Matt Takhar joins the Skybound RC Podcast to share how he returned to RC after a long break, unexpectedly built one of the hobby’s largest YouTube channels, and is now taking another leap as PAU’s UK distributor.

We discuss the viral clip that transformed his channel, the pressure of sponsorships and analytics, maintaining honest product reviews, and the challenge of keeping RC enjoyable when it starts becoming a business. Matt also introduces PAU team pilots Rory and Flying Finn RC, explains why he chose them, and shares his ambitions for PAU, IMAC and growing the hobby in the UK.

Follow Matt Takhar RC:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC
Website and PAU UK: https://matttakharrc.uk

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Meet Matt Takhar
00:39 Matt’s beginnings in RC
05:14 Starting Matt Takhar RC
08:09 The video that reached 20 million views
10:22 YouTube analytics and keeping RC enjoyable
13:41 Honest reviews and explaining technical subjects
16:06 Sponsorships and turning a hobby into work
19:18 Becoming PAU’s UK distributor
23:08 The new era of PAU
28:12 Rory and Flying Finn RC
32:45 PAU’s future aircraft
38:01 Bringing younger people into RC
47:31 Matt’s plans for the business
50:52 Taking on IMAC competition

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Matt Stringer joins the Skybound RC Podcast to talk about his journey from flying foamies to competing in the Invitational class at the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.

Matt is an Extreme Flight team pilot, the man behind RCTV, and the designer of several recognizable RC aircraft color schemes. In this conversation, we cover his rapid progression through IMAC, preparing for the Shootout, aircraft setup and trimming, coaching other pilots, the story behind RCTV, developing his own foamies, designing schemes for Extreme Flight, and the upcoming Lake Casitas Huckfest.

If you enjoy in-depth conversations with the pilots, designers, and personalities shaping RC aviation, subscribe to Skybound RC for more.

Follow Matt and RCTV:

Website: https://rctvpilots.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.stringer.351
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rctvpilot/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RCTVPilots
Giant Mako Jet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBpMNlMjLT8

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Jase Dussia returns to Skybound RC for his third appearance on the podcast.

Over the years, Jase has built a reputation as one of the top aerobatic pilots in the hobby, but since our last conversation, he's taken on an entirely new challenge: launching his own aircraft company, Apex Aerotech.

In this episode, we dive into the journey from sponsored pilot to business owner, what it takes to design and manufacture RC airplanes, the challenges of building a new brand, and the philosophy behind the growing Apex lineup.

Whether you're interested in RC aerobatics, aircraft design, or the business side of the hobby, this conversation offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing brands in RC aviation.

00:00 Introduction
00:43 Apex Aerotech Today
01:58 From Team Pilot to Company Owner
04:29 Lessons from JTA Innovations
07:20 Life as an RC Company Owner
10:27 The Birth of Apex Aerotech
13:16 Biggest Surprises So Far
15:06 Tariffs, Shipping & Industry Challenges
16:24 How New Airplanes Are Developed
20:57 The Challenge of Prototype Development
23:08 Apex Design Philosophy
26:25 Designing for Beginners and Experts
29:40 Why a 60" Slick?
33:39 The 102" Slick
34:49 The New 82" Laser
41:13 Inside the 116" Laser
45:11 What Makes the 116" Laser Different?
48:49 DA-180 vs DA-200
51:23 Can the 116" Laser Compete in IMAC?
54:35 Customer Experience, Manuals & Support
58:00 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout 2026
01:00:26 Flying With More Pressure as an Owner
01:04:09 The Future of Apex Aerotech
01:06:21 Closing Thoughts

Connect with Apex Aerotech:
https://apexaerotech.com

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