Flite Test Videos: Appreciation Thread

[FlyingMonkey]

For those of you who haven't discovered them yet, you're in for a treat. For those who have, well, consider this your Fans of Flite Test thread.

Flite Test is a fun and informative video program, dealing with all aspects of RC aviation. It's new, and innovative, with a great cast, production, and weekly quote worthy lines.

Try it, I promise you'll like it.

Threads already on WF...

http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58303

http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58518

and probably my favorite, while out before the show congealed officially, the quality blew me away...

http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57677

I'd suggest leaving the topic specific threads for discussing just the shows they're for, and bringing all show suggestions, tips and critiques for here.

(I know, me, suggesting folks stay on topic, scary...)

[aviatordave]

new guys on the block?

[FlyingMonkey]

Yeah, they're fairly new.

They've made more of a presence over on RCG. But they fit here rather well, since all they seem to fly is electric aircraft.

If Chad (the producer of the show) decides to enter the AP/AV competitions, you and me might as well hang it up...

[FlyingMonkey]

The episodes can be found on their home page...

Flite Test Videos

Here's what's out so far.

Parkzone F4F Wildcat - REVIEW


Viewer Feedback 01 - UPDATE


E-Flite Taylorcraft 450 - REVIEW


Spektrum DX8 - REVIEW


Turnigy LiPo pack - REVIEW


Values and Hobby King Sponsorship - UPDATE


Viewer Feedback 02 - UPDATE


Expos and Dual Rates - FLITE TIP


Choosing a Propeller - FLITE TIP


Flite Test - November Reviews - UPDATE


Flite Test - F-18 Blue Angels EDF - REVIEW


Flite Test - F18 LED Afterburners - FLITE TIP


Flite Test - Hobby King Quicksilver - REVIEW


Flite Test - Night Flying - FLITE TIP


Flite Test - Durafly Spitfire - REVIEW


Flite Test - Installing LEDs - FLITE TIP


Flite Test - Heli Pilot - UPDATE


Flite Test - Tech One Angel - REVIEW


Flite Test - Repairing A Foam Plane - FLITE TIP


Flite Test - EPO ParkJet - REVIEW


Flite Test - Using a Watt Meter - FLITE TIP


Flite Test - Interview with Trappy Promo - UPDATE


Flite Test - HK-500CMT 3D - REVIEW


Flite Test - EPP FPV - REVIEW


Flite Test - Soldering Battery Connectors - FLITE TIP


Flite Test - Viewer Feedback - UPDATE


There were a few aerial videos done with FPV in there...

FPV Twinstar II Over Beautiful Clouds - August 23


FPV Twinstar II - Anatomy of A Cloud


Flite Test - FPV - Foggy Fall Morning 2010


Flite Test - Angry Swordsman - FLITE TIP



That seems to be it so far. With plenty more to come!

[FlyingMonkey]

It seems that Flite Test might have the opportunity to interview the president of HobbyKing, Anthony Hand.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...1329736&pp=100

If there's anything you might want to ask him, or want them to ask him, post it in the thread listed above.

[flitetest]

Originally Posted by aviatordave

new guys on the block?

I'm new (less than a year).
Josh Bixler has been flying for 18 years.
Josh Scott hasn't flown yet.

[FlyingMonkey]

The competition on the facebook page looks fun.

I can't get the picture to open on my phone. Otherwise I would have entered my own caption.

[CHELLIE]

Originally Posted by flitetest

I'm new (less than a year).
Josh Bixler has been flying for 18 years.
Josh Scott hasn't flown yet.

Hi Josh and Josh And Welcome to Wattflyers, Lots and Lots of Super nice people here and they even put up with me Neet videos, keep them comeing, Take care and have fun, Chellie

[FlyingMonkey]

I see the Flite Test website is undergoing some changes.

In the video section, there's an "Underground" option. I bet that's where they let newbie Josh try to fly, and the video camera ended up buried "underground".




There's a whole lot of this though...



I want to see what they replace it with, and no, I refuse to be patient!

[FlyingMonkey]

Originally Posted by CHELLIE

Hi Josh and Josh And Welcome to Wattflyers, Lots and Lots of Super nice people here and they even put up with me Neet videos, keep them comeing, Take care and have fun, Chellie

You forgot to mention Chad (flitetest, also the show's producer) although, since he didn't introduce himself, it's his own fault.



In the top right, you have Chad Kapper, bellow him is (I won't say dumb, I won't say dumb...) "Newbie" Josh Scott.
Top right on the smaller images is Chad again, with Michael Camenti below that.
Michael, in short is the audio guy, but sounds like he does a little bit of everything for the show.
Third down in the picture is Eric Monroe, usually seen with a camera in his hands, when you see him at all.
Then of course, on the far left of the images, is the Joshs. We mentioned Mr. Scott already, the other one is the other Josh, is the voice of experience on the show.

Bios are (for the most part) listed on the website.

[FlyingMonkey]

Get your Flite Test Apparel here...

http://www.cafepress.com/flitetest?ref=nf

[groundrushesup]

These guys rule.

As a self-proclaimed web nerd I would say that the excellent production value of everything from the impeccably-designed website to the high quality video goes a long way to keep me watching.

Also, I'm a fan of the the traditional straight-man/dumb guy dynamic. It works.

Thanks y'all.

+1

GRU

[FlyingMonkey]

New video out while we were sleeping!

Expos and Dual Rates - FLITE TIP

[spikegomez]

Those are very nice flite test from you guys.

[FlyingMonkey]

Another new episode!

[radialarm]

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[FlyingMonkey]

radialarm, did you check the most recent video?

Was it more along the lines of what you were describing?

[offtom]

Originally Posted by FlyingMonkey

Another new episode!

You on the payroll??




Cool videos.

[FlyingMonkey]

I have made myself dictator of the Flite Test fan club.

[Bub Steve]

Originally Posted by FlyingMonkey

I have made myself dictator of the Flite Test fan club.

bubsteve

[FlyingMonkey]

nice one bub

[FlyingMonkey]

WOW!

The guys did it again. Not only did they do another "REVIEW" (I still insist on calling them overviews ) but they took it to the next level.

FLAMES!

And to top it off, there was a CRASH!!!

Josh put one in.

You need to see this....



Ok, I mentioned FLAMES! Here's what happened...

[FlyingMonkey]

New Contest!

On the Flite Test Facebook page they're doing another caption contest.

Go enter, come up with a caption, do NOT let Bill win again!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flite-...01845726548010

[FlyingMonkey]

The guys review the HobbyKing Quicksilver Ultralight model.

You know you've seen it if you've been to the HobbyKing website. Now you get to see it fly, well, up until "expert" Josh tries doing stunts with it...

Flite Test - Hobby King Quicksilver - REVIEW

[FlyingMonkey]

Guys, I have been able to get my hands on an "unlisted" video from the Flite Test guys.


It's a night flying music video, and it is awesome. There's some awesome air to air flying in this one. You want to see it.

Send me a PM, and I'll give you the link.