RC Plane Lab

Ep 22: Basic Fasteners and Field Etiquette

In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom discuss what a good basic assortment of fasteners are to keep on hand and where to get them, and Tom talks about field etiquette and what to expect if you're a newcomer to the hobby visiting a flying field. 

Ep 21: Telemaster issues, Tom's old friends, and Tom fails to do a preflight

In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about the problems they've had with the Telemaster and Tom tells a story about a couple of his old friends. Tom also admits to not following his own advice when he fails to do a preflight check before a flight. 

Ep 20: Electric motors, ESCs, and how to choose the best electric power system for your airplane

In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom discuss the ins and outs of the rc airplane electric motor, electronic speed controllers (or esc), and how to choose an electric power system for your airplane. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com/electric-rc-motors/ to get all of the information talked about in the show. 

Ep 19: Flying an airplane, Tom's receiver problem, and Listener Questions

In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about the basics of flying an rc airplane, answer some more listener questions, and talk about a problem Tom had at the flying field. 

Ep 18: Storing Airplanes, Ron is Cursed, and Listener Questions

In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Tom and Ron cover how to store your rc airplanes, Ron talks about his battery charging curse, and they answer some listener questions.

Ep 17: What keeps you coming back?

Ron and Tom discuss what keeps them coming back to the hobby, and discuss some things they don't like that's happened recently, and they ramble on about lots of other stuff too. Get your RC Plane Lab goodies at rcplanelab.com/shop!
 

Ep 16: Intermediate RC Airplanes

What should you look for in an intermediate RC airplane? We've already covered RC Airplanes for Beginners, and now that you've mastered your beginner RC airplane, it's time to move on to your second RC airplane! Ron and Tom talk about what their second airplanes were, and what to consider when looking for and buying an intermediate RC plane. 
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Ep 15: Rebuilding a Nitro Engine

What does it take to rebuild a nitro airplane engine? In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, you'll hear Ron and Tom discuss how simple rebuilding these engines can be, and what steps to take if you have a nitro rc engine that needs rebuilt. 

Ep 14: Updates #4

In this update, Ron talks about creating easy foamy airplanes, and 3d printing wing ribs. Tom gives a quick update on theHorten project with a few words about the upcoming Duellist project. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com or leave us a text or voicemail at 818-351-9846 for comments, show ideas, or questions. 

Ep 13: Nitro Engines, Part 2

Ron and Tom don’t miss a beat in the second part of the Nitro engine episode. They talk about what’s inyour model engine fuel, breaking in a new or rebuilt engine, proper care and storage of your modelengines, and some of the tools required to maintain them. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com or leave us a text or voicemail at 818-351-9846 for comments, show ideas, or questions.