# 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. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ep 215: Night Flying, A Found Yak, and DIY Light Switches](https://rcplanelab.podbean.com/e/ep-215-night-flying-a-found-yak-and-diy-light-switches/) _2026-08-08_ Ron and Dave catch up after a busy stretch and dive into a surprisingly full evening of RC activity. Ron rediscovers a long‑forgotten Carbon‑Z Yak in his basement and gives it a modern electronics refresh, while Dave wraps up his Beaver build and deals with a paramotor battery that’s well past retirement age. The guys recap a night‑flying session filled with great flights, blinding LEDs, and an… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bf4u2uhj42jn6rst/Ep215.mp3) ## [Ep 214: Old Beavers, Ironic Howls, and Wing Loading](https://rcplanelab.podbean.com/e/ep-214-old-beavers-ironic-howls-and-wing-loading/) _2026-07-25_ 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m7etdb2w8kcydcqk/2026_0723_1855.mp3) ## [Ep 213: New OV‑10, Rock Crawlers, Fly‑In Recap, and Our RC‑Ready Rigs](https://rcplanelab.podbean.com/e/ep-213-new-ov%e2%80%9110-rock-crawlers-fly%e2%80%91in-recap-and-our-rc%e2%80%91ready-rigs/) _2026-06-27_ 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. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qnwn5yp24vwjgmxg/EP213.mp3) ## [Ep 212: Switches, Knobs & Chaos: How We Actually Set Up Our Radios](https://rcplanelab.podbean.com/e/ep-212-switches-knobs-chaos-how-we-actually-set-up-our-radios/) _2026-06-13_ 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bba3hy2y8fjv34he/2026_0610_1839.mp3) ## [Ep 211: Tom Returns (Remotely), Crashes, Cap Builds, and Field Adventures](https://rcplanelab.podbean.com/e/ep-211-tom-returns-remotely-crashes-cap-builds-and-field-adventures/) _2026-05-31_ 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kca3pic83bstu2c8/2026_0529_1804.mp3) ## [EP 210: A Trailer, a Charger, and a Great Day Flying](https://rcplanelab.podbean.com/e/ep-210-a-trailer-a-charger-and-a-great-day-flying/) _2026-05-16_ 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. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5cqrxbyuxy4i7s2u/2026_0513_1742.mp3) ## [Ep 209: The Beginner’s Lounge, Trailer Upgrades, and the RACores Yak‑55 Assembly](https://rcplanelab.podbean.com/e/ep-209-the-beginner-s-lounge-trailer-upgrades-and-the-racores-yak%e2%80%9155-assembly/) _2026-05-02_ 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tzpehuvknwksh7gu/2026_0430_1725.mp3) ## [Ep 208: 2026 Toledo Wrap up, with Daniel and Reggie](https://rcplanelab.podbean.com/e/ep-208-2026-toledo-wrap-up-with-daniel-and-reggie/) _2026-04-18_ Tune in to hear how the 2026 Toledo RC Swap Meet and Expo went for the guys! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iaaxhymn343rz5k8/2026_0412_1247.mp3) ## [Ep 207: From Trash to Treasure, New Releases, and Swap‑Meet Fun](https://rcplanelab.podbean.com/e/episode-207-%e2%80%94-from-trash-to-treasure-new-releases-and-swap%e2%80%91meet-fun/) _2026-04-04_ 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ikhabjxinwqg4bq2/2026_0402_1728.mp3) ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qNBJCE8jGnxZ) _2026-04-03 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Ep 206: Inside the 2026 Toledo R/C Swap Meet & Expo with Hank Rauhaus](https://rcplanelab.podbean.com/e/ep-206-inside-the-2026-toledo-rc-swap-meet-expo-with-hank-rauhaus/) _2026-03-21_ In this episode, we sit down once again with Hank Rauhaus, the man behind the Toledo R/C Swap Meet & Expo, to get an inside look at what’s new for 2026. Hank shares how the event has evolved since last year, the behind‑the‑scenes work that keeps a 700‑plus‑table swap meet running smoothly, and the trends he’s seeing across the hobby. We talk vendors, volunteers, rare finds, and the static contest,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ux5ddh3zcze9cg66/Toledo2026.mp3)