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Ron and Dave catch up after a busy stretch and dive into a surprisingly full evening of RC activity. Ron rediscovers a long‑forgotten Carbon‑Z Yak in his basement and gives it a modern electronics refresh, while Dave wraps up his Beaver build and deals with a paramotor battery that’s well past retirement age. The guys recap a night‑flying session filled with great flights, blinding LEDs, and an unbelievable swarm of moths. They also talk about upcoming events, new gear—including Ron’s Losi NASCAR—and walk through how each of them powers and controls lights on their aircraft, from commercial setups to Dave’s homemade servo‑based switches. A relaxed, fun catch‑up episode with plenty of RC tinkering talk.
Ron and Dave return after a summer break to talk flying, family updates, and shop projects. They highlight five new or reissued RC airplanes and touch on the science of wing loading. The episode wraps with Dave’s $50 swap‑meet Beaver restoration.
Freewing JL‑8 80mm EDF Jet
Durafly Curtiss P‑40 Warhawk V2 (Aleutian Tiger)
Freewing Eurofighter Typhoon V2 90mm EDF Jet
Skynetic P‑47 Thunderbolt “Passionate Patsy” 750mm
HobbyKing Kitfox Sportplane (Plug & Play)
Ron, Tom, and Dave cover extreme summer weather, camping with RC rock crawlers, a new UMX‑sized OV‑10 release, their local club fly‑in recap, and a deep dive into how each of them sets up their vehicles for hauling airplanes.
The guys are back together — sort of — and this week they dive into one of the most common listener questions: How should you assign switches on your radio? After some classic RC Plane Lab banter (Tommy’s “witchy” mic, canceled night flying, and Ron rediscovering his forgotten UMX Viper), the crew breaks down how they each map flaps, gear, lights, rates, gains, and AS3X functions across their transmitters.
They compare Spektrum iX setups, talk about why consistency matters more than “the right way,” and share lessons learned — including how Ron’s F‑18 crash came down to one simple gain‑tuning mistake. Whether you’re new to programming radios or just want to refine your habits, this episode is packed with practical, real‑world insight from three pilots who definitely don’t always do it the same way.
Tom makes a surprise remote return to the show from his extended deployment in the U.S. Southwest desert. The guys catch up on flying, mishaps, new airplanes, swap meets, repairs, and the ongoing saga of Reggie’s questionable preflight habits. Ron shares the dramatic loss of his X‑Fly Hornet, Dave talks about resurrecting and repainting an F‑16, and Tom confesses to “Tomming” his Turbo Timber into the gravel. The crew also dives into gliders, paramotors, truck upgrades, and future flying plans.
A couple of new releases hit the RC scene, and a day at the field turns into a mix of flying, tinkering, and trailer‑powered success. With a few maiden flights, some quick repairs, and plenty of hangout time, Episode 210 is all about enjoying the hobby and the moments that come with it.
In this episode we talk about the sudden closure of WACO Aircraft Company and what it means for full‑scale aviation fans. Ron goes over the latest trailer upgrades, including the rooftop AC and the new Spektrum S450 charging setup. Dave makes progress assembling Ron’s RACores Yak‑55, and we wrap up with an update on the new Beginner’s Lounge on RCPlaneLab.com.
Head over to https://beginnerslounge.rcplanelab.com!
In this episode, Dave kicks things off with the story behind his April Model Aviation article, “From Trash to Treasure,” and finally shares the full tale behind the project that inspired it.
From there, the guys dive into a wave of new releases hitting the RC world:
- Dynam’s E‑2C Hawkeye with its rotating radar dome
- E‑flite’s latest lineup — Beechcraft D18/RC‑45J 1.5m, V1200 1.2m, 2m Conscendo, and the new HobbyZone Trojan
- Motion RC’s Flightline P‑51
- HobbyKing’s Tundra TPX 3D profile plane and the Durafly Brewster F2A Buffalo V2
- Banana Hobby’s massive JetRuler 1/9 F‑22 Raptor 2.1m composite turbine jet
The conversation takes a reflective turn as the crew talks about Dumas closing its doors after 75 years — a tough loss for the hobby, especially for fans of their classic rubber-powered airplanes and iconic boat kits.
Then it’s on to swap‑meet season. The guys recap the Eli Swap Meet and why the small shows still deliver some of the best surprises and deals. With Toledo right around the corner, Ron shares the fleet he’s bringing to sell — from the V‑22 Osprey and UMX Beast to the Freewing F‑35, FMS Explorer, and more — and debates whether it’s finally time to pull receivers now that prices have dropped again.
In this episode, we sit down once again with Hank Rauhaus, the man behind the Toledo R/C Swap Meet & Expo, to get an inside look at what’s new for 2026. Hank shares how the event has evolved since last year, the behind‑the‑scenes work that keeps a 700‑plus‑table swap meet running smoothly, and the trends he’s seeing across the hobby. We talk vendors, volunteers, rare finds, and the static contest, along with some other fun things thrown in. Whether you’re a first‑time attendee or a Toledo regular, this conversation offers a fun and informative look at one of the Midwest’s biggest R/C traditions.
