Easier to fly - FMS 800 MM T-28 or Dynam 1270 MM T-28?

[lvflyer]

Hello - Which plane is easier to fly - FMS 800 MM T-28 or Dynam 1270 MM T-28?
How about the build?
How about ading floats for water?
Flying at soccer field or RC field?

Thank-you

[DonRhone]

Re: Easier to fly - FMS 800 MM T-28 or Dynam 1270 MM T-28?

Well, neither plane should be flown at a soccer field, the 800mm series manuals I have seen indicate flying in a field that is two or three times the size of a soccer field, the larger plane needs even a larger site, Hopefully you have a RC site.

I like to fly in town and not have to travel the hour trip each way to my rc site. So I have my stand by planes my Hobby Zone Sports Cub S, this plane is the perfect size for flying in any of my local parks during the week, and any of the school yards on the weekends or when the schools are not in use. Sadly, the 800mm planes are too large for these sites.

The FMS 800 is not your best plane for a field, if grass landing and taking off the wheels on this plane are only about 1/2 the size of the Dynam T-28.

For Grass fields you need tires around 1 1/2 to 2 inches, otherwise dirt or pavement.

I am lucky I do most of my flying and use one of the local ball-fields,

I can land my smaller planes on the run lines between the bases. The constant running tears out the grass and I have compacted dirt surface to use. I have a couple of landing strips to use and can adjust flight path for wind direction..

Also, the smaller plane is harder to control that the larger plane, however, that can easily be corrected by using one of the many gryro units now available. They simply plug in and are easy to install.

I have no experience with floats, but i would assume the larger plane would be better able to handle the extra drag you would get with floats.

The smaller plane is so much easier to pack up for flying, the larger plane will require extra care taking it out of your vehicle, amazing just how fragile the rudder, elevator and wing points are and just how easy they are to break. But then again, they do glue back easily.

If you are mainly flying at grass sites I would opt for the larger plane,

Constant landings where your plane flips over are hard on props. Also finishing a flight and coming in for a good landing where you do not tip over is much more satisfying.

[Capt. Crunch]

RE: Easier to fly - FMS 800 MM T-28 or Dynam 1270 MM T-28?

The bigger the plane the more stable it is. I have an 800mm mustang, 800mm corsair, and a 1270mm t-28.
The smaller planes are more twitchy, but a little expo can smooth them out. For some reason I am more nervous flying the t-28. Its so much BIGGER than the other ones. I've "crunched" the 800's numerous times and have always been able to fix them. I haven't crashed the t 28 yet and I'm afraid that the bigger the plane, the bigger the crunch is gonna be. :)

Happy flying

[Loneflier]

RE: Easier to fly - FMS 800 MM T-28 or Dynam 1270 MM T-28?

The bigger the plane the more stable it is. I have an 800mm mustang, 800mm corsair, and a 1270mm t-28.
The smaller planes are more twitchy, but a little expo can smooth them out. For some reason I am more nervous flying the t-28.  Its so much BIGGER than the other ones. I've "crunched" the 800's numerous times and have always been able to fix them.  I haven't crashed the t 28 yet and  I'm afraid that the bigger the plane, the bigger the crunch is gonna be.   :)  

Happy flying

Yes, the old formula of f=ma does apply with our models. However, that said, I have the Dynam T-28, and on its maiden flight, a gust of wind caught it at the end of the field making it rock hard to one side. I corrected, but dumb thumbed it the wrong way, and it rolled right into the ground. I thought it would probably be a total loss, but after picking up all the pieces, and bringing home and sorting through it all, I was able to rebuild it. I have since flown it many times and it is a really nice flyer. Stable, not too fast, but easy to land, and what I would call a gentle flyer. I do have the flaps set up, but so far have not needed them for landings.

Anyway, my point is, don't worry too much about the crunching. These foam planes can really take a beating and come back. Just enjoy flying them!

Rich

[Tarasdad]

RE: Easier to fly - FMS 800 MM T-28 or Dynam 1270 MM T-28?

As a general rule larger models will always fly better than smaller ones. More stable, more predictable, less affected by wind, easier to see in flight just to name a few examples. The obvious disadvantages are more expensive to purchase, take larger (and thus more costly) batteries, and are more difficult to transport to/from the field due to their size. One area that can cause some problems with smaller models is that they appear to be flying faster than the same model in a larger scale, even when both are flying at exactly the same speed. This perceived speed increase can cause even an experienced RC pilot to get behind the airplane (as in, reacting to what it does rather than predicting what it will do). I've seen some very experienced flyers stuff a small model into the ground because of this exact problem. It's a purely mental thing, but very real none the less.

If you have the space to fly it, a way to transport it, and the extra associated costs don't bother you I always recommend the larger model.

[Hippie 64]

RE: Easier to fly - FMS 800 MM T-28 or Dynam 1270 MM T-28?

If your wanting a combo plane look at the Beaver . You get floats and gear that can be used on grass . It's a good sized plane so it's fairly  stable but will still transport ok . From all the reading and feedback look at the Flyzone version . Also the Dynam version in 59 inches in the wings . Both have gear and floats . Hope this helps .





Bryan 

[Capt. Crunch]

RE: Easier to fly - FMS 800 MM T-28 or Dynam 1270 MM T-28?

Hey loneflyer

Your right about the durability of the foam. I lost reception on the dynam t-28 and could do nothing but watch it go down. Thought it was going to be a total loss but surprisingly the damage was minimal. Its back up with spectrum electronics and no more problem with reception

jeff