Episode 24 · Originally released July 3, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron inventories Tom’s flight box and builds a practical checklist of tools and support equipment worth bringing to the field. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — What a flight box should … Read more
Episode 23 · Originally released June 26, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom discuss discontinued airplanes, repairable construction, covering methods, wing flutter, and plans for their club’s open house. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — Project updates and discontinued airplanes 08:01 … Read more
Episode 22 · Originally released June 19, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom cover common RC airplane fasteners, control-linkage hardware, and the unwritten rules that help a flying field operate safely and smoothly. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — Project updates … Read more
Episode 21 · Originally released June 12, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom revisit the Trash Can Telemaster, share stories about veteran modelers and old equipment, and learn again why every flight needs a preflight check. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 … Read more
Episode 20 · Originally released June 5, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom explain electric RC motors, ESCs, BECs, batteries, watts, and a practical method for sizing a complete power system. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — Electric-power terminology and the … Read more
Episode 19 · Originally released May 29, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom explain the basics of flying a pattern, examine Tom’s receiver problem, discuss repairs, and answer listener questions. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — How to approach a basic … Read more
Episode 18 · Originally released May 22, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom compare airplane-storage methods, discuss battery care and Ron’s charging troubles, then answer listener questions. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — Physical storage and avoiding hangar rash 13:04 — … Read more
Episode 17 · Originally released May 15, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom reflect on the projects, people, memories, challenges, and small victories that keep them involved in the RC airplane hobby. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — The question: what … Read more
Episode 16 · Originally released May 8, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom discuss how to choose a second RC airplane and make the step from a forgiving trainer to a capable intermediate model. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — RC … Read more
Episode 15 · Originally released May 1, 2020 · Hosts: Ron and Tom Ron and Tom explain how to diagnose, disassemble, inspect, rebuild, and reassemble a nitro RC airplane engine. In this episode Chapter list What Ron and Tom discuss Key takeaways Complete transcript Chapters 00:39 — When a nitro engine needs rebuilding 08:06 — … Read more