Flite Test Videos: Appreciation Thread
#1

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...)
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...)
Last edited by FlyingMonkey; 10-29-2010 at 12:16 PM.
#3

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...
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...

#4

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!
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!
Last edited by FlyingMonkey; 12-29-2010 at 04:06 AM.
#5

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.
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.
#8




#9

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!
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!
#10


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.
#11
#12

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
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
#22

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...
The guys did it again. Not only did they do another "REVIEW" (I still insist on calling them overviews

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...
#23

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
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
#24

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
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
#25

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.
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.