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.

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.

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.
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Ron shares his first experience as Contest Director at Illini Warbirds &amp; 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.
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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 &amp; 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
&nbsp;
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
&nbsp;
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/.
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Until next time, may your landings be gentle.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Ep 219: Randy Gibson, Candidate for AMA Executive VP

<a href='https://rcplanelab.com/rc-planes-for-beginners/'>RC Planes for Beginners</a>. 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 <a href='https://rcplanelab.com/rc-planes-for-beginners/'>beginner rc airplanes</a>. <a href='https://rcplanelab.com/rc-planes-for'>https://rcplanelab.com/rc-planes-for-beginners/</a>

RC 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/

<a href="https://rcplanelab.com/rc-planes-for-beginners/" rel="noopener noreferrer">RC Planes for Beginners</a>. 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 <a href="https://rcplanelab.com/rc-planes-for-beginners/" rel="noopener noreferrer">beginner rc airplanes</a>. <a href="https://rcplanelab.com/rc-planes-for" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://rcplanelab.com/rc-planes-for-beginners/</a>

Ep 3: RC Planes for Beginners

Our original plan was to launch weekly episodes of the RC Plane Lab podcast on April 7th, 2020. However, due to the recent pandemic we have decided to start our weekly release early, starting today, Saturday, March 21st, 2020! We figured it was time for some good news! Visit us at rcplanelab.com. Please reach out with any show ideas or topics you would like to cover!

Our original plan was to launch weekly episodes of the RC Plane Lab podcast on April 7th, 2020. However, due to the recent pandemic we have decided to start our weekly release early, starting today, Saturday, March 21st, 2020! We figured it was time for some good news! Visit us at rcplanelab.com. Please reach out with any show ideas or topics you would like to cover!

Ep 2: RC Plane Lab

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 <a href='https://rcplanelab.com'>RC Airplanes</a>! Join hosts Ron Hull and Tom Dale and get to know a little bit about us. Visit us at <a href='https://rcplanelab.com'>https://rcplanelab.com</a> or you can text us, or leave us a message at 818-351-9846. Thanks for listening!

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!

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 <a href="https://rcplanelab.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">RC Airplanes</a>! Join hosts Ron Hull and Tom Dale and get to know a little bit about us. Visit us at <a href="https://rcplanelab.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://rcplanelab.com</a>&nbsp;or you can text us, or leave us a message at 818-351-9846. Thanks for listening!

Ep 1: An Introduction!

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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