Beyond the Sticks - A Matt Takhar RC Podcast

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

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

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 projectNews: Extreme Flight has just announced the new Super ChipmunkHobby Talk: competition controversy at EXFCBig 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-E0MAAD 2025 Playlist →

In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I cover a bit of everything:What’s on my workshop bench right nowWhy I create RC content for social media — and the pressures that come with itWhat 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 weekIf you’re into RC flying, building, and the behind-the-scenes of the hobby, this one’s for you.🎥 Links mentioned

Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Sticks – A Matt Takhar RC Podcast!In this episode, I share why I decided to launch a podcast alongside my YouTube channel and social media, what’s currently on my workbench (builds and projects I’m excited about), and a look ahead at what’s happening in the RC world from upcoming shows to the brand-new Extreme Flight release.If you love RC flying, building, and hearing from people in the hobby, you’re in the right place.🎧 Don’t forget to follow the