Ron In this episode We’re excited to have our first guest, Reggie Washington, join us in studio! Reggie is a good friend of Ron and Tom’s and he has been flying RC airplanes for around 8 years. Join us to learn a little more about him and hear some funny stories. Episode 29 Transcript This transcript … Read more
Our first guest, Reggie Washington, picked this week’s tool of the week, the Great Planes C.G. Machine. It’s a great tool for checking the center of gravity on your airplane, which is an extremely important step in getting an airplane setup correctly for flying.. Great Planes CG Machine
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
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
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
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
In this episode The Trash Can Telemaster is finished! At least Ron thinks so. Also in this episode, Ron and Tom answer listener mail. Episode 26 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps are retained. Read the full transcript [00:00:04] Hello, and welcome to RC Plane Lab, a podcast for anyone interested … Read more
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
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
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