Ep 28: The Wives Take Over the Studio!

In this episode Crystal and Lori take over for from Ron and Tom as the hosts of this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast! Hear the perspective from the wives that deal with the craziness of being married to guys that fly RC airplanes.  Episode 28 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for … Read more

Tool of the Week: Pin Vise and Zip Kicker

The girls each got to choose this week’s tool of the week since they took over for Ron and Tom! Crystal’s pick was the pin vise hand drill. She likes small things and uses it all the time around the house and for the garden! Lori chose zip kicker for her tool of the week. … Read more

Ep 27: Building spaces, and a few announcements

In this episode In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about their build spaces and go over a few announcements.  Episode 27 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps are retained. Read the full transcript [00:00:03] Welcome to RC Plane Lab, a podcast for anyone interested … Read more

Tool of the Week: Balsa Stripper

The Balsa Stripper is an amazing tool that can save you a lot of money on pieces of balsa. It can cut balsa pieces up to 1/4″ thick into strips up to 1/2″ wide. Last time Ron bought balsa, each 1/4″ x 1/4″ strip was $1.99, but a 1/4″ x 3″ wide piece was $3.97. … Read more

Ep 25: Plans, and Plan Resizing

Episode 25 · Originally released July 10, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom explain where RC airplane plans come from, how to evaluate and print them, and how to calculate enlargement or reduction percentages. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode … Read more

Ep 24: A Properly Stocked Flight Box

Episode 24 · Originally released July 3, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron inventories Tom’s flight box and builds a practical checklist of tools and support equipment worth bringing to the field. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Chapters 00:39 — … Read more

Ep 23: Our Flying Field’s Open House, and Wing Flutter

Episode 23 · Originally released June 26, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom discuss discontinued airplanes, repairable construction, covering methods, wing flutter, and plans for their club’s open house. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Chapters 00:39 — Project … Read more

Ep 22: Basic Fasteners and Field Etiquette

Episode 22 · Originally released June 19, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom cover common RC airplane fasteners, control-linkage hardware, and the unwritten rules that help a flying field operate safely and smoothly. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics … Read more