RC Plane Lab
Welcome to RC Plane Lab, a podcast for anyone who likes RC airplanes! We’ll share tips and tricks on how to build models and how to be a better pilot. Visit us at RCPlaneLab.com to sign up for our email list and to ask us questions. You can also text us or leave us a voicemail at 818-351-9846.
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Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Servos are important in RC Airplanes, but if they're not set up right they can cause crashes and headaches! Ron and Tom talk about the 6 rules Tom uses for setting up servos, and they talk about all the different ways to hook up a servo to your control surface.
Tool of the week! Z-Bend Pliers. Get yours on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qRzqtm
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Tom@rcplanelab.com
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Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Ever wondered what a servo is, or what it does?
Servos come in all shapes and sizes, and it can be difficult to know what's what. There are a lot of differences in servos, and Ron and Tom explain what they are. From metal gears to plastic gears, micro servos to standard size servos, analog to digital, there's a lot to know about the servo that goes in your airplane!
This week's tool of the week is the servo tester! Get a 3 pack on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ePybZc
Some of the servos we talked about:
10 Pack SG90 servos on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2P1GkiD
Spektrum 9 gram servo on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cGyh2R
Hitec 225MG servo on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eSfggu
6 pack standard servos on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OGSIVa
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Questions, comments? Reach out to us!
Email:
Ron@rcplanelab.com
Tom@rcplanelab.com
Text or leave a voicemail:
(818) 351-9846
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https://rcplanelab.com
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https://forums.rcplanelab.com
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
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!
This week's tool of the week: the Dubro Tru-Spin Prop Balancer
Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rhzC6k
Want to win a FlySky FS-I6?! Enter today! Visit our website: https://rcplanelab.com/giveaway/
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Questions, comments?
Reach out to us!
Email:
Ron@rcplanelab.com
Tom@rcplanelab.com
Text or leave a voicemail:
(818) 351-9846
Website:
https://rcplanelab.com
Forum:
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Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Hinges! They're one of the most important parts of your airplane, yet they're often overlooked. Tune in as Ron and Tom talk about the different types of hinges, and discuss the pros and cons of each one.
Want to win a FlySky FS-I6?! Enter today! Visit our website:
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Questions, comments? Reach out to us!
Email:
Ron@rcplanelab.com
Tom@rcplanelab.com
Text or leave a voicemail:
(818) 351-9846
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Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
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.
Want to win a FlySky FS-I6?! Enter today! Visit our website:
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Questions, comments? Reach out to us!
Email:
Ron@rcplanelab.com
Tom@rcplanelab.com
Text or leave a voicemail:
(818) 351-9846
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Forum:
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Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
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.
Want to win a FlySky FS-I6?! Enter today! Visit our website at https://rcplanelab.com/giveaway/
Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon
Questions, comments? Reach out to us!
Email:
Ron@rcplanelab.com
Tom@rcplanelab.com
Text or leave a voicemail:
(818) 351-9846
Website:
https://rcplanelab.com
Forum:
https://forums.rcplanelab.com
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
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 size Ford Tri-Motor that inspired their build.
Want to win a FlySky FS-I6?! Enter now! Visit our website at https://rcplanelab.com/giveaway/
Support us by becoming a Patron!
https://rcplanelab.com/patreon
Questions, comments? Reach out to us!
Email:
Ron@rcplanelab.com
Tom@rcplanelab.com
Text or leave a voicemail:
(818) 351-9846
Website:
https://rcplanelab.com
Forum:
https://forums.rcplanelab.com
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
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? Tune in to see what Ron and Tom have to say on the subject.
Also on this show, Ron and Tom settle a bet on who's Duellist was faster during their maiden flights. You may be surprised by the numbers!
Support us by becoming a Patron!
https://rcplanelab.com/patreon
Questions, comments? Reach out to us!
Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com
Tom@rcplanelab.com
Text or leave a voicemail:
(818) 351-9846
Website:
https://rcplanelab.com
Forum:
https://forums.rcplanelab.com
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
RC Plane Lab will be giving away a FlySky FS-I6 transmitter! Stay tuned for more details.
Since the Duellist project is behind them, in this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about their next airplane build, a giant scale Ford Tri-Motor. This will be a fun project to follow along, so be sure to check back for future updates.
The guys also respond to listener questions and comments.
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
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 cut costs without cutting corners!