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We've reached the end of another year and 2024 has come to a close!  Our final episode of 2024, we were very fortunate, courtesy of Darrell Thorp, to have Vava Boonmala from Thailand join the show!  We hope you all have had an amazing year and continue to join us into 2025! Happy New year!

Join the fella's for another episode as they talk about RCHO Fall Pull 2024 and then dive into the main topic of mixing your own nitro fuel!  For some it's tough to come by so tune in while Cholo and guest Greg Ringle explain what's needed, where to get it, and how to do it!  Thanks so much for listening!

Greg Ringle's video on mixing

https://youtu.be/f8A8WFDffVk?si=gAaD3MSXej6HsSJW

Material's Sources:

1. Nitromethane – Torco https://torcoracefuel.net/products/torco-race-fuel-nitro-methane
2. Klotz-KL-189 -- Summit Racing https://www.summitracing.com/parts/klz-kl-189
   1. Klotz: https://klotzlube.com/shop/ols/products/xn-heliglo-zka
3. Methanol -- Torco or a local speed shop

We got to catch up with HeliDirect's Jeremy Lorenzo! We've done shows on what to do when you've lost motivation, but after an evening with Jeremy, all of us were inspired by this young man's positive outlook and goals he has in the hobby! Absolute honor to have him come on to the show! Enjoy!

We're back with another event review!! Except this time we talk with Diamanti about the Heli school that Snohomish puts on every year and the event following, and then Cholo and Skids cover this years Heli Extravaganza!!  

So glad to have Tom Elder come on and tell us his journey through RC! Tom has been around for a very long time and has tried many different heli's and heli components! Currently he is using Rotorflight and walks us through some explanations of how it works, what its compatible with and who it's aimed at! 

We also take a moment to talk about IRCHA 2024; what we saw, the fun that was had and the excitement of others!!  See ya'll at Heli Extravaganza! 

We weren't sure this episode was ever going to make it out! But it's finally here!  Having Nick on you're guaranteed to get multiple areas of information packed into one episode! We first catch up, then we 'Ask Nick' about a fun topic and then dive even more into the making of blades!! We hope you all enjoy and safe travels to those going to IRCHA!!

Join Cholo and Skids with guests Andy and Tima to recap the Dragonfly event and we also talk about what to expect at IRCHA 2024!! 

Whats up HeliHeads! Everyone has reached the point of burn out, so here are some tips to get you out of the funk!! We also talk about some up and coming heli goodness! enjoy!!

After a bit of catch up, we dive into various topics for our new folks in the hobby! Enjoy!  

Back with another episode on what's new! We talk about a few key products seen at Rotor Live 2024! Hope you all have begun your flying season and look forward to the new products coming like we are! 

Lots to cover from RCHO Chillout, to news, and even how Diamanti and Jimmy Bobby get stick time in the winter!  Do you wonder about winter flying and what to consider? Then tune in, and as always, thank you for listening!

Break time is over! We're back and ready for the new year and flying season!  We discuss what to expect and the new way forward! As always thank you for listening! 

Join Dump Truck on another West Coast take over show featuring special guest Chris Williams! Chris and Darrell are flying buddies at the same field and have been friends for over 5 years! There are some laughs and tears shared in this one and even possibly a poll question. So buckle up and tune in! 

While on hiatus we attended an event and we couldn't contain ourselves! We had to hurry back to the mic's to share!  Join the gang as we discuss the happenings at Winter Bash '23 this year!! 

Cholo brings us the latest review of the new Powertune v2 pipe from the legendary Matt Botos! Tune in and catch up with the guys and learn about yet another pipe that will change nitro for the better!  

Darrell Thorp brings back some west coast flavor along with a long time hobbyist Richard Keppel!  Richard talks about JR PROPO / Dee Force and his experience and involvement flying models for 80's TV shows!  Be sure to reach out to Darrell and give him thanks for bringing us some very cool content for all to enjoy! 

Better late than never!! We have the review of the new Tron 7.0 Advance! Ben Conner stopped by to give his thoughts on this kit, and had it not been for Ben this review might not have even happened, so big shout out to Ben Conner! Hope you guys enjoy it! 

Greggor McGrath from Maximum Collective talks about his new nitro pipe!  He goes over why he took the plunge, how he did it and all that was involved!  It's such a huge undertaking, and if you love nitro be sure to give him thanks the next time you see him! 

**Also, please, please, please, continue your support for the Reyes family!  Travis is fighting for his life and without us supporting them it certainly would cause additional stress for his mother, father and wife who are patiently waiting for brighter days desperate to put this behind them and get back to what we all at times take for granted...living a normal life.**  May God bless you Reyes family!

Devin decided to swing through and hang out with us for an evening! We learn about his role in the hobby with Oxy, how he got there, what he does for them and many many other things! Tune in, and we hope you enjoy it! 

What an amazing event! We cover it here in detail as well as a special treat, a live from the event segment!  This for us, was one of the best Heli Ex events we've attended! Tune in to see what you missed! 

Join the guys as they cover everything from IRCHA 2023 to the new RAW 500 discussions and even looking forward to whats next! Heli Extravaganza! 

There is certainly a lot of hype about the evolution of servos these days!  Come join us as we learn about servo programming, 760pu unraveled, and so much more with Bert Kammerer!  Thanks as always for listening!

What an incredible time with our guest Tanner Ingram from RCHO! We cover Ohio Heli Throwdown 2023, we get to know Tanner, and learn RCHO secrets!  Light up a couch and meet Tanner with us! Thanks for listening! 

