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In this episode of Beyond The Sticks Podcast, we’re going all-in on a Dubai special, talking about the upcoming Model Aircraft Air Show Dubai – MAAD 2026 🇦🇪 After witnessing just how incredible the first edition was, it’s safe to say MAAD is already becoming a must-attend event on the global RC calendar. This time, I’m joined by some of the crew behind the scenes who are working flat out to make MAAD 2026 bigger, better, and even more spectacular — plus none other than Nik Johnson, one of the most recognisable voices in RC commentary. We dive into: ✈️ What makes MAAD different from any other model airshow ✈️ The scale, aircraft types, and world-class pilots you can expect ✈️ What it really takes to organise an event of this level ✈️ Why Dubai is the perfect location for a show like this ✈️ Sponsors, behind-the-scenes stories, and what’s new for 2026 If you’re into RC jets, large-scale models, 3D aerobatics, turbines, or just love seeing the very best aircraft flown by the very best pilots — this episode is for you. 📅 MAAD 2026 EVENT DATES 🗓 31st January – 1st February 2026 📍 Dubai, UAE It’s not too late to plan a trip… and if you can’t make it in person, we’ll be bringing you full coverage and live content right here on the channel. 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS 🌍 Official MAAD Website: 👉 https://maad.show 🎬 MAAD 2025 YouTube Playlist (last year’s event & highlights): 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsH-i_iQsc3q8lSDwwEaqYx0 Make sure you subscribe, hit the notification bell, and let me know in the comments if you’re heading to Dubai or watching from home. This one is going to be something special. ✈️🔥
S1E7 – Beyond The Sticks Podcast – MAAD 2026 Special ✈️🔥
RC Flyer is a mobile app built for radio-controlled model enthusiasts who want deeper insight into their flying. In this video, I’m showcasing RC Flyer and the new Flight Replay feature, which allows you to replay your RC flights in 3D, visualising the full flight path after you land. RC Flyer lets you: ✈️ Track your RC flights 📍 View flight paths and locations 🎥 Replay flights in 3D with Flight Replay 📊 Analyse your flying sessions 🌍 Build a digital logbook of your RC activity What started as a personal project has grown into a community-driven app designed to help pilots fly better, analyse performance, and relive great flights. 🔗 Learn more and try RC Flyer here: 👉 https://rc-flyer.com If you’re into RC planes, jets, gliders, FPV, or flight analysis, this is for you. 👍 Like, subscribe, and let me know what features you’d love to see next! 🔸Please subscribe to my channel!🔸 https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1 🍵If you want to say thanks, please Buy Me a Coffee🍵 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/matttakharRC *Donations will be spent on planes, not coffee! ✅ MY EQUIPMENT ✅ 🔸Camcorder - Panasonic HC-X1500E 4K https://amzn.to/3LthbIH 🔸RØDE Microphones VMNTG VideoMic (Shotgun) https://amzn.to/3mWYD9y 🔸RØDE Wireless Go II Dual Channel Wireless Microphones https://amzn.to/3JIJRfl 🔸Video Editing - Final Cut Pro (Free Trial Link) https://www.apple.com/uk/final-cut-pro/trial/ *Some links are affilated, which means I get a few pence but it doesnt impact you ✅ MY OTHER SOCIAL SITES ✅ 🔸Instagram Matt Takhar RC -https://www.instagram.com/matt.takhar/ 🔸Facebook Matt Takhar RC - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088582133850 ✅ NEW TO MY CHANNEL? ✅ Hi, I'm Matt when I’m not busy working my 'day job' in tech I like to spend time doing my main hobby which is all things related to radio controlled aircraft. On this channel you will find videos of plane builds, , model shows, flights, crashes (hopefully not many) and tutorials. 🔸Please subscribe to my channel if any of these interest you!🔸 https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1
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Today I’m taking a first look at the brand new RC Market Space website — a dedicated online marketplace built specifically for the RC community. RC Market Space aims to bring everything together in one place, allowing RC enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade a wide range of RC gear including cars, trucks, planes, helicopters, drones and boats. 🚗✈️🚤 In this video, I walk through the website layout, explore the different categories, check out live listings, and share my initial thoughts on usability, design, and overall experience. If you’re into RC and looking for a new place to find gear or list your own models, this is definitely one to watch. 🔗 Check out RC Market Space here: https://rcmarketspace.com This looks like a really promising platform for the RC hobby, and it’s great to see a marketplace designed by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. 