RC Airplane Podcast & Community

Your RC Airplane
Journey Starts Here

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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Welcome to RC Plane Lab

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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The Podcast

New episodes every two weeks covering new releases, build projects, interviews, and everything happening in the RC world.

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Beginner Guides

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

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Build Logs

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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The ElectroStreak
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A classic design brought back to life. Laser-cut parts, detailed plans, and limited supply. Built by the RC Plane Lab community, for the RC Plane Lab community.

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RC Plane Lab isn't just a podcast — it's a group of passionate pilots who love sharing the hobby. Come hang out, ask questions, and show off your builds.

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Updates, and Listener Feedback

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In this episode short, Ron and Tom talk about what they’ve been up to in their first week of the lockdown. They also respond to feedback from a listener about their last episode. 

New weekly episodes starting now!

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To our listeners:

Our original plan was to launch weekly episodes of the RC Plane Lab podcast on April 7th, 2020. However, due to the recent pandemic we have decided to start our weekly release early, starting today, Saturday, March 21st, 2020! We figured it was time for some good news! So, head over to your favorite podcast app and listen to this week’s episode, or listen below.

Frise-style Hinge
Tom mentions using the Frise-style hinges on the HO229 he is building. These are the photos that hopefully explain how they work. If you have any questions, reach out to us!
Frise-style Hinge

An Introduction

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The RC Plane Lab Podcast

In our first episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about their experiences with the rc airplane hobby. They cover how they got into the hobby, and tell a little bit about themselves.

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