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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
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
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
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
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
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
In this episode Ron and Tom discuss the ISDT Air8 charger, BattAir smart-battery plugins, and other RC equipment and project updates. Ron and Tom talk about a lot of stuff in this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast! Tune in to hear about another swap meet, new airplanes, plane repairs, guest interviews, listener voicemails, … Read more
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom sit down with their friend and fellow flier, Bob Ferry. Bob has been in the hobby for around 10 years, and has amassed a collection of airplanes that puts Ron and Tom to shame. Tune in to hear Bob’s number and to hear their conversation.
In this episode Ron and Tom talk about Toledo and the long-running swap meet and expo that has brought RC modelers together for decades. Ron and Tom are back from their Toledo trip. Tune in to find out what finds they came up with and get some hints on what to do if you go … Read more
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom sit down and talk with their first remote guest, Jim O’Camb. Jim is from Erie, PA, and has been in the hobby for many years and is a big fan of sailplanes. He’s built many kits and arfs, and is lucky enough to be able to fly from his own back yard!