The need for speed with John Shmidli - Ep 168

Power RC couple, David and Melissa Law join us to tell us all about their roads to success at the 2024 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft. Their are always the usual trials and tribulations that pave the road to success and David Law has managed to cover almost every one of those in his 10 world championship attempts, but with a strong will to perform well for his country, David has brought home the silverware while Melissa improved her previous performance in her second world championship effort. A great discussion that uncovers all the happens of this world class event.

Renowned scale RC plane builder, P.J. Ash joins us to talk about his life in aeromodelling and plenty more. A well known figure in the US modelling scene, P.J. is known as a master scale model builder and flyer. Whether it is visiting his local flying field or competing at the prestigious Top Gun event, P.J. brings enthusiasm and a few laughs with him. We delve deeper into his passion for warbirds and here a few building tips along the way. A very entertaining chat with the great man P.J. Ash.

We are joined by local aeromodelling royalty in Murray Ellis. Murray is a well known face in the aeromodelling scene in his home state of Victoria. Claiming to own more than 6 model planes, Murray has dabbled in many facets of the hobby from pattern flying, scale models and jets. A devoted builder, Murray joins us to share his life in aeromodelling. We cover it all from his early days to his work in establishing a new model flying field for his home club.

The Tuscon Aerobatic Shootout is one of the premier aerobatic competition events on the global calendar and leading Aussie IMAC pilot Cameron Sexton is heading to it. Cameron joins us to tell us about the event and how he has been preparing for it.

A long time aeromodeller and aviator, David Wearing-Smith joins us to share his story in model flight and beyond. From surviving a lightening strike while flying a control line plane, to his passion for modifying foamy EDF jets to turbine application, David's enthusiasm for aviation is not slowing down. Despite flying many different styles of models, David does have a passion for turbine jets which he shares with us.

Marcus Stent is a renowned competition RC glider pilot, but also a guru on model plane setups. Marcus joins us to educate us on electric motor setups for RC planes. Whether you are into gliding, aerobatic or scale models, Marcus's way of explaining how to get the right setup is like no other. Grab a pen and paper and come along from the ride.

When you like to fly your model plane fast then all roads lead to pylon racing. A passionate figure in the local Victorian pylon racing scene, John Shmidli joins us to talk about the local scene and of course shares his story on his life in aeromodelling.

Australia's largest aeromodelling event was just run and we have the organisers joining us to tell us all about it. Aaron and David Garle join us once again to not only tell us all about the Festival of Aeromodelling, but also what they have been up to and future plans for the year.

Sometimes you come across an RC plane enthusiasts that brings something a little different to the table and David Lewis is one such person. David is renowned in his local area as thew go to person if you want a custom paint scheme on your model Furthermore, David is also a great pilot that turns out has been flying since the age of 5. With a penchant for flying models that are fast and loud, David is often seen at local flying events putting on a show with his great flying and paint schemes. David shares some of his knowledge about painting models as well as sharing his story in model flight.

We RC pilots are an enthusiastic bunch and Ian Farrar is no exception. A slow start in the hobby with a constant acceleration throughout his life, Ian is a dedicated aeromodeller that enjoys creating his own models from scratch and taking them to the air. Ian has also committed significant time to the administration side of the hobby and is the current president of the Nepean Miniature Aerosport Association. We enjoy a discussion exploring Ian's life in aeromodelling.