Flite Test: Aviation - RC Planes - Multirotors
Flite Test is an entertainment company focused on all aspects of flight, including RC airplanes, quadcopters, helicopters, and other radio control aircraft. The podcast covers building, repairing, and flying these models, often featuring behind-the-scenes content from the webshow and interviews with guests from the RC industry. Hosted by Chris, the show also delves into industry news and personal experiences with crashes and repairs.
Episodes
Episode #253 - Flite Fest Volunteering With Dustin
Thinking about volunteering at Flite Fest 2026 but not sure what to expect? This episode is for you! Join us as we sit down with Dustin, the leader of the Flite Fest Volunteer Team, to discuss what it really means to volunteer at the world's largest RC aviation event. In this Flite Test Podcast episode, we take a deep dive into the volunteer experience, the opportunities available, and the behind-
Episode #252 Flite Fest 2026 Q/A
Welcome back to the FT Podcast! In this special Flite Fest Q&A episode, the crew sits down to answer YOUR questions from the community all about Flite Fest 2026! From camping and flying rules to events, build activities, night flying, and what you can expect this year, this episode is packed with helpful info and behind-the-scenes insight straight from the team. Whether you're a first-time attende
Episode #251 - Toledo Swap Meet
The Flite Test crew hit the legendary Toledo R/C Swap Meet & Expo and came home with stories, hidden gems, questionable purchases, and plenty of RC chaos. From rare airplanes and vintage radios to giant gas planes, insane deals, and the weirdest things we found buried on swap tables, this episode dives deep into one of the biggest RC events in the country. We talk behind-the-scenes moments from th
Episode #250 - A New Start
The guys embark on a new format for the podcast. Join the guys as they chat about what's going on, and why they do what they do.
Episode #247
This episode includes a special guest that everyone will come to love. We chat about the reality of Remote ID, and what we are doing because of it.
Episode #246
Join the fellas as they talk about the latest and greatest happenings in Flite Test.
Episode #245
Josh, Stefan and Lee chat with the community about the successes of Flite Fest 2022.
Episode #244
The guys address questions and concerns from the community, and have a fun time doing it!
Episode #242
Special guest BluJ flies in to help answer some questions.
#241 Flerken Podcast
In this podcast the guys discuss the current design project of the 7 foot Flerken, a.k.a. Flerken Maximus. They also answer questions from the community regarding the project, and future ideas about the design.
Special Friday Podcast 5.13.22
Josh shares some personal insights about his father's impact on his RC aviation passion.
Episode #239
Josh and the boys talk shop and about the new release of the FT Simple Scout XL.
#238 Live Podcast 4.28.22
The talk about the upcoming event, and what's happening with the Founders' perks.
#237: Talking with the Laser Master
Jason "The Laser Master" McQuiston joins the guys for a podcast discussing the upcoming Wings Over Edgewater event Memorial Day weekend.
Episode #236
Huge thanks to our Podcast Sponsor MASTERWORKS! Check out: https://www.masterworks.io/ and use the Promo Code: Flite Test Lee, Stefan and Wes chat with y'all about all the fun things happening around the shop!!
Episode #234
The maker foam challenge is on!
Episode #232
Stefan's birthday podcast!
Episode #231
Josh and the guys talk about what going on in FT, and about a bunch of new products.
Planes, Plans, and Problems #230
The boys get a little off track when Josh explains where his idea for using foam board came from.
Planes, Plans and Problems: Episode #229
The guys make a huge announcement regarding the new build plans.
Planes, Plans and Problems: Episode #228
Planes, Plans and Problems: Episode #227
The last podcast before the New Year. The guys had a great time interacting with live-feed audience, and also their guest Fred Provost.
Planes, Plans and Problems: Episode 226
Another fun episode with the guys answering questions from the community.
Planes, Plans and Problems: Episode 225
The boys are back at it with another great episode!
Planes, Plans and Problems: Episode #224
In this podcast the guys have multiple guests, some local and some from out of town, and discuss the upcoming release of the FT Flerken.
Planes, Plans and Problems: Episode #222
John Overstreet joined the guys to talked about the Master and Limited Series, and the new SkyFX planes.
Planes, Plans and Problems: Episode 221
In this episode the guys talk about the upcoming changes to the FTCA. The also chat about the impact that the FT family has on families.
