RC Plane Lab

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...

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...

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   Suppor...

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...

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...

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   Supp...

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/listen...

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/d...

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...

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...

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!    *******************  ...

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 comi...

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​​ t...

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   Su...

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://pa...

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​​​...

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...

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 mome...

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...

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 Patr...

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/patre...

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/gu...

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...

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...

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...