It took some time to get to 100, but it's been an absolute joy!  We were joined this episode with some of our closest friends and a voice from the past!  There are plenty of behind the scenes discussions about the show and a long lost audio file that finally made it to the airwaves! We hope you enjoy this show and as always we thank all of you for taking time to listen to us!! 

Join us as we get to know Joachim Etter!  He not only has a rich history in our hobby but his involvement is quite remarkable and speaks volumes about his character! It's a long show but every minute is worth it!! Thanks for listening!  

Tune in for the review of the highly anticipated XL Power NME Nitro! If you've been wondering about this model, take a listen! Cholo covers the model, from what it's like to build, features, to the end result...flying it! Hope you guys enjoy it! 

Tune in for an in depth review of the highly anticipated Tron Nitron 90! If you've been wondering about this model, take a listen! We cover the model through the manual, the experience of building it and the end result...flying it! Hope you enjoy it! 

Wrapping up another event for 2023! It might have been a wet trip but as always friends with helis find a way to have a great time! See you guys at the next one!

Kenny Hutton joins the HeliHeads crew and theres a surprise visitor that stops by!  Kenny also covers the Nitron 90 and explains what its like to build the latest kit from Tron! 

***Just a correction - we mention that the Nitron is a 10mm spindle but in fact it's a 8mm spindle!***

Join us as we go through the line up of 2023 electric helis and give you guys the low down on whats out there, pricing, specs, what do they come with and more!   Don't take the scoring too seriously as it's just something fun we like to do! We hope you all enjoy this one! 

Quite possibly one of the most fun trips we as a podcast have ever had!  It might have been a long drive, but all it takes are friends to make this one of our most memorable trips where laughs never stopped and fun never ended. If you didn't attend, tune in and find out what you missed! 

Hypodermicly speaking, if you know, you know! One of the best RCHO events we've experienced and we hope you made it, if you didn't, then you should definitely go next time! As usual Jay and RCHO crew did not disappoint and the videos coming out of there clearly represent there is no event that tops RCHO! Join in and take a listen to what you missed!  

This week we discuss the new Mikado EVO with non other than Mr. Peter Russouw!  It's an in depth conversation of the system and it's compatibility which has now been debunked right here!! Tune in and find out!  

This show we talk about converting heli's from electric to nitro!! Tom and Jay take us through the journey of converting a model from years past to a more robust modern nitro!! Lot of great info, surely is not one to miss!! Thanks for listening!

We are back in 2023 with our first episode while joined by the legendary lady in our hobby Simone Zunterer! We catch up with Simone post covid to see what's new in her amazing life!  We hope you enjoy!  

First show of the year!! Welcome back everyone! Hope you all had a great Holiday and we look forward to seeing you! .... Who is this take over? Enjoy!

It's been an amazing year and it's a gift to share it with all of you! But as much as we wish we could give to all, there were 7 lucky Heli enthusiasts this year! We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and happy new year! We look forward to next year 2023! 

Coming back to the show, Nick Maxwell, explains his new projects and catches up with us! Also, tune in for a special announcement and be certainly sure to listen to the last show of the year! 

Join the legendary Darrell Thorp and his guests, Ben Storick and Donnie Petsche!! Darrell gets to know these two seasoned veterans in our hobby and it's surely to be a good time!! Can't wait to listen!!  From the HeliHead's Show our deepest thanks, for all of you taking time to do this!! 

We're releasing this one early so all of you traveling to see our good friends in the desert, will have something to listen to!! Big thanks to Steve and Andy and Andy's snack sponsor's for making this show possible!  Be safe ya'll and stand by for the wrap up!! YeeeeeHaaaaw!! It's RODEO TIME!!

Justin Cook has become a house hold name in the last few years, but after a short break he's back and we catch up with some get to know and where he's been!! ....and oh yeah! It's Cholo's first real show! Thanks for listening everyone!! 

Long over due but here comes the all inclusive coverage of the Piuma! What motors, battery configurations, blades and various setups! If you've been wanting a Piuma, this is the show for you!!  

This is the first of many hopefully, but we have no idea what the show is about, what to expect or who is on?  But we know one thing.. it's surely going to entertain! Hope you enjoy! 

Another amazing event in the books! We have full house explaining their experiences of the event! One of which is the legendary Marcus Kim and we take time also to catch up since his last visit to the show! 

RAW 420 XT60 bracket

Https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5506451

IRCHA has come and gone, but tune in to hear what you missed!! It was surely a gas and definitely a good time! 

IRCHO! What happened? Who was there and why you should have gone!  The RCHO peeps put on the best events even when it's a non-event!  So much fun we all didn't want to go home!  If you haven't gone to RCHO you truly are missing out!     

Join us with Todd Dudek, Cliff Lewis, Ron Corris, and first timer Maddie Lewis as we discuss everything Throwdown, who was there, what happened, and why you should come next year!! 

Join us and get to know Steve O'Connor from Maximum Collective Heli podcast! Steve and friends are repping the west coast heli pilots and events, and also tells us his history of the hobby! 

Join us with Mike Szabo from Canada! We learn about Canadian funfly's, we learn French, and we learn what Chris Diamanti's name really means! Hope you enjoy!

Good thing there's a fast forward button 'cause this one is a long one!  It's finally here, the tail servo comparison! We hope you enjoy it! Leave us a comment and tell us what's your favorite tail servo!!