Planes, Plans and Problems
In this episode Stefan and Lee start the podcast without Josh. They talk about plans for the wedding, and also plans for the upcoming planes. Not too many problems in this one, but a few of the live viewers' questions got answered.
Planes, Plans and Problems: Episode #219
In this episode the guys talk about the upcoming Meglacy airplane that Josh and Dave are working on. Also, Lee stirs the pot a little bit by bringing up the old bones of the Shinden. Join the guys for an hour of laughter and insight.
Planes, Plans and Problems: Episode #218
Just another time with the boys! Josh and the guys talk about what's happening around the FT life.
Podcast #217
The first official Live video podcast recording session with the crew of 2021. Join in for some fun humor and sad stories...
Podcast #216
The guys experience a failure with trying to go live with the podcast but they make the best of things!
Episode #215 - Repercussions of Decisions Past
In this podcast the guys talk about some of the effects of the FT Store changing from an outside service to becoming an in-house provider. The guys share how along the transition FT has encountered some obstacles, and then they talk about how they are dealing with them currently. The guys finish out the podcast on a really fun note by talking about the fun they had filming the "Benchy Border Battl
EP #214: More Problems, Plans and Planes
In this episode Josh explains the role that Lauren International has played in the success of Flite Test. The guys will also talk about the upcoming design that Josh has been working on to release in October.
EP #213 Plans, Planes and Problems
Josh and Lee are joined by Stefan in this podcast to chat about life around Flite Test. The guys love hanging out and talking good stuff!
Episode #212: Chatting about Wings at Work
In this episode Josh and Lee chat about the fun they had at Wings at Work. There's also a little teaser about the next video to be released.
EP: 211 Josh and Lee Discuss the Future of the Podcast
In this podcast, Josh and Lee sit-down and record one of their conversations for everyone to hear. The idea of the podcast is to give the listeners a look beyond the YouTube channel and product line into that really drives Flite Test.
EP: 210 Let's Get This Lit Again
The FT podcast is being resurrected after a couple years laying dormant. In this episode Lee expresses his desire to help bridge the gap between the OG's and the newbies.
209 Ben Harber's XB-70 Valkyrie!
In 2017, Ben Harber started an epic project to build a giant XB-70 in foam board. Here's a conversation about it. We're all for making huge, hilariously large, ambitious airplane projects to push our personal boundaries and see what's possible. With a handful of tools and some basic materials, it's amazing what we can create. Ben Harber is no stranger to testing the limits of basic materials lik
208 Landing Model Rockets! Ft. BPS.Space
This week on the Flite Test Podcast, James sits down with Joe Barnard from BPS.Space to talk about self-landing model rockets. Joe Barnard has been making headlines as a self-taught engineer who is trying to recreate Space X technology in miniature. Even grabbing the attention of Elon Musk, he's really getting people excited about what's next for the hobby of model rockets. On this podcast, we ta
207 Giant Scale Airliners! ft. RamyRC
This week on the FT Podcast, James is joined by RamyRC to talk about his gigantic RC airliner projects. Ramy is known for ambitious radio control projects like his Boeing 777 X9 and 1/4th scale Viper Jet with all the gadgets and gizmos you could think of. A few weeks ago, we sat down over the internet to talk about these models along with why he builds big, challenges himself, and deals with the p
206 Designing Airplanes with Nerdnic!
This week on the Flite Test Podcast, James sits down with Nic Lechner to discuss Nic's design process for his airplanes. Nic 'Nerdnic' Lechner found popularity on flitetest.com back in 2015 with his sleek and streamlined RC airplane designs that could even hit the 120mph mark - did I mention these were made from foam board? Nic is all about pushing the limits of foam. Here's the podcast I recorde
205 Joshua Orchard's Ultimate Scratch Builds!
This week on the Flite Test Podcast, new host James chats with Josh Orchard about crazy detailed RC airplane projects! "Building is my passion" - it's that simple for Josh. The master builder behind multiple epic projects on the Flite Test Forum, we spoke to Josh about why he builds, how positively influences his life and the design challenges he has faced. Check out Josh's Bugatti 100p model on t
204 Hobby to Career Ft. rctestflight
Today on the Flite Test Podcast, James is joined by YouTuber and long-term RC hacker and tinkerer Daniel Riley. Daniel is best known for his YouTube channel rctestflight. In the last year, he's turned his passions into a career with his work for FreeFly Systems and his LED company Stratus LEDs. Watch Daniel's videos on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/rctestflight Check out The Flite Test
203: Josh Bixler's Approach to Aerodynamics!