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A bittersweet week in the RC world as we announce the BF‑109 kit winner, talk through the closing of Grayson Hobby after two decades, and recap the Fox Valley Aero swap meet—including a couple of irresistible new additions to the hangar.
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This week we remind listeners that Electro‑Streak short kits are back on the bench and available now. We take a quick look at Banana Hobby’s X‑Fly new 4‑channel business jet, the new little E‑Flite UMX GeeBee, and talk through Dave’s rebuild of Ron’s old E‑Flite Cub. Then we wrap with a fresh “What’s in Our Hangar?” rundown.
Dave's Cub Pic
X-Fly J-65 Twin Jet
UMX Gee Bee R-2
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13th Squadron BF109 Giveaway
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Happy New Year! Tune in as we talk ElectroStreak kits, the BF109 giveaway, FCC rule changes, new plane releases, RRAMS (Beloit, WI) swap meet finds (a flying fish!?!?), Brazilian flying friends, and a handy Spektrum battery checker!
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13th Squadron BF109 Giveaway
XBC200 Battery Checker
E-Flite UMX Viper
Skynetic “Havok” Racer
FMS 800mm Beaver
E-flite Timber 1.5m 10th Anniversary Special Edition
E-Flite Sportix
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Ron & Dave chat with Jack and Steve Niezgoda from the 13th Squadron about squadron life, RC aviation, and building passion that lasts.
🎁 Plus—we’re giving away a 13th Squadron BF109 kit! Enter now at 👉 https://rcplanelab.com/bf109giveaway
Tune in, join the fun, and don’t miss your chance to win!
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Tune in as Ron and Dave answer listener questions and talk about some things that are coming up.
E-Flite Gee Bee 1.0m: https://www.horizonhobby.com/e-flite-gee-bee-r-2-1.0m-rc-airplane/
Tune in as Dave's brother, Daniel, joins us as we talk about a couple recent swap meets, and other stuff.
It's hard to believe it's already Halloween again! We hope you enjoy this replay of our first Halloween episode from 5 years ago! This one was fun to make, so we hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording it. Happy Halloween!
Tune in as we sit down and talk with Miguel Alvarez about all things AS3X, AS3X+, Safe, and Safe Select. Miguel is an Electrical/Firmware Engineer for Spektrum and Horizon Hobby, so as the guy who writes the code for the stabilized receivers Horizon Hobby offers, he knows all about the ins and outs of this subject!
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We reached out to the 3 candidates running for President of the AMA and invited them to each come on our show separately to tell us a little bit about themselves and to state their case as to why they would make a good President.
Tune in to this episode to hear our conversation with Greg Stone.
Tune in to hear how the last fly-in of the year went for the guys, and Tommy has some news.
Tune in to hear about the recent Vintage RC Fly In Ron and Tom went to, and also hear a trip down memory lane about what vintage equipment the guys started out in the hobby using.
Tune in to hear about the recent events we've been to, what we have coming up, and who crashed!
Tune in as the guys discuss some upcoming fly-ins, and what they've been up to the last couple of weeks.
Tune in as we talk about some new plane releases, a drone show Ron saw, and what we plan to do on Model Aviation Day.
Tune in to hear some exciting news from Tommy. Plus, a shout out to a listener that sent us something pretty cool.
Tommy's gone this week, but tune in to find out what Ron and Dave have been up to over the last couple of weeks!
Tune in as the guys talk about the last couple of weeks and some new plane releases.
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2/3rds of the RC Plane Lab crew were able to meet up with 2/3rds of the RC Roundtable crew and record together on the final day of Joe Nall 2025! Tune in for the fun!
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Tune in as the guys sit down and chat with Steve Schlesinger from FrSky as we learn about the history of FrSky, how to pronounce it, and some of the cool things Dave's new radio can do.
Link to the Ethos 1.6.2 Simulator for the X20RSS:
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Tune in as the guys talk about them setting a new record for number of maidens in one day, Dave talks about his new FrSky radio, and Ron talks about what he's done with his new trailer so far...
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What sold? What's new? How was racing? Tune in to hear how the 2025 Toledo RC Swap Meet and Expo went for the RC Plane Lab guys!
Tune in as the guys revisit one of their beginning episodes covering RC Planes for Beginners. A bit of a warning: This episode goes back to basics, covering terms and topics that are familiar to those of us that are not starting out in the hobby. They talk about what to look for as a first airplane, and give their picks on what a good model would be. They also delve a bit into Lipo batteries, covering the proper care and storage of them.
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It may not really feel like it for those of us in the mid-west, but Spring is finally here! Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to and what we have coming up.
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In this episode, we sit down with Dan Landis from Boomerang RC Jets to learn about Dan and to talk about this history of Boomerang and what's in store for their future.
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There are lots of new airplanes to talk about this week, along with a boat Ron recently received, planes Dave has refurbished, and a new purchase Ron is excited about!
Head over to https://rcplanelab.com/ep177 to see pictures of the flying wing Dave recently refurbished tat used to be long to Tommy, and the boat Ron finished.
