Next plane is a World Models T-34. I have gone through 3 high wing trainers and feel like I'm ready to make the jump to low wing. For those other planes (World Models Skymaster x 2, Lucky Stik), I was using TT .46, and never used more than 1/2 power. So for this plane I put in at TT .40. My first impressions from break in are that it is lighter and much quieter.

I've got a 10x6 on it, but am thinking I'd really like to slow the plane down. Anybody have any experience with this particular plane/engine or similar?

Thanks and regards

Umm... I am not qujte sure you want the T-34 as a second plane. Warbirds are somewhat different and require a tad bit more experience when flying them. They are much more agressive and tend to stall easily. You may want to try something like a Tiger II, Four Star 40, or a Tiger 60 as a second plane. You can get the performance out of them plus they are much more stable than a warbird is.

But to answer your original question, if you want to slow the plane down, change the prop pitch a bit. 10-6 to an 11-4 or something on that order. But, the pitch change will slow it down a bit.

The WM T34 is a great 1st low wing plane, it does not stall that easily but I am not saying its hard to stall. It can come in for landings at speeds that is best described as your trainer landing on a slightly high idle or with a tail wind. She is a stable plane.

A 10x6 is not good for a TT46, its a little under propped. Best is a 10x7 for speed and 11x5 or 11x6 for sport flying. I love the 11x5 for a 46 2C engine. Try that and if you worry so much about speed then run her a few clicks rich or just handle the throttle well. Come on I am sure you are able to keep your fingers from pushing to full throttle, you been doing it for your trainers.

GIVEN THE SAME RPM:

Less pitch, larger diameter = slower top speed, more torque.
More pitch, smaller diameter = more top speed,. less torque.

Try an 11 x 4 or 11 x 5.

Dr.1

WM T-34 makes a great first low wing/2nd plane. CGRetired is correct that most war birds do not make good second planes, but the WM T-34 is strictly very sport scale so does not have the demanding characteristics of a more true scale model war bird.

This is a great 1st low wing plane, it is well put together as well. If you want to slow it down then go for the bigger prop, a 40 size engine on this plane is slower anyway, it loves the 46. Personally I would say you want to try and get use to flying something faster anyway in training for a plane that needs more speed.

I know from experience that you can land this plane slow enough or very hot, it is just a dream, I have 2 of them.

James

Hmmmm You joined RCU 8 months ago. Doesn't mean that you have been flying 8 months....
Gone through 3 trainers? I've never seen you fly but if all you have flown are trainers I don't think you're ready for the T-34 either.
For all the things already mentioned.
Never used more than 1/2 power? why?

If you think about it, the T-34 was used by the military as a trainer. As for it being a real warbird ... not by a long shot. It's nowhere near as acrobatic as an AT-6 which is questionable at best. If you plan on moving on in the RC hobby, you're going to have to get used to the speed or stick with park fliers. Actually, once you get about 50 feet off the ground, it's not as fast as you think. You can use an 11X4 prop with the .40, but you're still going to have to keep the plane fast enough to stay airborne. My suggestion: Use dual rates or trim your elevator and ailerons so they don't move as much. This will help slow the reaction and make it a little less touchy at higher rates of speed. The faster you go, the less the surfaces have to move to make a difference.

There's no reason someone who's mastered a basic trainer can't fly one of the sport scale t-34's. I have one.......the airfoil, aside from being a bit thinner than, is not to far away from a four star or tiger, certainly less forgiving than a U-can-do or a something extra, both of which were recommended to me by instructors for possibilities on second planes.


The idea of scale is an odd thing.....generally it's a no-no for a newer pilot, bu this plane is one that's doable.

I agree with txaggie08. The model T-34 is a good second plane. The airfoil enables gentle, slow landings and stable flight. It's also not a very fast plane.

Dr.1

The WM T-34 was my second plane, then i was flying warbirds (spitfire) in 4 months of my solo and doing well at it. The WM t-34 does not have a very scale wing, if it were the hanger 9 verison then it would not be a good choice. The wing on the T-34 is for all purposes the same as the wing of the skyraider mk2, which is sold as a low wing trainer.

So I agree with the above but I also agree with the fact that you need to get use to the speed.

James