Bryan Hebert is the owner of CK Aero, long-time F3A competitor, aircraft designer, and one of the most respected authorities in RC aerobatics when it comes to airplane setup and trimming.

In this conversation, we discuss Bryan's journey into Pattern flying, his experience designing competition aircraft, the evolution of modern F3A, and the differences between monoplanes, biplanes, glow, electric, and contra-drive power systems.

We also spend considerable time discussing trimming philosophy, how top competitors approach airplane setup, common mistakes pilots make, and why a properly trimmed airplane can have such a significant impact on performance.

Whether you fly Pattern, IMAC, freestyle, or simply enjoy learning more about aircraft design, there is a wealth of knowledge packed into this discussion.

00:00 Introduction
01:52 How Bryan Got Started in Pattern Flying
04:33 Is F3A Growing or Declining?
14:05 How to Get Started in Pattern Flying
24:24 Designing Competition Aircraft
38:34 Does Equipment Win Championships?
43:18 Glow vs Electric vs Contra Drives
49:17 Monoplane vs Biplane
55:27 Bryan's Trimming Philosophy
01:01:59 Can F3A Trimming Methods Be Applied to IMAC?
01:11:28 The Truth About Zero-Gravity Trim
01:17:53 Why Top Pilots Obsess Over Snap Rolls
01:20:29 Inside CK Aero


Learn more about CK Aero:
https://www.ckaero.net
https://www.facebook.com/HebertCompetitionDesigns

#RCFlying #F3A #PatternFlying #CKAero #BryanHebert #IMAC #RCAerobatics #ModelAircraft

Kevin Garland has been involved in RC aviation for more than 30 years and currently serves as IMAC President, Futaba Team Manager, and Contest Director for both the IMAC Nationals and the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.

In this episode we discuss the future of IMAC, the challenges facing competitive aerobatics, Electric IMAC, participation trends, IMAC Worlds, the upcoming Nationals in Muncie, and what it takes to keep premier events such as the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout thriving.

We also dive into freestyle judging, sponsorships, team pilots, full-scale aviation, drones, and advice for pilots looking to improve their precision flying skills.

Kevin's Facebook: / kevin.s.garland
IMAC: https://flyimac.org
Tucson Aerobatic Shootout: http://www.tucsonaerobaticshootout.com

00:00: Intro
04:08: IMAC President work
05:15: E-IMAC
08:08: Challenges IMAC faces
12:20: IMAC Worlds
15:41: Why should people try IMAC?
18:05: IMAC NATS
20:42: Advices for people trying to improve their skills
30:05: Tucson Aerobatic Shootout
42:53: Judging Freestyle
52:03: Future of the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout
52:50: Futaba Team Manager
56:53: Sponsorships
59:13: RC impact on career
1:06:33: Family involvement in aviation
1:10:13: Extreme Flight Extra 260

A few days ago I shared a clip of Chris Randall's giant AeroScout and lots of people wanted to know how it was built, so I invited Chris on for a quick conversation about the project. Thanks Chris for joining me!

In this interview we discuss:
• How the idea started at his local RC club
• Scaling a Horizon Hobby AeroScout up to 14-foot wingspan
• Building the airplane from Home Depot insulation foam
• Hot-wire cutting giant wings and tail surfaces
• Electronics, servos, motor, batteries, and landing gear choices

The result is a unique giant AeroScout with a 14-foot wingspan built almost entirely from foam.

Chris has also documented the build on RC Group: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4786833-Giant-Aeroscout