, Cliff, and Robert as we discuss preparing your helicopter and yourself for flying in Winter.

Show recorded January 3, 2022.

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Episode 44 ”2021 Holiday Special”

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 19:03:33 -0500

Episode 44 "2021 Holiday Special"

Join Michael, Mike, Rich, Cliff, and Robert as we review 2021 and make predictions and prognostications for 2022.

Show recorded November 13, 2021

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Episode 43 ”FBL Comparison - MSH Brain 2”

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 43 "FBL Comparison - MSH Brain 2"

Join Rich, Michael, Mike, Cliff, and Robert as we discuss the third in our series of FBL comparisons.

Show recorded October 8, 2021

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Episode 42 ”Return from NATS and IRCHA”

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 42 "Return from NATS and IRCHA"

Join Rich, Michael, Mike, Cliff, and Robert as we discuss 2021 Helicopter Nationals and the IRCHA Jamboree.

Show recorded August 14, 2021

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Episode 41 "Still Not Any Better"

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 41 "Still Not Any Better"

Join Rich, Michael, Mike, Robert, and Cliff as we discuss what we have been doing.

Show recorded July 9, 2021.

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Episode 40 "Cannot Get Our Stuff Together"

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 40 "Cannot Get Our Stuff Together"

Join Rich, Michael, Mike, Robert, and Cliff as we discuss what we have been doing.

Show recorded May 28, 2021.

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Episode 39 "FBL Comparison - Bavarian Demon Axon"

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:19:50 -0500

Episode 39 "FBL Comparison - Bavarian Demon Axon"

Join Rich, Michael, Mike, Robert, and guest host Cliff Lewis as we discuss the second in our series of FBL comparisons.

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Episode 38 "FBL Comparison - BeastX"

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 38 "FBL Comparison - BeastX"

Join Rich, Michael, Mike, Robert, and guest host Cliff Lewis as we discuss the first in our series of FBL comparisons. First up, BeastX.

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Episode 37 "PWM What"

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 02:01:00 -0500

Episode 37 "PWM What"

Join, Rich, Michael, Mike, and Robert as we discuss Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and how it relates to our servos, transmitters, and ESCs.

Episode 36 "2020 Holiday Rambling"

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 18:30:58 -0500

Episode 36 "2020 Holiday Rambling"

Join, Rich, Michael, Robert, and our guest Dr. Ben as we converse about our 2020 predictions and prognostications.

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Episode 35 "CG Methods"

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 35 "CG Methods"

Join, Rich, Michael, Robert, and our guest Dr. Ben as we converse about Helicopter CG methods and other topics.

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Episode 34 "Not Enough Time"

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:38:23 -0500

Episode 34 "Not Enough Time"

Join, Rich, Michael, Mike, and Robert as we converse about recent funflys and current events.

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 33 "Winding Down the Summer of 2020 The ****s Got Stuck"

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:13:35 -0500

Episode 33 "Winding Down the Summer of 2020 The ****s Got Stuck"

Join, Rich, Michael, Mike, and Robert as we converse about our Summer and future plans.

Nick Maxwell Products

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 32 "550/600 Comparision

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 32 "550/600 Comparison"

Join, Rich, Michael, Mike and Robert as we review the comparison of available 550 and 600 class helicopters.

550/600 Review Costs

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 31 "Catching Up with the Guys"

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0500

Episode 31 "Catching Up with the Guys"

Join, Rich, Michael and Robert as converse about the start of our Summer.

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 30 "Wire Crimpers"

Fri, 29 May 2020 23:35:09 -0500

Episode 30 "Wire Crimpers"

Join, Mike, Rich, Michael and Robert as we discuss crimping tools and how to determine which tool to use.

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 29 "Annual Maintenance"

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:59:00 -0500

Episode 29 "Annual Maintenance"

Join Rich, Michael, and Robert as we discuss Bench tools.

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 28 "Bench Tools"

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:59:00 -0500

Episode 28 "Bench Tools"

Join Rich, Michael, Robert, Mike, and special guest Dr. Ben Minor as we discuss Bench tools.

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 27 "Make Your Voice Heard"

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:34:09 -0500

Episode 27 "Make Your Voice Heard"

Join Rich, Michael, Robert and Mike as we discuss the FAA, IRCHA, and episode suggestions.

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 26 "Cyclic & Rudder Interaction"

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Episode 26 "Cyclic & Rudder Interaction"

Join, Rich, Michael, Robert, Mike, and special guest Dr. Ben Minor as we discuss cyclic and rudder interactions on R/C model helicopters.

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 25 "2019 Holiday Special"

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:51:41 -0500

Episode 25 "2019 Holiday Special"

Join, Michael, Mike, Rich, and Robert as we review 2019 and make predictions and prognostications for 2020.

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 24 "Throttle Control & Bank Switching"

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 13:56:30 -0500

Episode 24 "Throttle Control & Bank Switching"

Join, Michael, Mike, Rich, and Robert as we discuss throttle control and bank switching.

2020 Heli Event Calendar

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Episode 23 "Mentoring"

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 02:01:00 -0500

Episode 23 "Mentoring"

Join Michael, Mike, Rich, and Robert as we discuss learning and mentoring.