💬 What do you think? Would you use RC Market Space to buy or sell RC gear? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. 👍 If you enjoy RC content, marketplace reviews, and hobby tech, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more videos. 🔸Please subscribe to my channel!🔸 https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1 🍵If you want to say thanks, please Buy Me a Coffee🍵 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/matttakharRC *Donations will be spent on planes, not coffee! ✅ MY EQUIPMENT ✅ 🔸Camcorder - Panasonic HC-X1500E 4K https://amzn.to/3LthbIH 🔸RØDE Microphones VMNTG VideoMic (Shotgun) https://amzn.to/3mWYD9y 🔸RØDE Wireless Go II Dual Channel Wireless Microphones https://amzn.to/3JIJRfl 🔸Video Editing - Final Cut Pro (Free Trial Link) https://www.apple.com/uk/final-cut-pro/trial/ *Some links are affilated, which means I get a few pence but it doesnt impact you ✅ MY OTHER SOCIAL SITES ✅ 🔸Instagram Matt Takhar RC -https://www.instagram.com/matt.takhar/ 🔸Facebook Matt Takhar RC - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088582133850 ✅ NEW TO MY CHANNEL? ✅ Hi, I'm Matt when I’m not busy working my 'day job' in tech I like to spend time doing my main hobby which is all things related to radio controlled aircraft. On this channel you will find videos of plane builds, , model shows, flights, crashes (hopefully not many) and tutorials. 🔸Please subscribe to my channel if any of these interest you!🔸 https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1
First Look at the BRAND NEW RC Market Space Website!
🎯 RC Flight Viewer - Visualize Your RC Flights in Stunning 3D Transform your RC Light Systems GPS Black Box flight logs into interactive 3D replays! RC Flight Viewer uses Cesium.js to create cinematic visualizations of your RC aircraft flights with real GPS data, weather conditions, and comprehensive telemetry analysis. ✈️ KEY FEATURES: 📍 3D Flight Path Visualization • Interactive 3D globe with accurate GPS flight paths • Adjustable aircraft models and flight path display modes • Key event markers (takeoff, landing, max altitude, max speed) 📊 Comprehensive Flight Analytics • Real-time telemetry data (altitude, speed, distance, duration) • RC transmitter channel visualization (stick positions, channel mapping) • Flight statistics and performance metrics • Fail-safe event detection and timeline 🌤️ Historic Weather Data • Automatic weather lookup for flight date/location • Wind speed, direction, temperature, and cloud coverage • Realistic sun positioning and shadows (BETA) • 3D volumetric clouds 🏆 Flying Site Detection & Leaderboards • Automatic flying site detection from GPS coordinates • Site-specific flight records tracking • Leaderboards for fastest speed, highest altitude, longest flight, longest distance • Club information and site details display 📹 Advanced Playback Controls • Variable playback speeds (0.25x to 5x) • Interactive timeline scrubber • Screenshot and video recording (WebM/MP4) • Flight comparison mode 📱 Mobile-Friendly • Fully responsive design for tablets and phones • Touch-optimized controls • Collapsible HUD panels 🎨 Professional Interface • Draggable, customizable HUD panels • Dark mode optimized UI • Real-time transmitter stick visualization • Photo galleries for aircraft models --- 🔧 COMPATIBLE WITH: RC Light Systems GPS Black Box (NMEA format .txt files) 💻 TRY IT NOW: https://matttakharrc.uk/rc-flyer 📖 SUPPORTED FILE FORMAT: Upload NMEA/TXT flight logs from RC Light Systems GPS Black Box --- 📱 DOWNLOAD RC FLYER APP: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/rc-flyer/id6461816213 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.matttakharrc.rcflyer 🌐 LEARN MORE: Website: https://matttakharrc.uk/rc-flyer #RCFlying #RCPlanes #GPSTracking #FlightAnalysis #RCHelicopters #RCDrones #FlightViewer #3DVisualization #Cesium #RCHobby #ModelAviation #FPV #RadioControl #FlightTelemetry #RCCommunity --- 🔔 Subscribe for more RC flight technology updates! 👍 Like if you found this useful! 💬 Comment with your questions or feature requests! --- © 2025 RC Flyer App. All rights reserved. 🔸Please subscribe to my channel!🔸 https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1 🍵If you want to say thanks, please Buy Me a Coffee🍵 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/matttakharRC *Donations will be spent on planes, not coffee! ✅ MY EQUIPMENT ✅ 🔸Camcorder - Panasonic HC-X1500E 4K https://amzn.to/3LthbIH 🔸RØDE Microphones VMNTG VideoMic (Shotgun) https://amzn.to/3mWYD9y 🔸RØDE Wireless Go II Dual Channel Wireless Microphones https://amzn.to/3JIJRfl 🔸Video Editing - Final Cut Pro (Free Trial Link) https://www.apple.com/uk/final-cut-pro/trial/ *Some links are affilated, which means I get a few pence but it doesnt impact you ✅ MY OTHER SOCIAL SITES ✅ 🔸Instagram Matt Takhar RC -https://www.instagram.com/matt.takhar/ 🔸Facebook Matt Takhar RC - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088582133850 ✅ NEW TO MY CHANNEL? ✅ Hi, I'm Matt when I’m not busy working my 'day job' in tech I like to spend time doing my main hobby which is all things related to radio controlled aircraft. On this channel you will find videos of plane builds, , model shows, flights, crashes (hopefully not many) and tutorials. 🔸Please subscribe to my channel if any of these interest you!🔸 https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1
