RC Roundtable
Fitz Walker, Lee Ray, & Terry Dunn
RC Roundtable is a podcast about all kinds of radio control vehicles...but mostly the kind that fly. Fitz, Lee, and Terry seem to get their hands into just about every corner of this hobby. We like it all! The truth is, we share a lot of common interests, but we each have our own specific favorites and specialties. That's probably why we have so much fun when we get together. We use the recording sessions to catch up with each other, get things off our chests, and throw around a few light-hearted insults. We start each episode with a...
Episodes
Ep. 247 - Bomber Brief
In this episode, the gang talks about their adventures at Bomber Field, their plans for BEST, and lots of EDFs. Bomber Field (3:00) P-38 maiden (52:00) BEST (1:20:30) Fitz's jets (1:34:00) Watch this episode on YouTube BEST Bomber Field
Ep. 246 - Alaska Part Deux
In this episode, the gang talks about the FCC, Alaska, and project updates. Hurricane (3:30) FCC (12:30) Alaska (26:30) Project updates (1:05:00) Events (1:41:00) Watch this episode on YouTube 13th Squadron Hurricane Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum Arctic Wings RC hobby shop AMA blog about the FCC
Ep. 245 - Northern Adventures
In this episode, the gang talks about their good times in Oshkosh, Green Bay, and other cities way up north. OSH (2:45) MIL (39:30) David (1:00:00) Dynamic Balsa (1:11:30) DARPA (1:29:30) Watch this episode on YouTube Airventure Dynamic Balsa DARPA Lift Challenge David's RC Stuff channel
Ep. 244 - Muncie Mayhem
In this episode, the gang is together in Muncie for the AMA Nats. They talk about all of the events going on and some very special guests. Burt (11:00) Nats (30:30) X-Country (40:00) Plans (52:00) Watch this episode on YouTube 100th AMA Nats NatsNews
Ep. 243 - Jumping the Shark
In this episode, the gang talks about Marketplace, Nats, Oshkosh, and strange RC10s. Marketplace (11:00) Nats (29:00) Waco event (52:30) RC10 (1:25:00) Lee's AC (1:37:00) Watch this episode on YouTube HOTMAC in Waco, TX AMA Nats AirVenture
Ep. 242 - Lee and Fitz Have Assumed Control
In this live episode, Lee and Fitz talk about whatever they want, without Terry's incessant meddling. Watch this episode on YouTube
Ep. 241 - 10-Year Anniversary
In this live episode, the gang celebrates 10 years of rambling on about RC toys. Watch this episode on YouTube
Ep. 240 - Loose Wires
In this episode, the gang talks about a bunch of their new models and some really bad soldering. SEFF wrapup (5:00) Other FL planes (16:00) Tiggy (52:15) T's new models (1:04:30) Loose wires (1:26:00) Watch this episode on YouTube 13th Squadron
Ep. 239 - SEFF Baby!
In this episode, the gang is all together at SEFF. They talk about the event and their adventures along the way. Watch this episode on YouTube SEFF
Ep. 238 - Ten Maidens
In this episode, the gang talks about all of the new airplanes they just flew. Some flights went better than others! Skynetic Avenger (2:15) Fitz's maidens (8:15) Lee's maidens (29:45) Terry's maidens (47:00) Events (1:19:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Skynetic Avenger Value Planes Slingsby T-45 Swallow SEFF Tony Ray Tiger Moth
Ep. 237 - The Dove
In this episode, the gang talks with Mark Lanterman about his new glider design, and lots more. The Dove (3:30) Top Cat (25:00) Summer Plans (35:00) BAC Lightning (48:00) Bee Eater (1:12:30) Watch this episode on YouTube Old School Model Works Dove Freewing BAC Lightning 2026 AMA Nats
Ep. 236 - 3-View Returns
In this episode, the gang talks about new projects, oil versus water, and we have brought back the 3-View segment! Dumas Products (2:15) Scobee Swap (12:00) 3-View (38:00) Oil and Water (1:00:00) Skymasters (1:11:15) Watch this episode on YouTube BalsaKits Ultimate Flight Box Freewing BAC Lightning Dumas Products
