How different is the RC model aircraft hobby on the other side of the world?
In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I’m joined by KD from India as we compare what it’s like to fly RC aircraft in the UK versus India. From our first nitro trainers and crystal-controlled radios to modern carbon fibre aerobatic aircraft and advanced radio ecosystems, we dive into how the hobby has evolved over the last 30+ years.
We discuss:
✈️ How we both got started in RC flying as kids
🌍 The differences between the RC hobby in the UK and India
📻 Crystal radios vs modern 2.4GHz systems
🎮 Futaba, Jeti, FrSky and today’s transmitter ecosystems
🛩️ Foam models, carbon fibre airframes and modern ARFs
⛽ Nitro, petrol and electric aircraft – how the hobby has changed
🏟️ The challenge of finding flying sites and attracting new pilots
👨👩👧 Encouraging the next generation into aeromodelling
📦 Importing RC aircraft and the challenges of distribution
🔥 Our favourite aircraft, engines and aerobatic manoeuvres
💡 Lessons we’ve learned after decades in the hobby
Whether you’ve been flying for 30 years or you’re thinking about getting into RC aircraft for the first time, there’s plenty here to enjoy.
👇 We’d love to hear from you!
• What’s the RC scene like where you live?
• What was your very first model aircraft?
• Which radio system do you fly and why?
• What topics would you like us to cover in Part 2?
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