Show Notes
Ali Machinchy joins us to discuss what actually takes Horizon Hobby to bring a new airplane from idea to market, talks about the latest release from Hangar 9 - the all-new Aermacchi MB-339, and sheds some light on what it takes to become a sponsored pilot on the Horizon Air Team. Ali is a lifelong aeromodeler, a leader in the RC industry, and a world-class pilot. This interview is full of great information that you won't want to miss!
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