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 forming to bring a team together to MAAD 2026 🔗 LinksApex Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581749565629Apex website e- https://apexaerotech.com/RC Market Place - https://rcmarketspace.comMAAD 2026 - https://maad.showBuy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/matttakharrc
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 band and a 15p refund, and noticed FTL are looking for new team pilots – interesting timing!
🎥 Links mentioned in this episode:
🔸 Summit 3 Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0
🔸 MAAD 2025 Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsH-i_iQsc3q8lSDwwEaqYx0
🔸 JetPower - https://www.jetpower.de/en/
Grab a coffee, let’s catch up on all things RC – from workshop to flight line.
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 project
News: Extreme Flight has just announced the new Super Chipmunk
Hobby Talk: competition controversy at EXFC
Big 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-E0
MAAD 2025 Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsH-i_iQsc3q8lSDwwEaqYx0
Extreme Flight Super Chipmunk → https://extremeflightrc.com/collections/super-chipmunk
Rory’s EXFC Post → https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HoU4xaYp6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Join me as I share what’s happening in the workshop, on the flightline, and across the RC world.
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In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I cover a bit of everything:
What’s on my workshop bench right now
Why I create RC content for social media — and the pressures that come with it
What 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 week
If you’re into RC flying, building, and the behind-the-scenes of the hobby, this one’s for you.
🎥 Links mentioned in this episode:
PC-21 Flight Video → https://youtu.be/az6wlHb8cK8
FTL Unboxing → https://youtu.be/BpVFd_K_PO0
Summit 3 Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbCw2HkRPHsEEfztUU0W47rGxROgFx-E0
Martin Pickering Jet World Masters Walkabout → https://youtu.be/DEFfBNiUt3o?si=85GX6ZxQDfEeYKuK
2025 Epic Plane Crashes → https://youtu.be/8ZsJ5VQ2OhI?si=dPAGbaKXZuJ6A84S
Model Shop Leeds Feature → https://youtu.be/1yA0R9trBek
Follow me on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook for more RC content → https://matttakharrc.uk/social
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.
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