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!!
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EP 73: Keeping planes organized, Ron buys another airplane, Tom breaks some stuff, and other things…
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 mistake he made while trying to run his 3 cylinder Saito.
Ep 72: TRUST, and a Bunch of Other Stuff
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!
Ep 71: Syncing Nitro Engines
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!Â
Ep 70: We’re Back! Diesel engines, Listener Feedback, and Questions.
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.
Ep 69: Best of Episode: Electric Motors, ESCs
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/electric-rc-motors/ to get all of the information talked about in the show.
Ep 68: Best of episode – Batteries!
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 model to.
Ep 67: We’re Taking a Break, and How Many Channels Do You Need?
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.
Ep 66: Retractable Landing Gear Setup
In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about setting up retractable landing gear.Â