Ep 223: Tom’s Home, Dave Bought a Jet, and Ron Goes Scale
Tom surprises Ron and Dave, Dave buys a $600 Boomerang Intro turbine jet, and Ron finds a full-scale Ka-8B story worth recreating. Plus Piper’s laser projects.
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Ep 222: Is the AMA Selling Muncie? Our Questions and Concerns
Ron, Tom, and Dave discuss the possible AMA Muncie property sale, member communication, and the questions they want answered before making up their minds.
Ep 221: AMA Candidates, Warbirds & Classics, and Dave’s New Shadow Seeker X
Ron and Dave discuss the AMA EVP candidate interviews, Ron’s first time as CD at Illini Warbirds & Classics, a powerful laser cutter, E-flite’s new Micro P-47, Dave’s Shadow Seeker X, and updates to RCPlaneLab.com.
Ep 220: Phil Tallman, Candidate for AMA Executive VP
AMA Executive Vice President candidate Phil Tallman joins Ron to discuss membership, clubs, flying sites, advocacy, communication, and the future of model aviation.
Ep 219: Randy Gibson, Candidate for AMA Executive VP
AMA Executive Vice President candidate Randy Gibson joins Ron to discuss membership, clubs, flying sites, advocacy, communication, and the future of model aviation.
Ep 218: Vintage RC, Nitro, and a Few Bean-Field Landings
Tommy couldn’t make it this time, so it’s just Ron and Dave. Ron’s Falcon 56 was supposed to make its first flight, but an old pushrod had other plans. We also recap the SIRS vintage fly-in, Dave’s adventures in the bean field, and a few new RC airplane releases.
Ep 217: RC Fest, Ring of Fire Redemption, and Piper Takes the Mic
Piper joins Ron, Dave, and Tom for a lively recap of RC Fest! She shares her adventures with the RC car “Try Me” courses and introduces the two new vehicles she brought home—including an ARRMA Mojave Grom BLX. The crew also talks night flying, Tom’s new airplane trailer, Ron’s Falcon 56 nitro project, a pair … Read more
Ep 216: Tom’s Home for One Episode—and Ron Bought a Nitro Plane?!
Tom is home and back in the studio with Ron and Dave—but only for this episode during his brief visit. Tom’s wife, Lori, briefly joins the conversation. Dave shares a personal update, Ron recaps the Illini Jets event, and the guys discuss the Skynetic F-35C Micro EDF and upcoming Illinois RC events. Ron and Tom … Read more
Ep 215: Night Flying, A Found Yak, and DIY Light Switches
In this episode Ron and Dave catch up after a busy stretch and dive into a surprisingly full evening of RC activity. Ron rediscovers a long-forgotten Carbon-Z Yak in his basement and gives it a modern electronics refresh, while Dave wraps up his Beaver build and deals with a paramotor battery that is well past … Read more
Ep 214: Old Beavers, Ironic Howls, and Wing Loading
Ron and Dave return after a summer break to talk flying, family updates, and shop projects. They highlight five new or reissued RC airplanes and touch on the science of wing loading. The episode wraps with Dave’s $50 swap-meet Beaver restoration. Airplanes discussed include the Freewing JL-8 80mm EDF Jet, Durafly Curtiss P-40 Warhawk V2, … Read more