RC Plane Lab
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWelcome to RC Plane Lab, a podcast for anyone who likes RC airplanes! We’ll share tips and tricks on how to build models and how to be a better pilot. Visit us at RCPlaneLab.com to sign up for our email list and to ask us questions. You can also text us or leave us a voicemail at 818-351-9846.
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Ep 110: What a week it’s been
August 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBIt's been a while since the guys sat down to record a show. Tune in to see what's been going on. To see the picture they talk about at the end of the show, head over to: https://rcplanelab.com/ep110/ 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-sur...
Ep 109: Trevor Furlotte
August 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis 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 Q...
Ep 108: We’re Back!!! Again...
August 13, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBWe'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.co...
Ep 107: Tony Lewis
August 06, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThis 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://rcplan...
Ep 106: Summer Fun
June 25, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBRon, 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 u...
Ep 105: Garry Gilbert
June 18, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis 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.co...
Ep 104: Gasoline Engines
June 11, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 95 MBJoin 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 lis...
Ep 103: Steve Hersh
June 04, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBThis 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 Question...
Ep 102: Matt and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast
May 28, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 183 MBRon 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 lis...
Ep 101: David Boito, author ”Valley Fliers”
May 21, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBAuthor 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! ...
Ep 100: The 100th Episode!
May 14, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWe 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:...
Ep 99: Jeffrey Arsenault
May 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBJeffrey 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://rcplan...
Ep 98: ISDT Air8 charger, BattAir Plugins, and other stuff
April 30, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBRon 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 Disc...
Ep 97: Bob Ferry
April 23, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBIn 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 gue...
Ep 96: Toledo
April 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBRon 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 throu...
Ep 95: Jim O’Camb
April 09, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBIn 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 ...
Ep 94: Inspirations and listener questions
April 02, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn 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 becomi...
Ep 93: Reggie’s Back!
March 26, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBReggie 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 th...
Ep 92: Servo problems and a few Listener Questions
March 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBIn 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/gue...
Ep 91: Dave Taylor
March 12, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBDave 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/lis...
Ep 90: Discord, Chipmunks, and Tom’s new airplane
March 05, 2022 01:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBWe'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: ht...
Ep 89: Speak Softly and Fly a Big Stick!
February 19, 2022 01:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBIn 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/ ******************* ...
Ep 88: Kitbashing, and Listener Questions
February 05, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBTune 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/ ...
Ep 87: What’s your number?
January 22, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn 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/patreo...
Ep 86: The Wives are Back... Again!
January 08, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBThe 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:...
Ep 85: Ron and Tom go to a hobby shop.
December 25, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBWe 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...
Ep 84: Ron and Tom go to a swap meet. What did they get???
December 11, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBRon 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] Tom...
Ep 83: Profile Foamies
November 27, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBIn 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 ...
Ep 82: Ron goes to a swap meet, and how to make your landing gear look beefier
November 13, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBIn 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 Pa...
Ep 81: REPLAY: Halloween Special; Scary RC Airplane Stories
October 31, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 83.7 MBEnjoy 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 yo...
Ep 80: Ron‘s Crashed Extra 300 has been found, Fuel Proofing an Airplane
October 30, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBRon'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! ...
Ep 79: Rolls Royce Spirit of Innovation, and the FAA‘s Survey of UAS Operators
October 15, 2021 22:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBAfter 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 h...
Ep 78: Listener Questions, Part 2
October 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBRon 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 ...
Ep 77: Listener Questions, Part 1
September 18, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBRon 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 S...
Ep 76: How High Should You Fly?
September 04, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBAfter 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 for...
Ep 75: The Telemaster is Finished! For real this time...
August 21, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIt 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 ...
Ep74: Crashing Sucks!
August 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBIt 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 Questi...
EP 73: Keeping planes organized, Ron buys another airplane, Tom breaks some stuff, and other things...
July 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBHave 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 mom...
Ep 72: TRUST, and a Bunch of Other Stuff
July 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn 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 gue...
Ep 71: Syncing Nitro Engines
June 26, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIn 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....
Ep 70: We're Back! Diesel engines, Listener Feedback, and Questions.
June 12, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWe'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://rcp...
Ep 69: Best of Episode: Electric Motors, ESCs
May 29, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBWhile 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.
Ep 68: Best of episode - Batteries!
May 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBWhile 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...
Ep 67: We're Taking a Break, and How Many Channels Do You Need?
May 01, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThis 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 ...
Ep 66: Retractable Landing Gear Setup
April 24, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBIn 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
Ep 65: Let's Talk Landing Gear!
April 17, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBWe 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
Ep 64: Starlink Update, Be a Guest, and Listener Questions
April 10, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn 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
Ep 63: Cutting and Installing Canopies, Pilot or No Pilot, and our new Listener Survey is live!
April 03, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBIn 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...
Ep 62: The Six Rules for Setting up a Servo
March 27, 2021 00:24 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBServos 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] Tom@...
Ep 61: All about Servos - Sizes, Types, and Parts
March 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBEver 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 serv...