Mark your calendars for April 4 & 5, 2025 and head over to Toledo, OH for one of the biggest swap meets in the country!
In today's episode, we sit down and talk with Henry Rauhaus, the face of the Toledo R/C Swap Meet & Expo. Tune in to hear all about the resurgence of the show in Toledo and what we can all expect this year!
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We got some snow here in Central Illinois, and decided to make the best of it by doing some snow flying. We also made it to the Rock River Aero Modelers Society swap meet in Janesville, WI. Tune in to hear how it all went!
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2025 starts off with some new plane releases, a few flights, and a few crashes. Tune in to hear how the last couple weeks have gone!
Airplane releases:
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https://tinyurl.com/80mmf22
https://tinyurl.com/UMXCirrusSR22T
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Happy Holidays from the RC Plane Lab gang! Tune in as the guys reminisce with their wives as 2024 comes to an end.
Tune in as the guys catch up with each other on what's been going on the last couple of weeks.
After one of the last episodes, Fred, one of our listeners reached out to us about a 1s battery discharging cable that he had made. To see a pic of what we're talking about, head over to https://rcplanelab.com/ep172/
Tune in as the guys talk about a recent swap meet and some new airplanes... Hint: There may be some Stiks involved. :)
Tune in a the guys have a chat with Terry Dunn (from the RC Roundtable podcast) about Ron's recent trip to Wisconsin for an indoor fly-in and an impromptu RC flotilla of fun, where Ron may or may not have sank one of Terry's Sailboats.
Head over to rcplanelab.com/ep170 for pictures from the weekend!
Links from the show:
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FMS EDF Jet 90mm Super Scorpion V2 PNP
Sportix 1.1m BNF Basic with AS3X+ & SAFE Select
FMS 64mm EDF F-18 V2 Gray PNP
1s battery discharger
Dave and Tommy have given the new air filled tires from E-flite a try. Tune in to hear what they think about them, and lots more!
Tool of the week:
The Spektrum Soldering Jig
https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/spektrum-soldering-jig/SPMX-1009.html
We hope you enjoy our replay of our first Halloween episode! This one was fun to make, so we hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording it!
Crashes. Nobody likes them. Tune in to hear about Dave's most recent outing... and other stuff.
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Tune in as the guys talk about a failed fly in, some windy flying, and give their answers to the question "When are airplane markings offensive?"
Links:
E-Flite 64mm Viper
https://www.e-fliterc.com/product/viper-64mm-edf-jet-bnf-basic-with-as3x-and-safe-select/EFL07750.html
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Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks, including more maidens and a crash.
Tune in as the guys talk about their recent trip to the 2024 Illini Jet Meet at Eli Field, some new airplanes, and a bunch of other stuff.
For links and photos of some of what we talk about in this episode, head over to https://rcplanelab.com/ep-164
Tommy finds another hobby shop to visit, this time in Iowa. The guys also talk about their recent activities.
Tune in to hear about the new remote id module Dave found on Amazon (the Ruko), and other stuff.
Tune in to hear about the numerous recent maidens the guys have had, along with some talk about the newly released Spektrum update
Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks, including Ron's MB-339 maiden, an announcement from Sullivan RC products, and lots of other stuff!
https://www.rcplanelab.com/mb-339
Since Dave's Brother, Daniel, picked up the Mystery Man airplane from Ron, he's decided to recover it and is using fabric for the first time, so Dave goes over the basics of fabric covering.
Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to recently, including RC Fest and the Ring of Fire!
The whole RC Plane Lab gang made it to Joe Nall this year! Tune in to hear how it went.
Joe Nall photos:
https://rcplanelab.com/joe-nall-2024/
The gang has been to several swap meets lately. Tune in to hear where they've been and what's new in their collection!
Tune in as Ron catches up with Reggie on what he's been up to in the hobby lately. New planes, hangar rash, and crashes are just a few of the things they talk about.
Remote ID is upon us. Tommy buys a plane. Ron has an oopsie. New plane releases... Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks.
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Ron buys a plane, Tom names the Beast, swap meets are coming up, and so is Joe Nall! Tune in to hear the guys talk about what's coming up.
Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to for the last couple of weeks. Tommy's been on a roll, Dave's done some stuff, and Ron? Not so much!
After 150 episodes, naming these things gets kinda hard! Tune in as the guys talk about rc airplanes and stuff.
Sorry for the late release! Tune in as the guys talk about what they've been up to the last couple weeks, and why they were late with this episode. Hint: It's Ron's fault.
Tune in as the guys talk about how they've started off the year.
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There's really no topic as we sit down with the wives and loosely talk about our year in review.
Tune in as the guys talk a little bit about what they've been up to, and then they have a discussion on shop safety.
The gang's all back together! Tune in to hear how Tommy's trip went, and what we've been up to.
Join Ron and Dave as they sit down and talk about some new products, a local fly in, and hear what Ron's exciting news is.
We hope you enjoy our replay of our first Halloween episode! This one was fun to make, so we hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording it!
Tune in as Ron and Dave talk about Spektrum's new DX7e, flying with flaps, and what we keep in our field boxes.
