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The Overly Excited Podcast #41 Tom Price | Beyond the Finish Line: An Impactful Marathon Mission for NICU WarriorsWelcome back to The Overly Excited Podcast! In this special episode 41, we are joined by the incredible Tom Price, who shares his awe-inspiring journey of running 50 marathons in 50 days. Tom's motivation and dedication stemmed from his desire to support families with babies in the NICU. Throughout this episode, we explore Tom's touching experiences, from using physical reminders to keep focused and finding deep connections through running to the emotional impact of premature baby care. Tom's commitment to fundraising and raising awareness for NICU families is truly inspiring, and we can't wait to delve into his story. So, buckle up...

2024-07-111h 05

RC Plane Lab Ep 129: Tom’s Vintage Airplane Swap Meet FindThis is the last of the RC Plane Lab podcast episodes with all 3 of guys until later this year. As Tom's preparing for his work trip, they had a chance to go to another swap meet and Tom finds a special airplane. Tune in to hear the story! ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon

2023-05-061h 09

RC Plane Lab Ep 125: Let’s talk ARFs!Tom's wife, Lori, recently built an older ARF, and Tom just finished up the new Hangar 9 Brave. Tune in to hear how their builds went, what goes in to building an ARF, and how much difference there is in a new ARF, vs a 20 year old airplane.

2023-03-111h 20

RC Plane Lab Ep 109: Trevor FurlotteThis week Ron and Tom sit down and talk with Trevor Furlotte. Tune in to hear our conversation! ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Or Support us through Paypal https...

2022-08-201h 14

RC Plane Lab Ep 107: Tony LewisThis week Ron and Tom sit down and talk with Tony Lewis. Tune in to hear our conversation! Tony's airplanes: https://rcplanelab.com/TonyLewis/ Tony's website: https://dynamic-rc.com/ ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by be...

2022-08-061h 01

RC Plane Lab Ep 106: Summer FunRon, Tom, and Dave sit down and talk about a busy couple of weeks. Dave crashes, Ron buys more airplanes, and Tom maidens a bunch of airplanes on Father's Day. Don't forget, we're taking July off! We'll see you in August! ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/l...

2022-06-251h 43

RC Plane Lab Ep 105: Garry GilbertThis week Ron and Tom sit down and talk with Garry Gilbert. Garry has a lot of stories to share, including one of him crashing a full size airplane when he was a kid! For pictures of the crash and pictures of some of the other airplanes we talk about, or to join Garry's Facebook group, head over to https://www.rcplanelab.com/garrygilbert ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: htt...

2022-06-181h 29

RC Plane Lab Ep 104: Gasoline EnginesJoin Ron, Tom, and Dave as they sit down and talk about the Tri-Motor that came to town, listener questions, converting a gasoline engine for rc use, and setting up a gasoline engine on your airplane. 21:58 Listener Questions 28:54 Gasoline Engine Conversions 55:45 Gasoline Engine Setup ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our l...

2022-06-111h 09

RC Plane Lab Ep 103: Steve HershThis week Ron and Tom sit down and talk to Steve Hersh. Tune in to hear our conversation! ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Or Support us through Paypal https...

2022-06-0452 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 102: Matt and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob PodcastRon and Tom are joined by Matt and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast in this special crossover episode. Tune in to the first ever Aviation RC Plane Noob Lab Podcast! Here's the link to Matt's foam airplane plans: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/foamydm-plan-index.59224/ ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill...

2022-05-282h 12

RC Plane Lab Ep 101: David Boito, author ”Valley Fliers”Author David Boito joins Ron and Tom to talk about his debut novel, "Valley Fliers". The plot of his book relies very heavily on the rc airplane hobby to tell his tale. Tune in to hear our conversation! ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us b...

2022-05-2143 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 99: Jeffrey ArsenaultJeffrey Arsenault joins Ron and Tom for this week's episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast. To see pictures of the planes we talk about, head over to https://rcplanelab.com/JeffreyArsenault ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Support us by becoming a Patr...

2022-05-071h 29

RC Plane Lab Ep 98: ISDT Air8 charger, BattAir Plugins, and other stuffRon and Tom talk about a lot of stuff in this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast! Tune in to hear about another swap meet, new airplanes, plane repairs, guest interviews, listener voicemails, the Red Bull plane swap, a new charger, and a really cool battery plugin... and maybe even some other things! Jump to 43:30 to hear about the BattAir Plugins and the Air 8 charger. ******************* We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Join our Discord server: ...

