Ron 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
Episode 21 · Originally released June 12, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom revisit the Trash Can Telemaster, share stories about veteran modelers and old equipment, and learn again why every flight needs a preflight check. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript In this … Read more
Episode 20 · Originally released June 5, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom explain electric RC motors, ESCs, BECs, batteries, watts, and a practical method for sizing a complete power system. 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 19 · Originally released May 29, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom explain the basics of flying a pattern, examine Tom’s receiver problem, discuss repairs, and answer listener questions. 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 18 · Originally released May 22, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom compare airplane-storage methods, discuss battery care and Ron’s charging troubles, then answer listener questions. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — Physical storage and avoiding hangar rash 13:04 — … Read more
Episode 17 · Originally released May 15, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom reflect on the projects, people, memories, challenges, and small victories that keep them involved in the RC airplane hobby. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — The question: what … Read more
Episode 16 · Originally released May 8, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom discuss how to choose a second RC airplane and make the step from a forgiving trainer to a capable intermediate model. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — RC … Read more
Episode 15 · Originally released May 1, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom explain how to diagnose, disassemble, inspect, rebuild, and reassemble a nitro RC airplane engine. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — When a nitro engine needs rebuilding 08:06 — … Read more
Episode 14 · Originally released April 24, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom catch up on workshop progress, including 3D-printed wing ribs, correcting the Duellist plans, a quick Dollar Tree foam airplane, the Horten build, vintage Irvine engines, pneumatic retracts, and new shop tools. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and … Read more
In this episode How glow engines work and how two-stroke and four-stroke designs differ Choosing, installing, and supporting a nitro engine Reliable tuning, fuel handling, and seasonal storage Episode 12: Nitro Engines, Part 1 April 24, 2020 · 1:02:36 Ron and Tom explain how two-stroke and four-stroke glow engines work, how to select and install … Read more