Tune in as Ron and Dave discuss the last of the Reno Air Races, the Remote ID delay, a couple small crashes, and the Streator Fly In.
Join us as we we sit down and talk with Daniel Taylor, Dave's brother and one of the flyers in our group.
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Tune in to hear how Dave's weekend went, and hear about Ron and Reggie's trip to Dynamic Balsa and the Illini Jets fly in.
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Ron and Reggie made it up to Oshkosh this year for AirVenture. Tune in as they wrap up Oshkosh and talk about a few other things with Dave.
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Tune in this time as Ron and Dave talk about Spektrum's new SkyID module, AMain Hobbies' acquisition of HobbyTown, Ron's maidens, and Dave's crash.
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Join us as we sit down and catch up with Reggie! It's been a while since he ha been on, so let's see what he's been up to.
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Tune in as Ron and Dave talk about the Eli Tow event, bashing an ARF into something else, and other things!
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For our first episode being down a host, Ron and Dave talk about what they've been up to the last couple weeks. Tune in to hear us talk about the Streator Fly-In in Streator, IL. and RC Fest in Monticello, IL.
Tune in as Ron and Tom wrap up their Joe Nall 2023 week!
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Also, don't forget that RC Fest is coming up at Eli Field in Monticello, IL. on June 9th and 10th! Visit horizonrcfest.com for more info!
Ron and Tom were lucky enough to sit down and talk with Lee and Fitz from the RC Roundtable podcast on their last night at Joe Nall. This was recorded outside so there's a bit of background noise. Tune in to hear our off the cuff conversation!
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom sit down and talk with Jim Botelho and Jeff Arsenault from the Rhode Island Aeromodelers while they all met up for the first time at Joe Nall.
This is the last of the RC Plane Lab podcast episodes with all 3 of guys until later this year. As Tom's preparing for his work trip, they had a chance to go to another swap meet and Tom finds a special airplane. Tune in to hear the story!
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Lots of stuff going on in the episode. Tune in to hear about new planes, plans, and what unicorn made it into the hangar.
Tune in as we talk to Rob Pemberton about airplanes and some differences between flying in the United States and Australia.
Tom's wife, Lori, recently built an older ARF, and Tom just finished up the new Hangar 9 Brave. Tune in to hear how their builds went, what goes in to building an ARF, and how much difference there is in a new ARF, vs a 20 year old airplane.
Tune in as the guys talk about some flying at the field, the new Hangar 9 Brave, and answer some listener questions.
Tune in to hear the guys talk about a bunch of topics, from flying, to new airplanes, to Electrostreaks, to upcoming trips, to covering...
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In this episode, the RC Plane Lab guys sit down and talk to Craig Straub. Tune in to hear his story.
The guys talk about what they've been up to recently as they started out 2023 with a bang (Pun intended)!
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Lori and Crystal join the guys as we wrap up 2022.
Here's to a happy 2023!
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Not only is Ali Machinchy a world-renowned pilot, but he's genuinely one of the nicest guys we've met in the hobby. Tune in to hear our conversation!
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Wanna build an Electro-Streak over the winter with us? Head over to https://rcplanelab.com/electrostreak/ for information on our winter group build!
Tune in also to hear the guys talk about some recent crashes and some new airplanes.
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Bjorn Baal spent many months studying under the tutelage of Frank Bowman, learning the intricate ins and outs of making piston rings. It's only fitting the second iteration of Bowman Rings be called RMJ, short for Ring Master Junior.
RMJ Machine Worx has been manufacturing Bowman rings since 2017.
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Tune in as the RC Plane Lab guys talk with Terry Dunn. Terry is one of the hosts of the RC Roundtable Podcast, and the electrics columnist for Model Aviation, a monthly publication of the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
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As we come off of our failed live episode debacle, tune in to hear who crashed, and find out what our winter group airplane build is going to be! (No, not a Trimotor...)
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Join the RC Plane Lab guys for their first ever live episode!
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Tune in as we catch up with Reggie and hear what he's been up to lately.
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Tune in as the guys talk about what they've been up to recently.
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Horizon just launched a new social media site called Fly RC Nation for us air heads. Join up by using Ron's referral link below so we can see if he can get anything for getting people to sign up!
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It's been a while since the guys sat down to record a show. Tune in to see what's been going on.
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This week Ron and Tom sit down and talk with Trevor Furlotte. Tune in to hear our conversation!
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We've been a little busy on the first part of our break. Tune in as we catch up with each other and chat about everything that's been going on!
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This week Ron and Tom sit down and talk with Tony Lewis. Tune in to hear our conversation!
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Ron, Tom, and Dave sit down and talk about a busy couple of weeks. Dave crashes, Ron buys more airplanes, and Tom maidens a bunch of airplanes on Father's Day.
Don't forget, we're taking July off! We'll see you in August!
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This week Ron and Tom sit down and talk with Garry Gilbert. Garry has a lot of stories to share, including one of him crashing a full size airplane when he was a kid!
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Join Ron, Tom, and Dave as they sit down and talk about the Tri-Motor that came to town, listener questions, converting a gasoline engine for rc use, and setting up a gasoline engine on your airplane.
