E-Flite Carbon Z T-28 2.0m Maiden Flight

This is the Maiden Flight of the E-Flite Carbon Z T-28 2.0m (EFL013575) owned and flown by RCGroups member DeadstickDuck. It has an Avian 100 Amp ESC, struts from a Freewing A-10 and a Master Airscrew 16x8x3 prop. It was flown with a custom built 6s2p 9000mAh Li-ion battery pack (P45B cells).

[@argirisbigiakis3598]

great plane and excellent flight ... How many amps does the motor+prop combo draws ?

[@user-fv6vy6rm6f]

I really like your video. I have a T28 in the box that I will get ready soon this summer to fly. I am a bit of a novice getting back into RC. I have a 3 blade 16x10, can you share your thoughts about using that prop on the stock airplane? If I want to try that prop, what other changes do you think should be done? Thank you much. Your plane looks great with the 3 blade on it.

[@fpvdogfight]

Excellent flying and love the long flight time😍

[@heyjackfpv5469]

nice . are the struts a perfect fit, or you had todo any mods?

[@deadstickduck2025]

Cut the main legs 20mm below the coil and the 5mm stock FW A-10 struts slip on and held with 2 set screws. Not much easier than that.

[@deadstickduck2025]

The nose gear needs a little rework... but easy. Trim off the top 15mm of the A-10 struts, drill the 5mm hole 10mm deeper and then a new M3 threaded hole for the set screw. Don't forget to file small flats for the set screws.

[@RSchwara1]

Does the 16x8x3 prop = more power but less top end speed? I keep looking for a motor/prop combo that would give it about 10 mph more on the top end but haven't found the right combination that is doable and safe.

[@kenchar1511]

you could go 7s and a 15x10 if you have a spare 120A 8s compatible esc to drop in.