I have a t28 with a 6100 spectrum receiver and have about 100 flight s on it with no problems with the esc burning up. Now to my question. I have been reeding about the t28 esc burning up and was wondering if its related to the stock receiver that come s with the plane or to other causes such as using 3s batteries that have a 25c or greater discharge rates?

Hi Lou -

I don't know anything about that ESC, but I can tell you that the "C" rating of a battery does not have anything to do with "burning up" ESCs or motors. A given motor/prop combination will draw only as much current as it needs. Increasing the "C" rating of the battery won't result in more current being drawn.

For example, if a 15C battery is sufficient for a given motor/prop combo, switching to an otherwise identical 25C battery won't cause the system to draw more current. All else being equal, the 25C battery will hold its voltage better and give you longer flight times. It will likely weigh more as well, which may be a consideration with some planes.

- Jeff

i flew my t28 for about a year before the esc and motor fried. luckilly, it was on the ground when this happaned. i returned the parts to horizon hobby and had new ones here within a week. i too had read about this problem and thought i was going to get lucky, but i happaned! good luck with yours......rob