Matt Stringer joins the Skybound RC Podcast to talk about his journey from flying foamies to competing in the Invitational class at the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.

Matt is an Extreme Flight team pilot, the man behind RCTV, and the designer of several recognizable RC aircraft color schemes. In this conversation, we cover his rapid progression through IMAC, preparing for the Shootout, aircraft setup and trimming, coaching other pilots, the story behind RCTV, developing his own foamies, designing schemes for Extreme Flight, and the upcoming Lake Casitas Huckfest.

If you enjoy in-depth conversations with the pilots, designers, and personalities shaping RC aviation, subscribe to Skybound RC for more.

Follow Matt and RCTV:

Website: https://rctvpilots.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.stringer.351
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rctvpilot/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RCTVPilots
Giant Mako Jet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBpMNlMjLT8

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Jase Dussia returns to Skybound RC for his third appearance on the podcast.

Over the years, Jase has built a reputation as one of the top aerobatic pilots in the hobby, but since our last conversation, he's taken on an entirely new challenge: launching his own aircraft company, Apex Aerotech.

In this episode, we dive into the journey from sponsored pilot to business owner, what it takes to design and manufacture RC airplanes, the challenges of building a new brand, and the philosophy behind the growing Apex lineup.

Whether you're interested in RC aerobatics, aircraft design, or the business side of the hobby, this conversation offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing brands in RC aviation.

00:00 Introduction
00:43 Apex Aerotech Today
01:58 From Team Pilot to Company Owner
04:29 Lessons from JTA Innovations
07:20 Life as an RC Company Owner
10:27 The Birth of Apex Aerotech
13:16 Biggest Surprises So Far
15:06 Tariffs, Shipping & Industry Challenges
16:24 How New Airplanes Are Developed
20:57 The Challenge of Prototype Development
23:08 Apex Design Philosophy
26:25 Designing for Beginners and Experts
29:40 Why a 60" Slick?
33:39 The 102" Slick
34:49 The New 82" Laser
41:13 Inside the 116" Laser
45:11 What Makes the 116" Laser Different?
48:49 DA-180 vs DA-200
51:23 Can the 116" Laser Compete in IMAC?
54:35 Customer Experience, Manuals & Support
58:00 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout 2026
01:00:26 Flying With More Pressure as an Owner
01:04:09 The Future of Apex Aerotech
01:06:21 Closing Thoughts

Connect with Apex Aerotech:
https://apexaerotech.com

#RCAirplanes #ApexAerotech #JaseDussia #Aerobatics #RCFlying #IMAC #3DFlight #SkyboundRC

Bryan Hebert is the owner of CK Aero, long-time F3A competitor, aircraft designer, and one of the most respected authorities in RC aerobatics when it comes to airplane setup and trimming.

In this conversation, we discuss Bryan's journey into Pattern flying, his experience designing competition aircraft, the evolution of modern F3A, and the differences between monoplanes, biplanes, glow, electric, and contra-drive power systems.

We also spend considerable time discussing trimming philosophy, how top competitors approach airplane setup, common mistakes pilots make, and why a properly trimmed airplane can have such a significant impact on performance.

Whether you fly Pattern, IMAC, freestyle, or simply enjoy learning more about aircraft design, there is a wealth of knowledge packed into this discussion.

00:00 Introduction
01:52 How Bryan Got Started in Pattern Flying
04:33 Is F3A Growing or Declining?
14:05 How to Get Started in Pattern Flying
24:24 Designing Competition Aircraft
38:34 Does Equipment Win Championships?
43:18 Glow vs Electric vs Contra Drives
49:17 Monoplane vs Biplane
55:27 Bryan's Trimming Philosophy
01:01:59 Can F3A Trimming Methods Be Applied to IMAC?
01:11:28 The Truth About Zero-Gravity Trim
01:17:53 Why Top Pilots Obsess Over Snap Rolls
01:20:29 Inside CK Aero


Learn more about CK Aero:
https://www.ckaero.net
https://www.facebook.com/HebertCompetitionDesigns

#RCFlying #F3A #PatternFlying #CKAero #BryanHebert #IMAC #RCAerobatics #ModelAircraft