2022-04-301h 00

RC Plane Lab Ep 97: Bob FerryIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom sit down with their friend and fellow flier, Bob Ferry. Bob has been in the hobby for around 10 years, and has amassed a collection of airplanes that puts Ron and Tom to shame. Tune in to hear Bob's number and to hear their conversation. ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our gue...

2022-04-231h 01

RC Plane Lab Ep 96: ToledoRon and Tom are back from their Toledo trip. Tune in to find out what finds they came up with and get some hints on what to do if you go next year! ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! htt...

2022-04-161h 14

RC Plane Lab Ep 95: Jim O’CambIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom sit down and talk with their first remote guest, Jim O'Camb. Jim is from Erie, PA, and has been in the hobby for many years and is a big fan of sailplanes. He's built many kits and arfs, and is lucky enough to be able to fly from his own back yard! ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/...

2022-04-091h 00

RC Plane Lab Ep 94: Inspirations and listener questionsIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about what they've been up to recently, what inspires them to stay in the hobby, and what derails them sometimes. They also go over some listener questions. ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us...

2022-04-021h 01

RC Plane Lab Ep 92: Servo problems and a few Listener QuestionsIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast Ron and Tom talk about the problems they had with their new servos. Ron talks about going through his lipo batteries and tells how many he decommissioned, and the guys answer a few listener questions. ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest ...

2022-03-191h 06

RC Plane Lab Ep 90: Discord, Chipmunks, and Tom’s new airplaneWe're on Discord! Click the link below to join our discord server. https://rcplanelab.com/discord We are headed to the Toledo RC Swap Meet and Expo in Ohio on April 1st! If you see us there, say hi! Ron and Tom started assembling their Chipmunks, and Tom bought a new airplane on their last trip up to Dynamic Balsa. Tune in to see what he purchased! ******************* Join our Discord server: https://rcplanelab.com/discord Take a mome...

2022-03-0550 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 89: Speak Softly and Fly a Big Stick!In this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about the origins of one of Tom's favorite planes, Das Ugly Stik... or the Ugly Stik, or the Big Stik, or the Ultra Stik... The basic design has been known by many names over the years, and since Ron is finally building one, they thought it would be a good time to talk about it. Follow along with Ron's Great Planes Big Stik .40 build at: https://rcplanelab.com/great-planes-big-stik-40-kit-build-log/ ******************* Take a mome...

2022-02-1949 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 88: Kitbashing, and Listener QuestionsTune in to hear Ron and Tom talk a little bit about kitbashing and answer some listener questions. Also, as a thank you to our Patrons, we will be having our first build night on February 26th, 2022. Information will be sent out to our patrons in the coming weeks. If you want to be part of this, be sure to head over to https://rcplanelab.com/patreon to become a Patron! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ ...

2022-02-0553 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 87: What’s your number?In the last episode with the wives, Lori wanted to know how many airplanes each of the guys had so Ron and Tom go over their list. They also talk about some of the things they've been up to recently. Tune in to find out who has more airplanes! Also, as a thank you to our Patrons, we will be having our first build night on February 26th, 2022. Information will be sent out to our patrons in the coming weeks. If you want to be part of this, be sure to head over to https://rcplanelab.com...

2022-01-221h 14

RC Plane Lab Ep 85: Ron and Tom go to a hobby shop.We finally made the trek back to our favorite hobby shop. We told our wives we wouldn't be coming home with more airplanes but it turns out we were wrong. Tune in to find out what we couldn't live without! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patr...

2021-12-2558 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 84: Ron and Tom go to a swap meet. What did they get???Ron and Tom finally got to go to a swap meet together. Tune in to hear what they found! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://paypal.me/rcplanelab Q...

2021-12-1144 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 83: Profile FoamiesIn this episode, Ron and Tom talk a bit about profile foamies. The SandPiper plans are available at https://rcplanelab.com/profile-foamies/ ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://payp...

2021-11-2736 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 82: Ron goes to a swap meet, and how to make your landing gear look beefierIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about Ron's recent trip to a swap meet by St. Louis, and what can be done to make wimpy looking landing gear look beefier. ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Or Sup...

