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In this episode Ron and Tom explain kitbashing and the changes modelers make to existing airplane designs, then answer listener questions. Tune in to hear Ron and Tom talk a little bit about kitbashing and answer some listener questions. Episode 88 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps are retained. Read the … Read more
In this episode Ron and Tom ask what your number is and use the question to compare their own experiences in the RC airplane hobby. In the last episode with the wives, Lori wanted to know how many airplanes each of the guys had so Ron and Tom go over their list. They also talk … Read more
In this episode The wives return to RC Plane Lab for another episode, bringing their own perspective and keeping Ron and Tom in line. The wives are back for our first episode of 2022! Tune in to find out how our holidays went, and hear what some of our goals are for the new year. … Read more
In this episode Ron and Tom visit a hobby shop and talk through the airplanes, equipment, and other items that caught their attention. We finally made the trek back to our favorite hobby shop. We told our wives we wouldn’t be coming home with more airplanes but it turns out we were wrong. Tune in … Read more
In this episode Ron and Tom head to a swap meet and compare what they found, what they bought, and what followed them home. Ron and Tom finally got to go to a swap meet together. Tune in to hear what they found! Episode 84 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps … Read more
In this episode Ron and Tom talk about profile foamies, including what makes these simple RC airplanes fun to build and fly. For the full practical guide, setup advice, photos, and our SandPiper example, see Profile Foamies: A Practical Guide to Profile RC Airplanes. In this episode, Ron and Tom talk a bit about profile … Read more
In this episode Ron talks about his swap-meet finds, then he and Tom discuss a simple way to make RC airplane landing gear look beefier. In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about Ron’s recent trip to a swap meet by St. Louis, and what can be done to … Read more
In this episode This replay brings back RC Plane Lab’s Halloween episode, with scary RC airplane stories from the hosts and listeners. Enjoy our replay of last year’s Halloween Extravaganza! In keeping with the Halloween spirit, Ron and Tom talk about some of the scary things that have happened to them in the hobby. Tune … Read more
In this episode Ron’s crashed Extra 300 has been found, and Ron and Tom explain how to fuel-proof an RC airplane. Ron’s crashed Extra 300 has been found! Tune in to see if the cause of the crash has been identified (Hint: Nope!) Also in Episode 80 of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and … Read more
In this episode Ron and Tom discuss Rolls-Royce’s Spirit of Innovation electric aircraft and the FAA survey of UAS operators. After a little chit chat, Ron and Tom talk a little bit about the new electric Rolls Royce Spirit of Innovation airplane and they also go over the FAA’s Survey of UAS Operators. Episode 79 … Read more