The RC Plane Lab Podcast Archive
With more than 200 episodes—and new ones added regularly—there’s plenty to dig into. Join Ron, Tom, and Dave as we talk about the airplanes we’re building, flying, fixing, and occasionally crashing, along with new gear, events, and the lessons we pick up along the way.
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Ep 107: Tony Lewis
Episode 107 · Originally released August 5, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Tony Lewis Tony Lewis joins Ron and Tom to discuss growing up around aviation near Oshkosh, learning RC as a child, radio history, building, and his lifelong involvement in the hobby. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript … Read more
Ep 106: Summer Fun
In this episode Ron, Tom, and Dave catch up after a busy couple of weeks that included a crash for Dave, more airplane purchases for Ron, and several Father’s Day maidens for Tom. Ron, Tom, and Dave sit down and talk about a busy couple of weeks. Dave crashes, Ron buys more airplanes, and Tom … Read more
Ep 105: Garry Gilbert
Episode 105 · Originally released June 17, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Garry Gilbert Garry Gilbert joins Ron and Tom to share a lifetime of aviation stories, from family-built airplanes and early RC flying to full-scale aircraft, memorable crashes, foam models, and custom ARF projects. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways … Read more
Ep 104: Gasoline Engines
Episode 104 · Originally released June 10, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Dave Ron, Tom, and Dave discuss their Tri-Motor flight, answer listener questions, explain gasoline-engine conversions, and cover practical gasoline-engine setup for RC airplanes. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Ron and Tom talk about … Read more
Ep 103: Steve Hersh
Episode 103 · Originally released June 3, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Steve Hersh Steve Hersh joins Ron and Tom to discuss returning to RC aviation, relearning to fly, club life, airplane repairs, radio equipment, and the experiences that kept him engaged in the hobby. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways … Read more
Ep 102: Matt and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast
In this episode Ron and Tom join Matt and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast for a crossover conversation about learning, building, and flying RC airplanes. Ron and Tom are joined by Matt and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast in this special crossover episode. Tune in to the first ever Aviation RC … Read more
Ep 101: David Boito, author ”Valley Fliers”
Episode 101 · Originally released May 20, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and David Boito Author David Boito joins Ron and Tom to discuss his debut novel, “Valley Fliers,” a thriller whose story is built around RC aviation and the community at a model airfield. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete … Read more
Ep 100: The 100th Episode!
Episode 100 · Originally released May 13, 2022 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, Crystal, and Lori Crystal and Lori join Ron and Tom to celebrate the podcast’s 100th episode with flying plans, listener photos, Lori’s upcoming ARF build, new airplanes, and plenty of good-natured studio banter. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete … Read more
Ep 99: Jeffrey Arsenault
In this episode Ron and Tom talk with Jeffrey Arsenault about his background, airplanes, and experiences in the RC hobby. Jeffrey Arsenault joins Ron and Tom for this week’s episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast! Below are some of his airplanes we talk about on the show. Jeff’s Airplanes Jeff’s Airplanes Jeff’s Airplanes Jeff’s … Read more