Skybound RC

Author: Juan Sanchez

Welcome to the Skybound RC Podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of RC aviation. Join us as we dive into the journeys of pilots, builders, and industry leaders, sharing their insights and experiences gained from years in the field. Get ready to be inspired and entertained as we uncover the secrets of success and ignite your own RC journey!
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YouTube, Sponsorships and Building PAU UK | Matt Takhar
Monday, 10 August, 2026

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/@MattTakharRCWebsite and PAU UK: https://matttakharrc.ukWant to see our content early while supporting the production of more videos in the channel? Become a Channel Member here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaalhl27tnVYkHhRKfgGdmQ/joinCHAPTERS 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 ----Music track: Inspiring People by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Music for Videos (Free)