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| Ep 163: Tommy visits another hobby shop, and more! | 24 Aug 2024 | 01:27:09 | |
Tommy finds another hobby shop to visit, this time in Iowa. The guys also talk about their recent activities. | |||
| Ep 162: Dave's Remote ID Module, and other stuff | 10 Aug 2024 | 00:50:32 | |
Tune in to hear about the new remote id module Dave found on Amazon (the Ruko), and other stuff. | |||
| Ep 153: What the Torc, Man? | 23 Mar 2024 | 01:47:53 | |
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. ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord
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| Ep 63: Cutting and Installing Canopies, Pilot or No Pilot, and our new Listener Survey is live! | 03 Apr 2021 | 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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| Ep 62: The Six Rules for Setting up a Servo | 27 Mar 2021 | 01:02:54 | |
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.
Tool of the week! Z-Bend Pliers. Get yours on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qRzqtm
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| Ep 61: All about Servos - Sizes, Types, and Parts | 20 Mar 2021 | 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!
This week's tool of the week is the servo tester! Get a 3 pack on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ePybZc
Some of the servos we talked about:
10 Pack SG90 servos on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2P1GkiD
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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| Ep 60: Balancing Propellers | 13 Mar 2021 | 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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| Ep 59: All about Hinges | 06 Mar 2021 | 00:50:59 | |
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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| Ep 58: Glues, Homemade Tools, and Listener Questions | 27 Feb 2021 | 00:59:51 | |
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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| Ep 57: Ron Orders Starlink!, Airplane Sizes, and Listener Questions | 20 Feb 2021 | 00:54:26 | |
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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| Ep 56: Radio Giveaway Starts Now! And Tri-Motor Talk, both our RC Model and the Full Scale Airpane. | 13 Feb 2021 | 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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| Ep 55: So, you crashed. Can it be fixed? And who's Duellist was faster??? | 06 Feb 2021 | 00:56:08 | |
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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| Ep 54: Radio Giveaway, Tri-Motor Project, and Listener Questions | 30 Jan 2021 | 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. | |||
| Ep 152: Oh Micro Draco, I couldn't resist | 09 Mar 2024 | 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. | |||
| Ep 53: Saving Money in the Hobby | 23 Jan 2021 | 01:08:34 | |
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!
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| Ep 52: The Duellists Have Flown! | 16 Jan 2021 | 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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| Ep 51: Remote ID | 09 Jan 2021 | 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. | |||
| Ep 50: The Wives are Back! | 02 Jan 2021 | 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! | |||
| Ep 49: Happy Holidays, Wing Incidence, and Wing Fairings | 26 Dec 2020 | 01:00:28 | |
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. | |||
| Ep 48: Brian Burcar from Dynamic Balsa | 19 Dec 2020 | 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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| Ep 47: Listener Questions | 12 Dec 2020 | 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. | |||
| Ep 46: Duellist talk, and Fat Albert | 05 Dec 2020 | 01:03:01 | |
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. | |||
| Ep 45: Blue Angels, Duellist Talk, and What Are We Thankful For? | 28 Nov 2020 | 01:05:36 | |
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. Visit us at rcplanelab.com! | |||
| Ep 44: Winter is Coming, and more Duellist Updates | 21 Nov 2020 | 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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| Ep 151: Tommy feels pity for Ron | 24 Feb 2024 | 01:46:03 | |
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! | |||
| Ep 43: Flight Trimming an RC Airplane | 14 Nov 2020 | 00:53:44 | |
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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| Ep 42: Duellist Updates, and a Primer on Balsa Builds | 07 Nov 2020 | 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. | |||
| Ep 41: Halloween Special; Scary RC Airplane Stories | 31 Oct 2020 | 00:59:28 | |
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!
Head over to rcplanelab.com to see the video Matthew was talking about in his story. You can also sign up for our forums to join the conversation, fill out our listener survey, or become a patron! | |||
| Ep 40: Scratch Building, Listener Questions, and What Makes an Airplane Big? | 24 Oct 2020 | 00:56:41 | |
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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| Ep 39: Happy Birthday Tom, How to be a Better Pilot, Listener Mail | 17 Oct 2020 | 01:23:01 | |
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. | |||
| Ep 38: Propellers. Propellers? Air Screws! | 10 Oct 2020 | 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 | |||
| Ep 37: New Forums! Bending Landing Gear Wire, a Good Book to Read, and Fusion 360 Software | 03 Oct 2020 | 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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| Ep 36: We're on Patreon! Ron built a Third Duellist Wing, Vacuum Bagging the Wing, UMX Airplanes, and Listener Questions | 26 Sep 2020 | 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. | |||
| Ep 35: Warped Wings, Retracts, and Listener Mail | 19 Sep 2020 | 01:10:04 | |
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! | |||
| Ep 34: We bought a friggin laser! What's the AMA? And gas vs glow. | 12 Sep 2020 | 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! | |||
| Ep 150: The 150th Episode | 10 Feb 2024 | 01:15:13 | |
After 150 episodes, naming these things gets kinda hard! Tune in as the guys talk about rc airplanes and stuff. | |||
| Ep 33: Tom buys an Ajusto-Jig, Ron fixes the Duellist wing, What to expect at a Fly-In, and what a spotter does. | 05 Sep 2020 | 01:02:20 | |
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. | |||
| Ep 32: Breaking the Duellist, 3D Printers, and Fuel Tank Setup | 29 Aug 2020 | 01:16:14 | |
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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| Ep 31: Bees, Buddy Boxes, and Biplanes | 22 Aug 2020 | 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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| Ep 30: Starting the Duellist, Telemaster problems, Types of wood for building, and Listener Questions | 15 Aug 2020 | 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.
Please help us by filling out our listener survey at https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/. The more feedback we get, the better we will be! | |||
| Ep 29: Our first guest, Reggie Washington | 08 Aug 2020 | 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. | |||
| Ep 28: The Wives Take Over the Studio! | 01 Aug 2020 | 00:38:24 | |
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. | |||
| Ep 27: Building spaces, and a few announcements | 25 Jul 2020 | 01:03:41 | |
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about their build spaces and go over a few announcements. | |||
| Ep 26: The Trash Can Telemaster is finished! And Listener Questions... | 18 Jul 2020 | 01:24:25 | |
The Trash Can Telemaster is finished! At least Ron thinks so. Also in this episode, Ron and Tom answer listener mail. | |||
| Ep 25: Plans and Resizing | 11 Jul 2020 | 00:31:23 | |
Ron and Tom talk about plans and how to resize them in this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast. | |||
| Ep 24: A properly stocked Flight Box | 04 Jul 2020 | 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. | |||
| Ep 149: Strip - Repair - Repeat | 29 Jan 2024 | 01:11:47 | |
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. | |||
| Ep 23: Our Flying Field's Open House, and Wing Flutter | 27 Jun 2020 | 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. | |||
| Ep 22: Basic Fasteners and Field Etiquette | 20 Jun 2020 | 01:01:27 | |
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. | |||
| Ep 21: Telemaster issues, Tom's old friends, and Tom fails to do a preflight | 13 Jun 2020 | 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. | |||