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 60: Balancing Propellers
In this episode Ron and Tom explain why propeller balance matters and show how to balance an RC airplane propeller correctly. In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about balancing propellers, what tools to use, and the different ways to do it. Episode 60 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited … Read more
Tool of the Week: Du-Bro Tru-Spin Prop Balancer
This week’s tool of the week: the Dubro Tru-Spin Prop Balancer
Ep 59: All about Hinges.
In this episode Ron and Tom go through the common types of RC airplane hinges and explain where each one works best. In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk all about Hinges! Episode 59 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps are retained. Read the full transcript [0:00] … Read more
Ep 58: Glues, Homemade Tools, and Listener Questions
In this episode Ron and Tom talk about RC airplane glues, useful homemade tools, and another round of listener questions. In this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about the different glues and where to use them, homemade tools, and answer some more listener questions. Episode 58 Transcript This transcript has been … Read more
Ep 57: Ron Orders Starlink, Airplane Sizes, and Listener Questions
In this episode Ron ordered Starlink, then he and Tom sort through RC airplane size terminology and answer listener questions. Ron is getting Starlink! Ron and Tom discuss why that’s a good thing for RC Plane Lab. They also discuss airplane sizes and answer some listener questions. Episode 57 Transcript This transcript has been lightly … Read more
Ep 56: Radio Giveaway Starts Now! And Tri-Motor Talk, both our RC Model and the Full Scale Airpane.
In this episode The radio giveaway is officially underway, and Ron and Tom compare their RC Ford Tri-Motor with the full-scale airplane. In this episode of RC Plane Lab, the guys officially launch the FlySky transmitter giveaway! They talk about some updates about their RC Tri-Motor project, and then get into talking about the full … Read more
Ep 55: So, you crashed. Can it be fixed? And who’s Duellist was faster???
In this episode Ron and Tom talk through deciding whether a crashed RC airplane is worth repairing, then settle which Duellist was faster. It happens to all of us from time to time. Sometimes when you fly, you crash. But, how do you know if it’s a total loss, or if it can be rebuilt? … Read more
Ep 54: Radio Giveaway, Tri-Motor Project, and Listener Questions
In this episode Ron and Tom cover the radio giveaway, progress on the Ford Tri-Motor project, and several listener questions. RC Plane Lab will be giving away a FlySky FS-I6 transmitter! Stay tuned for more info. Since the Duellist project is behind them, in this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about … Read more
Ep 53: Saving Money in the Hobby
In this episode Ron and Tom share practical ways to save money in RC without making every decision about buying the cheapest option. In this episode, Tom goes through some ways to save money in the hobby, not only on materials, but on tools as well. While it can be expensive, there are ways to … Read more