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Episode 48 · Originally released December 19, 2020 · Hosts: Ron, Tom, and Brian Burcar Ron and Tom visit Dynamic Balsa for a wide-ranging conversation with owner Brian Burcar about his decades in the hobby and business. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with … Read more
Episode 47 · Originally released December 12, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom give short Duellist updates 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 Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane Lab Chapters … Read more
Episode 46 · Originally released December 5, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom share more Duellist progress and discuss Fat Albert, the Blue Angels' famous support aircraft. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane Lab Chapters 00:38 — A … Read more
Episode 45 · Originally released November 28, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom discuss the Blue Angels, continue their Duellist conversation, and reflect on what makes them thankful in the RC hobby. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane … Read more
Episode 44 · Originally released November 21, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom The hosts discuss preparing for winter flying and continue documenting progress on their twin-engine Pica Duellist builds. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane Lab Chapters 00:38 — The … Read more
Episode 43 · Originally released November 14, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom explain a systematic approach to trimming a new RC airplane so it flies predictably and efficiently. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane Lab Chapters 00:38 … Read more
Episode 42 · Originally released November 7, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom share Pica Duellist progress and introduce the tools, materials, and methods used in traditional balsa construction. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane Lab Chapters 00:38 … Read more
Episode 41 · Originally released October 31, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom trade frightening, funny, and cautionary RC airplane stories in this Halloween special. In this episode Chapter list Episode topics Key takeaways Complete transcript In this episode Episode Topics Connect with RC Plane Lab Chapters 00:38 — Halloween opening and … Read more