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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
Fly-Right RC CG Jig Review – Laser Accuracy… But Is It Worth the Price?
It’s been a while… but Project Summit is back! 🎨✈️ In this long-overdue fifth instalment, we finally bring some colour to the Summit 3 — a classic retro F3A pattern plane I’ve been restoring piece by piece. In this episode: 🎯 Covering the wings with a fresh new look 💨 The fuselage gets a stunning paint job by Steve Underwood 😅 Plenty of challenges along the way (and a few lessons learned!) The transformation is really starting to show now, and it’s incredible seeing this vintage beauty come back to life. If you’ve been following the Project Summit series, you won’t want to miss this one. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you catch the next stage in the build! 🔸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
Adding the Colour | Project Summit | Part 5
In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, we’re recording from the brand-new studio for the very first time — and joined by special guest AeroSmithyRC. We chat about how we started our own flying group (not a club!), what makes it work, and how it keeps the fun in flying. Then, we can’t resist diving into the new Futaba T26SZ Pro transmitter — and, well… let’s just say there’s a bit of a rant! All in good fun, loads of laughs, and some real talk about what keeps the RC hobby enjoyable. 🔗 Links 🔸 Follow AeroSmithyRC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSmithyRC 🔸 Watch previous episodes: Beyond the Sticks Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsFZQ19WpmmdVLLhgkZnZ3ss 🔸 Interview with FTL at JetPower 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I53Kk8dyDhA 🔸 JetPower 2024 walk around with Smithy: https://youtu.be/5RCQBUD-7jg 🔸 Apex Aerotech: https://apexaerotech.com 🔸 Project Summit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0 🔸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
Episode 6 – New Studio, AeroSmithyRC, and a Futaba Rant!
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Thanks to everyone who responded to my post a few days ago regarding the incorrect sequence on one of my retracts. The retract was moving before the gear door opened. It was recommended to reverse the connector for the retract, which worked. I’m now hoping that all retracts go the same direction at the same time when I plug it all together! 🙈 … See MoreSee Less

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🚀 Great to see RC Market Space off to a good start!It’s brilliant to see adverts already being added to RC Market Space – a dedicated marketplace built for the RC community.If you’ve got RC gear to buy or sell, it’s well worth checking out 👉 rcmarketspace.comAlways good to see new platforms supporting the hobby and gaining early momentum 👏 … See MoreSee Less

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🚁 Adding JET Accessories RC BlackBox Support! 🚁 Exciting news for the RC Flight Replay community! I'm currently adding support for the JET Accessories RC BlackBox GPS logger to the platform! 📍 This will be our third supported GPS device, joining RC Light Systems and Flight Coach. Soon, JET BlackBox users will be able to visualise their flights in stunning 3D! What I'm Building: ✅ Upload JET BlackBox .CSV flight logs ✅ 3D flight path visualisation with speed heatmap ✅ Track RX voltage and failsafe events ✅ Automatic location detection and flight stats ✅ Share your flights with the community 🙋 I Need Your Help! Do you use a JET Accessories RC BlackBox? We're looking for some sample GPS log files (LOG00X.csv) to test with! If you have any JET BlackBox flight files you'd be willing to share, please comment below or send them my way. It'll help me make sure everything works perfectly when we launch! 🙏 Coming soon to rc-flyer.com (you can try the BETA now!)🌐 What GPS logger do you current#rcflyinge#fpv #DroneRacingC#rcaircraft #flightreplay##jetaccessoriesg#GPSLoggerJ#betatestings#rccommunity#BetaTesting #RCCommunity … See MoreSee Less

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