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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Episodes

Friday May 01, 2020

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

Friday Apr 24, 2020

Friday Apr 24, 2020

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

Friday Apr 24, 2020

Friday Apr 24, 2020

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. 

Ep 12: Nitro Engines, Part 1

Friday Apr 24, 2020

Friday Apr 24, 2020

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. 

Friday Apr 17, 2020

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

Saturday Apr 11, 2020

Saturday Apr 11, 2020

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. 
 

Friday Apr 10, 2020

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

Friday Apr 10, 2020

Friday Apr 10, 2020

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

Sunday Apr 05, 2020

Sunday Apr 05, 2020

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. 

Friday Apr 03, 2020

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!

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