Hello,

I just purchased a T 28 Trogan Airplane and would like to get an opinion on how I need to set up my DX6I Transmitter prior to flying it. I started out with a Slow Stick and have done very well. Now with the T-28, the book said to modify the settings so as they are not aggresive as it is a very resoponding aircraft. Can some one give me a base line as to what type of expo I should go with for starters?

Thanks

Dendar

Is this the little Parkzone T-28 or a larger glow powered model like the BH T-28?

If it is the Parkzone I'd program the high rates for 100% travel. Then program the low rates for about 1/2 of that. That's what I did on my T-28 and I adjusted from there.

I personally don't think this plane needs any exponential but if you really want to use it, maybe 35% on high rate and 25% on low rate? (Nothing scientific about those numbers, just came up with them).

All of this is just a starting point; I'd find an experienced flyer to take it up and see what he thinks about those settings. He can recommend any necessary changes. After you have some time and experience on the plane you can decide if you want to make any changes to the throws and stuff to suit your liking.

I looked around in the T-28 manual and on the Parkzone site but did not find any control throws listed.

I have that plane in my DX6I and I agree with ChuckW. I think once you get a feel for it you'll most likely keep it on the high rate all the time. the trojan is a fairly stable flyer. the elevator is more sensitive then the ailerons as for as throws go. for any quick rolls I normally snap roll it with full rudder also. Happy flying

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One thing to remember is that the T-28 will want to fly faster than you are used to. Be prepared for it. I throttle back somewhat after take off ...(but not too much to cause a stall)... RG

Well, so far, so good for the T 28 and me. No crashes other than a couple of hard landings that loosen up the mounting where the landing wheel gets glued onto the wing. I really like this plane, it flies great. I'm just starting to get used to the 100% travel and what a difference. It flies better that way when it gets windy. I have one question though, when I land, the plane really comes in fast. Could I get rid of the Y connector and use the other connectors on the receiver to lower both ailerons and use them as flaps to slow down prior to landing. Has anyone you know done that and what results have they had?

I suggest making flaps on the inside of the ailerons. It is simple to do and lots of people have done it with great results. Since you have a 6i it should be simple to set up on the gear switch. Or you could try flaperons using your dx6i, look in the radio manual on how to set it up.

It likely just seems fast to you since you are used to a Slow Stick but it really doesn't come in all that hot. The plane really doesn't need flaps or flaperons in my opinion. Just practice your approaches and try various throttle settings until you get the hang of landing it. Once you've mastered it you'll be able to set it down gently almost anywhere you want.

If you did add flaps down the road it would just be for the tinkering experience and cool factor.

I tried exactly what you are asking and I was not pleased with it. Using the ailerons as flaps (flaperons) makes it much more unstable in any kind of winds and requires more skill with the throttle. I agree with the posts above. If you really want flaps, add them between the ailerons and the fusalage, but this plane really doesn't need them. You just have to fly it enough to get comfortable with how it lands. I've been flying mine for almost two years now and I can land on pavement in less than 30 feet on a calm day, less than 20 in a good head wind.