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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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/.
&nbsp;
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

Remote ID is upon us. Tommy buys a plane. Ron has an oopsie. New plane releases... Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks.
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Remote ID is upon us. Tommy buys a plane. Ron has an oopsie. New plane releases... Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks. ******************* 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://paypal.me/rcplanelab Questions, comments? Email: Ron@rcplanelab.com Tom@rcplanelab.com Dave@rcplanelab.com Text or leave a voicemail: (818) 351-9846 Website: https://rcplanelab.com​​​

Remote ID is upon us. Tommy buys a plane. Ron has an oopsie. New plane releases... Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to the last couple of weeks.
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Ep 153: What the Torc, Man?

Ron buys a plane, Tom names the Beast, swap meets are coming up, and so is Joe Nall! Tune in to hear the guys talk about what's coming up.

Ron buys a plane, Tom names the Beast, swap meets are coming up, and so is Joe Nall! Tune in to hear the guys talk about what's coming up.

Ep 152: Oh Micro Draco, I couldn't resist

Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to for the last couple of weeks. Tommy's been on a roll, Dave's done some stuff, and Ron? Not so much!

Tune in to hear what the guys have been up to for the last couple of weeks. Tommy's been on a roll, Dave's done some stuff, and Ron? Not so much!

Ep 151: Tommy feels pity for Ron

After 150 episodes, naming these things gets kinda hard! Tune in as the guys talk about rc airplanes and stuff.

After 150 episodes, naming these things gets kinda hard! Tune in as the guys talk about rc airplanes and stuff.

Ep 150: The 150th Episode

Sorry for the late release! Tune in as the guys talk about what they've been up to the last couple weeks, and why they were late with this episode. Hint: It's Ron's fault.

Sorry for the late release! Tune in as the guys talk about what they've been up to the last couple weeks, and why they were late with this episode. Hint: It's Ron's fault.

Ep 149: Strip - Repair - Repeat

Tune in as the guys talk about how they've started off the year. 
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Tune in as the guys talk about how they've started off the year. An all new listener survey is live! Please fill it out at https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/ Like what we do? Become a Patron! Join our Discord!

Tune in as the guys talk about how they've started off the year.&nbsp;
An all new listener survey is live! Please fill it out at <a href="https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://rcplanelab.com/listener-survey/</a>&nbsp;
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Ep 148: 2024, here we come!

There's really no topic as we sit down with the wives and loosely talk about our year in review.

There's really no topic as we sit down with the wives and loosely talk about our year in review.

There's really no topic as we sit down with the wives and loosely talk about our year in review.&nbsp;

Ep 147: 2023 Wrap up, Featuring our Wives

Tune in as the guys talk a little bit about what they've been up to, and then they have a discussion on shop safety.

Tune in as the guys talk a little bit about what they've been up to, and then they have a discussion on shop safety.

Tune in as the guys talk a little bit about what they've been up to, and then they have a discussion on shop safety.&nbsp;

Ep 146: Shop Safety

The gang's all back together! Tune in to hear how Tommy's trip went, and what we've been up to.

The gang's all back together! Tune in to hear how Tommy's trip went, and what we've been up to.

Ep 145: Tommy’s Back!

Tune in to hear what Ron and Dave have been up to during the last couple weeks.

Tune in to hear what Ron and Dave have been up to during the last couple weeks.

Ep 144: Jet update and other stuff

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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