
RC Plane Lab (Ron Hull, Tom Dale, Dave Taylor)
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20 Mar 2021 | Ep 61: All about Servos - Sizes, Types, and Parts | 01:02:24 | |
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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Spektrum 9 gram servo on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cGyh2R
Hitec 225MG servo on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eSfggu
6 pack standard servos on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OGSIVa
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23 May 2020 | Ep 18: Storing Airplanes, Ron is Cursed, and Listener Questions | 01:15:55 | |
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. | |||
26 Sep 2020 | Ep 36: We're on Patreon! Ron built a Third Duellist Wing, Vacuum Bagging the Wing, UMX Airplanes, and Listener Questions | 00:56:06 | |
RC Plane Lab is on Patreon! Visit us at rcplanelab.com/patreon to find out more. 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. | |||
13 Jan 2024 | Ep 148: 2024, here we come! | 01:08:57 | |
Tune in as the guys talk about how they've started off the year. An all new listener survey is live! Please fill it out at https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Like what we do? Become a Patron! Join our Discord! | |||
20 May 2023 | Ep 130: Jim and Jeff from the Rhode Island Aeromodelers at Joe Nall | 01:16:07 | |
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. | |||
04 Nov 2023 | Ep 143: Nothing in particular! | 01:08:03 | |
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. | |||
01 Jun 2024 | Ep 157: Joe Nall 2024 Wrap Up | 02:01:25 | |
The whole RC Plane Lab gang made it to Joe Nall this year! Tune in to hear how it went.
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25 Mar 2023 | Ep 126: Rob Pemberton | 01:26:09 | |
Tune in as we talk to Rob Pemberton about airplanes and some differences between flying in the United States and Australia. | |||
02 Jan 2021 | Ep 50: The Wives are Back! | 00:56:22 | |
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! | |||
12 Sep 2020 | Ep 34: We bought a friggin laser! What's the AMA? And gas vs glow. | 01:07:23 | |
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. Head over to rcplanelab.com and sign up for our email list and take our listener survey! | |||
12 Aug 2023 | Ep 137: AirVenture Wrap-Up | 01:02:05 | |
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. ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord
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22 Aug 2020 | Ep 31: Bees, Buddy Boxes, and Biplanes | 01:07:28 | |
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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17 Jun 2023 | Ep 133: Just the two of us... | 00:46:00 | |
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. | |||
31 Dec 2022 | Ep 120: The Wives are back for our Year in Review | 01:49:31 | |
Lori and Crystal join the guys as we wrap up 2022. Here's to a happy 2023! ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord
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24 Jul 2021 | EP 73: Keeping planes organized, Ron buys another airplane, Tom breaks some stuff, and other things... | 01:13:22 | |
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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13 Jul 2024 | Ep 160: MB-339 Maiden, Sullivan RC Products Announcement, and Other Stuff | 01:18:27 | |
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!
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07 Sep 2024 | Ep 164: Illini Jets, AS3X+ installs, maidens, and more! | 01:52:41 | |
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 | |||
28 May 2022 | Ep 102: Matt and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast | 02:12:54 | |
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!
Here's the link to Matt's foam airplane plans: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/foamydm-plan-index.59224/
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04 Mar 2020 | Ep 1: An Introduction! | 00:56:43 | |
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! | |||
22 Jan 2022 | Ep 87: What’s your number? | 01:14:21 | |
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! Also, as a thank you to our Patrons, we will be having our first build night on February 26th, 2022. Information will be sent out to our patrons in the coming weeks. If you want to be part of this, be sure to head over to https://rcplanelab.com/patreon to become a patron!
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11 Apr 2020 | Ep 10: Updates #3 | 01:02:45 | |
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. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com or leave us a voicemail or message us at 818-351-9846.