21:58 Listener Questions
28:54 Gasoline Engine Conversions
55:45 Gasoline Engine Setup
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This week Ron and Tom sit down and talk to Steve Hersh. Tune in to hear our conversation!
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Ron and Tom are joined by Matt and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast in this special crossover episode. Tune in to the first ever Aviation RC Plane Noob Lab Podcast!
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Author David Boito joins Ron and Tom to talk about his debut novel, "Valley Fliers". The plot of his book relies very heavily on the rc airplane hobby to tell his tale. Tune in to hear our conversation!
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We made it to 100 episodes! The wives return in this fun free flowing unprepared episode where we talk about new airplanes, our upcoming break, cats, Lori's upcoming ARF build, and other things.
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Jeffrey Arsenault joins Ron and Tom for this week's episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast.
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Ron and Tom talk about a lot of stuff in this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast! Tune in to hear about another swap meet, new airplanes, plane repairs, guest interviews, listener voicemails, the Red Bull plane swap, a new charger, and a really cool battery plugin... and maybe even some other things!
Jump to 43:30 to hear about the BattAir Plugins and the Air 8 charger.
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In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom sit down with their friend and fellow flier, Bob Ferry. Bob has been in the hobby for around 10 years, and has amassed a collection of airplanes that puts Ron and Tom to shame. Tune in to hear Bob's number and to hear their conversation.
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Ron and Tom are back from their Toledo trip. Tune in to find out what finds they came up with and get some hints on what to do if you go next year!
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In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom sit down and talk with their first remote guest, Jim O'Camb. Jim is from Erie, PA, and has been in the hobby for many years and is a big fan of sailplanes. He's built many kits and arfs, and is lucky enough to be able to fly from his own back yard!
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In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about what they've been up to recently, what inspires them to stay in the hobby, and what derails them sometimes. They also go over some listener questions.
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Reggie and Dave both joined us for this fun episode as we sat down to talk about Reggie's number, crash stories, and the worst places we've flown!
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In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast Ron and Tom talk about the problems they had with their new servos. Ron talks about going through his lipo batteries and tells how many he decommissioned, and the guys answer a few listener questions.
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Dave Taylor is a good friend of ours, and we're happy he agreed to sit down with us and talk about our favorite hobby.
Dave has been flying for decades and he's built over 100 airplanes.
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We are headed to the Toledo RC Swap Meet and Expo in Ohio on April 1st! If you see us there, say hi!
Ron and Tom started assembling their Chipmunks, and Tom bought a new airplane on their last trip up to Dynamic Balsa. Tune in to see what he purchased!
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In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about the origins of one of Tom's favorite planes, Das Ugly Stik... or the Ugly Stik, or the Big Stik, or the Ultra Stik... The basic design has been known by many names over the years, and since Ron is finally building one, they thought it would be a good time to talk about it.
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Tune in to hear Ron and Tom talk a little bit about kitbashing and answer some listener questions.
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In the last episode with the wives, Lori wanted to know how many airplanes each of the guys had so Ron and Tom go over their list. They also talk about some of the things they've been up to recently. Tune in to find out who has more airplanes!
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The wives are back for our first episode of 2022! Tune in to find out how our holidays went, and hear what some of our goals are for the new year.
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We finally made the trek back to our favorite hobby shop. We told our wives we wouldn't be coming home with more airplanes but it turns out we were wrong. Tune in to find out what we couldn't live without!
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Ron and Tom finally got to go to a swap meet together. Tune in to hear what they found!
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In this episode, Ron and Tom talk a bit about profile foamies.
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In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about Ron's recent trip to a swap meet by St. Louis, and what can be done to make wimpy looking landing gear look beefier.
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Enjoy our replay of last year's Halloween Extravaganza!
In keeping with the Halloween spirit, Ron and Tom talk about some of the scary things that have happened to them in the hobby. Tune in to hear listener voicemails, along with a special guest appearance by our friends Matthew and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast telling a couple of their scary stories!
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Ron's crashed Extra 300 has been found! Tune in to see if the cause of the crash has been identified (Hint: Nope!) Also in Episode 80 of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom clarify a comment they made from Episode 76, and talk about fuel proofing airplanes.
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After a little chit chat, Ron and Tom talk a little bit about the new electric Rolls Royce Spirit of Innovation airplane and they also go over the FAA's Survey of UAS Operators.
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Ron and Tom finish up answering listener questions in this week's episode. If you have a question or a comment, contact us at www.rcplanelab.com!
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Ron and Tom finally get around to answering some listener questions in this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast.
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After someone else crashed another airplane into the corn at the local flying field, Tom wants to talk about what it means to fly a couple mistakes high. Ron and Tom also talk about whether or not plane finders work for a downed airplane, how many stories 400ft is, and give a shoutout to the patrons of the RC Plane Lab Podcast.
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It has been said before, but this time it's for real. The Trash Can Telemaster is finished! It has been flown, by both Tom and Ron, and the problem that has plagued it from the beginning has been sorted out. Tune in to hear how the first flights went, and what was discovered about electronic ignitions.
