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RC Plane Lab is the podcast, guide, and community for RC airplane enthusiasts of all skill levels — from your very first trainer to giant scale warbirds.

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Welcome to RC Plane Lab

Whether you're trying to figure out what plane to buy first, looking for help choosing the right motor and battery setup, or just want to geek out about RC aviation with people who love it as much as you do — you've found the right place. Ron, Tom, Dave, and the RC Plane Lab crew have been flying, building, and talking about RC airplanes for years, and we're here to help you do the same.

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New episodes every two weeks covering new releases, build projects, interviews, and everything happening in the RC world.

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Beginner Guides

Never flown before? We cover everything — choosing your first plane, understanding batteries, FAA registration, finding a club, and more.

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Follow along as Ron, Tom, Dave, and friends document their builds and repairs from start to finish — mistakes, fixes, and all.

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The ElectroStreak
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A classic design brought back to life. Laser-cut parts, detailed plans, and limited supply. Built by the RC Plane Lab community, for the RC Plane Lab community.

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EP 210: A Trailer, a Charger, and a Great Day Flying

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A couple of new releases hit the RC scene, and a day at the field turns into a mix of flying, tinkering, and trailer‑powered success. With a few maiden flights, some quick repairs, and plenty of hangout time, Episode 210 is all about enjoying the hobby and the moments that come with it.

Ep 207: From Trash to Treasure, New Releases, and Swap‑Meet Fun

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In this episode, Dave kicks things off with the story behind his April Model Aviation article, “From Trash to Treasure,” and finally shares the full tale behind the project that inspired it. From there, the guys dive into a wave of new releases hitting the RC world: The conversation takes a reflective turn as the crew talks about Dumas closing … Read more

Ep 205: Farewells, Finds, and a Free BF‑109

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A bittersweet week in the RC world as we announce the BF‑109 kit winner, talk through the closing of Grayson Hobby after two decades, and recap the Fox Valley Aero swap meet—including a couple of irresistible new additions to the hangar.

Ep 204: What’s in our Hangar?

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This week we remind listeners that Electro‑Streak short kits are back on the bench and available now. We take a quick look at Banana Hobby’s X‑Fly new 4‑channel business jet, the new little E‑Flite UMX GeeBee, and talk through Dave’s rebuild of Ron’s old E‑Flite Cub. Then we wrap with a fresh “What’s in Our … Read more

EP 203 – What the Fish??

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Happy New Year! Tune in as we talk ElectroStreak kits, the BF109 giveaway, FCC rule changes, new plane releases, RRAMS (Beloit, WI) swap meet finds (a flying fish!?!?), Brazilian flying friends, and a handy Spektrum battery checker! Get your Electrostreak Short Kit from RC Plane Lab! 13th Squadron BF109 Giveaway XBC200 Battery Checker E-Flite UMX Viper Skynetic … Read more

Ep 202: The 13th Squadron with Jack and Steve Niezgoda

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Ron & Dave chat with Jack and Steve Niezgoda from the 13th Squadron about squadron life, RC aviation, and building passion that lasts. 🎁 Plus—we’re giving away a 13th Squadron BF109 kit! Enter now at 👉 https://rcplanelab.com/bf109giveaway Tune in, join the fun, and don’t miss your chance to win! Visit them at https://13thsquadron.com/

The ElectroStreak Has Landed!

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Hey RC Plane Lab friends,

We’ve got something exciting to share—the ElectroStreak short kit is officially available at shop.rcplanelab.com!

This isn’t just a short kit, it’s a chance to join the RC Plane Lab community in bringing a classic back to life. Inside you’ll find laser‑cut parts, detailed plans, and a few extras to make your build even more enjoyable.

*Heads‑up: these kits are in short supply, so don’t wait too long to grab yours. And since our store is brand‑new, if you run into any hiccups along the way, just drop us a line at ron@rcplanelab.com—we’ll make it right.

But here’s the best part: we want to see your progress! Snap a photo of your build, tag it with #RCPlaneLab (or email it to us), and let’s celebrate together. Your project might even get a shout‑out on the RC Plane Lab Podcast—because nothing makes us happier than sharing your stories with the whole crew.

So grab your kit, fire up the workshop, and let’s make some sawdust. The ElectroStreak is waiting for you.

Happy Building!

The RC Plane Lab Crew
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