Watch RC Flights in 3D! GPS Flight Path Replay & Analysis Tool
What happens when you give a kid a model aircraft… and let curiosity take over? In this episode, we sit down with Martin Thompson — entrepreneur, aviation advocate, author, and winner of Beauty and the Geek — to unpack a remarkable journey that started at age 7, turned into a business at 10, and evolved into a mission to change how young people discover aviation. Martin shares how leaving school at 13, choosing a non-academic path, and saying yes to hands-on experiences shaped everything that followed — from running businesses, appearing on Channel 4’s Battle of Britain, travelling to Bangladesh, winning Beauty and the Geek, and ultimately building an ecosystem of aviation businesses that fund his real purpose: giving kids the chance to experience flight. This conversation isn’t just about model aircraft. It’s about confidence, curiosity, frustration, risk… and why experience matters more than direction. In this episode, we cover: ✈️ Starting model flying at 7 — and launching a business at 10 📚 Running a business through school & leaving education at 13 📺 Channel 4’s Battle of Britain & winning Beauty and the Geek 🌍 Travelling to Bangladesh and writing his first book 🎙 Podcasting and meeting reality TV personalities around the world 💥 Walking out of a UAV company and rebuilding from frustration 🏢 Buying Wings & Wheels, Propguy & Black Raven Aerosports 💻 Why he owns 20 laptops 🧠 The powerful link between childhood hobbies and lifelong careers 👨‍👩‍👧 Advice for kids who don’t fit the academic system — and parents who want to help Key takeaway: “Give kids an experience — and let them take it wherever they want.” Whether you remember Martin from Beauty and the Geek, work in aviation or STEM, or simply care about helping young people find their path, this episode offers powerful perspective and practical inspiration. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What experience changed your path? 🔸Please subscribe to my channel!🔸 https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1 🍵If you want to say thanks, please Buy Me a Coffee🍵 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/matttakharRC *Donations will be spent on planes, not coffee! ✅ MY EQUIPMENT ✅ 🔸Camcorder - Panasonic HC-X1500E 4K https://amzn.to/3LthbIH 🔸RØDE Microphones VMNTG VideoMic (Shotgun) https://amzn.to/3mWYD9y 🔸RØDE Wireless Go II Dual Channel Wireless Microphones https://amzn.to/3JIJRfl 🔸Video Editing - Final Cut Pro (Free Trial Link) https://www.apple.com/uk/final-cut-pro/trial/ *Some links are affilated, which means I get a few pence but it doesnt impact you ✅ MY OTHER SOCIAL SITES ✅ 🔸Instagram Matt Takhar RC -https://www.instagram.com/matt.takhar/ 🔸Facebook Matt Takhar RC - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088582133850 ✅ NEW TO MY CHANNEL? ✅ Hi, I'm Matt when I’m not busy working my 'day job' in tech I like to spend time doing my main hobby which is all things related to radio controlled aircraft. On this channel you will find videos of plane builds, , model shows, flights, crashes (hopefully not many) and tutorials. 🔸Please subscribe to my channel if any of these interest you!🔸 https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1
From Model Aircraft to Mission: How Letting Kids Fly Changes Everything
In this video I review the Fly-Right RC Balancing & CG Jig, which might just be the most accurate way to balance your radio-controlled aircraft in the world. This isn’t just another CG stand… The Fly-Right system uses dual lasers, Bluetooth-enabled scales, and a precision measuring workflow to calculate exactly how much weight you need to add to hit the perfect centre of gravity for your RC plane. But with premium engineering comes a premium price tag… 👉 Is it worth it? 👉 Is it overkill? 👉 Does laser-level accuracy actually make a difference when flying? I put it to the test so you don’t have to. 