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It happens to all of us. If you fly, crashes can happen. Ron found this out since the last podcast. Tune in to find out what happened!!
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Have you ever tried to remember what parts and pieces you need to fly one of your planes, but couldn't? Ron has. And he wants to know how to keep everything separate and organized. Tune in to hear some of the things Tom does to keep everything straight.
But before they get to that, the guys talk about flying with SAFE, Ron's new airplane, and control horns. Tom also talks about an expensive mistake he made while trying to run his 3 cylinder Saito.
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In this light-hearted episode of RC Plane Lab, the guys talk about trips to the field, the new UAS test called TRUST, and go over the FAA's rules on what it takes to fly legally for recreational purposes in the US.
We'd also like to give a special shout out and say thanks to a listener of ours, James Guyton, for sending Tom a diesel rc airplane engine. Thanks James!
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In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Tom talks about how he plans on syncing and tuning the 3 engines to get them ready for the Tri-Motor Project. Ron also gives an update on his balsa order. Here's a hint, still no balsa!
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We're back from our little break, and have a couple things to talk about. Tom tells us about some new rc gear he bought, and Ron tells us about trying to buy balsa.
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While we're taking our break, we hope you enjoy a best of RC Plane Lab episode, Electric Motors!
In case you missed it the first time, in this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom discuss the ins and outs of the rc airplane electric motor, electronic speed controllers (or esc), and how to choose an electric power system for your airplane. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com/electric-rc-motors/ to get all of the information talked about in the show.
While we're taking our break, we hope you enjoy a best of RC Plane Lab episode, Batteries!
In case you missed it the first time, capacity and voltage are the theme of this electrifying episode! Ron and Tom explain the common types of RC airplane batteries in our hobby. From vintage Nickel Cadmium to the latest Lithium batteries, we break them down for you so you can decide what to trust your model to.
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This is our last new episode before our break. But don't worry, we'll be back before you know it!
In this episode, Ron and Tom give an update on the overcharged battery story from a few weeks ago, talk about running 2 of the YS120 engines for the Tri-Motor Project, and discuss how many channels you really need on your transmitter.
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In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about setting up retractable landing gear.
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In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about Starlink and answer listener questions.
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In this episode, Ron and Tom talk about cutting and installing canopies on your radio controlled airplane, and they also discuss the ever important question of whether or not to put a pilot in your airplane!
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Servos are important in RC Airplanes, but if they're not set up right they can cause crashes and headaches! Ron and Tom talk about the 6 rules Tom uses for setting up servos, and they talk about all the different ways to hook up a servo to your control surface.
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Ever wondered what a servo is, or what it does?
Servos come in all shapes and sizes, and it can be difficult to know what's what. There are a lot of differences in servos, and Ron and Tom explain what they are. From metal gears to plastic gears, micro servos to standard size servos, analog to digital, there's a lot to know about the servo that goes in your airplane!
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In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about balancing propellers, what tools to use, and the different ways to do it!
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Hinges! They're one of the most important parts of your airplane, yet they're often overlooked. Tune in as Ron and Tom talk about the different types of hinges, and discuss the pros and cons of each one.
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In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about the different glues and where to use them, homemade tools, and answer some more listener questions.
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Ron is getting Starlink! Ron and Tom discuss why that's a good thing for RC Plane Lab.
They also discuss airplane sizes and answer some listener questions.
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In this episode of RC Plane Lab, the guys officially launch the FlySky transmitter giveaway! They talk about some updates about their RC Tri-Motor project, and then get into talking about the full size Ford Tri-Motor that inspired their build.
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It happens to all of us from time to time. Sometimes when you fly, you crash. But, how do you know if it's a total loss, or if it can be rebuilt? Tune in to see what Ron and Tom have to say on the subject.
Also on this show, Ron and Tom settle a bet on who's Duellist was faster during their maiden flights. You may be surprised by the numbers!
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RC Plane Lab will be giving away a FlySky FS-I6 transmitter! Stay tuned for more details.
Since the Duellist project is behind them, in this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about their next airplane build, a giant scale Ford Tri-Motor. This will be a fun project to follow along, so be sure to check back for future updates.
The guys also respond to listener questions and comments.
In this episode, Tom goes through some ways to save money in the hobby, not only on materials, but on tools as well. While it can be expensive, there are ways to cut costs without cutting corners!
Finally! The Duellists have had their successful maiden flights! Tune in to hear Ron and Tom talk about how they went, and watch the maiden video on YouTube!
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The weather didn't cooperate for our Duellist maidens this week. Trust us when we say nobody is more disappointed than we are! From an ice storm New Years Day, to 5 inches of snow on our backup date, Mother Nature had a way of throwing a wrench in our plans!
Join Ron and Tom in this episode as they talk about the new Remote ID rules from the FAA.
2021 is finally here! Join Ron and Tom, along with their wives Crystal and Lori, for a look back at 2020 as we answer some listener questions, and talk about some of the highs and lows of the last year. We also talk a bit about what our future plans are for 2021 and beyond!
