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In this episode The guys catch up on what they have been doing over the last couple of weeks and discuss several new RC airplane releases. Tune in as the guys talk about the last couple of weeks and some new plane releases. Episode 186 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps … Read more
In this episode The guys recap their 2025 trip to Joe Nall, including the highlights, low points, memorable flying, and stories from the week. Tune in as the guys talk all about their trip to Joe Nall this year! Episode 185 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps are retained. Read the … Read more
In this episode Two-thirds of the RC Plane Lab crew meet up with Lee and Fitz from the RC Roundtable on the final day of Joe Nall 2025 to share the good, the bad, and the muddy. 2/3rds of the RC Plane Lab crew were able to meet up with 2/3rds of the RC Roundtable … Read more
In this episode Steve Schlesinger from FrSky joins the guys to discuss FrSky’s history, the correct pronunciation of the name, and features of Dave’s new radio. Tune in as the guys sit down and chat with Steve Schlesinger from FrSky as we learn about the history of FrSky, how to pronounce it, and some of … Read more
In this episode The guys talk about setting a new record for the number of maiden flights in one day, Dave’s new FrSky radio, and Ron’s progress on his new trailer. Tune in as the guys talk about them setting a new record for number of maidens in one day, Dave talks about his new … Read more
In this episode Ron, Tom, and Dave recap the 2025 Toledo RC Swap Meet and Expo, including what sold, what was new, and how the racing went. What sold? What’s new? How was racing? Tune in to hear how the 2025 Toledo RC Swap Meet and Expo went for the RC Plane Lab guys! Episode … Read more
In this episode The guys return to the basics with advice on choosing a first RC airplane, their beginner-model recommendations, and proper LiPo battery care and storage. Tune in as the guys revisit one of their beginning episodes covering RC Planes for Beginners. A bit of a warning: This episode goes back to basics, covering … Read more
In this episode Spring has arrived in the Midwest, at least on the calendar, so the guys catch up on current projects and what they have planned next. It may not really feel like it for those of us in the mid-west, but Spring is finally here! Tune in to hear what the guys have … Read more
In this episode Dan Landis joins the crew to talk about his background, the history of Boomerang RC Jets, and what is planned for the company’s future. In this episode, we sit down with Dan Landis from Boomerang RC Jets to learn about Dan and to talk about this history of Boomerang and what’s in … Read more
In this episode The guys discuss new airplanes, a boat Ron recently received, airplanes Dave refurbished, and another purchase Ron is excited about. There are lots of new airplanes to talk about this week, along with a boat Ron recently received, planes Dave has reburbished, and a new purchase Ron is excited about! Episode 177 … Read more