RC Plane Lab

Ep 12: Nitro Engines, Part 1

In this episode, Ron and Tom talk about Tom’s favorite subject: Nitro airplane engines! In the first installment ofthis episode, your hosts explain the difference between two- and four-strokes, glow plugs, tuning, andmore. Get a better understanding of the heart of your airplane by listening to Tom talk about what’sclose to his heart! Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com or leave us a text or voicemail at 818-351-9846 for comments, show ideas, or questions. 

Ep 11: What powers your radio?

Capacity and voltage are the theme of this electrifying episode!  Ron and Tom explain the common types of RC airplane batteries in our hobby.  From vintage Nickel Cadmium to the latest Lithium batteries, we break them down for you so you can decide what to trust your model to.
Which RC airplane battery do you use? Reach out to us at RCPlaneLab.com, or leave us a voicemail or text at 818-351-9846!

Ep 10: Updates #3

In this episode, Ron and Tom give some updates on what they've been working on this week, but they get off on a tangent and talk about some of the RC projects Tom hasn't finished and some of the planes they've crashed. 
Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com or leave us a voicemail or message us at 818-351-9846. 
 

Ep 9: How to Make Wing Sheets

In this short episode, Tom describes how he makes balsa wing sheeting for covering large wings. To follow along with the photo gallery mentioned in the show, visit https://rcplanelab.com/wing-sheeting/.

Ep 8: Receivers

Receivers, receivers, receivers! What are these mysterious electronic boxes we put in our airplanes? In this episode, Ron and Tom demystify rc airplane receivers and discuss what they do, how to bind them, and why it's a good idea to bind more than once! Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com to sign up for our mailing list, to give us show ideas, or to give us feedback. We love hearing from our listeners!

Ep 7: Updates #2

In this short episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom give updates on what they have accomplished this week in the hobby. Tom gives a quick overview of how to edge glue balsa sheets to make them wide enough to sheet a wing. Reach out with questions or comments by visiting us at https://rcplanelab.com or texting us or leaving a voicemail at 818-351-9846. 

Ep 6: What can your transmitter do for you?

In this episode, Ron and Tom explain some of the more complex features of a modern day rc transmitter!  From end point adjustments to exponential travel, today’s transmitters offer a large assortment of functions. There’s more to your radio than just sending signals to your airplane!

Ep 5: It’s all about the Pre-Flight!

In this episode, Ron and Tom go over what to do during a pre-flight check, why to do it, and what can happen if you skip it!  Download the handy preflight checklist we use at https://rcplanelab.com/preflight/! We’ll also cover some basic maintenance tasks that should be performed annually so your airplanes are ready for the flying season.  From basic battery maintenance to the final pre-flight checklist, we’ve got it all covered in episode #5.

Ep 4: Updates and Listener Feedback

In this episode short, Ron and Tom talk about what they've been up to in their first week of the lockdown. They also respond to feedback from a listener about their last episode. 
 
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Ep 3: RC Planes for Beginners

RC Planes for Beginners. In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom discuss how to get into the hobby and what to look for in a beginner airplane. They also talk about some terms that you may come across when looking at beginner rc airplanes. https://rcplanelab.com/rc-planes-for-beginners/