Ep. 235 - Red Flags
In this episode, the gang talks about project updates, servo extensions, Marketplace scores, and more. Airplane score (7:30) Fitz's update (26:30) Classic CL (34:00) Extension tester (43:20) Red flags (1:18:45) Watch this episode on YouTube Tough Jets T-14 Servo Extension Tester
Ep. 234 - Meth Head
In this episode, the gang talks about a close call, contest winners, zany legislation, and more. Japan (3:00) Close call (30:00) T15 maiden (44:30) Contest winner (54:30) Workbench updates (58:00) WA proposal (1:26:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Boca Bearings Tough Jets T-15 HB-2320 video Legend Hobby Skyraider II
Ep. 233 - Swappers
In this episode, Lee and Terry talk about recent swap meets, our latest projects, and more. Georgetown swap meet (2:45) Janesville swap meet (30:30) Tough Jets F-15 (1:07:45) The gubmint (1:20:30) Bf 109 group build (1:36:45) Watch this episode on YouTube Janesville swap meet Georgetown swap meet Tought Jets F-15 Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum 13th Squadron Bf 109
Ep. 232 - Body Double
In this episode, the gang talks about a new kit maker, an old hobby shop, and lots of projects. BalsaKits.com (6:00) FCC updates (18:15) 2026 flying (29:30) Graves RC (51:00) Projects (1:16:30) Events (1:44:30) Watch this episode on YouTube BalsaKits.com Georgetown, TX Swap Meet Graves RC
Ep. 231 - FCC WTF?
In this episode, the gang talks about Japan, ambiguity from the FCC, several review models, and more. Japan (1:45) FCC WTF? (29:30) Air to air (46:00) Lee's stash (53:45) Review models (1:14:45) Watch this episode on YouTube ToughJets Tony Ray Tiger Moth kit VP Slingsby T-45 kit FCC notice
Ep. 230 - ReLeeved
In this episode, Lee is back, so we chat about new products and our current projects. Freewing Lightning (3:00) E-flite T-6 (15:30) Lee's projects (23:30) Fitz's projects (29:45) Terry's projects (1:00:30) Watch this epside on YouTube E-flite T-6 Freewing Lightning
Ep. 229 - Meet Amy and Jeff
In this episode, Fitz and Terry chat with Amy and Jeff Pender, the new owners of Park Flyer Plastics...and other stuff. Meet Amy and Jeff (1:00) Fitz's projects (1:00:00) Terry's projects (1:23:45) Jeff's projects (1:33:45) Watch this episode on YouTube PlaceCrazyStuff Legend Hobby Skyraider II
Ep. 228 - Catch Up
In this episode, the gang talks about BEST, Spain, gliders, and Wings Over Houston. BEST (2:00) Spain (51:30) Scobee (1:21:00) WOH (1:30:30) Watch this episode on YouTube BEST Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Madrid, Spain Wings Over Houston
Ep. 227 - NEAT Recap
In this episode, the gang talks about everything that happened at the NEAT Fair. Fitz's faves (22:00) Lee's faves (40:00) Terry's faves (1:08:00) Gripes (1:25:30) Purchases (1:53:00) Watch this episode on YouTube NEAT Fair
Ep. 226 - Fitz's Bad Day
In this episode, the gang talks about all sorts of weird incidents and we finalize our plans for the NEAT Fair. Lost battery (15:45) Jet crash (22:30) Scobee (34:00) NEAT prep (58:15) Watch this episode on YouTube NEAT Fair
Ep. 225 - It's Africa Hot
In this episode, the gang talks about cranky pilots, Fitz's Constellation, and sweat. Cranky Cockpit Club (2:30) Events (10:00) Connie remaiden (33:30) Fitz's show and tell (1:03:00) NEAT Fair (1:19:30) Watch this episode on YouTube Cranky Cockpit Club NEAT Fair
Ep. 224 - Bed Wetters
In this episode, the gang catches up after traveling to Cleveland, Muncie, and Oshkosh. Bed Wetters (2:30) Cleveland (21:00) Oshkosh (49:45) Lee's talk (1:27:30) Fitz's new toys (2:02:30) Watch this episode on YouTube 13th Squadron
Ep. 223 - Live From Wisconsin
