Beyond the Sticks - A Matt Takhar RC Podcast

New Studio, AeroSmithyRC, and a Futaba Rant!

In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, we’re recording from the brand-new studio for the very first time — and joined by special guest AeroSmithyRC.We chat about how we started our own flying group (not a club!), what makes it work, and how it keeps the fun in flying.Then, we can’t resist diving into the new Futaba T26SZ Pro transmitter — and, well… let’s just say there’s a bit of a rant!All in good fun, loads of laughs, and some real talk about what keeps the RC hobby enjoyable.🔗 Links🔸 Follow AeroSmithyRC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSmithyRC🔸 Watch previous episodes: Beyond the Sticks Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsFZQ19WpmmdVLLhgkZnZ3ss🔸 Interview with FTL at JetPower 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I53Kk8dyDhA🔸 JetPower 2024 walk around with Smithy: https://youtu.be/5RCQBUD-7jg🔸 Apex Aerotech: https://apexaerotech.com🔸 Project Summit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0🔸Please subscribe to my channel!🔸https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1

Apex Aerotech Launches, RC MarketSpace Nears Liftoff, and MAAD 2026 Builds Momentum

In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I'm back with updates from the workshop, the flightline, and the wider RC world.🏗️ Workshop: The Summit project continues, and the new hangar setup is taking shape.✈️ Flying: A brilliant Sunday session on the 12th — full of laughs, flights, and a new plane alert! (Feature-length video now live.)🌐 Web Watch: Apex Aerotech lands on the scene, founded by Jase “The Ace” Dussia — plus RC MarketSpace gears up for its December launch.🤝 Community: Plans are forming to bring a team together to MAAD 2026 🔗 LinksApex Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581749565629Apex website e- https://apexaerotech.com/RC Market Place - https://rcmarketspace.comMAAD 2026 - https://maad.showBuy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/matttakharrc

Workshop Chaos, My 15p Refund Rant & Jet Power FOMO

In this episode, I’m back in the workshop giving an update on the Summit project and some big rework plans to make the space more efficient. I also share progress on my winter project – the GP76, and what’s coming next on the build front. Out at the field, it’s been a mixed bag: a negative snap canopy incident, some gyro aileron weirdness, and a few lessons learned the hard way. Online, I’ve been feeling serious Jet Power Germany FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), found myself ranting about a broken rubber band and a 15p refund, and noticed FTL are looking for new team pilots – interesting timing! 🎥 Links mentioned in this episode: 🔸 Summit 3 Playlist → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0⁠ 🔸 MAAD 2025 Playlist → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsH-i_iQsc3q8lSDwwEaqYx0⁠ 🔸 JetPower - https://www.jetpower.de/en/ Grab a coffee, let’s catch up on all things RC – from workshop to flight line.

Workshop Update + RC News: Super Chipmunk, EXFC Drama & MAAD 2026

In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I bring you the latest from my bench and the wider RC community: * Workshop: updates on my Summit 3 project * News: Extreme Flight has just announced the new Super Chipmunk * Hobby Talk: competition controversy at EXFC * Big Announcement: MAAD (Model Aircraft Airshow Dubai) 2026 has officially been announced 🎥 Links mentioned in this episode: * Summit 3 Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0] * MAAD 2025 Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsH-i_iQsc3q8lSDwwEaqYx0 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsH-i_iQsc3q8lSDwwEaqYx0] * Extreme Flight Super Chipmunk → https://extremeflightrc.com/collections/super-chipmunk [https://extremeflightrc.com/collections/super-chipmunk] * Rory’s EXFC Post → https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HoU4xaYp6/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HoU4xaYp6/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Join me as I share what’s happening in the workshop, on the flightline, and across the RC world. 🎥 Watch more RC content YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC [https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC] 📸 Follow on social Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/Matt.Takhar.RC [https://www.instagram.com/Matt.Takhar.RC] Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088582133850 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088582133850]

Workshop Updates, Social Media Pressure & What’s Happening in the RC World

In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I cover a bit of everything: * What’s on my workshop bench right now * Why I create RC content for social media — and the pressures that come with it * What I’ve been flying recently, including the SebArt PC-21 (and the new video I filmed) * The state of the hobby — from how tough it must be to run a model shop today, to standout RC videos I’ve watched this week If you’re into RC flying, building, and the behind-the-scenes of the hobby, this one’s for you. 🎥 Links mentioned in this episode: * PC-21 Flight Video → https://youtu.be/az6wlHb8cK8 * FTL Unboxing → https://youtu.be/BpVFd_K_PO0 * Summit 3 Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0 * Martin Pickering Jet World Masters Walkabout → https://youtu.be/DEFfBNiUt3o?si=85GX6ZxQDfEeYKuK * 2025 Epic Plane Crashes → https://youtu.be/8ZsJ5VQ2OhI?si=dPAGbaKXZuJ6A84S * Model Shop Leeds Feature → https://youtu.be/1yA0R9trBek Follow me on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook for more RC content → https://matttakharrc.uk/social