Happy Holidays from RC Plane Lab! Today, Ron and Tom talk about their recent trip to Dynamic Balsa and the airplanes they came home with. Tom explains what wing incidence is and talks about how he made his wing fairings on his Duelist.
This week Ron and Tom sit down and have a chat with Brian Burcar from Dynamic Balsa. His experience in the hobby spans more than 35 years. He's done everything from cutting balsa in the early days to producing high quality detailed cockpit kits that have won at Top Gun multiple times.
You can visit Dynamic Balsa's website at www.dbalsa.com or follow him at https://www.facebook.com/dbalsahs
Ron and Tom answer listener questions this week. If you have any questions or comments, visit rcplanelab.com and click the contact us link tab. There are lots of ways to get in touch with us, so don't be shy.
Tom's excited about how much work he got done on his Duellist. Listen to find out how much closer he and Ron are to being finished!
Also, Tom got called out by a listener for not telling Ron that the Blue Angels are upgrading Fat Albert, their C-130 transport airplane.
The Blue Angels are updating the aircraft they fly. Ron isn't okay with that. Ron and Tom also talk about how the Duellist builds are coming along, and they touch a bit on what they're thankful for in the hobby.
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Winter is coming! At least here it is. In this episode, Ron and Tom talk about some of the things we should do to our airplanes to make sure they survive the winter and are ready for us to fly once the weather warms up.
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So you just got your new airplane together and you're ready to fly it. How do you make sure it's flying the best it can? By flight trimming it! Join Ron and Tom as they talk about flight trimming and what to look for during your first few flights.
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In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about what they've been up to with their Duellist projects. They also discuss what to expect with building a balsa airplane if you haven't done it before.
Happy Halloween! In keeping with the Halloween spirit, Ron and Tom talk about some of the scary things that have happened to them in the hobby. Tune in to hear listener voicemails, along with a special guest appearance by our friends Matthew and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast telling a couple of their scary stories!
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Ron and Tom discuss the ins and outs of scratch building, answer listener questions, and try to figure out what makes an airplane big.
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Tom turned 50 this week! Let's all wish him a happy 50th!
There are a few things you can do to become a better pilot. Tom talks about some of the things he does to improve his skills, and we read some listener mail.
Ron and Tom take a deep dive into air screws, also known as propellers! This will hopefully answer any questions you have ever had about those spinning things on your airplane that make it move. Settle in, this is a long one!
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The guys talk about the book "Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying", which is a book that Ron read when he was learning how to fly. They also discuss how to bend landing gear wire, and the new changes to the Fusion 360 software used for 3D Printing.
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Ron built a third Duellist wing in the hopes of third time's a charm, and it seemed to have worked out well. He talks a little bit about how the vacuum bagging went, and covers some other things about the build.
The guys talk a little bit about UMX planes and they discuss flying them with and without AS3X. Tom thinks AS3x is cheating.
They have a few listener questions to answer, and talk about a great tip for removing CA glue.
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom discuss how to straighten a warped balsa wing while it's still in the bones, or hasn't been sheeted yet. They also discuss the different types of retracts used in model aeronautics, and respond to some listener mail.
If you want to have a message read on the show, head over to the Contact US form on our website, rcplanelab.com! While you're there, we'd greatly appreciate it if you would fill out our listener survey and you can see pictures of some of our listener's airplanes!
Ron and Tom bought a CO2 laser cutter! Tom explains why it's advantageous to be an AMA member, and they discuss the pros an cons of gas vs glow.
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Ron and Tom ramble on quite a bit in this episode, but mostly they cover Tom's recent purchase of an Ajusto-Jig (because he wants to be just like Ron!), Ron's Duellist wing repair (not very pretty), what to expect at a fly in, and what a spotter does.
In this episode, Ron talks about how he broke the wing of the Duellist he's building. Ron and Tom also cover 3D Printers, and how to setup your glow and gas fuel tanks.
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Oh, the bees! In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about their latest trip to the field, and the overwhelming number of sweat bees they had to contend with. They also talk about what it takes to teach someone how to fly RC airplanes, and Tom's fascination with biplanes.
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This episode covers a lot of topics. Starting on the Duellist project, different types of wood to use when building airplanes, listener questions, to us rambling on about other things. Oh, and the Trash Can Telemaster is not finished.
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We're excited to have our first guest, Reggie Washington, join us in studio! Reggie is a good friend of Ron and Tom's and he has been flying RC airplanes for around 8 years. Join us to learn a little more about him and hear some funny stories.
Crystal and Lori take over for Ron and Tom as the hosts of this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast! Hear the perspective from the wives that deal with the craziness of being married to guys that fly RC airpanes.
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about their build spaces and go over a few announcements.
The Trash Can Telemaster is finished! At least Ron thinks so. Also in this episode, Ron and Tom answer listener mail.
Ron and Tom talk about plans and how to resize them in this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast.
Tom rifles through his trusty flight box to talk about what he keeps in it for trips to the flying field in this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast. Visit us at rcplanelab.com to join our mailing list or to contact Ron and Tom.
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about the open house at their local flying field, and wing flutter.
