RC Plane Lab

This week Ron and Tom sit down and talk with Trevor Furlotte. Tune in to hear our conversation! ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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! Click for the Tool of the Week! ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

This week Ron and Tom sit down and talk with Tony Lewis. Tune in to hear our conversation! Tony's airplanes: https://rcplanelab.com/TonyLewis/ Tony's website: https://dynamic-rc.com/ ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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! For pictures of the crash and pictures of some of the other airplanes we talk about, or to join Garry's Facebook group, head over to https://www.rcplanelab.com/garrygilbert ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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 ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

This week Ron and Tom sit down and talk to Steve Hersh. Tune in to hear our conversation! ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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/ ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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. ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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 ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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. ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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 Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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. ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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. ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

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. Join us as we sit down and have a conversation with him. ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

We're on Discord! Click the link below to join our discord server. https://rcplanelab.com/discord 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! ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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. Follow along with Ron's Great Planes Big Stik .40 build at: https://rcplanelab.com/great-planes-big-stik-40-kit-build-log/ ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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. 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 sign up! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

Ron and Tom finally got to go to a swap meet together. Tune in to hear what they found! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

In this episode, Ron and Tom talk a bit about profile foamies. The SandPiper plans are available at https://rcplanelab.com/profile-foamies/ ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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. ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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. ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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. ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! https://amzn.to/3tOZHvG ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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. ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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 ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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!! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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. ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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​​​ Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! ******************** Please take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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. Please take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ 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: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forums: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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. 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!

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. 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: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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! Please help us by taking our new listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Questions, comments? Reach out to us! Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

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 Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​ Questions, comments? Reach out to us! Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​ Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​

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 Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​ Questions, comments? Reach out to us! Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​ Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​

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! This week's tool of the week: the Dubro Tru-Spin Prop Balancer Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rhzC6k Want to win a FlySky FS-I6?! Enter today! Visit our website: https://rcplanelab.com/giveaway/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Reach out to us! Email: [email protected] [email protected] Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com