2021-11-1345 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 81: REPLAY: Halloween Special; Scary RC Airplane StoriesEnjoy our replay of last year's Halloween Extravaganza! 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 in to hear listener voicemails, along with a special guest appearance by our friends Matthew and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast telling a couple of their scary stories! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill...

2021-10-3159 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 80: Ron‘s Crashed Extra 300 has been found, Fuel Proofing an AirplaneRon's crashed Extra 300 has been found! Tune in to see if the cause of the crash has been identified (Hint: Nope!) Also in Episode 80 of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom clarify a comment they made from Episode 76, and talk about fuel proofing airplanes. ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patr...

2021-10-3042 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 79: Rolls Royce Spirit of Innovation, and the FAA‘s Survey of UAS OperatorsAfter a little chit chat, Ron and Tom talk a little bit about the new electric Rolls Royce Spirit of Innovation airplane and they also go over the FAA's Survey of UAS Operators. ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Or Support us by donati...

2021-10-1654 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 78: Listener Questions, Part 2Ron and Tom finish up answering listener questions in this week's episode. If you have a question or a comment, contact us at www.rcplanelab.com! ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Or Support us by donating through Paypal https://pay...

2021-10-021h 10

RC Plane Lab Ep 77: Listener Questions, Part 1Ron and Tom finally get around to answering some listener questions in this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast. This episode's tool of the week is the helping hands soldering helper! https://amzn.to/3tOZHvG ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https...

2021-09-1857 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 76: How High Should You Fly?After someone else crashed another airplane into the corn at the local flying field, Tom wants to talk about what it means to fly a couple mistakes high. Ron and Tom also talk about whether or not plane finders work for a downed airplane, how many stories 400ft is, and give a shoutout to the patrons of the RC Plane Lab Podcast. ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form...

2021-09-0440 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 75: The Telemaster is Finished! For real this time...It has been said before, but this time it's for real. The Trash Can Telemaster is finished! It has been flown, by both Tom and Ron, and the problem that has plagued it from the beginning has been sorted out. Tune in to hear how the first flights went, and what was discovered about electronic ignitions. Watch the video on YouTube! https://youtu.be/AIA-x7-LFHU ******************* Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you...

2021-08-2144 min

RC Plane Lab EP 73: Keeping planes organized, Ron buys another airplane, Tom breaks some stuff, and other things...Have you ever tried to remember what parts and pieces you need to fly one of your planes, but couldn't? Ron has. And he wants to know how to keep everything separate and organized. Tune in to hear some of the things Tom does to keep everything straight. But before they get to that, the guys talk about flying with SAFE, Ron's new airplane, and control horns. Tom also talks about an expensive mistake he made while trying to run his 3 cylinder Saito. ******************* Take a moment to fill...

2021-07-241h 13

RC Plane Lab Ep 72: TRUST, and a Bunch of Other StuffIn this light-hearted episode of RC Plane Lab, the guys talk about trips to the field, the new UAS test called TRUST, and go over the FAA's rules on what it takes to fly legally for recreational purposes in the US. We'd also like to give a special shout out and say thanks to a listener of ours, James Guyton, for sending Tom a diesel rc airplane engine. Thanks James! Take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you t...

2021-07-101h 20

RC Plane Lab Ep 71: Syncing Nitro EnginesIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Tom talks about how he plans on syncing and tuning the 3 engines to get them ready for the Tri-Motor Project. Ron also gives an update on his balsa order. Here's a hint, still no balsa! ******************** Please take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron!

2021-06-2630 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 70: We're Back! Diesel engines, Listener Feedback, and Questions.We're back from our little break, and have a couple things to talk about. Tom tells us about some new rc gear he bought, and Ron tells us about trying to buy balsa. They also cover diesel rc airplane engines, go over some feedback, and answer some questions. Please take a moment to fill out our listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by bec...

2021-06-1249 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 67: We're Taking a Break, and How Many Channels Do You Need?This is our last new episode before our break. But don't worry, we'll be back before you know it! In this episode, Ron and Tom give an update on the overcharged battery story from a few weeks ago, talk about running 2 of the YS120 engines for the Tri-Motor Project, and discuss how many channels you really need on your transmitter. We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com...

