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RC Plane Lab is the podcast, guide, and community for RC airplane enthusiasts of all skill levels — from your very first trainer to giant scale warbirds.

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Whether you're trying to figure out what plane to buy first, looking for help choosing the right motor and battery setup, or just want to geek out about RC aviation with people who love it as much as you do — you've found the right place. Ron, Tom, Dave, and the RC Plane Lab crew have been flying, building, and talking about RC airplanes for years, and we're here to help you do the same.

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Never flown before? We cover everything — choosing your first plane, understanding batteries, FAA registration, finding a club, and more.

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Follow along as Ron, Tom, Dave, and friends document their builds and repairs from start to finish — mistakes, fixes, and all.

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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!

Ep 51: Remote ID

The weather didn’t cooperate for our Duellist maidens this week. Trust us when we say nobody is more disappointed than we are! From an ice storm New Years Day, to 5 inches of snow on our backup date, Mother Nature had a way of throwing a wrench in our plans!

Join Ron and Tom in this episode as they talk about the new Remote ID rules from the FAA. 

Ep 50: The Wives are Back!

2021 is finally here! Join Ron and Tom, along with their wives Crystal and Lori, for a look back at 2020 as we answer some listener questions, and talk about some of the highs and lows of the last year. We also talk a bit about what our future plans are for 2021 and beyond!

Ep 49: Happy Holidays, Wing Incidence, and Wing Fairings

Happy Holidays from RC Plane Lab! Today, Ron and Tom talk about their recent trip to Dynamic Balsa and the airplanes they came home with. Tom explains what wing incidence is and talks about how he made his wing fairings on his Duelist. 

Ep 48: Brian Burcar from Dynamic Balsa

This week Ron and Tom sit down and have a chat with Brian Burcar from Dynamic Balsa. His experience in the hobby spans more than 35 years. He’s done everything from cutting balsa in the early days to producing high quality detailed cockpit kits that have won at Top Gun multiple times. 

You can visit Dynamic Balsa’s website at www.dbalsa.com or follow him at https://www.facebook.com/dbalsahs

Ep 47: Listener Questions

Ron and Tom answer listener questions this week. If you have any questions or comments, click the contact us tab at the top of this page. There are lots of ways to get in touch with us, so don’t be shy.

Ep 46: Duellist talk, and Fat Albert

Tom’s excited about how much work he got done on his Duellist. Listen to find out how much closer he and Ron are to being finished!

Also, Tom got called out by a listener for not telling Ron that the Blue Angels are upgrading Fat Albert, their C-130 transport airplane.