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In this episode Ali Machinchy joins RC Plane Lab to talk about his work as a Horizon Hobby product developer and marketing manager and his experience as a world-renowned RC pilot. Not only is Ali Machinchy a world-renowned pilot, but he’s genuinely one of the nicest guys we’ve met in the hobby. Tune in to … Read more
In this episode Ron, Tom, and Dave announce the Electro Streak winter group build and explain where listeners can find the project information. They also catch up on recent crashes, new airplanes, and the airplane Dave won. Wanna build an Electro Streak over the winter with us? Head over to https://rcplanelab.com/electrostreak/ for information on our winter group … Read more
In this episode Bjorn Baal joins the crew to explain how he learned to make piston rings, carried on the Bowman Rings legacy through RMJ Machine Worx, and what he flies for fun. Bjorn Baal spent many months studying under the tutelage of Frank Bowman, learning the intricate ins and outs of making piston rings. … Read more
In this episode Terry Dunn joins Ron, Tom, and Dave to talk about electric RC airplanes, his Model Aviation column, and the RC Roundtable Podcast. Tune in as the RC Plane Lab guys talk with Terry Dunn. Terry is one of the hosts of the RC Roundtable Podcast, and the electrics columnist for Model Aviation, … Read more
Episode 115 · Originally released October 21, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Dave The guys explain what went wrong with a failed live episode, review a recent crash, and reveal the airplane selected for their winter group build. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode The crew … Read more
Episode 114 · Originally released September 23, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Dave Ron, Tom, and Dave host RC Plane Lab's first live episode, discuss Reggie's recovery, respond to listener feedback, and navigate the fun and unpredictability of a live broadcast. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this … Read more
Episode 113 · Originally released September 16, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, Dave, and Reggie Reggie joins the group to discuss jets, turbine ambitions, recent flying, and an important accident story with practical safety lessons for model aviators. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Reggie joins Ron … Read more
Episode 112 · Originally released September 9, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, Dave, and Reggie Rain interrupts the group's Labor Day flying plans, giving Ron, Tom, Dave, and Reggie time to catch up on recent projects, field activity, and upcoming stories. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode … Read more
Episode 111 · Originally released September 2, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Dave Ron, Tom, and Dave explore Horizon Hobby's Fly RC Nation community and work through a collection of questions submitted by RC Plane Lab listeners. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Ron and Tom … Read more
Episode 110 · Originally released August 26, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Dave The guys catch up after time away, discuss flying fields and travel, share recent RC activity, and recount Jeff Arsenault's remarkable airborne-tent story. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Ron, Tom, and Dave … Read more