Matt Chapman: American Airlines captain, Airshow pilot and RC modeler

Today, we have a very special guest, Matt Chapman is joining us on the Skybound RC podcast. Matt is an American Airlines captain flying the Boeing 737 and an avid RC pilot. He's also an accomplished full-scale aerobatic pilot, boasting numerous competition successes, including a remarkable 3rd place in the 1998 World Aerobatic Championships.After his competitive career, he's continued to captivate millions at major US airshows and has showcased unique RC and full-scale formation demos. He’s even worked with Hobbico to develop and release an RC model replica of his own full-scale Eagle 580.Today, he’s still passionate about RC planes, and we're diving into all things aerobatics and aviation with him.Nice intro to Matt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04CZYolOWPECheckout one of Matt's airshows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH2YPQiRy9oFull-scale and RC formation demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxhMuvqDuAw00:00: Intro05:30: Matt’s start in aerobatics07:55: Process of learning and improving aerobatic skills21:50: RC vs Full Scale aerobatics27:56: Airshows while working as a commercial pilot31:10: Great Planes Eagle 58036:25: Combined demos full scale and RC plane42:28: Flying with the Blue Angels48:30: RC planes53:30: Advice for somebody getting into full scale aerobatics