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17 Apr 2021 | Ep 65: Let's Talk Landing Gear! | 00:40:19 | |
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13 Nov 2021 | Ep 82: Ron goes to a swap meet, and how to make your landing gear look beefier | 00:45:21 | |
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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10 Oct 2020 | Ep 38: Propellers. Propellers? Air Screws! | 01:57:25 | |
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! Help us grow by becoming a Patron! Visit our new forums! forums.rcplanelab.com 15% our store until 10/14/2020! New items added. https://rcplanelab.com/shop | |||
05 Apr 2025 | Ep 180: RC Planes for Beginners, Revisited | 01:44:15 | |
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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10 Aug 2024 | Ep 162: Dave's Remote ID Module, and other stuff | 00:50:32 | |
Tune in to hear about the new remote id module Dave found on Amazon (the Ruko), and other stuff. | |||
30 Nov 2024 | Ep 171: A Stik-y Episode! | 00:48:14 | |
Tune in as the guys talk about a recent swap meet and some new airplanes... Hint: There may be some Stiks involved. :) | |||
14 Dec 2024 | Ep 172: Catching Up | 00:58:21 | |
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/ | |||
21 Aug 2021 | Ep 75: The Telemaster is Finished! For real this time... | 00:44:11 | |
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. Watch the video on YouTube! https://youtu.be/AIA-x7-LFHU
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12 Dec 2020 | Ep 47: Listener Questions | 00:49:38 | |
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. | |||
27 Jun 2020 | Ep 23: Our Flying Field's Open House, and Wing Flutter | 00:47:32 | |
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. | |||
09 Jan 2021 | Ep 51: Remote ID | 00:53:41 | |
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. | |||
30 Jan 2021 | Ep 54: Radio Giveaway, Tri-Motor Project, and Listener Questions | 01:02:55 | |
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. | |||
10 Apr 2021 | Ep 64: Starlink Update, Be a Guest, and Listener Questions | 00:39:34 | |
In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about Starlink and answer listener questions. We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com | |||
13 Feb 2021 | Ep 56: Radio Giveaway Starts Now! And Tri-Motor Talk, both our RC Model and the Full Scale Airpane. | 00:53:56 | |
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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25 Feb 2023 | Ep 124: Nice Weather, and Listener Questions | 01:22:56 | |
Tune in as the guys talk about some flying at the field, the new Hangar 9 Brave, and answer some listener questions. | |||
29 Jun 2024 | Ep 159: The Basics of Fabric Covering | 01:09:23 | |
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. | |||
16 Nov 2024 | Ep 170: You Sunk My Sailboat, with Terry Dunn | 01:51:05 | |
Tune in as 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: FMS EDF Jet 90mm Super Scorpion V2 PNP Sportix 1.1m BNF Basic with AS3X+ & SAFE Select
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26 Jun 2021 | Ep 71: Syncing Nitro Engines | 00:30:41 | |
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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19 Apr 2025 | Ep 181: 2025 Toledo Wrap Up! | 01:26:44 | |
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! | |||
13 Mar 2021 | Ep 60: Balancing Propellers | 00:48:47 | |
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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23 Apr 2022 | Ep 97: Bob Ferry | 01:01:24 | |
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. ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord
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28 Oct 2023 | Ep 142: REPLAY: Halloween Special; Scary RC Airplane Stories | 00:59:28 | |
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! | |||
27 Nov 2021 | Ep 83: Profile Foamies | 00:36:45 | |
In this episode, Ron and Tom talk a bit about profile foamies.