2021-05-0137 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 66: Retractable Landing Gear SetupIn this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about setting up retractable landing gear. We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com

2021-04-2451 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 64: Starlink Update, Be a Guest, and Listener QuestionsIn this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about Starlink and answer listener questions. We want you to be our guest! Fill out the form: https://rcplanelab.com/guest Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com Forum: https://forums.rcplanelab.com

2021-04-1039 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 63: Cutting and Installing Canopies, Pilot or No Pilot, and our new Listener Survey is live!In this episode, Ron and Tom talk about cutting and installing canopies on your radio controlled airplane, and they also discuss the ever important question of whether or not to put a pilot in your airplane! Please help us by taking our new listener survey: https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Reach out to us! Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com ...

2021-04-0334 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 62: The Six Rules for Setting up a ServoServos are important in RC Airplanes, but if they're not set up right they can cause crashes and headaches! Ron and Tom talk about the 6 rules Tom uses for setting up servos, and they talk about all the different ways to hook up a servo to your control surface. Tool of the week! Z-Bend Pliers. Get yours on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qRzqtm Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Reach out to us! Email: Ron@rc...

2021-03-271h 02

RC Plane Lab Ep 61: All about Servos - Sizes, Types, and PartsEver wondered what a servo is, or what it does? Servos come in all shapes and sizes, and it can be difficult to know what's what. There are a lot of differences in servos, and Ron and Tom explain what they are. From metal gears to plastic gears, micro servos to standard size servos, analog to digital, there's a lot to know about the servo that goes in your airplane! This week's tool of the week is the servo tester! Get a 3 pack on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ePybZc ...

2021-03-201h 02

RC Plane Lab Ep 60: Balancing PropellersIn this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about balancing propellers, what tools to use, and the different ways to do it! This week's tool of the week: the Dubro Tru-Spin Prop Balancer Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rhzC6k Want to win a FlySky FS-I6?! Enter today! Visit our website: https://rcplanelab.com/giveaway/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Reach out to us!

2021-03-1348 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 59: All about HingesHinges! They're one of the most important parts of your airplane, yet they're often overlooked. Tune in as Ron and Tom talk about the different types of hinges, and discuss the pros and cons of each one. Want to win a FlySky FS-I6?! Enter today! Visit our website: https://rcplanelab.com/giveaway/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Reach out to us! Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com

2021-03-0650 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 58: Glues, Homemade Tools, and Listener QuestionsIn this episode of RC Plane Lab, Ron and Tom talk about the different glues and where to use them, homemade tools, and answer some more listener questions. Want to win a FlySky FS-I6?! Enter today! Visit our website: https://rcplanelab.com/giveaway/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Reach out to us! Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com ...

2021-02-2759 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 57: Ron Orders Starlink!, Airplane Sizes, and Listener QuestionsRon is getting Starlink! Ron and Tom discuss why that's a good thing for RC Plane Lab. They also discuss airplane sizes and answer some listener questions. Want to win a FlySky FS-I6?! Enter today! Visit our website at https://rcplanelab.com/giveaway/ Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Reach out to us! Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Text or leave...

2021-02-2054 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 55: So, you crashed. Can it be fixed? And who's Duellist was faster???It happens to all of us from time to time. Sometimes when you fly, you crash. But, how do you know if it's a total loss, or if it can be rebuilt? Tune in to see what Ron and Tom have to say on the subject. Also on this show, Ron and Tom settle a bet on who's Duellist was faster during their maiden flights. You may be surprised by the numbers! Support us by becoming a Patron! https://rcplanelab.com/patreon Questions, comments? Reach out...

2021-02-0656 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 52: The Duellists Have Flown!Finally! The Duellists have had their successful maiden flights! Tune in to hear Ron and Tom talk about how they went, and watch the maiden video on YouTube! Visit https://rcplanelab.com/youtube and be sure to like and subscribe!

2021-01-1645 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 51: Remote IDThe weather didn't cooperate for our Duellist maidens this week. Trust us when we say nobody is more disappointed than we are! From an ice storm New Years Day, to 5 inches of snow on our backup date, Mother Nature had a way of throwing a wrench in our plans! Join Ron and Tom in this episode as they talk about the new Remote ID rules from the FAA.

2021-01-0953 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 50: The Wives are Back!2021 is finally here! Join Ron and Tom, along with their wives Crystal and Lori, for a look back at 2020 as we answer some listener questions, and talk about some of the highs and lows of the last year. We also talk a bit about what our future plans are for 2021 and beyond!

