In this episode Daniel Taylor, Dave’s brother and one of the group’s regular flyers, joins the show to talk about how he got into RC and the airplanes he flies. Join us as we we sit down and talk with Daniel Taylor, Dave’s brother and one of the flyers in our group. Episode 139 Transcript … Read more
In this episode Ron and Dave discuss Spektrum’s new SkyID module, AMain Hobbies buying HobbyTown, Ron’s two maiden flights, and Dave’s crash. Tune in this time as Ron and Dave talk about Spektrum’s new SkyID module, AMain Hobbies’ acquisition of HobbyTown, Ron’s maidens, and Dave’s crash. Episode 136 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited … Read more
In this episode Craig Straub joins Ron, Tom, and Dave to talk about how he got started in RC flying, the early airplanes that taught him a few lessons, and how the hobby grew from there. Episode 122 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps are retained. Read the full transcript [00:00:02] … Read more
In this episode Bjorn Baal joins the crew to explain how he learned to make piston rings, carried on the Bowman Rings legacy through RMJ Machine Worx, and what he flies for fun. Bjorn Baal spent many months studying under the tutelage of Frank Bowman, learning the intricate ins and outs of making piston rings. … Read more
In this episode Terry Dunn joins Ron, Tom, and Dave to talk about electric RC airplanes, his Model Aviation column, and the RC Roundtable Podcast. Tune in as the RC Plane Lab guys talk with Terry Dunn. Terry is one of the hosts of the RC Roundtable Podcast, and the electrics columnist for Model Aviation, … Read more
Episode 107 · Originally released August 5, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Tony Lewis Tony Lewis joins Ron and Tom to discuss growing up around aviation near Oshkosh, learning RC as a child, radio history, building, and his lifelong involvement in the hobby. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript … Read more
Episode 105 · Originally released June 17, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Garry Gilbert Garry Gilbert joins Ron and Tom to share a lifetime of aviation stories, from family-built airplanes and early RC flying to full-scale aircraft, memorable crashes, foam models, and custom ARF projects. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways … Read more
Episode 104 · Originally released June 10, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Dave Ron, Tom, and Dave discuss their Tri-Motor flight, answer listener questions, explain gasoline-engine conversions, and cover practical gasoline-engine setup for RC airplanes. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Ron and Tom talk about … Read more
Episode 103 · Originally released June 3, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Steve Hersh Steve Hersh joins Ron and Tom to discuss returning to RC aviation, relearning to fly, club life, airplane repairs, radio equipment, and the experiences that kept him engaged in the hobby. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways … Read more
In this episode Ron and Tom join Matt and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast for a crossover conversation about learning, building, and flying RC airplanes. Ron and Tom are joined by Matt and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast in this special crossover episode. Tune in to the first ever Aviation RC … Read more