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom discuss what a good basic assortment of fasteners are to keep on hand and where to get them, and Tom talks about field etiquette and what to expect if you're a newcomer to the hobby visiting a flying field.
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about the problems they've had with the Telemaster and Tom tells a story about a couple of his old friends. Tom also admits to not following his own advice when he fails to do a preflight check before a flight.
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom discuss the ins and outs of the rc airplane electric motor, electronic speed controllers (or esc), and how to choose an electric power system for your airplane. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com/electric-rc-motors/ to get all of the information talked about in the show.
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about the basics of flying an rc airplane, answer some more listener questions, and talk about a problem Tom had at the flying field.
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Tom and Ron cover how to store your rc airplanes, Ron talks about his battery charging curse, and they answer some listener questions.
Ron and Tom discuss what keeps them coming back to the hobby, and discuss some things they don't like that's happened recently, and they ramble on about lots of other stuff too. Get your RC Plane Lab goodies at rcplanelab.com/shop!
What should you look for in an intermediate RC airplane? We've already covered RC Airplanes for Beginners, and now that you've mastered your beginner RC airplane, it's time to move on to your second RC airplane! Ron and Tom talk about what their second airplanes were, and what to consider when looking for and buying an intermediate RC plane.
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What does it take to rebuild a nitro airplane engine? In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, you'll hear Ron and Tom discuss how simple rebuilding these engines can be, and what steps to take if you have a nitro rc engine that needs rebuilt.
In this update, Ron talks about creating easy foamy airplanes, and 3d printing wing ribs. Tom gives a quick update on the Horten project with a few words about the upcoming Duellist project. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com or leave us a text or voicemail at 818-351-9846 for comments, show ideas, or questions.
Ron and Tom don’t miss a beat in the second part of the Nitro engine episode. They talk about what’s in your model engine fuel, breaking in a new or rebuilt engine, proper care and storage of your model engines, and some of the tools required to maintain them. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com or leave us a text or voicemail at 818-351-9846 for comments, show ideas, or questions.
In this episode, Ron and Tom talk about Tom’s favorite subject: Nitro airplane engines! In the first installment of this episode, your hosts explain the difference between two- and four-strokes, glow plugs, tuning, and more. Get a better understanding of the heart of your airplane by listening to Tom talk about what’s close to his heart! Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com or leave us a text or voicemail at 818-351-9846 for comments, show ideas, or questions.
Capacity and voltage are the theme of this electrifying episode! Ron and Tom explain the common types of RC airplane batteries in our hobby. From vintage Nickel Cadmium to the latest Lithium batteries, we break them down for you so you can decide what to trust your model to.
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In this episode, Ron and Tom give some updates on what they've been working on this week, but they get off on a tangent and talk about some of the RC projects Tom hasn't finished and some of the planes they've crashed.
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In this short episode, Tom describes how he makes balsa wing sheeting for covering large wings. To follow along with the photo gallery mentioned in the show, visit https://rcplanelab.com/wing-sheeting/.
Receivers, receivers, receivers! What are these mysterious electronic boxes we put in our airplanes? In this episode, Ron and Tom demystify rc airplane receivers and discuss what they do, how to bind them, and why it's a good idea to bind more than once! Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com to sign up for our mailing list, to give us show ideas, or to give us feedback. We love hearing from our listeners!
In this short episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom give updates on what they have accomplished this week in the hobby. Tom gives a quick overview of how to edge glue balsa sheets to make them wide enough to sheet a wing. Reach out with questions or comments by visiting us at https://rcplanelab.com or texting us or leaving a voicemail at 818-351-9846.
In this episode, Ron and Tom explain some of the more complex features of a modern day rc transmitter! From end point adjustments to exponential travel, today’s transmitters offer a large assortment of functions. There’s more to your radio than just sending signals to your airplane!
In this episode, Ron and Tom go over what to do during a pre-flight check, why to do it, and what can happen if you skip it! Download the handy preflight checklist we use at https://rcplanelab.com/preflight/! We’ll also cover some basic maintenance tasks that should be performed annually so your airplanes are ready for the flying season. From basic battery maintenance to the final pre-flight checklist, we’ve got it all covered in episode #5.
In this episode short, Ron and Tom talk about what they've been up to in their first week of the lockdown. They also respond to feedback from a listener about their last episode.
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RC Planes for Beginners. In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom discuss how to get into the hobby and what to look for in a beginner airplane. They also talk about some terms that you may come across when looking at beginner rc airplanes. https://rcplanelab.com/rc-planes-for-beginners/
Our original plan was to launch weekly episodes of the RC Plane Lab podcast on April 7th, 2020. However, due to the recent pandemic we have decided to start our weekly release early, starting today, Saturday, March 21st, 2020! We figured it was time for some good news! Visit us at rcplanelab.com. Please reach out with any show ideas or topics you would like to cover!
This is the introduction episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast. Weekly releases will begin on April 7, 2020! This podcast is for anyone who likes RC Airplanes! Join hosts Ron Hull and Tom Dale and get to know a little bit about us. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com or you can text us, or leave us a message at 818-351-9846. Thanks for listening!