This week on the new season of the Flite Test podcast, James chats with Josh B all about practical aerodynamics for RC airplanes. With many years of experience designing tens of different Flite Test planes and other aircraft, Josh provides insight into what you should be thinking about when designing and flying your own models. For bonus content, make sure to visit www.flitetest.com/articles
202 What Is David Windestål Working On?
As our original in-house mad scientist here at Flite Test, we're always asked David Windestål is up to these days. On this edition of the Flite Test podcast, new FT podcast host James Whomsley sits down with David as he records from Italy to talk about his Maker Knife Kickstarter and new RC Explorer Bicopter. Here are the links to David's websites! www.makerknife.com www.rcexplorer.se Make sure
201 Terry Dunn, NASA, and Experimental RC Planes!
Writer and ex-NASA employee Terry Dunn joins James for the Flite Test Podcast this week to talk about space and RC. Link coming soon for the podcast article with extra fun things to read about relating to this episode.
200 Tom Stanton, 3D Printing and Compressed Air Engines
YouTube engineer Tom Stanton joins James for the Flite Test Podcast this week. Tom's channel is crammed full of great projects ranging from VTOL aircraft to mighty wooden trebuchets. On this edition of the podcast, you can expect to hear about many of these experiments along with how it is to study aerospace engineering at college level.
199 The Flite Test Podcast is Back!
On today's podcast, we introduce James as the new host of the FTP Season 2. Joining him are Stefan and Austin to discuss what's new, what's next and some exciting projects happening here at Flite Test.
198 Catchin up with Onigiri and Kvin fpv!
On todays episode Ian catches up with Onigiri and KevnFpv to see what they are up to with their worldwide ROADTRIP! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FLITE FEST - http://www.flitefest.com/ff-south-register/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ Onigiri - https://goo.gl/h4gvs2 Kvin Fpv - https://goo.gl/TFTXmH Thanks for listening and be sur
197 Skydio CEO Adam Bry!
On todays episode of the Podcast, we catch up with the CEO and Co-Founder of Skydio, to talk about the R1, future plans and what autonomy might look like in the future! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FLITE FEST - http://www.flitefest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ Skyido - https://www.skydio.com/ Thanks for listening and if y
196 Inter-Collegiate Drone Racing UND edition!
On todays episode we catch up with the UND RC Club about their trip to the Inter-Collegiate Drone Racing National Championships and the journey of how they got their! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FLITE FEST - http://www.flitefest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ If you have not done so already, go subscribe and rate us on Itune
195 NEW hire Andrew the video guy!
Today we catch up with our latest hire Andrew, who is one of our new Video Producers here at FT! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FLITE FEST - http://www.flitefest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ If you have not done so, go and give us a rate and subscribe on itunes! ;) See ya next time! Deuces
194 Our Cub Crafters Newbie Trent Siggard!
Alex and Austin catch up with our good friend Trent Siggard who now works for Cub Crafters! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ Cub Crafters: http://cubcrafters.com/ Thanks for listening and if you have not done so, make sure to subscribe and rate us on Itunes! Check out all of our other FliteTest c
193 SKITZO is the second most interesting man in the world!
On todays podcast we sit down with Alex Zvada and SKITZO (Aka - Jon davis) about How he got into the RC scene and what he does when he is NOT freestylin quads! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ SKITZO's Channel - https://goo.gl/yFVVbp Thanks for listening and do not forget to subscribe and rate us on it
192 Journey to Drone Racing!
ON todays podcast, we catch up with Matt here at FT about Local, Regional and National level Drone Racing! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ Quad Racing Group of Ohio - https://www.qrgohio.com/about-qrgo.html Thanks for listening and if you have not done so, consider subscribing and rating us on itunes
191 Who needs iron man when you have Mr. Steele?
On todays episode We catch up with Mr. Steele and what he has been up to lately with Kwad Share, YOUTUBE and even Skateboarding! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ Mr steele - https://www.youtube.com/user/MrSteeledavis Kwad Share - http://forum.flitetest.com/forumdisplay.php?196-Kwad-Share If you have n