2021-01-0256 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 49: Happy Holidays, Wing Incidence, and Wing FairingsHappy Holidays from RC Plane Lab! Today, Ron and Tom talk about their recent trip to Dynamic Balsa and the airplanes they came home with. Tom explains what wing incidence is and talks about how he made his wing fairings on his Duelist.

2020-12-261h 00

RC Plane Lab Ep 48: Brian Burcar from Dynamic BalsaThis week Ron and Tom sit down and have a chat with Brian Burcar from Dynamic Balsa. His experience in the hobby spans more than 35 years. He's done everything from cutting balsa in the early days to producing high quality detailed cockpit kits that have won at Top Gun multiple times. You can visit Dynamic Balsa's website at www.dbalsa.com or follow him at https://www.facebook.com/dbalsahs

2020-12-191h 19

RC Plane Lab Ep 47: Listener QuestionsRon and Tom answer listener questions this week. If you have any questions or comments, visit rcplanelab.com and click the contact us link tab. There are lots of ways to get in touch with us, so don't be shy.

2020-12-1249 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 46: Duellist talk, and Fat AlbertTom's excited about how much work he got done on his Duellist. Listen to find out how much closer he and Ron are to being finished! Also, Tom got called out by a listener for not telling Ron that the Blue Angels are upgrading Fat Albert, their C-130 transport airplane.

2020-12-051h 03

RC Plane Lab Ep 45: Blue Angels, Duellist Talk, and What Are We Thankful For?The Blue Angels are updating the aircraft they fly. Ron isn't okay with that. Ron and Tom also talk about how the Duellist builds are coming along, and they touch a bit on what they're thankful for in the hobby. Visit us at rcplanelab.com!

2020-11-281h 05

RC Plane Lab Ep 44: Winter is Coming, and more Duellist UpdatesWinter is coming! At least here it is. In this episode, Ron and Tom talk about some of the things we should do to our airplanes to make sure they survive the winter and are ready for us to fly once the weather warms up. Visit us at rcplanelab.com to take our listener survey! Like the show? Consider becoming a Patron!

2020-11-211h 03

RC Plane Lab Ep 43: Flight Trimming an RC AirplaneSo 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 Ron and Tom as they talk about flight trimming and what to look for during your first few flights. Like what you hear? Consider helping us grow by supporting us through Patreon! Have something to say? Fill out our listener survey, or join the conversation on our forums!

2020-11-1453 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 42: Duellist Updates, and a Primer on Balsa BuildsIn 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 expect with building a balsa airplane if you haven't done it before.

2020-11-071h 19

RC Plane Lab Ep 41: Halloween Special; Scary RC Airplane StoriesHappy 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 in to hear listener voicemails, along with a special guest appearance by our friends Matthew and Joe from the Aviation RC Noob Podcast telling a couple of their scary stories! Head over to rcplanelab.com to see the video Matthew was talking about in his story. You can also sign up for our forums to join the conversation, fill out our listener survey, or become a patron!

2020-10-3159 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 40: Scratch Building, Listener Questions, and What Makes an Airplane Big?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 forget to fill out our listener survey! Visit our forums! Become a patron!

2020-10-2456 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 39: Happy Birthday Tom, How to be a Better Pilot, Listener MailTom 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 things he does to improve his skills, and we read some listener mail.

2020-10-171h 23

RC Plane Lab Ep 38: Propellers. Propellers? Air Screws!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 spinning things on your airplane that make it move. Settle in, this is a long one! Help us grow by becoming a Patron! Visit our new forums! forums.rcplanelab.com 15% our store until 10/14/2020! New items added. https://rcplanelab.com/shop

2020-10-101h 57

RC Plane Lab Ep 36: We're on Patreon! Ron built a Third Duellist Wing, Vacuum Bagging the Wing, UMX Airplanes, and Listener QuestionsRC 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 charm, and it seemed to have worked out well. He talks a little bit about how the vacuum bagging went, and covers some other things about the build. The guys talk a little bit about UMX planes and they discuss flying them with and without AS3X. Tom thinks AS3x is cheating. They have a few listener questions to answer, and talk about a g...

2020-09-2656 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 35: Warped Wings, Retracts, and Listener MailIn 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 sheeted yet. They also discuss the different types of retracts used in model aeronautics, and respond to some listener mail. If you want to have a message read on the show, head over to the Contact US form on our website, rcplanelab.com! While you're there, we'd greatly appreciate it if you would fill out our listener survey and you can see pictures of some of our listener's...

