Harry Sejour - Latest offerings from PilotRC, Matrix 3D Jet and life as the owner of an RC company

09/15/23 • 35 min

Today we're chatting with Harry Sejour, lifelong rc modeler and founder and owner of Tailslide Aviation, the new official distributor of PilotRC in the US.
We talk about the challenges of starting a new RC company, the latest products from PilotRC and dive deep into their newest jet, the Matrix. We also talk about Harry's favorite planes and good jets for beginners.
Links:
PilotRC: https://pilot-rc.com
Tailslide Aviation: https://tailslideaviation.com/
Tailslide Aviation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Contents
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - How did Harry start in RC?
03:20 - Starting Tailslide Aviation
05:23 - What products do they carry?
07:00 - What are the main challenges of operating Tailslide Aviation?
09:25 - Increasing PilotRC popularity in the United States
13:40 - PilotRC Matrix 3D jet
21:40 - Good first jet to get into turbines
25:07 - Harry's go to plane
27:06 - What to expect from PilotRC
28:50 - Tailslide Aviation sponsorships

Previous Episode

Martin Pickering on Youtube, Pilot-RC FC1, traveling the world and borrowing planes

Martin Pickering is one of the most well known RC aerobatic and jet pilots. He's traveled the world flying countless airplanes at the best events around the globe, setting up and demoing all kind of models. For years now, he's been sharing his RC journey on his Youtube channel.
Enjoy this chat with Martin Pickering where he talks about his RC starts, delve into his youtube journey, compare Pilot-RC aerobatic models and do a deep dive into his new FC1 3D jet planned setup.
Links mentioned in the interview:
Martin Pickering youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MartinPickering-PickeringRC
Pilot-RC FC1 jet: https://pilot-rc.com/elster-jet-fc1-3d/
Pilot-RC aerobatic planes: https://pilot-rc.com/category/acrobatic/
Contents
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - How did Martin start his RC journey
04:39 - Why Martin stopped competing
14:32 - PickeringRC Youtube Channel ( / @martinpickering-pickeringrc )
27:40 - Martin's go to aerobatic plane
30:10 - Comparison of 120cc Pilot RC planes
33:56 - Pilot-RC FC-1 jet
42:39 - How he got into jets
51:15 - Common mistakes people make with their planes
1:00:09 - Flying other people's planes
1:11:06 - RC Events

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Luca Baumann: crazy night airshows, 3D jets and international IMAC

Meet Luca Baumann, the German aerobatic pilot who's been wowing audiences with his aerial skills since a young age. Starting with the Horizon Air Team at just 6 years old, Luca now travels the world, showcasing his talents and representing his sponsors at top events.
But Luca's not just a showstopper. He's a fierce competitor that has gotten great results in IMAC, F3S, and Freestyle competitions. Plus, he adds an extra layer of excitement with captivating night shows featuring pyrotechnics and thrilling glider tows.
In this chat we talk about Luca’s start in the hobby, discuss his IMAC precision and freestyle planes and do a deep dive on his approach to setting up his jets, like the Tomahawk Futura and the Krill Models Ares XL.