Episode 22 "700 Heli Comparison"

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 01:01:00 -0500

Episode 22 "700 Heli Comparison"

Join Michael, Robert, and guest Rich Sowers as we compare 700 size R/C Helicopters.

Show Links:

Heli Extravaganza Sliding Auto Contest and Class

Google Sheet Heli Ranking & Details

Episode 21 "2019 NATS/IRCHA"

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 11:24:01 -0500

Episode 21 "2019 NATS/IRCHA"

Join Michael, Robert, and guest Rich Sowers as we discuss the 2019 Helicopter Nationals and IRCHA Jamboree.

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Heli Extravaganza Sliding Auto Contest and Class

Episode 20 "Hanging Out"

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 02:00:00 -0500

Episode 20 "Hanging Out"

Join Michael, Mike, Robert, and guest Rich Sowers as we discuss Mid-Atlantic Heli Championships, and stuff.

Episode 19 "Wheeling and Dealing"

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 06:35:19 -0500

Episode 19 "Wheeling and Dealing"

Join Michael, Mike, Robert, guests Angel Rojas, and Scott Graham as we discuss buying and selling helicopters.

Episode 18 "Autorotations"

Fri, 24 May 2019 02:18:00 -0500

Episode 18 "Autorotations"

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert as we discuss autorotations.

Episode 17 "Competition Revisited"

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 17 "Competition Revisited"

Join Michael, Mike, Robert and special guest Nick Maxwell for Episode 17 as we converse about heli competition.

Episode 16 "Rotorblades"

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 16 "Rotorblades"

Join Michael, Mike, Robert and special guest Nick Maxwell for Episode 16 as we converse about rotorblades.

IRCHA Special Announcement

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500

"IRCHA Special Announcement"

Join Michael, Robert, and our special guests from the IRCHA Board as we learn what IRCHA is planning.

Episode 15 "Bob Harris Interview"

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:02:07 -0500

Episode 15 "Bob Harris Interview"

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert for Episode 15. We visit and interview Bob Harris.

Episode 14 "2018 Holiday Special"

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:20:11 -0500

Episode 14 "2018 Holiday Special"

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert for Episode 14 as we review 2018 and make predictions and prognostications for 2019.

Show Notes:

Futaba H700 - https://futabausa.com/shop/servos/futaba-servo-s-h700-01102312-3/
Futaba HC700 - https://futabausa.com/shop/servos/futaba-servo-hps-hc700-01102305-3/
(Apple) Crash Different - https://youtu.be/HuT1siwuhWo

Episode 13 "Starting a Heli Build"

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:42:44 -0500

Episode 13 "Starting a Heli Build"

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert for Episode 13 as we converse about starting a heli build.

Show Notes:

Nick Maxwell Explains Bevel Gear Mesh - https://youtu.be/NcopPeot16s

Episode 12 "Threadlocker and Retaining Compounds"

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:00:00 -0500

Episode 12 "Threadlocker and Retaining Compounds"

Join Michael, and Robert for Episode 12 as we converse about threadlocker and retaining compounds.

Show Notes:

Threadlocking Application Guide - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsqgjjsbmiM6JDlUclHIjIXQ_FZm1ubY/view?usp=sharing
Threadlocking Spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GBGeqJGFQ3kYgfFK8fKsAPiJlXI-JsC0AYFT-4-2iW0/edit?usp=sharing

facebook.com/TellARotor
TellARotor.podbean.com
rchelihangout.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=123
TellARotor@gmail.com

Episode 11 "The IRCHA Jamboree"

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 23:26:04 -0500

Episode 11 "The IRCHA Jamboree"

Join TellARotor, FreeFallRC, FullPitch, and RC Heli Hooligan John along with special guests on the Friday night recording at the IRCHA Jamboree.

Episode 10 "Sponsorship"

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:42:50 -0500

Episode 10 “Sponsorship”

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert for Episode 10 as we converse about sponsorship.

Episode 9 "So You Crashed"

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:13:22 -0500

Episode 9 “So You Crashed”

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert for Episode 9 as we converse about repairing crashed helicopters.

Episode 8 “Fredericksburg Heli Spring Fling”

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 00:23:00 -0500

Episode 8 “Fredericksburg Heli Spring Fling”

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert for Episode 8 as we converse about the 9th Annual Fredericksburg Heli Spring Fling.

Show Notes:

MHSFA - https://www.mhsfa.org
Castle Creations Bluetooth Link - http://www.castlecreations.com/en/accessories-5/b-link-bluetooth-adapter-011-0135-00
Futaba USA Sales and Service - futabausa.com
Kyle vs. Kyle - https://youtu.be/32WjvEV1Vr8
Goblin 770 Sport - http://www.goblin-helicopter.com/shop/cms.php?content_id=120&osCsid=3a9e05c1337b375cb818be97e7d07052
RCHN6 Pre-registration is available on RCFlightDeck - https://www.rcflightdeck.com/event.cfm?event_id=8140
OXY 2 Pro 215 - https://www.lynxheli.com/index.php?cPath=220_221_404&osCsid=1d277d715e008618d87467aacc61f840
ProTune Pipe - http://protunerc.com
Synergy 556 - https://www.mattbotos.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2340&zenid=d06c8d3bbe0fa45b6a74c677a7171d9f
Ben Storick Hello Kitty Canopy - https://youtu.be/u0VuRFm9YLY?t=2m59s
Intro Song Creator - https://m.soundcloud.com/robbieparker14

Episode 7 "Night Flying"

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:32:35 -0500

Episode 7 “Night Flying”

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert for Episode 7 as we converse about gear needed for night flying and making your own night blades.

