RC Plane Lab

Ron Hull, Tom Dale, Dave Taylor
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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.

  1. Oct 31

    Ep 225: Night Flying, EDF Mishaps, and Too Many Lights?

    Daniel Taylor, Dave’s brother, joins Ron, Tom, and Dave for another round of flying stories and project updates. While Ron was off camping with the family, the others got in a night of flying wings and a full day at the field—and not every airplane came home in one piece. The guys compare the Shadow Seeker and Shadow Seeker X, talk about the Assassin wings, and get into adding lights to the Slow Ultra Stick. There are shooting stars, a deer in the field, and enough LEDs on Dave’s airplane to raise the question of whether there’s such a thing as too many lights. Ron also gets a little encouragement to finish the Assassin that’s been sitting on his bench. Dave is still hunting for propane-start parts for his Boomerang Intro. His F-16 has another rough landing, a backwards battery connection makes an unwanted smoke show, and Daniel gets his first EDF flight on the UMX Viper. The conversation also covers jets versus radial engines, plans for a day at Eli Field, and getting ready for Toledo. The guys wrap up with the Hangar 9 Carbon Cub 15cc, the Freewing Avanti S 90mm, and the wing and fuselage bags Ron finally bought for his MB-339.

  2. Oct 31

    Ep 224: AMA’s Muncie Update and Where We Stand Now

    The AMA has put out another statement about the possible sale of its Muncie property, so we’re back for a quick follow-up. Daniel Taylor, Dave’s brother, joins us as we talk through replacement flying sites, a new home for the museum, and the possibility of lower membership dues. We’ve had a little time to think since Episode 222, and we don’t all feel the same way about it. Could a sale leave the AMA—and its members—better off? Would more than one national flying site make sense? And even if the deal turns out to be a good one, has the way it’s been handled already damaged members’ trust? Some of us are more open to seeing where this goes. Dave still has concerns. We also get into what we actually want from our AMA memberships, including why some of us still want that paper magazine showing up in the mailbox. There’s no finished deal to judge yet, but there’s plenty to discuss.

  3. Oct 17

    Ep 223: Tom’s Home, Dave Bought a Jet, and Ron Goes Scale

    Tom is home, and Ron and Dave had no idea he was about to walk through the door. Once the surprise wears off, the guys talk about AMA’s investigation into suspected radio interference and Piper’s Halloween projects on the laser cutter. Dave has joined the turbine club with a $600 Boomerang Intro, complete with an older Jet Central Bee and a long winter to-do list. Ron also explains why he’s starting over on his Ka-8B’s covering after finding Karl Striedieck’s N1000Z and hearing the story behind its 1968 record flight. There are project plans, a UMX Viper launch mishap, and plenty of grief to go around. In This Episode: 00:29 – Tom’s surprise homecoming 05:42 – AMA’s radio interference investigation 13:08 – Piper’s Halloween laser projects 16:09 – Dave’s $600 Boomerang Intro turbine jet 46:18 – UMX Viper launch trouble 58:00 – Ron’s Ka-8B and the story behind its scale finish Links and Resources: AMA’s announcement about the frequency-interference committee Send a suspected-interference report to AMA: amagov@modelaircraft.org Karl Striedieck — National Soaring Museum Hall of Fame Torcman FES drive systems Ep 159: The Basics of Fabric Covering RC Airplane Covering and Finishing Guide RC Airplane Radio & Receiver Setup Center If you have a question, a topic you’d like us to cover, or just want to get in touch, visit RCPlaneLab.com.

  4. Oct 17

    Ep 222: Is the AMA Selling Muncie? Our Questions and Concerns

    The AMA is considering an opportunity involving its Muncie property, and we've got questions. In this short episode, Ron, Tom, and Dave read the October 9 member email and talk through their reactions. Would selling the property make sense? What should members be told, and should they have a say? The discussion also comes back to the recent Executive Vice President candidate interviews and why Ron feels a little hoodwinked. Nobody has all the answers yet, but there's plenty to talk about. In This Episode: 00:00 – Why we recorded a separate episode about Muncie 01:09 – The October 9 member email and AMA’s statement 03:36 – Our first reactions: the property, the hobby, and what happens next 04:57 – Why the communication has left us uneasy 06:14 – What members get from AMA beyond the buildings and grounds 08:20 – Questions about the numbers, the process, and member input 09:28 – The EVP interviews and feeling hoodwinked 10:22 – Who started the discussion, and why the confidentiality? 11:42 – Revisiting the candidates’ answers about transparency 13:04 – Why the decision and the way it is handled are separate questions 14:24 – Tell us what you think Links and Resources: AMA’s October 9 statement on the Muncie property Ep 219: Randy Gibson, Candidate for AMA Executive VP Ep 220: Phil Tallman, Candidate for AMA Executive VP Ep 195: Greg Stone, Candidate for AMA President If you have a question, a topic you’d like us to cover, or just want to get in touch, visit RCPlaneLab.com. Until next time, may your landings be gentle.

