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In this episode The guys discuss a failed fly-in, flying in windy conditions, and where they draw the line on potentially offensive airplane markings. Tune in as the guys talk about a failed fly in, some windy flying, and give their answers to the question “When are airplane markings offensive?” Links: E-Flite 64mm Viper https://www.e-fliterc.com/product/viper-64mm-edf-jet-bnf-basic-with-as3x-and-safe-select/EFL07750.html … Read more
In this episode The guys catch up on another round of maiden flights and tell the story of Ron’s latest crash. Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks, including more maidens and a crash. Episode 165 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps … Read more
In this episode The guys recap the 2024 Illini Jet Meet at Eli Field, discuss AS3X+ receiver installations, and talk about new airplanes and maiden flights. Tune in as the guys talk about their recent trip to the 2024 Illini Jet Meet at Eli Field, some new airplanes, and a bunch of other stuff. Links … Read more
In this episode Tom finds another hobby shop to visit, this time in Iowa, and the guys catch up on their recent RC activities. Tommy finds another hobby shop to visit, this time in Iowa. The guys also talk about their recent activities. Episode 163 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps … Read more
In this episode Ron and Dave discuss the Ruko Remote ID module Dave found on Amazon and catch up on their latest RC projects. Tune in to hear about the new remote id module Dave found on Amazon (the Ruko), and other stuff. Episode 162 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps … Read more
In this episode The guys recap a busy stretch of maiden flights and talk through the newly released Spektrum update. Tune in to hear about the numerous recent maidens the guys have had, along with some talk about the newly released Spektrum update Episode 161 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Timestamps … Read more
In this episode The guys discuss Ron’s MB-339 maiden flight, an announcement from Sullivan RC Products, and what else they’ve been doing. Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks, including Ron’s MB-339 maiden, an announcement from Sullivan RC products, and lots of other stuff! Episode 160 … Read more
In this episode Daniel plans to recover the Mystery Man airplane with fabric for the first time, so Dave explains the basics of fabric covering. Since Dave’s Brother, Daniel, picked up the Mystery Man airplane from Ron, he’s decided to recover it and is using fabric for the first time, so Dave goes over the … Read more
In this episode The guys recap Horizon Hobby RC Fest and tell the story of their attempts to fly through the Ring of Fire. Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to recently, including RC Fest and the Ring of Fire! Episode 158 Transcript This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. … Read more
In this episode The entire RC Plane Lab crew made it to Joe Nall 2024. They sit down to recap the trip and share how the week went. The whole RC Plane Lab gang made it to Joe Nall this year! Tune in to hear how it went. Episode 157 Transcript This transcript has been … Read more