Ep 225: Night Flying, EDF Mishaps, and Too Many Lights?
Daniel Taylor joins us for night flying, Assassin wings, Dave’s F-16 mishap, Daniel’s first EDF flight, and a debate about how many lights are too many.
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Ep 224: AMA’s Muncie Update and Where We Stand Now
Daniel Taylor, Dave’s brother, joins Ron, Tom, and Dave to discuss AMA’s latest Muncie update, replacement flying sites, possible lower dues, and whether their opinions have changed.
Ep 223: Tom’s Home, Dave Bought a Jet, and Ron Goes Scale
Tom surprises Ron and Dave, Dave buys a $600 Boomerang Intro turbine jet, and Ron finds a full-scale Ka-8B story worth recreating. Plus Piper’s laser projects.
Ep 222: Is the AMA Selling Muncie? Our Questions and Concerns
Ron, Tom, and Dave discuss the possible AMA Muncie property sale, member communication, and the questions they want answered before making up their minds.
Ep 221: AMA Candidates, Warbirds & Classics, and Dave’s New Shadow Seeker X
Ron and Dave discuss the AMA EVP candidate interviews, Ron’s first time as CD at Illini Warbirds & Classics, a powerful laser cutter, E-flite’s new Micro P-47, Dave’s Shadow Seeker X, and updates to RCPlaneLab.com.
Ep 220: Phil Tallman, Candidate for AMA Executive VP
AMA Executive Vice President candidate Phil Tallman joins Ron to discuss membership, clubs, flying sites, advocacy, communication, and the future of model aviation.
Ep 219: Randy Gibson, Candidate for AMA Executive VP
AMA Executive Vice President candidate Randy Gibson joins Ron to discuss membership, clubs, flying sites, advocacy, communication, and the future of model aviation.
Ep 218: Vintage RC, Nitro, and a Few Bean-Field Landings
Tommy couldn’t make it this time, so it’s just Ron and Dave. Ron’s Falcon 56 was supposed to make its first flight, but an old pushrod had other plans. We also recap the SIRS vintage fly-in, Dave’s adventures in the bean field, and a few new RC airplane releases.
Ep 217: RC Fest, Ring of Fire Redemption, and Piper Takes the Mic
Piper joins Ron, Dave, and Tom for a lively recap of RC Fest! She shares her adventures with the RC car “Try Me” courses and introduces the two new vehicles she brought home—including an ARRMA Mojave Grom BLX. The crew also talks night flying, Tom’s new airplane trailer, Ron’s Falcon 56 nitro project, a pair … Read more
Ep 216: Tom’s Home for One Episode—and Ron Bought a Nitro Plane?!
Tom is home and back in the studio with Ron and Dave—but only for this episode during his brief visit. Tom’s wife, Lori, briefly joins the conversation. Dave shares a personal update, Ron recaps the Illini Jets event, and the guys discuss the Skynetic F-35C Micro EDF and upcoming Illinois RC events. Ron and Tom … Read more