In this live episode, Lee and Terry talk about their week at the AMA Nats in Muncie and answer questions from the audience. Fitz joined for a bit too. Watch this episode on YouTube Richardson Texas Swap Meet
Ep. 222 - Deuces
In this episode, Fitz and Terry talk about a big Cherokee, Fitz's latest flotilla, and lots more. Legend Cherokee (10:45) The news (28:30) Flotilla (49:45) Richardson Swap (1:12:20) Watch this episode on YouTube Richardson Texas Swap Meet Razordon Huey Wisconsin Maritime Museum Terry's news spot Goldberg Skylane Rescue Flite Fest radio chat Legend Cherokee
Ep. 221 - Joe Nall Recall
In this episode, Lee and Fitz are back from Nall and Terry has questions. Piggyback (3:00) Connie (18:00) Bait (43:45) Maidens (1:03:30) Nats (1:14:30) Watch this episode on YouTube
Ep. 220 - The Good, the Bad, and the Muddy
In this episode, Fitz and Lee chat with Ron and Tom, from RC Plane Lab on site at Joe Nall. Crashes (13:45) Water (31:00) Control line (53:00) Favorites (1:03:30) RC Plane Lab podcast Joe Nall
Ep. 219 - Sparky's New Adventure
In this episode, the gang talks with Keith Sparks about the transition of Park Flyer Plastics. OSMW Sport Air 40 (1:30) Sparky (9:30) Mini MD-80 (33:00) Fitz's updates (48:00) Seagull P-51 (1:35:00) Watch this episode on YouTube OSMW Sport Air 40 JSCRCC Park Flyer Plastics Fibertech RC Terry's vintage car video
Ep. 218 - The Italian Job
In this episode, the gang talks about European hobby shops, Marketplace jerks, and nice people. Italy (1:00) London (14:30) Scream (50:00) Thanks (1:13:30) Seagull P-51 (1:35:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Snowmobile rescue Seagull P-51
Ep. 217 - Serenity Now
In this episode, the gang bickers about a new A-10, upcoming events, and lots of projects. Freewing 80mm A-10 (3:00) New Content (17:30) F-16XL (23:30) Events (39:45) Whirlwind (1:19:30) Huey (1:39:15) Watch this episode on YouTube Freewing 80mm A-10 RC Rescue Episode 5 Terry's Buran article Fly Wing Huey
Ep. 216 - Stuff We Hate
In this episode, the gang talks about a unique hobby shop and the less fun parts of modeling. Scobee (2:00) Happy Hobby (31:00) Programming (50:00) Stuff we hate (1:07:15) Watch this episode on YouTube Happy Hobby
Ep. 215 - Perry Recap
In this episode, the gang talks about the Perry swap meet and other stuff. BBBBB (4:15) Triple Tree (9:45) Perry (12:00) Museum (1:26:30) Watch this episode on YouTube The Nautilus Drydocks Triple Tree Invitational American Eagle Models
Ep. 214 - Mert's Marvelous Machines
In this episode, the gang talks with Phil Tallman about some very unique gearboxes, an unusual airplane, our latest projects, and more. Gears (3:30) Mert (15:30) Print jobs (40:00) Lee's jets (54:30) Perry (1:14:30) Watch this episode on YouTube Oui Build Article Arrows 50mm Avanti
Ep. 213 - Goes Fast and Looks Black
In this live episode, the gang talks about the new SR-71 and lots of project updates. Freewing SR-71 (4:00) Drone case updates (24:00) Giveaway (44:15) The Duck (59:30) Project updates (1:06:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Freewing SR-71 Perry swap meet
Ep. 212 - Swap Meet 'Stravaganza
In this episode, the gang talks about recent swap meets, and the big one. Janesville (8:30) Georgetown (33:30) Milwaukee (1:19:00) Perry (1:33:30) Watch this episode on YouTube Perry swap meet
Ep. 211 - Tinfoil Hats
In this episode, the gang talks about projects and fires. Lee's projects (9:00) Fitz's projects (20:30) Expo debate (43:00) Terry's problem (55:00) Drone vs airplane (59:20) LiPo fire (1:20:00) Events (1:28:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Joysway boats
Ep. 210 - 2024 Wrap Up
In this episode, the gang closes 2024 with planes, boats, and cars. Lee's NX10 (6:30) Sailing (23:00) Drifting (35:30) Old cars (46:00) Crusader (1:07:30) 2024 Faves (1:21:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Spektrum NX10 RV-8 P-51B