2020-09-191h 10

RC Plane Lab Ep 34: We bought a friggin laser! What's the AMA? And gas vs glow.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. Head over to rcplanelab.com and sign up for our email list and take our listener survey!

2020-09-121h 07

RC Plane Lab Ep 33: Tom buys an Ajusto-Jig, Ron fixes the Duellist wing, What to expect at a Fly-In, and what a spotter does.Ron and Tom ramble on quite a bit in this episode, but mostly they cover Tom's recent purchase of an Ajusto-Jig (because he wants to be just like Ron!), Ron's Duellist wing repair (not very pretty), what to expect at a fly in, and what a spotter does.

2020-09-051h 02

RC Plane Lab Ep 32: Breaking the Duellist, 3D Printers, and Fuel Tank SetupIn this episode, Ron talks about how he broke the wing of the Duellist he's building. Ron and Tom also cover 3D Printers, and how to setup your glow and gas fuel tanks. We need your help! Take our listener survey at https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/!

2020-08-291h 16

RC Plane Lab Ep 31: Bees, Buddy Boxes, and BiplanesOh, the bees! In this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about their latest trip to the field, and the overwhelming number of sweat bees they had to contend with. They also talk about what it takes to teach someone how to fly RC airplanes, and Tom's fascination with biplanes. We need your help! Take our listener survey at https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey! Questions, comments? Reach out at https://rcplanelab.com/contact-us/! Send us your airplane pictures to be put on our webs...

2020-08-221h 07

RC Plane Lab Ep 29: Our first guest, Reggie WashingtonWe're excited to have our first guest, Reggie Washington, join us in studio! Reggie is a good friend of Ron and Tom's and he has been flying RC airplanes for around 8 years. Join us to learn a little more about him and hear some funny stories.

2020-08-081h 03

RC Plane Lab Ep 28: The Wives Take Over the Studio!Crystal and Lori take over for Ron and Tom as the hosts of this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast! Hear the perspective from the wives that deal with the craziness of being married to guys that fly RC airpanes.

2020-08-0138 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 27: Building spaces, and a few announcementsIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about their build spaces and go over a few announcements.

2020-07-251h 03

RC Plane Lab Ep 26: The Trash Can Telemaster is finished! And Listener Questions...The Trash Can Telemaster is finished! At least Ron thinks so. Also in this episode, Ron and Tom answer listener mail.

2020-07-181h 24

RC Plane Lab Ep 25: Plans and ResizingRon and Tom talk about plans and how to resize them in this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast.

2020-07-1131 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 24: A properly stocked Flight BoxTom rifles through his trusty flight box to talk about what he keeps in it for trips to the flying field in this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast. Visit us at rcplanelab.com to join our mailing list or to contact Ron and Tom.

2020-07-0443 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 23: Our Flying Field's Open House, and Wing FlutterIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about the open house at their local flying field, and wing flutter.

2020-06-2747 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 22: Basic Fasteners and Field EtiquetteIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom discuss what a good basic assortment of fasteners are to keep on hand and where to get them, and Tom talks about field etiquette and what to expect if you're a newcomer to the hobby visiting a flying field.

2020-06-201h 01

RC Plane Lab Ep 21: Telemaster issues, Tom's old friends, and Tom fails to do a preflightIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Ron and Tom talk about the problems they've had with the Telemaster and Tom tells a story about a couple of his old friends. Tom also admits to not following his own advice when he fails to do a preflight check before a flight.

2020-06-131h 08

RC Plane Lab Ep 20: Electric motors, ESCs, and how to choose the best electric power system for your airplaneIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom discuss the ins and outs of the rc airplane electric motor, electronic speed controllers (or esc), and how to choose an electric power system for your airplane. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com/electric-rc-motors/ to get all of the information talked about in the show.

2020-06-061h 18

RC Plane Lab Ep 19: Flying an airplane, Tom's receiver problem, and Listener QuestionsIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab Podcast, Ron and Tom talk about the basics of flying an rc airplane, answer some more listener questions, and talk about a problem Tom had at the flying field.

2020-05-301h 10

RC Plane Lab Ep 18: Storing Airplanes, Ron is Cursed, and Listener QuestionsIn this episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast, Tom and Ron cover how to store your rc airplanes, Ron talks about his battery charging curse, and they answer some listener questions.