190 FLITE TEST WORLD OF FLIGHT UPDATE!!
On todays Episode Josh Bixler and Austin Furey UPDATE us on everything about the new FLITE TEST DESTINATION LOCATION as well as an awesome Crowd Fund Campaign that is coming out this MONDAY to drive that location forward!! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ EVENTS - https://www.flitetest.com/events/ If hav
189 The Chad Kapper Reunion!
On todays episode Josh and Austin catch up with Flite Test Founder Chad Kapper on what 2018 might hold for him and his endeavors! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FLITE TEST EVENTS - https://www.flitetest.com/events FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ If you have not done so already, be sure to subscribe and rate us on itunes! Also, check u
188 Flying Cowboy Creighton King!
On todays episode we catch up with our new friend Creighton King who just so happens to be a Flying Cowboy and a new entrepreneur!! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ Free freight on GripLockTies with code "FLITE TEST" Creightons Business - www.GripLockTies.com Mark and Mike's Business - www.BestTugs.com Creig
187 Rocket Knife Master David Windestål
On todays episode, Alex and Josh catch up with our favorite SWEDE to discuss everything from ROCKET KNIFE to REGULAR LIFE! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ David's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/dadde87 Thanks so much for listening and if you have not done so make sure to subscribe and rate us on
186 Peter Sripol our favorite Mad Scientist!!
On todays episode Alex and Austin catch up with our favorite RC Made Scientists Peter Sripol on everything from life as a Youtuber to all his crazy flight projects!! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ PETER's Channel - https://goo.gl/RMQJuN Thanks for listening and watching! Make sure to hit that subs
185 So, what about... BOB?!
On todays episode we catch up with our long time friend and colleague BOB PARMALEE on his life in aviation, how he came to FT and much much more! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FLITE FEST - http://www.flitefest.com/ff-south-register/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ Thanks for listening and do not forget to rate and subscribe to u
184 Chillin with 2-time DRL champion Jordan temkin!
On todays episode we catch up with the 2-time world DRL champion Jordan Temkin about DRL, business and future endeavors!! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FLITE FEST - http://www.flitefest.com/ff-south-register/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ X LABS - https://xlabs.myshopify.com/ Consider subscribing and rating us on ITUNES if you ha
183 Spektrum IX12 - In Depth Look
MORE INFO: https://www.flitetest.com/Spektrum-IX12 We got a chance to sit down with Steve Petrotto, Senior Brand Manager for Spektrum and Blade at Horizon Hobby. We wanted to dive a little deeper into the brand new Spektrum IX12 transmitter and talk about it's features and integrations. We are going to be shooting some video content with Steve very soon, so if you have questions about the transmi
182 Airplanes VS Drones!
On todays Episode Josh and Alex join us to debate the AGE OLD QUESTION... which is better... AIRPLANES or DRONES?! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ Thanks for listening! If you have not done so, consider subscribing and rating us on itunes and do not forget to check us out on Youtube! See you guys
181 What you "GOTT" Tucker!
On todays episode we catch up with one of our DEAR FRIENDS Tucker Gott on all the amazing things he has been doing... Icarus Trophy, Paradigm and LOTS lots more! Flite Test: https://www.flitetest.com/ FT Store: https://store.flitetest.com/ Aviator PPG: http://www.aviatorppg.com/ Tuckers Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/J3Cub2009 Icarus: https://www.icarustrophy.com/blog/2017/10/19/gallery-
180 Community Q&A and showcase!!
On todays episode we hang out with Josh and Alex to go through and answer some of the BURNING questions from the community as well as showcase some awesome community members! Plans for free without Build Video...Let us know yay or nay here! -> http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?37486-FREE-PLANS-WITHOUT-BUILD-VIDEOS-!-!&p=372785#post372785 Micro FT simple Cub made from Balsa NICK (Forum nam
179 CRAZY RACE PLANES!
On todays episode of the podcast, Josh and Alex join us to chat about our AWESOME experience at the Red Bull Air Races and how CRAZY good those pilots REALLY ARE! ;) FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FLITE FEST - http://www.flitefest.com/ff-south-register/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ Air Race YTUBE channel - https://www.youtube.com/us
178 Community makes all the difference!
On todays episode we get to catch up with Josh and Austin about some community questions, new Flite Fest details(giveaways) and some AWESOME new developments from some great community members! Have a Positive Impact opportunity with Military or others and need to get a hold of me...Email me at: Stefan@flitetest.com FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FLITE FEST - http://www.flitefest.com/ff-
