Ep 43: Flight Trimming an RC Airplane

Episode 43 · Originally released November 14, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom

Ron and Tom explain a systematic approach to trimming a new RC airplane so it flies predictably and efficiently.

In this episode

  • Episode Topics
  • Connect with RC Plane Lab

Chapters

00:38 — Shop updates and listener reminders

08:53 — What flight trimming accomplishes

17:46 — Ground checks before the first flight

26:38 — Establishing straight-and-level flight

35:31 — Adjusting controls, balance, and thrust

44:24 — A repeatable trimming routine

Episode Topics

  • Shop updates and listener reminders
  • What flight trimming accomplishes
  • Ground checks before the first flight
  • Establishing straight-and-level flight
  • Adjusting controls, balance, and thrust
  • A repeatable trimming routine

Key Takeaways

  • The episode combines practical RC airplane experience with firsthand workshop discussion.
  • The hosts explain not only what they did, but the reasoning and lessons behind it.
  • Listeners can use the chapter list to jump directly to the subjects that interest them.

Episode 43 Transcript

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