In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom discuss how to straighten a warped balsa wing while it’s still in the bones, or hasn’t been sheeted yet. They also discuss the different types of retracts used in model aeronautics, and respond to some listener mail.

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Here are the pics of the retracts we said we’d put on the website.

Ron and Tom bought a CO2 laser cutter! Tom explains why it’s advantageous to be an AMA member, and they discuss the pros an cons of gas vs glow. 

Oh, the bees! In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about their latest trip to the field, and the overwhelming number of sweat bees they had to contend with. They also talk about what it takes to teach someone how to fly RC airplanes, and Tom’s fascination with biplanes. 

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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. 

In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about their build spaces and go over a few announcements. 

The Trash Can Telemaster is finished! At least Ron thinks so. Also in this episode, Ron and Tom answer listener mail.