RC Plane Lab

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...

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 mis...

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...

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:...

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 t...

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/...

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 m...

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://rcplan...

In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about setting up retractable landing gear.  We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form:  https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Questions, comments?  Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forum: https://fo...

We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest   Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​   Questions, comments? Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com   Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846   Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​   Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com​​​

In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about Starlink and answer listener questions.  We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form:  https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon​​​ Questions, comments?  Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​ Forum: https:/...