Ep. 209 - Facere Volare
In this live episode, the gang takes questions from the audience and talks about their projects. 4WD RC10? (3:00) Feedback (12:30) Giving (29:15) Fitz's Workbench (44:30) Lee's Workbench (1:02:00) JSC RC Club (1:44:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Aero Panda Joysway boats
Ep. 208 - My Precious
In this episode, the gang talks about big jets, sinking boats, and bad instructions. New P-51 (7:30) Indoor event (16:00) TFFF (33:15) Jets Over Deland (55:30) Graves RC (1:22:15) Doors (1:34:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Aero Panda Joysway boats E-flite P-51D 1.0M Jets Over Deland video
Ep. 207 - Puddles
In this episode, the gang talks about a new model, Japan, and project updates. OSMW Raider (7:00) Japan again (16:10) Puddles (40:30) Fitz's stuff (50:00) CNC hotwire (1:03:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Richardson Texas swap meet Legend Hobby RV-8 OSMW Raider SpecCNC AeroForm Hotwire Bastlero Brewster Buffalo
Ep. 206 - B Is Also For BEST
In this episode, the gang talks about their favorite RC event of the year...and other stuff. HK Vampire (4:00) BEST (13:00) Shuttle (46:30) Repairs (1:02:00) Events (1:26:30) Rescue (1:41:45) Watch this episode on YouTube HK Vampire Mk 3
Ep. 205 - B is for Bomber
In this episode, the gang talks about all the great things they saw at Bomber Field. Bomber Field (5:45) Bearcat (27:25) BUFF (36:00) Boo Boo (50:00) Big power (1:14:25) BEST (1:25:45) Back to FL (1:42:00) Watch this episode on YouTube Bomber Field BEST 2024 FL Jets Legend Hobby
Ep. 204 - NEAT Fair - Dunn and Done
In this episode, Terry talks about his time at the NEAT Fair, while Fitz and Lee prepare to visit Bomber Field. NEAT Fair (2:45) NEAT events (22:15) Mars (51:45) 4D flying (1:02:30) Bomber Field (1:24:30) Richardson swap meet (1:46:00) WI fun fly (1:50:30) Watch this episode on YouTube Rock River Aero Modelers Flying Circus Happy Hobby NEAT Fair Richardson TX swap meet
Ep. 203 - Summer Is Over
In this episode, the gang discusses two new products, the end of summer, Terry's RC haul, FFFF, and more. New Bronco (5:15) OSMW Dart (15:00) Lee's Trojan repair (21:15) Terry's auction haul (29:30) Events past and future (45:15) Fitz's Frank (1:20:00) FFFF (1:29:30) Watch this episode on YouTube
Ep. 202 - EAA AirVenture 2024 Recap
In this live episode, the gang recounts the crazy week they had with full-scale and RC airplanes in Oshkosh. Watch this episode on YouTube EAA AirVenture 2024
Ep. 201 - AMA National Fun Fly Powwow
In this special mini-episode, the gang talks with friends about all the fun they had at the National Fun Fly. Watch this episode on YouTube National Fun Fly
Ep. 200 - Quoth the Raven
In this live episode, the gang chats with Mark Lanterman from Old School Model Works about a new EDF and lots of other stuff! OSMW Raven (7:00) Young Eagles (35:45) Fitz flies stuff (43:30) National Fun Fly (1:00:30) Lee's workbench (1:09:00) Mark's workbench (1:15:15) Terry's workbench (1:18:30) Fitz's workbench (1:30:30) Watch this episode on YouTube The RC Geek's book OSMW Raven National Fun Fly RealFlight Trainer Edition
Ep. 199.5 - National Fun Fly Preview
In this special mini-episode, Lee and Terry chat with Steve Haston about all the fun things in store at the National Fun Fly. Watch this episode on YouTube National Fun Fly
Ep. 199 - Meet Bill Griggs
In this episode, Fitz and Terry chat with electric model innovator, Bill Griggs. Super Timber (5:00) RC10T (13:45) Meet Bill (21:00) Pioneers (30:00) Build by phone (47:00) Little Tiny (1:09:30) Klingberg (1:34:15) Comet Gull (1:42:30) Backlog (1:48:00) Watch this episode on YouTube E-flite Super Timber Associated Electrics Klingberg videos Facebook CNC help group NEAT Fair