177 Red Bull definitely gives you wings!!
On todays episode we talk with Josh and Alex about their trip to Arizona hanging with Kirby chambliss from Red Bull as well as some updates on FLITE FEST, RedBull Air races and much more! Free Video Editing Software! -VSDC: http://www.videosoftdev.com/ SPECIAL FT coupon code: flite_testVSDC - 30% off the PRO version! FLITE FEST - http://www.flitefest.com/ff-south-register/ FLITE TEST - https://ww
176 FPV cross country road trip!!
On todays episode we catch up with one of our NEWEST hires, MATT and best friend IAN about their time here at Flite Test, Friendship and their CROSS COUNTRY road trip to DRONE NATIONALS in RENO!! Lens Rentals: https://www.lensrentals.com/?source=pepperjam&publisherId=161449&clickId=2059447985 Flite Test: https://www.flitetest.com/ FT Store: https://store.flitetest.com/ Flite Fest: http://www.fli
175 What's next for Tiny Whoop!! w/ Jesse Perkins
On todays Episode we sit down with Jesse Perkins from Tiny Whoop and talk about ANYTHING and EVERYTHING WHOOP! We also chat about WHATS NEXT for the guys at Tiny Whoop and how excited they are to continue the Whoop Movement! Lens Rentals:https://www.lensrentals.com/?source=pepperjam&publisherId=161449&clickId=2059447985 Flite Test: https://www.flitetest.com/ FT Store: https://store.flitetest.co
174 CRAZY build projects!!
On todays episode Josh and alex discuss CRAZY BUILDS and some awesome new FLITE TEST cooperative opportunities!! Flite Test: https://www.flitetest.com/ FT Store: https://store.flitetest.com/ LENS RENTALS: https://www.lensrentals.com/?source=pepperjam&publisherId=161449&clickId=2059447985 Camera Tail Mounts: Hyperion mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2535842 General Mount: https://www.t
173 Special Guests... Q and A!
On todays episode we have Josh and TJ on to answer all of your questions and hopefully give you some insight on some new initiatives from FT! Hurricane Relief: https://ghcf.org/hurricane-relief/ Thanks for listening and watching! If you have not done so Subscribe and Rate us on Itunes! Also, go check us out on Youtube to check out all of our other awesome, crazy content that we put out each wee
172 Parmotor Party with Eric Farewell
On todays episode Josh and Alex catch up with Eric Farewell from Aviator PPG about Paramotors, Business and what Aviation has meant to him and his family through his life! Flite Test: https://www.flitetest.com/ FT Store: https://store.flitetest.com/ Flite Fest: https://www.flitefest.com/ Aviator PPG: http://www.aviatorppg.com/ Consider subscribing and rating us on ITUNES and check us out on yout
171 We're Buying a Golf Course!!
LENSRENTALS LINK: https://www.lensrentals.com/?source=pepperjam&publisherId=161449&clickId=2059447985 In this episode of the podcast Josh and Austin join us to chat about the new DESTINATION LOCATION as well as other NEW and exciting initiatives that are making the hobby THAT much more accessible! Flite Test: https://www.flitetest.com/ FT Store: https://store.flitetest.com/ Amain Hobbies: https:
170 Trent Palmer from Copter Kids: From Drones to Bush Planes!
On todays episode of the FT podcast, Stefan and Austin catch up with TRENT PALMER from Copter kids about his crazy journey from Drones to Bush Plane flying and everything else in between! Consider subscribing and rating us on itunes! We love getting feedback and knowing what our audience wants to hear! Thanks for listening and watching and we will see you all next time!
169 Flite Test at OSHKOSH!
Today on the podcast Austin, Alex and Josh B. talk with us about their awesome experiences at EAA Airventure-Oshkosh and what the differences were between THIS year and LAST year! Don't forget to Rate us and Download this podcast on itunes! Subscribe on itunes also if you want to see more content in the future! Catch ya next time!
168 FLITE FEST EAST 2017 Debrief!
Today on the FT Podcast we sit down with Josh and Alex to discuss all the crazy happenings at this years Flite Fest East 2017, Josh's Pietenpol update as well as remembering a community member who touched the hearts and lives of many, Project Blue falcon! 01:10 Flite Fest 15:25 Aviator PPG 24:45 Pietenpol update 33:50 Flite Fest Wrap-up 37:05 Remembering Project Blue Falcon Flite Test: https://www
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