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by Ron Hull, Tom Dale, Dave Taylor
Welcome to the RC Plane Lab podcast, a show for anyone who likes RC airplanes! We’ll share tips and tricks on how to build models and how to be a better pilot.
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- 5 days ago53 min
Ep 214: Old Beavers, Ironic Howls, and Wing Loading
Ron and Dave return after a summer break to talk flying, family updates, and shop projects. They highlight five new or reissued RC airplanes and touch on the science of wing loading. The episode wraps with Dave’s $50 swap‑meet Beaver restoration. Freewing JL‑8 80mm EDF Jet Durafly Curtiss P‑40 Warhawk V2 (Aleutian Tiger) Freewing Eurofighter Typhoon V2 90mm EDF Jet Skynetic P‑47 Thunderbolt “Passionate Patsy” 750mm HobbyKing Kitfox Sportplane (Plug & Play)
- Jun 27, 20261h 2m
Ep 213: New OV‑10, Rock Crawlers, Fly‑In Recap, and Our RC‑Ready Rigs
Ron, Tom, and Dave cover extreme summer weather, camping with RC rock crawlers, a new UMX‑sized OV‑10 release, their local club fly‑in recap, and a deep dive into how each of them sets up their vehicles for hauling airplanes.
- Jun 13, 20261h 14m
Ep 212: Switches, Knobs & Chaos: How We Actually Set Up Our Radios
The guys are back together — sort of — and this week they dive into one of the most common listener questions: How should you assign switches on your radio? After some classic RC Plane Lab banter (Tommy’s “witchy” mic, canceled night flying, and Ron rediscovering his forgotten UMX Viper), the crew breaks down how they each map flaps, gear, lights, rates, gains, and AS3X functions across their transmitters. They compare Spektrum iX setups, talk about why consistency matters more than “the right way,” and share lessons learned — including how Ron’s F‑18 crash came down to one simple gain‑tuning mistake. Whether you’re new to programming radios or just want to refine your habits, this episode is packed with practical, real‑world insight from three pilots who definitely don’t always do it the same way.
- May 31, 20261h 22m
Ep 211: Tom Returns (Remotely), Crashes, Cap Builds, and Field Adventures
Tom makes a surprise remote return to the show from his extended deployment in the U.S. Southwest desert. The guys catch up on flying, mishaps, new airplanes, swap meets, repairs, and the ongoing saga of Reggie’s questionable preflight habits. Ron shares the dramatic loss of his X‑Fly Hornet, Dave talks about resurrecting and repainting an F‑16, and Tom confesses to “Tomming” his Turbo Timber into the gravel. The crew also dives into gliders, paramotors, truck upgrades, and future flying plans.
- May 16, 20261h 4m
EP 210: A Trailer, a Charger, and a Great Day Flying
A couple of new releases hit the RC scene, and a day at the field turns into a mix of flying, tinkering, and trailer‑powered success. With a few maiden flights, some quick repairs, and plenty of hangout time, Episode 210 is all about enjoying the hobby and the moments that come with it.
- May 2, 202652 min
Ep 209: The Beginner’s Lounge, Trailer Upgrades, and the RACores Yak‑55 Assembly
In this episode we talk about the sudden closure of WACO Aircraft Company and what it means for full‑scale aviation fans. Ron goes over the latest trailer upgrades, including the rooftop AC and the new Spektrum S450 charging setup. Dave makes progress assembling Ron’s RACores Yak‑55, and we wrap up with an update on the new Beginner’s Lounge on RCPlaneLab.com. Head over to https://beginnerslounge.rcplanelab.com!
- Apr 18, 20261h 32m
Ep 208: 2026 Toledo Wrap up, with Daniel and Reggie
Tune in to hear how the 2026 Toledo RC Swap Meet and Expo went for the guys!
- Apr 4, 202659 min
Ep 207: From Trash to Treasure, New Releases, and Swap‑Meet Fun
In this episode, Dave kicks things off with the story behind his April Model Aviation article, “From Trash to Treasure,” and finally shares the full tale behind the project that inspired it. From there, the guys dive into a wave of new releases hitting the RC world: Dynam’s E‑2C Hawkeye with its rotating radar dome E‑flite’s latest lineup — Beechcraft D18/RC‑45J 1.5m, V1200 1.2m, 2m Conscendo, and the new HobbyZone Trojan Motion RC’s Flightline P‑51 HobbyKing’s Tundra TPX 3D profile plane and the Durafly Brewster F2A Buffalo V2 Banana Hobby’s massive JetRuler 1/9 F‑22 Raptor 2.1m composite turbine jet The conversation takes a reflective turn as the crew talks about Dumas closing its doors after 75 years — a tough loss for the hobby, especially for fans of their classic rubber-powered airplanes and iconic boat kits. Then it’s on to swap‑meet season. The guys recap the Eli Swap Meet and why the small shows still deliver some of the best surprises and deals. With Toledo right around the corner, Ron shares the fleet he’s bringing to sell — from the V‑22 Osprey and UMX Beast to the Freewing F‑35, FMS Explorer, and more — and debates whether it’s finally time to pull receivers now that prices have dropped again.
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