  5. Oct 3

    Ep 221: AMA Candidates, Warbirds & Classics, and Dave’s New Shadow Seeker X

    Ron and Dave catch up after a busy couple of weeks. They talk about the separate interviews with AMA Executive Vice President candidates Phil Tallman and Randy Gibson, why members should hear from both candidates, and how easy it can be to overlook the election information and ballot. The ballot must be postmarked by November 6, 2026.   Ron shares his first experience as Contest Director at Illini Warbirds & Classics, including some memorable aircraft and what he learned behind the scenes. The guys also check out E-flite’s new Micro P-47 Thunderbolt and Dave’s new Strix Shadow Seeker X. They wrap up with an update on the new learning, troubleshooting, calculator, and podcast resources at RCPlaneLab.com.   In This Episode: 00:14 – Ron and Dave catch up 00:54 – AMA EVP candidate interviews and election information 05:40 – Dave’s weekend flying and a confusing fall fly-in 10:30 – Ron’s first time as CD at Illini Warbirds & Classics 21:34 – E-flite’s new Micro P-47 Thunderbolt 24:23 – Dave’s Strix Shadow Seeker X and its first hand launch 33:18 – New resources at RCPlaneLab.com   E-flite Micro P-47 Thunderbolt: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/e-flite-micro-p-47-thunderbolt-625mm-bnf-basic-with-as3x-and-safe-select/EFL07050.html   Listen to both candidate interviews, read their statements, and make your own decision. If you have a question, a topic you’d like us to cover, or just want to get in touch, visit https://rcplanelab.com/.   Until next time, may your landings be gentle.

  6. Oct 3

    Ep 220: Phil Tallman, Candidate for AMA Executive VP

    Ron talks with AMA Executive Vice President candidate Phil Tallman about the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the challenges facing model aviation. They discuss declining membership, the value AMA provides, support for local clubs and flying sites, communication and transparency, competition and recreational flying, advocacy, and the financial decisions ahead. Tallman shares examples from his work as an AMA district vice president and outlines what he hopes to bring to the executive vice president position. This conversation is part of RC Plane Lab’s interviews with the candidates and gives AMA members a chance to hear directly from each of them.

    Ep 220: Phil Tallman, Candidate for AMA Executive VP

  7. Oct 3

    Ep 219: Randy Gibson, Candidate for AMA Executive VP

    Ron talks with AMA Executive Vice President candidate Randy Gibson about the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the challenges facing model aviation. They discuss declining membership, the value AMA provides, support for local clubs and flying sites, communication and transparency, competition and recreational flying, advocacy, and the financial decisions ahead. Gibson shares examples from his work as an AMA district vice president and outlines what he hopes to bring to the executive vice president position. This conversation is part of RC Plane Lab’s interviews with the candidates and gives AMA members a chance to hear directly from each of them.

  8. Sep 19

    Ep 218 – Vintage RC, Nitro, and a Few Bean-Field Landings

    Ron's Falcon 56 was supposed to make its first flight, but an old pushrod had other plans. That turned out to be a good reminder that just because an old airplane looks ready to fly doesn't mean it is.   We also talk about our trip to the SIRS vintage fly-in, some really cool old airplanes, and why it took Dave four tries to finally land his Wonder somewhere other than the bean field.   Then we take a look at a few new airplanes:   - "Skynetic Micro T-33 Shooting Star 30mm EDF" (https://motionrc.com/products/skynetic-t-33-shooting-star-micro-30mm-edf-jet-with-gyro-str-sky1075-003) - "Freewing F-35C Lightning II 110mm EDF" (https://www.freewing-model.com/freewing-f-35c-lightning-ii-12s-110mm-edf-jet-arf-plus-rc-airplane.html) - "Skynetic P-12E Pursuit 1100mm Biplane" (https://motionrc.com/products/skynetic-p-12e-pursuit-biplane-1100mm-43-3-wingspan-pnp-sky1076-001)   In This Episode   - 02:50 – Ron's Falcon 56 and its failed pushrod - 06:22 – Bringing old RC airplanes back to life - 08:58 – Nitro, four-strokes, and old-school setups - 18:03 – Spektrum versus FrSky - 22:57 – Our trip to the vintage fly-in - 39:32 – Dave versus the bean field - 52:34 – A few new RC airplane releases   If you enjoyed the episode, make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next one. If you've got a question, a topic you'd like us to cover, or just want to tell Dave how to keep his airplanes out of the beans, head over to https://rcplanelab.com/ and let us know.

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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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  • Creator
    Ron Hull, Tom Dale, Dave Taylor
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    221
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    RC Plane Lab

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