Ep 61: All about Servos – Sizes, Types, and Parts

Ever wondered what a servo is, or what it does?

Servos come in all shapes and sizes, and it can be difficult to know what’s what. There are a lot of differences in servos, and Ron and Tom explain what they are. From metal gears to plastic gears, micro servos to standard size servos, analog to digital, there’s a lot to know about the servo that goes in your airplane!

Some of the servos we talked about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5i2v6cZ-O0

Ep 55: So, you crashed. Can it be fixed? And who’s Duellist was faster???

It happens to all of us from time to time. Sometimes when you fly, you crash. But, how do you know if it’s a total loss, or if it can be rebuilt? Tune in to see what Ron and Tom have to say on the subject.

Also on this show, Ron and Tom settle a bet on who’s Duellist was faster during their maiden flights. You may be surprised by the numbers.

Ep 54: Radio Giveaway, Tri-Motor Project, and Listener Questions

RC Plane Lab will be giving away a FlySky FS-I6 transmitter! Stay tuned for more info.

Since the Duellist project is behind them, in this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about their next airplane build, a giant scale Ford Tri-Motor. This will be a fun project to follow along, so be sure to check back for future updates.

The guys also respond to listener questions and comments.

Ep 53: Saving Money in the Hobby

In this episode, Tom goes through some ways to save money in the hobby, not only on materials, but on tools as well. While it can be expensive, there are ways to cut costs without cutting corners!