Parkflyer Podcast

This week Derek Micko joins us on the podcast. We met Derek at the J-MEFF event and found he designs and builds micro electric flyers. Derek prints the details of his creations on tissue paper and applies them to the build up model to create amazing projects that look and fly incredible. Join us this week as he takes us through this process and how it all comes together.

This week Shannon and AZ Mike were in attendance at 20th year of John Morgan Electric Fun Fly (J-MEFF) in sunny St George, UT.  Both of them agree that it is one of the prettiest fields they have flown.  The event was amazing and there were some very awesome builds and pilots.  Some of the scratch built planes were in a class all by themselves and it was truly a pleasure to see them all.  Join us this week as we discuss our friends and fun at the event and we look forward to attending again next year.

Special Guest – Phillip Tallman This week we have a special guest in the studio, Phillip Tallman.  Phillip joins us as his name is on the ballot for the AMA executive VP.  Phillip brings us up to speed on how he got into flying remote control and where he sees the future of the AMA.  We also touch on the government ability to work with the AMA to keep our hobby fun and exciting.

PC-21 Release 2026 This week Jay is back in the studio and the guys are discussing the new release from Horizon Hobby the PC-21. They go over the preorder and specs and Shannon dreams of owning a turboprop version.  Jay has a Tocano new in the box needing building and AZ Mike has a new dancing wings 4D foam flyer. Make sure to like and subscribe it helps our channel grow and look for us on instagram.

The guys discuss a PSA on calling out your landings and flying direction. Shannon brings us up to speed on this years JMEFF event in St George, UT

Jet Fun Fly 2026 This week join the guys as they send AZ Mike out to Chino Valley Flyers Jet Fun Fly.  Chino Valley is located just north of the Prescott,AZ and has a beautiful flying field complete with paved runway and wonderful mountain views.  The event was a little smaller than the club wanted but it allowed everyone to fly as often as they wished and some awesome turbine and EDF jets were present.  The heat was upon us but everyone had a great time and some good flights.  Take a video tour with the hosts as they share the visit with everyone.  Join our instagram page and give us a like and follow to keep up with the current events of the podcast hosts..

Join the guys this week as they discuss AZ Mikes trip to Dallas and the update on his medical. AK Mike puts together a new Squall and actually gets to fly it with AZ Mike.  Shannon brings us up to date on the maiden of his E2 Hawkeye.  Tragedy strikes and join in the discussion to see what happened.  Give us a like and subscribe and check out our instagram page and follow us there. 

On the Road Welcome to this weeks episode where we find AZ Mike on the road visiting family and Shannon G building a new airplane. Join the guys as they discuss family life and some of the new airframes in their hanger. Shannon brings us up to speed on his new airframe and is now waiting on graphics to finish it off. AZ Mike got a package in the mail to put new exhaust canisters in his CARF Extra. Join us for our adventures on your favorite podcast platform or join us on You Tube and Facebook. Also check out our new instagram account and like and subscribe and follow us for future updates and events.

FrSky 2026 Welcome to the show this week as we have our special Guest Steve from FrSky join us in the studio. Steve gets to chat with the hosts about their FrSky products and which ones they use and he gives a few hints on upcoming new projects. Join us on our new instagram and leave us a follow.

OCMA Warbirds and Classics -2026 Join us this week as Shannon and Matt head out to sunny California for OCMA Warbirds and Classics event 2026. We are excited to have Shannon on location and appreciate Matt for participating in our podcast. Join the guys as they hit the highlights of this wonderful event and recount meeting old friends and seeing great airplanes. A good time was had by all and we always welcome your comments and emails. Keep them coming we always enjoy hearing from our listeners. Please like and subscribe and join us on Facebook listeners group.