Show Notes:

TRM VX310 Special Edition Engine - http://store.gas-powered-helicopters.com/TRM-VX300-Special-Edition-Engine-p/gph-trm-0310se.htm
FAA Reauthorization Bill Current Status - http://www.modelaircraft.org/aboutama/protect336.aspx
Yellow Glow Sticks (Amazon) - http://a.co/0wo4mbW
Green Glow Sticks (Amazon) - http://a.co/0QgP20L
LED Calculator – http://ledcalculator.net/
Resistor Code Calculator - https://www.hobby-hour.com/electronics/smdcalc.php
Heli Event Calendar - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FLUgKMuyvwLcIHs_IntSCkEJCFq4NCI_vQGlx1jY0gw/edit#gid=607409867

Episode 6 “Hobby Room, Workbench, & Tools”

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:22:18 -0500

Episode 6 “Hobby Room, Workbench, & Tools”

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert for Episode 6 as we converse about our hobby rooms, workbench, and tools we use for RC helicopters.

Show Notes:

50/50 Nitro Heli Introduction- https://vimeo.com/11821328
50/50 Nitro Heli Flight - https://vimeo.com/11821811

Episode 5 “Radios”

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:03:42 -0500

Episode 5 “Radios”

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert for Episode 5 as we converse about transmitters.

Show Notes:

Xnova Lighting Series xnovamotors.com/
Blade 70S RTF https://www.horizonhobby.com/blade-70-s-rtf-blh4200?clickpath=helicopters_rotator1_02152018
Blade 480 https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=801199

Episode 4 “Flybarless Tuning”

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 22:38:57 -0500

Episode 4 “Flybarless Tuning”

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert for Episode 4 as we converse about flybarless tuning.

Show Notes:

Align 450 ARTF - www.aligntrexstore.com/T-REX-450LP-Dominator-ARTF-AC-RH45E32X_p_5035.html
Synergy N556 Announcement - synergyrchelicopters.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=b0e9fc0497d921d2b29e3885c0504d36&topic=4548.0
HeliGraphix Lifting Woman - https://youtu.be/77uK19KxMuI
HeliGraphix Pulling Ferrari - https://youtu.be/OdB2AlQlLyk
Mike Parker - Boom Strike - https://youtu.be/ynFgnThVPJU

Episode 3 "IRCHA Interview Part 2"

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:01:00 -0500

Join us for Part 2 as we converse with the IRCHA Board members, Charles Anderson(President), Dan Lucente(Vice President of Operations), Tim DiPeri(Vice President of Development), and Wes Minear(Secretary).

T-rex 250 Nitro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QG739pD5pc&feature=youtu.be&t=10

Mike Dipalo's Turbine Jet - Manufacturer Link

Episode 3 "IRCHA Interview Part 1"

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:48:22 -0500

Join us for Part 1 as we converse with the IRCHA Board members, Charles Anderson(President), Dan Lucente(Vice President of Operations), Tim DiPeri(Vice President of Development), and Wes Minear(Secretary).

T-rex 250 Nitro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QG739pD5pc&feature=youtu.be&t=10

Mike Dipalo's Turbine Jet - Manufacturer Link

Episode 2 "Flight Maneuver Progression"

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 23:33:26 -0500

Join Michael, Mike, and Robert as we converse about flight maneuver progression.
Show Notes:
Moves:
RCHeli.club Heli Moves
IRCHA PPP
Training:
http://www.rcflightschool.com/Manuals_Page.asp
http://freestyle3d.com/
Workflow Photo:
Workflow Photo
Contact Us:
www.facebook.com/tellarotor
www.tellarotor.podbean.com
TellARotor@gmail.com

Episode 1 "RC Helicopter Competition"

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 01:00:23 -0500

Join Mike, Mike and Robert as we converse about precision RC helicopter competition this week.

Show Notes:
FAI Rules for F3C/F3N - https://www.fai.org/sites/default/files/documents/sc4_vol_f3_helicopters_18_v2.pdf
AMA RC Heli Competition Rules - https://www.modelaircraft.org/files/RCAerobaticHelicopters2017-2018.pdf
AMA RC Scale Heli Competition Rules - https://www.modelaircraft.org/files/RCScaleHelicopters2017-2018.pdf

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TellARotor@gmail.com

Episode 0 "Teaser"

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 12:12:49 -0500

Join us for the first episode of TellARotor RC Podcast.

Mike, Mike, and Robert introduce themselves and the podcast covering topics about R/C Helicopters.

Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tellarotor