The Glide Fast Journal

Free Podcast with composites engineer Dave Klein

Dave Klein is a serious glider flyer and he just happens to be a engineer working with composites structures on UAV's. I interviewed Dave and we chat about composite structures and how they apply to the planes we all fly. Lots of discussion on HLG/F3K/F3B technology and other subjects, techy, but no math needed to understand this stuff. Just click on the audio player to listen, or use this link to download the MP3 file to your computer. You can also dowload right from the player: RCA Klein Podcast

F3B Worlds Podcast with Mike Smith & Paul Naton

A special treat for all you guys. US F3B team member Mike Smith chats with me for over an hour about his experiences at this summers world championships. We talk about the team, the latest designs, flying techniques Mike learned at the worlds, and a stories from the contest.

This podcast is sponsored by my Soaring Master Class DVD series, and I hope you will support this free podcast and invest in improving your soaring skills by purchasing these fine instructional programs. Buy online at radiocarbonart.com, or give me a call to order toll-free, 888-834-2261. Download Mike Smith F3B Podcast Here is an alternate download link:  Feel free to copy, distribute, link to, and tell your friends about this podcast.

Paul Naton on All Things That Fly Podcast

The All Things That Fly Podcast is produced by Jamie Doug and Chris, and they talk about all things R/C, even glider stuff.  I was invited  to come on the show recently to talk about my DVDs and gliding in general.  These guys have over 100 podcasts in their collection and they are all a good listen unless you are looking for 100% glider content.  I learn a lot about electrics from the featured experts.  Down load the podcast at this link.  Check out the ATTF website here.

Podcast Interview with HLG Pro Bruce Davidson

Want to listen to an hour long interview with one of the world's top HLG pilots?  Sure ya do.

After finishing a grueling 2 days of filming Bruce teaching the Handlaunch Master Class DVD, I sat him down and interviewed for an hour long podcast.  We discuss the latest trends in HLG flying techniques and airplane designs and how they are effecting the sport.  Other subjects include flying without a rudder with his Sirius, his trip to the German Open F3K contest, and how his approach to contests has changed over the years.  Click the link to download the MP3 file to your computer.  Pass it around!

Download Bruce Davidson Podcast

Podcast Interview with design legend Charlie Richardson

I have been saving this special interview until now.  When I was in San Diego filming the Soaring Master Class DVD, I spent an afternoon with my old friend and soaring mentor Charlie Richardson.  Charlie owned CR Aircraft Models and designed and sold some of the most innovative gliders of the 1980's and '90's.  Glider designs like the Renegade, Climmax, Contender, Turbo, and Raider are true classics.

Listen to my hour-long podcast interview in MP3 format (47MB) as we discuss Charlie's start in R/C, his design process, and how his cutting-edge gliders came to be.   Download The CR Podcast  

This podcast can be used freely and copied without restriction.  Please support this and future podcasts by buying a few of my DVDs at www.radiocarbonart.com

The Mike Smith Interview Podcast Interview

Mike Smith has been 'on fire' the last couple of years on the competition circuit but many don't know of him. After finishing a weekend of video taping the Soaring Master Class DVD which Mike teaches, I sat him down for an informal interview/Podcast asking him questions about his long soaring career and influences. The Podcast is about 30 minutes, 24 megs, 128k MP3 format file. You may download, copy, and distribute this Podcast as you wish.  Enjoy!

Download the Mike Smith Interview Podcast Here: Download smc_podcasts.mp3

Here is the LINK to the Soaring Master Class DVD Information page.

The David Hobby Interview Podcast

A first for the blog and Radio Carbon Art, a podcast!  When David Hobby was at my house for his guest-starring role as instructor for the High Performance Thermal Soaring DVD, (this is a DVD every pilot should own) I sat him down and for an informal interview on the subject of the recent F3J world championships held in Turkey.  Dave talks about the contest action, the latest design trends, and other glider gossip.  Just click the MP3 link to activate and/or download the interview. This 25 minute interview is about 17 megs.  Its a great listen, and a rare opportunity to hear a 2-time world champ talk about soaring.

Download david_hobby_podcast.mp3