Episode 45 · Originally released November 28, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom discuss the Blue Angels, continue their Duellist conversation, and reflect on what makes them thankful in the RC hobby. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane … Read more
Episode 44 · Originally released November 21, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom The hosts discuss preparing for winter flying and continue documenting progress on their twin-engine Pica Duellist builds. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane Lab Chapters 00:38 — The … Read more
Episode 43 · Originally released November 14, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom explain a systematic approach to trimming a new RC airplane so it flies predictably and efficiently. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane Lab Chapters 00:38 … Read more
Episode 42 · Originally released November 7, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom share Pica Duellist progress and introduce the tools, materials, and methods used in traditional balsa construction. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane Lab Chapters 00:38 … Read more
Episode 41 · Originally released October 31, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom trade frightening, funny, and cautionary RC airplane stories in this Halloween special. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane Lab Chapters 00:38 — Halloween opening and … Read more
In this episode Ron and Tom discuss the ins and outs of scratch building, answer listener questions, and try to figure out what makes an airplane big. Episode 40 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps are retained. Read the full transcript Join-Path: Line | 2 | … -Raw -Encoding utf8 -LiteralPath … Read more
In this episode Tom turned 50 this week! Let’s all wish him a happy 50th! There are a few things you can do to become a better pilot. Tom talks about some of the things he does to improve his skills, and we read some listener mail. Episode 39 Transcript This transcript has been lightly … Read more
In this episode Ron and Tom take a deep dive into air screws, also known as propellers! This will hopefully answer any questions you have ever had about those spinning things on your airplane that make it move. Settle in, this is a long one! Episode 38 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for … Read more
In this episode Introducing the RC Plane Lab Forums! Head over to https://forums.rcplanelab.com, sign up, and start posting! The guys talk about the book “Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying”, which is a book that Ron read when he was learning how to fly. They also discuss how to bend landing … Read more