T28 Trojan

[r/c basher]

Well a Parkzone t28 trojan was under the xmas tree today. I got her all put together and everything. Ill be maidening her tomorrow if the weather permits. Anyone have words of advice about the Parkzone t28 trojan that I should know about before the maiden? It looks like a real nice plane, my only complaint is that the canopy magnet was glued off center so theres a gap between the fuse and canopy on one side, this seems like a common problem though. Other than that the t28 looks like a great plane.

[19000rpm]

Dec 25, 2010 20:08:38 GMT -6 r/c basher said:

Well a Parkzone t28 trojan was under the xmas tree today. I got her all put together and everything. Ill be maidening her tomorrow if the weather permits. Anyone have words of advice about the Parkzone t28 trojan that I should know about before the maiden? It looks like a real nice plane, my only complaint is that the canopy magnet was glued off center so theres a gap between the fuse and canopy on one side, this seems like a common problem though. Other than that the t28 looks like a great plane.

I don't own that bird but I've flown it. It's a good bird. A great first aileron warbird.

I assume you're flying off of grass when the spring comes. I'd up the wheels to 2 1/2" Dubro Super Lites. Take the landing gear plates off and gorilla glue them back on. Reinforce around the nose gear.

When you're landing be sure you flare it so that the rear wheels touch down before the nose wheel. That will help save the nose gear.

Since it's you first aileron plane you'll want to do turns gradually using modest aileron and a little up elevator. Keep the turns shallow at first. Then you can add rudder to sharpen the turns if you like. Before you know it you'll be doing aerobatics like an ace.

Keep your approaches as long as practical and just lower the throttle and let it drift in to a foot off the ground and then flare with a touch of throttle. It will settle in perfectly.

You're going to love the speed range after flying the Cub. Have Fun. I'm sure Gabe will have some tips when he gets back.

[r/c basher]

Thanks 19. I received some 3" wheels for the SC that I will probably try on the t28. I havent yet been able to maiden it yet, the wind has been blowing to hard. When the sun goes down the wind should die down enough to where I can fly it.

Its all ready to go, batteries charged, and receivers installed.

[19000rpm]

Yes, 3" would be even better. Keep your eyes sharp if your flying in twilight. It's real easy to lose orientation. And this plane will get away from you fast with the additional speed you're not acoustomed to. Good luck!

[r/c basher]

Dec 26, 2010 15:34:16 GMT -6 19000rpm said:

Yes, 3" would be even better. Keep your eyes sharp if your flying in twilight. It's real easy to lose orientation. And this plane will get away from you fast with the additional speed you're not acoustomed to. Good luck!

Thanks again 19, I know what you mean now about that speed . The wind died down and I took the t28 out and maiden her. Overall the flight wasnt too bad, in other words the t28 came back in one piece. The first 10 seconds were interesting, Im used to my super cub turning and the t28 rolls more instead of turns due to the ailerons. After climbing to about 200 feet I got some practice turning.

Its alot faster and quieter then my cub, and at full throttle it covers ground quickly. I came in for a landing and not knowing the stall rate of the t28 I came in a little fast and ended up doing an end over end. The only damage was a loose landing gear plate, I need to glue them like you said. Then I took off again and flew some more. I checked out the stall rate, the stall is gentle similar to the cub and doesnt do anything nasty.

I really like the way it flies, I wont be getting bored with it any time soon. Im looking forward to many more flights with the t28.

[19000rpm]

Congrats r/c!

Aileron only turns do make the plane react differently in a turn than a rudder only turn. Rudder only turns, turn the plane by moving the tail, making the inside wing stall in the direction of the turn and then the plane returns to level when the rudder goes to neutral. Ailerons turn the plane by banking the plane and the plane must be returned to level with opposite aileron. Something that needs a little practice.

Learning to use both rudder and a bit of elevator in a aileron turn is something every pilot should learn to do, but so many just rely on the aileron and/or a bit of elevator and neglect the rudder once they start flying an aileron plane. Not a good habit and it really limits the control the pilot will have in many situations like landing, in particular, crosswind landing.

Landings are much better in all conditions if you use the rudder to steer, the throttle for altitude, ailerons to keep the wings level and elevator to control the angle of attack. Fortunately, the T-28 is very stable and all of this will become very easy after a few more flights.

[r/c basher]

I just took the t28 out for its second maiden. The t28 reminds me of a jet since its so quiet and fast. I dumbed thumb it a couple of times, itll get away from you if your not careful. Im used to cruising around at full speed with the cub, but about 1/2-3/4 throttle is right for the t28.

I did my first roll with it and some loops which were fun. When it came time to land I did better this time then before, but I ended up still nosing over due to the snow. Eventually once I get better I might try belly landing it so it wont get caught up and flip in the snow.

I think I might paint part of the t28 because against the clouds and a few 100ft. away it gets hard to see the orientation. But I dont want to paint it to where its not scale.

Right now Im hand launching the t28 which I find is a little difficult due to the bigger fuselage.

So far I like the way the t28 flies, it keeps you on your toes but yet can still be relaxing.

[Gabe]

Awesome basher! I knew you'd like it! Sounds like you're off and running with the bird.

The nose- overs will eventually cause that front nose gear sleeve to crack, so be careful. Also, I would recommend putting a strip of extreme tape on the leading edge of the wings to keep them lasting longer. Tall grass and nose overs will take chunks out of them eventually.

[19000rpm]

I take it you have the gray T-28D and not the white T-28. Here's what I'd reccommend to help with orientation that won't stray from scale appearance: Paint about half of each wing tip area that's blue on top with white and the same portion of the tip yellow on the bottom.

[r/c basher]

Thanks Gabe and 19, the orientation was a bigger problem yet this past flight, I found myself more then a few times not knowing if it was right side up or not which is scary with this fast of plane. I got the gray and blue version I might try what you said 19 that way it will still look scale but will help alot with orientation. Right now the only real way to tell the orientation is by the landing gear.

[r/c basher]

I just got done flying the t28 trojan, the wind wasnt blowing and was near perfect. I already am comfortable flying it, Ive been doing rolls, loops, half a loop into a rolls and this is only my 4th or 5th flight. When it came time to land it nosed over again, but I looked at the marks in the snow and the rear wheels landed first then the front wheel landed, then dug in. Its got me thinking I have two Dubro skis but not 3 I was thinking maybe put one ski on the front wheel to see how it does, if it would help from digging in and flipping over.

[19000rpm]

That may work!

[r/c basher]

Well I guess I dont have to worry about putting that ski on now. Woke up this morning and theres no snow on the ground, and I live in Michigan. In the lake effect snow belt area.

[akent]

It's fun reading this, Basher!

Congrats!
Kent