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
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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
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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

Tommy finds another hobby shop to visit, this time in Iowa. The guys also talk about their recent activities.

Tommy finds another hobby shop to visit, this time in Iowa. The guys also talk about their recent activities.

Ep 163: Tommy visits another hobby shop, and more!

Tune in to hear about the new remote id module Dave found on Amazon (the Ruko), and other stuff.

Tune in to hear about the new remote id module Dave found on Amazon (the Ruko), and other stuff.

Ep 162: Dave's Remote ID Module, and other stuff

Tune in to hear about the numerous recent maidens the guys have had, along with some talk about the newly released Spektrum update

Tune in to hear about the numerous recent maidens the guys have had, along with some talk about the newly released Spektrum update

Ep 161: Many Maidens and the big Spektrum Update

Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks, including Ron's MB-339 maiden, an announcement from Sullivan RC products, and lots of other stuff!
 
<a href='https://www.rcplanelab.com/mb-339'>https://www.rcplanelab.com/mb-339</a>

Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks, including Ron's MB-339 maiden, an announcement from Sullivan RC products, and lots of other stuff! https://www.rcplanelab.com/mb-339

Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks, including Ron's MB-339 maiden, an announcement from Sullivan RC products, and lots of other stuff!
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<a href="https://www.rcplanelab.com/mb-339" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rcplanelab.com/mb-339</a>

Ep 160: MB-339 Maiden, Sullivan RC Products Announcement, and Other Stuff

Since Dave's Brother, Daniel, picked up the Mystery Man airplane from Ron, he's decided to recover it and is using fabric for the first time, so Dave goes over the basics of fabric covering.

Since Dave's Brother, Daniel, picked up the Mystery Man airplane from Ron, he's decided to recover it and is using fabric for the first time, so Dave goes over the basics of fabric covering.

Since Dave's Brother, Daniel, picked up the Mystery Man airplane from Ron, he's decided to recover it and is using fabric for the first time, so Dave goes over the basics of fabric covering.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ep 159: The Basics of Fabric Covering

Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to recently, including RC Fest and the Ring of Fire!

Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to recently, including RC Fest and the Ring of Fire!

Ep 158: RC Fest and the Ring of Fire

The whole RC Plane Lab gang made it to Joe Nall this year! Tune in to hear how it went. 
 
Joe Nall photos:
https://rcplanelab.com/joe-nall-2024/

The whole RC Plane Lab gang made it to Joe Nall this year! Tune in to hear how it went. Joe Nall photos: https://rcplanelab.com/joe-nall-2024/

The whole RC Plane Lab gang made it to Joe Nall this year! Tune in to hear how it went.&nbsp;
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Joe Nall photos:
https://rcplanelab.com/joe-nall-2024/

Ep 157: Joe Nall 2024 Wrap Up

The gang has been to several swap meets lately. Tune in to hear where they've been and what's new in their collection!

The gang has been to several swap meets lately. Tune in to hear where they've been and what's new in their collection!

EP 156: Let's Talk Swap Meets!

Tune in as Ron catches up with Reggie on what he's been up to in the hobby lately. New planes, hangar rash, and crashes are just a few of the things they talk about.

Tune in as Ron catches up with Reggie on what he's been up to in the hobby lately. New planes, hangar rash, and crashes are just a few of the things they talk about.

Ep 155: Ron and Reggie

Tune in as the guys finally get around to answering listener questions.

Tune in as the guys finally get around to answering listener questions.

Ep 154: Listener Questions

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