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01 Jul 2023 | Ep 134: Eli Tow, ARF Bashing, and Other Stuff | 00:58:50 | |
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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20 Apr 2024 | Ep 155: Ron and Reggie | 01:25:45 | |
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. | |||
22 Apr 2023 | Ep 128: Toledo | 01:22:21 | |
The guys just got back from the Toledo swap meet. Tune in to hear how it went! | |||
16 Jan 2021 | Ep 52: The Duellists Have Flown! | 00:45:39 | |
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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06 Apr 2024 | Ep 154: Listener Questions | 01:44:21 | |
Tune in as the guys finally get around to answering listener questions. | |||
06 Jun 2020 | Ep 20: Electric motors, ESCs, and how to choose the best electric power system for your airplane | 01:18:10 | |
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. | |||
14 May 2022 | Ep 100: The 100th Episode! | 01:00:13 | |
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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23 Sep 2023 | Ep 140: Reno, Remote ID Delay, Crashes, and the Streator Fly In | 01:00:45 | |
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. | |||
18 Apr 2020 | Ep 11: What powers your radio? | 01:26:53 | |
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. Which RC airplane battery do you use? Reach out to us at RCPlaneLab.com, or leave us a voicemail or text at 818-351-9846! | |||
24 Sep 2022 | Ep 114: We’re Live! | 00:58:23 | |
Join the RC Plane Lab guys for their first ever live episode!
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26 Mar 2022 | Ep 93: Reggie’s Back! | 01:11:32 | |
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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25 Apr 2020 | Ep 13: Nitro Engines, Part 2 | 01:07:01 | |
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. | |||
16 May 2020 | Ep 17: What keeps you coming back? | 01:38:32 | |
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!
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03 Apr 2021 | Ep 63: Cutting and Installing Canopies, Pilot or No Pilot, and our new Listener Survey is live! | 00:34:04 | |
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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25 Apr 2020 | Ep 14: Updates #4 | 00:42:28 | |
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. | |||
25 Dec 2021 | Ep 85: Ron and Tom go to a hobby shop. | 00:58:15 | |
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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11 Feb 2023 | Ep 123: Plans, Planes, and Covering | 01:44:47 | |
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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07 Nov 2020 | Ep 42: Duellist Updates, and a Primer on Balsa Builds | 01:19:08 | |
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. | |||
17 Dec 2022 | Ep 119: Ali Machinchy - Horizon Hobby Product Developer and Marketing Manager | 01:16:33 | |
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! ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord
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11 Jan 2025 | Ep 174: 2025, Here we Come! | 01:08:57 | |
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: https://tinyurl.com/UMXCirrusSR22T
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28 Mar 2020 | Ep 5: It’s all about the Pre-Flight! | 00:40:16 | |
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. | |||
24 Aug 2024 | Ep 163: Tommy visits another hobby shop, and more! | 01:27:09 | |
Tommy finds another hobby shop to visit, this time in Iowa. The guys also talk about their recent activities. | |||
05 Feb 2022 | Ep 88: Kitbashing, and Listener Questions | 00:53:38 | |
Tune in to hear Ron and Tom talk a little bit about kitbashing and answer some listener questions.
Also, as a thank you to our Patrons, we will be having our first build night on February 26th, 2022. Information will be sent out to our patrons in the coming weeks. If you want to be part of this, be sure to head over to https://rcplanelab.com/patreon to become a Patron!
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13 Jun 2020 | Ep 21: Telemaster issues, Tom's old friends, and Tom fails to do a preflight | 01:08:12 | |
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. | |||
06 May 2023 | Ep 129: Tom’s Vintage Airplane Swap Meet Find | 01:09:07 | |
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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21 May 2022 | Ep 101: David Boito, author ”Valley Fliers” | 00:43:48 | |
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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22 Mar 2025 | Ep 179: Spring's here. Now what? | 01:11:14 | |
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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19 Dec 2020 | Ep 48: Brian Burcar from Dynamic Balsa | 01:19:34 | |
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
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30 Apr 2022 | Ep 98: ISDT Air8 charger, BattAir Plugins, and other stuff | 01:00:40 | |
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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11 Dec 2021 | Ep 84: Ron and Tom go to a swap meet. What did they get??? | 00:44:38 | |
Ron and Tom finally got to go to a swap meet together. Tune in to hear what they found!
