Question for T-34 Mentor pilots
 

[sm=confused.gif] I'd like some input from you guys regarding the use of a World Models T-34 Mentor, 40 size, as a second plane. As it stands I've got two trainers, a Tower 40 and a Nexstar. The're serving my training needs quit well. I don't need to replace either plane at this point in time. I can take off, do coordinated turns, figure 8's at something approaching constant altitude, generally stay out of trouble - although I do like to mush the planes just short of a stall- and land in a somewhat reasonable manner, however I do prefer the grass over the asphalt runway. One of the club members has a T-34 and I juuuust love the way that plane flys and lands. This individual is not known for is prowess or proficiency in landing. However, he lands this plane and greases the landings consistently while bending the nose gear on his trainer. Is this plane easier to land than a high wing trainer? How would you rate this plane as a 2nd plane? How would you rate it's landing characteristics? Why would a low wing symmetrical air foil with little dihedral perform in this manner?

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks,

Bert

RE: Question for T-34 Mentor pilots
 

Great first low wing and second plane, IMHO. The landing characteristics are about the best you`ll find when it comes to sticking on the ground on landing. I have found the T-34 to be easier to land than some others, primarily because it has a very deliberate sink rate on approach as opposed to other, more " floaty " models, such as some of the flat bottom winged high wing trainers and even some other low winged models such as the 4*s.

RE: Question for T-34 Mentor pilots
 

I activated the flaps on my T-34 and it slows nicely for landing. Mine is Brushless are we talking the same plane EFlite ? I put larger wheels so it goes over small gravel without tripping. It's the best looking plane I own, among Twinstar 2 Electristar . I pick my flyig days pretty carefully no winds over 15 mph. I would hate to wreck this beauty.

RE: Question for T-34 Mentor pilots
 

The WM T-34 would be a great second plane. It's not exactly what you would call scale but it is a great sport airplane. My only complain about the thing would be the covering but that's not really a huge issue.

Plus, once you are tired of it and get comfortable with your flying, bolt on a .46-AX and go pylon racing.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7180830/tm.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAj79XBff8E

RE: Question for T-34 Mentor pilots
 

And don't forget Chuck, the Merced club is still holding there monthly club races, when I was still there they had A T-34 class too. I think that was the class that really started the surge in there racing too. Nice little planes!!!

RE: Question for T-34 Mentor pilots
 

I have family up that way. Where is the field at? I may have to pay a visit one of these days.

RE: Question for T-34 Mentor pilots
 

The World Models T-34 Mentor has a terrific reputation as a great first low-wing plane, a great first sport/scale warbird, a great introductary aerobatic/pattern trainer, and a great introductory pylon racer.

If you've solo'd and you're comfortably flying your trainer, the World Models T-34 Mentor ARF deserves a spot at the top of your shopping list.

RE: Question for T-34 Mentor pilots
 

The E Flite T-34 looks nice, but we're talking about the World Models T-34 .40 ARF. It's pretty famous for being a great flying, versatile airframe capable of many different tasks.

http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...p?ProductID=46