🔧 Products Featured in This Review 🔸Fly-Right RC CG Balancing Jig https://flyrightrc.com/fly-right-rc-balancing-cg-jig-stand-rack 🔸Bluetooth Scales I Used (SkyRC CGG-020) https://www.skyrc.com/cgg-020 🔸Also Compatible – Aeropanda Digital Weight & Balance Meter Pro (Up to 40kg) https://aeropanda.com/products/digital-weight-and-balance-meter-pro-up-40-kg?_pos=2&_sid=40fc2e79f&_ss=r 🧪 My Verdict This reviewer doesn’t hold back. If it’s an overpriced gimmick, I’ll say so. If it’s a precision tool worth every penny for serious pilots… you’ll hear that too. 🛩️ What You’ll See in This Video 🔸Complete setup walkthrough 🔸How the laser alignment works 🔸Using the Fly-Right app with Bluetooth scales 🔸Real-world CG calculation example 🔸Pros & cons after hands-on use 🔸Is it actually worth the money? 🔸Who this tool is REALLY for 👍 If you love detailed RC reviews, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! More reviews, builds, flying sessions, and behind-the-scenes content coming every week on the channel. 🔸Please subscribe to my channel!🔸 https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1 🍵If you want to say thanks, please Buy Me a Coffee🍵 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/matttakharRC *Donations will be spent on planes, not coffee! ✅ MY EQUIPMENT ✅ 🔸Camcorder - Panasonic HC-X1500E 4K https://amzn.to/3LthbIH 🔸RØDE Microphones VMNTG VideoMic (Shotgun) https://amzn.to/3mWYD9y 🔸RØDE Wireless Go II Dual Channel Wireless Microphones https://amzn.to/3JIJRfl 🔸Video Editing - Final Cut Pro (Free Trial Link) https://www.apple.com/uk/final-cut-pro/trial/ *Some links are affilated, which means I get a few pence but it doesnt impact you ✅ MY OTHER SOCIAL SITES ✅ 🔸Instagram Matt Takhar RC -https://www.instagram.com/matt.takhar/ 🔸Facebook Matt Takhar RC - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088582133850 ✅ NEW TO MY CHANNEL? ✅ Hi, I'm Matt when I’m not busy working my 'day job' in tech I like to spend time doing my main hobby which is all things related to radio controlled aircraft. On this channel you will find videos of plane builds, , model shows, flights, crashes (hopefully not many) and tutorials. 🔸Please subscribe to my channel if any of these interest you!🔸 https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC?sub_confirmation=1
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Google loves me again… and has finally decided that my website is NOT a phishing site! Well done Google 🙄I’ve been busy working on the Artificial Horizon panel for Flight Replay. It still has a few issues but is getting closer. In fairness this has been ten times harder than I thought. I’m the going to go back through the entire app, fix any loose ends and get it ready for its first major release 🥳Fin out more on rc-flyer.com … See MoreSee Less

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So a bad day with Google today, my website is still showing as a phishing site 🤦🏽‍♂️However, I did manage to start coding a new Artificial Horizon panel. Not fully working yet, but it looks cool!Oh and you can also now upload your own aircraft 👍🏼 I’ll cover that process in a video shortly. In summary you can use a free app to scan your model, it will then generate a 3D file which you can upload to Flight Replay. The F-16 in the image is a custom upload. Am I going to far with this? Or is this cool? 🤷🏽‍♂️ … See MoreSee Less

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Why is it never easy!So it looks like Google has decided my new rc-flyer website is "not safe" and could be phishing data. I'm currently going through the lengthy process of getting this resolved, but for now you will receive a "security warning" if you access rc-flyer.com (website) or web.rc-flyer.com (the web app) or my new Flight Replay App (replay.rc-flyer.com).You can choose to ignore the warning, but it may still continue to pop up.Deep breath…. … See MoreSee Less

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In this episode of Beyond The Sticks Podcast, we’re going all-in on a Dubai special, talking about the upcoming Model Aircraft Air Show Dubai – MAAD 2026 🇦🇪After witnessing just how incredible the first edition was, it’s safe to say MAAD is already becoming a must-attend event on the global RC calendar. This time, I’m joined by some of the crew behind the scenes who are working flat out to make MAAD 2026 bigger, better, and even more spectacular, plus none other than Nik Johnson, one of the most recognisable voices in RC commentary.We dive into:✈️ What makes MAAD different from any other model airshow✈️ The scale, aircraft types, and world-class pilots you can expect✈️ What it really takes to organise an event of this level✈️ Why Dubai is the perfect location for a show like this✈️ Sponsors, behind-the-scenes stories, and what’s new for 2026 … See MoreSee Less

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