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15 Jun 2024 | Ep 158: RC Fest and the Ring of Fire | 01:24:02 | |
Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to recently, including RC Fest and the Ring of Fire! | |||
10 Feb 2024 | Ep 150: The 150th Episode | 01:15:13 | |
After 150 episodes, naming these things gets kinda hard! Tune in as the guys talk about rc airplanes and stuff. | |||
07 Oct 2023 | Ep 141: Flaps and Field Boxes | 00:52:17 | |
Tune in as Ron and Dave talk about Spektrum's new DX7e, flying with flaps, and what we keep in our field boxes. | |||
25 Apr 2020 | Ep 12: Nitro Engines, Part 1 | 01:02:36 | |
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. | |||
04 Nov 2022 | Ep 116: Terry Dunn | 01:24:36 | |
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. ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord
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21 Nov 2020 | Ep 44: Winter is Coming, and more Duellist Updates | 01:03:39 | |
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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03 Oct 2020 | Ep 37: New Forums! Bending Landing Gear Wire, a Good Book to Read, and Fusion 360 Software | 00:58:46 | |
Introducing the RC Plane Lab Forums! Head over to https://forums.rcplanelab.com, sign up, and start posting! 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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03 Apr 2020 | Ep 6: What can your transmitter do for you? | 00:50:45 | |
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! | |||
10 Jul 2021 | Ep 72: TRUST, and a Bunch of Other Stuff | 01:20:35 | |
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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07 May 2022 | Ep 99: Jeffrey Arsenault | 01:29:42 | |
Jeffrey Arsenault joins Ron and Tom for this week's episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast. To see pictures of the planes we talk about, head over to https://rcplanelab.com/JeffreyArsenault
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19 Oct 2024 | Ep 167: Oops, Dave did it again! | 00:57:19 | |
Crashes. Nobody likes them. Tune in to hear about Dave's most recent outing... and other stuff. ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord
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09 Mar 2024 | Ep 152: Oh Micro Draco, I couldn't resist | 01:39:37 | |
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. | |||
08 Apr 2023 | Ep 127: The Unicorn! | 01:33:23 | |
Lots of stuff going on in the episode. Tune in to hear about new planes, plans, and what unicorn made it into the hangar. | |||
12 Jun 2021 | Ep 70: We're Back! Diesel engines, Listener Feedback, and Questions. | 00:49:35 | |
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.
They also cover diesel rc airplane engines, go over some feedback, and answer some questions.
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27 Aug 2022 | Ep 110: What a week it’s been | 01:05:19 | |
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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24 Apr 2021 | Ep 66: Retractable Landing Gear Setup | 00:51:12 | |
In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about setting up retractable landing gear. We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com | |||
04 Jun 2022 | Ep 103: Steve Hersh | 00:52:11 | |
This week Ron and Tom sit down and talk to Steve Hersh. Tune in to hear our conversation!
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08 Aug 2020 | Ep 29: Our first guest, Reggie Washington | 01:03:50 | |
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. | |||
11 Jun 2022 | Ep 104: Gasoline Engines | 01:09:07 | |
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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18 Sep 2021 | Ep 77: Listener Questions, Part 1 | 00:57:49 | |
Ron and Tom finally get around to answering some listener questions in this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast.
This episode's tool of the week is the helping hands soldering helper!
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15 Aug 2020 | Ep 30: Starting the Duellist, Telemaster problems, Types of wood for building, and Listener Questions | 01:08:01 | |
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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09 Apr 2022 | Ep 95: Jim O’Camb | 01:00:52 | |
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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07 Aug 2021 | Ep74: Crashing Sucks! | 01:02:23 | |
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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19 Nov 2022 | Ep 117: Bjorn Baal from RMJ Machine Worx | 01:43:46 | |
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. Tune in to hear Bjorn talk about the ring business and what he likes to fly in his free time. Head over to https://rmjmachineworx.com/
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04 Jul 2020 | Ep 24: A properly stocked Flight Box | 00:43:52 | |
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. | |||
17 Sep 2022 | Ep 113: Reggie’s got a story to tell | 00:59:19 | |
Tune in as we catch up with Reggie and hear what he's been up to lately.
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