Inside Apex Aerotech: Jase Dussia's Biggest Challenge Yet

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 #RCAirplanes #ApexAerotech #JaseDussia #Aerobatics #RCFlying #IMAC #3DFlight #SkyboundRC