2020-05-231h 15

RC Plane Lab Ep 17: What keeps you coming back?Ron and Tom discuss what keeps them coming back to the hobby, and discuss some things they don't like that's happened recently, and they ramble on about lots of other stuff too. Get your RC Plane Lab goodies at rcplanelab.com/shop!

2020-05-161h 38

RC Plane Lab Ep 16: Intermediate RC AirplanesWhat should you look for in an intermediate RC airplane? We've already covered RC Airplanes for Beginners, and now that you've mastered your beginner RC airplane, it's time to move on to your second RC airplane! Ron and Tom talk about what their second airplanes were, and what to consider when looking for and buying an intermediate RC plane. Sign up for our email list, or reach out to Ron or Tom by visiting us at rcplanelab.com. You can also text us or leave us a voicemail at 818-351-9846.

2020-05-0949 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 15: Rebuilding a Nitro EngineWhat 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.

2020-05-0243 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 14: Updates #4In this update, Ron talks about creating easy foamy airplanes, and 3d printing wing ribs. Tom gives a quick update on the Horten 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.

2020-04-2542 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 13: Nitro Engines, Part 2Ron and Tom don’t miss a beat in the second part of the Nitro engine episode. They talk about what’s in your model engine fuel, breaking in a new or rebuilt engine, proper care and storage of your model engines, 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.

2020-04-251h 07

RC Plane Lab Ep 12: Nitro Engines, Part 1In this episode, Ron and Tom talk about Tom’s favorite subject: Nitro airplane engines! In the first installment of this episode, your hosts explain the difference between two- and four-strokes, glow plugs, tuning, and more. Get a better understanding of the heart of your airplane by listening to Tom talk about what’s close 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.

2020-04-251h 02

RC Plane Lab 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!

2020-04-181h 26

RC Plane Lab Ep 10: Updates #3In 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.

2020-04-111h 02

RC Plane Lab Ep 9: How to Make Wing SheetsIn 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/.

2020-04-1116 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 8: ReceiversReceivers, 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!

2020-04-1151 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 7: Updates #2In 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.

2020-04-0518 min

RC Plane Lab 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!

2020-04-0450 min

RC Plane Lab 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.

2020-03-2840 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 4: Updates and Listener FeedbackIn 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. This episode is brought to you by https://only-the-best.co. From the best food dehydrator, to the best food scale, they've got you covered!

2020-03-2825 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 3: RC Planes for BeginnersRC 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/

2020-03-2244 min

RC Plane Lab Ep 1: An Introduction!This is the introduction episode of the RC Plane Lab podcast. Weekly releases will begin on April 7, 2020! This podcast is for anyone who likes RC Airplanes! Join hosts Ron Hull and Tom Dale and get to know a little bit about us. Visit us at https://rcplanelab.com or you can text us, or leave us a message at 818-351-9846. Thanks for listening!

2020-03-0456 min

JavaScript Jabber 047 JSJ Specialized vs Monolithic with James Halliday and Tom DalePanelTom Dale (twitter github blog Tilde Inc.) James Halliday (twitter github substack.net) AJ O’Neal (twitter github blog) Jamison Dance (twitter github blog) Merrick Christensen (twitter github) Joe Eames (twitter github blog) Tim Caswell (twitter github howtonode.org) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:52 - James Halliday Introductionbrowserify 02:37 - Tom Dale IntroductioniCloud Ember.js Big Data & Hadoop 04:47 - Specialized vs Monolithicgithub.com/tildeio Idiology Micro Libraries 14:13 - Learning Frameworks18:04 - Making things modular25:23 - Picking the right tool for the job27:44 - voxel.js & emberjsemberjs / packages BPM - B...

2013-02-1557 min

The RIMproReport with Tom Adams Dale Mitchell of DataSiteDale Mitchell is the Co-Owner and CFO of DataSite in Seattle, Washington. DataSite is a full service RIM services company that has grown to become an industry leader.Bootstrapping their way to success, Dale has a wonderful story to share about starting and building the company, initially as a media vault only business. He has a great perspective on the financials of a small to mid-size RIM service operations. And you’ll also hear him talk about the benefits gained from having active partners in the business.We’ll also catch you up on the lates...

2012-03-0132 min