RC Plane Lab

Welcome 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.

Ep 170: You Sunk My Sailboat, with Terry Dunn

Tune in as the guys have a chat with Terry Dunn (from the RC Roundtable podcast) about Ron's recent trip to Wisconsin for an indoor fly-in and an impromptu RC flotilla of fun, where Ron may or may not have sank one of Terry's Sailboats.  Head over to rcplanelab.com/ep170 for pictures from the weekend!   Links from the show: https://rcroundtable.com/ FMS EDF Jet 90mm Super Scorpion V2 PNP Sportix 1.1m BNF Basic with AS3X+ & SAFE Select FMS 64mm EDF F-18 V2 Gray PNP 1s battery discharger  

11-16
01:51:05

Ep 169: Soft Tires, Soft Landings

Dave and Tommy have given the new air filled tires from E-flite a try. Tune in to hear what they think about them, and lots more! Tool of the week: The Spektrum Soldering Jig https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/spektrum-soldering-jig/SPMX-1009.html

11-02
01:14:12

Ep 168: REPLAY: Halloween Special; Scary RC Airplane Stories

We hope you enjoy our replay of our first Halloween episode! This one was fun to make, so we hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording it!

10-31
59:28

Ep 167: Oops, Dave did it again!

Crashes. Nobody likes them. Tune in to hear about Dave's most recent outing... and other stuff. ******************* 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: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Dave@rcplanelab.com   Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846   Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

10-19
59:56

Ep 166: When are airplane markings offensive?

Tune in as the guys talk about a failed fly in, some windy flying, and give their answers to the question "When are airplane markings offensive?"   Links: E-Flite 64mm Viper https://www.e-fliterc.com/product/viper-64mm-edf-jet-bnf-basic-with-as3x-and-safe-select/EFL07750.html   ******************* 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: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Dave@rcplanelab.com   Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846   Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

10-05
01:05:52

Ep 165: Ron Crashes, more maidens, and other things...

Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks, including more maidens and a crash.

09-21
48:00

Ep 164: Illini Jets, AS3X+ installs, maidens, and more!

Tune in as the guys talk about their recent trip to the 2024 Illini Jet Meet at Eli Field, some new airplanes, and a bunch of other stuff. For links and photos of some of what we talk about in this episode, head over to https://rcplanelab.com/ep-164

09-07
01:52:41

Ep 163: Tommy visits another hobby shop, and more!

Tommy finds another hobby shop to visit, this time in Iowa. The guys also talk about their recent activities.

08-24
01:27:09

Ep 162: Dave's Remote ID Module, and other stuff

Tune in to hear about the new remote id module Dave found on Amazon (the Ruko), and other stuff.

08-10
51:15

Ep 161: Many Maidens and the big Spektrum Update

Tune in to hear about the numerous recent maidens the guys have had, along with some talk about the newly released Spektrum update

07-27
01:35:27

Ep 160: MB-339 Maiden, Sullivan RC Products Announcement, and Other Stuff

Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks, including Ron's MB-339 maiden, an announcement from Sullivan RC products, and lots of other stuff!   https://www.rcplanelab.com/mb-339

07-13
01:18:27

Ep 159: The Basics of Fabric Covering

Since Dave's Brother, Daniel, picked up the Mystery Man airplane from Ron, he's decided to recover it and is using fabric for the first time, so Dave goes over the basics of fabric covering.  

06-29
01:11:37

Ep 158: RC Fest and the Ring of Fire

Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to recently, including RC Fest and the Ring of Fire!

06-15
01:25:40

Ep 157: Joe Nall 2024 Wrap Up

The whole RC Plane Lab gang made it to Joe Nall this year! Tune in to hear how it went.    Joe Nall photos: https://rcplanelab.com/joe-nall-2024/

06-01
02:01:25

EP 156: Let's Talk Swap Meets!

The gang has been to several swap meets lately. Tune in to hear where they've been and what's new in their collection!

05-04
01:54:56

Ep 155: Ron and Reggie

Tune in as Ron catches up with Reggie on what he's been up to in the hobby lately. New planes, hangar rash, and crashes are just a few of the things they talk about.

04-20
01:25:45

Ep 154: Listener Questions

Tune in as the guys finally get around to answering listener questions.

04-06
01:44:21

Ep 153: What the Torc, Man?

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   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: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Dave@rcplanelab.com   Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846   Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

03-23
01:48:48

Ep 152: Oh Micro Draco, I couldn't resist

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.

03-09
01:40:17

Ep 151: Tommy feels pity for Ron

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!

02-24
01:46:03

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