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Back to SearchEp 43: Flight Trimming an RC Airplane
Episode 43
So you just got your new airplane together and you're ready to fly it. How do you make sure it's flying the best it can? By flight trimming it! Join …
5 years, 11 months ago
Ep 42: Duellist Updates, and a Primer on Balsa Builds
Episode 42
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about what they've been up to with their Duellist projects. They also discuss what to e…
5 years, 11 months ago
Ep 41: Halloween Special; Scary RC Airplane Stories
Episode 41
Happy Halloween! In keeping with the Halloween spirit, Ron and Tom talk about some of the scary things that have happened to them in the hobby. Tune …
5 years, 11 months ago
Ep 40: Scratch Building, Listener Questions, and What Makes an Airplane Big?
Episode 40
Ron and Tom discuss the ins and outs of scratch building, answer listener questions, and try to figure out what makes an airplane big.
Don't forge…
5 years, 11 months ago
Ep 39: Happy Birthday Tom, How to be a Better Pilot, Listener Mail
Episode 39
Tom turned 50 this week! Let's all wish him a happy 50th!
There are a few things you can do to become a better pilot. Tom talks about some of the th…
6 years ago
Ep 38: Propellers. Propellers? Air Screws!
Episode 38
Ron and Tom take a deep dive into air screws, also known as propellers! This will hopefully answer any questions you have ever had about those spinni…
6 years ago
Ep 37: New Forums! Bending Landing Gear Wire, a Good Book to Read, and Fusion 360 Software
Episode 37
Introducing the RC Plane Lab Forums! Head over to https://forums.rcplanelab.com, sign up, and start posting!
The guys talk about the book "Stick and …
6 years ago
Ep 36: We're on Patreon! Ron built a Third Duellist Wing, Vacuum Bagging the Wing, UMX Airplanes, and Listener Questions
Episode 36
RC Plane Lab is on Patreon! Visit us at rcplanelab.com/patreon to find out more.
Ron built a third Duellist wing in the hopes of third time's a char…
6 years ago
Ep 35: Warped Wings, Retracts, and Listener Mail
Episode 35
In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom discuss how to straighten a warped balsa wing while it's still in the bones, or hasn't been …
6 years, 1 month ago
Ep 34: We bought a friggin laser! What's the AMA? And gas vs glow.
Episode 34
Ron and Tom bought a CO2 laser cutter! Tom explains why it's advantageous to be an AMA member, and they discuss the pros an cons of gas vs glow.
Hea…
6 years, 1 month ago