068 Plane Design & Foam Board w/NerdNic

by FliteTest | March 29, 2015 | (17) Posted in Podcasts

In this episode, we have an awesome time with Nic Lechner or "Nerd Nic" as he is known on the Flite Test forums and site. We talk about his experience doing some awesome Flite Test Foam airplane designs, how he goes about the design process and how others can get into making or modifying their own planes as well. 

 

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COMMENTS

jrvalentin62 on March 29, 2015
Great to hear you front and center with the FT Crew. Congrats! Very cool.
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nerdnic on March 31, 2015
Thanks jrvalentin62. It was a blast to talk with them.
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jayz 84 on March 29, 2015
Very nice! I love listening to the podcast. But having you on there nic just took it to a whole new level of awsome. Great interview with great in death on a man that came so far in a short time you really take it to a whole new level of inspiration
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PeterGregory on March 30, 2015
Ah, the difference a "p" and an "a" make...
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jaysteel on April 3, 2015
that's what happens when you let your hands handle the spelling without supervision :)
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nerdnic on March 31, 2015
Appreciate that, John.
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Jaxx on March 30, 2015
Nic,
This is awesome. Congratulations!
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nerdnic on March 31, 2015
Thanks Duane!
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Jaxx on March 30, 2015
For anyone who hasn't see the pictures of this plane, please take a look at what Jayz did:
http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?12351-nnA-10-design-build-and-review-log&p=186539&viewfull=1#post186539
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ttprigg on March 30, 2015
Nic and FT Crew,
Great podcast. Nic, your contributions to the community are incredible. I always look for your thoughtful comments and encouragement on the fourm pages. Beyond that, your design work and articles are stellar. I to look forward to meeting you at FF15..
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nerdnic on March 31, 2015
Thanks ttprigg! Look forward to meeting you too! If you have trouble finding me @FF15 I'll be the guy who is flying before sun rise and still in the air after sun down :-)
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SP0NZ on March 30, 2015
This was a great podcast! It's really gratifying to see/hear nerdnic get some well deserved attention and kudos from Flite Test. His contributions to this community are truly amazing and inspiring for anyone interested in this aspect of the hobby.
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nerdnic on March 31, 2015
Thanks Dan!
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themajik1 on March 30, 2015
Very nice. Glad to see you were recognized by FT. You are very talented and looking forward to meeting you at FTFF 2015!
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nerdnic on March 31, 2015
Thanks themajik1!
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JohnRambozo on March 30, 2015
Nic, way to go, man. I'm sure you're an inspiration to more than you realize and I would bet there are more every day. Your can-do attitude gave me the confidence to get into designing, too. I wish you nothing but the best.
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nerdnic on March 31, 2015
Thanks Richard!
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PeterGregory on March 30, 2015
Great podcast everyone, inspired to try new things. I was not aware of nerdnic before, will definitely be following now - great looking a-10, seriously engineered. Also, looking forward to the P-38.
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nerdnic on March 31, 2015
Thanks PeterGregory! The nnP-38 is gonna be a blast. Make sure to check out the build thread that's already up.
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RandomMoon on March 30, 2015
As humble as Nic is, I have been watching him fly his planes at our field for the last 6 months and have never ceased to be amazed. Even when walking back with mangled deceleration event "parts" in his hands, he's already saying "I can fix this, I know what happened, I know exactly what to do… anybody bring a soldering iron?". Glad FT is highlighting his effort, contribution and Obi-Wan level talent. Go nn!
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nerdnic on March 31, 2015
Ha! Thanks Matt!
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dharkless on March 31, 2015
Awesome podcast guys! I have followed nerdnic's articles for some time now and they are first class. The sophistication of his designs is impressive. His level of talent is unique. We are lucky to have his input to the community.
The A-10 is just outstanding. Congratulations Nic.
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nerdnic on March 31, 2015
Thanks dharkless!
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HilldaFlyer on April 2, 2015
Great podcast. I like the format of highlighting and interviewing contributors. It was a pleasure hearing from Nic because I have been following his articles. Nic - Great planes! Great tips! Thanks for your contributions. Now scale up the A-10 for 70 mm EDF's and I'm in. David
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