In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Tom talks about how he plans on syncing and tuning the 3 engines to get them ready for the Tri-Motor Project. Ron also gives an update on his balsa order. Here’s a hint, still no balsa!Â
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Ep 70: We’re Back! Diesel engines, Listener Feedback, and Questions.
We’re back from our little break, and have a couple things to talk about. Tom tells us about some new rc gear he bought, and Ron tells us about trying to buy balsa.
They also cover diesel rc airplane engines, go over some feedback, and answer some questions.
Ep 69: Best of Episode: Electric Motors, ESCs
While we’re taking our break, we hope you enjoy a best of RC Plane Lab episode, Electric Motors!
In case you missed it the first time, in this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom discuss the ins and outs of the rc airplane electric motor, electronic speed controllers (or esc), and how to choose an electric power system for your airplane. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com/electric-rc-motors/ to get all of the information talked about in the show.
Ep 68: Best of episode – Batteries!
While we’re taking our break, we hope you enjoy a best of RC Plane Lab episode, Batteries!
In case you missed it the first time, capacity and voltage are the theme of this electrifying episode! Ron and Tom explain the common types of RC airplane batteries in our hobby. From vintage Nickel Cadmium to the latest Lithium batteries, we break them down for you so you can decide what to trust your model to.
Ep 67: We’re Taking a Break, and How Many Channels Do You Need?
This is our last new episode before our break. But don’t worry, we’ll be back before you know it!
In this episode, Ron and Tom give an update on the overcharged battery story from a few weeks ago, talk about running 2 of the YS120 engines for the Tri-Motor Project, and discuss how many channels you really need on your transmitter.
Ep 66: Retractable Landing Gear Setup
In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about setting up retractable landing gear.Â
Ep 65: Let’s Talk Landing Gear!
Ep 64: Starlink Update, Be a Guest, and Listener Questions
In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about Starlink and answer listener questions.Â
Ep 63: Cutting and Installing Canopies, Pilot or No Pilot, and our new Listener Survey is live!
In this episode, Ron and Tom talk about cutting and installing canopies on your radio controlled airplane, and they also discuss the ever important question of whether or not to put a pilot in your airplane!
Ep 62: The Six Rules for Setting up a Servo
Servos are important in RC Airplanes, but if they’re not set up right they can cause crashes and headaches! Ron and Tom talk about the 6 rules Tom uses for setting up servos, and they talk about all the different ways to hook up a servo to your control surface.