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The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor has been the primary trainer for the USAF, USMC, USCG, and USN since 1953. The aircraft is still in use by the United States Navy and Marine Corps, plus a number of countries around the world.
The first T-34 Mentors were equipped with a Continental piston engine. With only 225 h.p. pulling the aircraft through the air, it was generally underpowered. In 1973 the Mentor's engine was replaced with a P&W PT-6 550 s.h.p. turboprop. The result was an aircraft that was vastly improved.
Pilots of the aircraft are impressed with its all-around visibility. Stalls, both power on and power off, are easily controlled. Controls are light and the aircraft is extremely aerobatic. It seemingly can performs loops, rolls and stall turns at just the thought of a pilot. However, changes in power settings require corresponding changes in aircraft trim for straight and level flight.
We have read pilot reports saying that the non-turboprop Beechcraft T-34 Mentor exhibits very little warning through the control stick indicating that a stall is imminent. However the turboprop model is said to gives a multitude of warnings. Perhaps that is a function of the longer nose moment of the turboprop powered aircraft. We would appreciate hearing from pilots about their experiences with both aircraft.
Perhaps the most famous Beechcraft T-34 Mentor is the one flown by Julie Clark at air shows around the country.
Before production ended in 1990, over 2,300 of the aircraft had been manufactured.
The picture above is for the rc T-34 Mentor ARF on sale at NitroPlanes.com. Enter Code: CJ5 and take 5% off entire order. No Minimum Purchase Required! Click
on the coupon code that is right for you. Coupons may not be combined.
It has a 58" wingspan, and is 45 1/2" long. Construction is all wood and retracts are included. It needs from .40 to .46 two cycle or from .52 to .63 four cycle engines. Weight is about 6 lbs.
The first picture below is of another rc T-34 Mentor ARF on sale from NitroPlanes.com. Enter Code: CJ5 and take 5% off entire order. No Minimum Purchase Required! Click
on the coupon code that is right for you. Coupons may not be combined. It has a 34 1/2" wingspan and is 30" in length. A 2830 brushless motor powers it. This is all ready for your receiver! Also included is the ESC, servos, flight battery, and charger. Weight is around 1 lb.
Pictured second down is the ARF T-34 Mentor rc model airplane for sale from NitroPlanes. Its wingspan is 65" and length is 54". It will take from .60 to .80 two stroke or a .91 four stroke engines. Weight is around 8 lbs. This model sells out quickly. Check back often to see if it is in stock.
The third picture below is of the rc T-34 Mentor for sale by Hangar 9. The ARF has a wing
span of 57" with a fuselage that is 45" long. You can use two cycle engines from .40 to .46 in size. When complete it should weigh around 6 1/2 lbs.
The fourth picture below is of the Kit Cutters giant scale rc T-34 Mentor built from their kit. It was designed by Mark Frankel and originally published in RCM plans. Wingspan is 98". Power can come from 1.8 to 3.6 c.i.d. four cycle engines.
It is built from fiberglass, balsa, ply, and has foam core wings. You will need from 6 to 10 channels.
Please email us about your favorite rc T-34 Mentor.
E-Flite has a rc T-34 Mentor for sale. Wingspan is 55" and length is 44".
It comes ready to fly including a Power 25 brushless motor, 12 x 8
propeller, 40 A ESC, 2.4 GHz radio and receiver, all servos, all
batteries and chargers. Ready to fly weight is 5 lbs.
Hobby Zone has a T-34 Mentor RTF, PTS for sale for beginning pilots. It allows beginners to start
out with wing droops on the rc scale model airplane. The provide extra lift for slower, gentler flying. As flying experience increases, these can be removed for more aggressive flying. It has an electric motor and everything that you will need to get into the air in a few hours.
Top Flite has a giant scale T-34 Mentor kit for sale. It builds to a 80" wingspan and 63" length. Engines can be from .61 to .91 two cycle or from .91 to 1.20 four cycle. Weight is around 13 lbs.
Sapac has a rc T-34 Mentor ARF foamy for sale with a 34.6" wingspan that weighs almost exactly 1 lb. It comes with a Speed 400 type brushless motor.
The AMA Plans Service has plans for sale of a rc T-34 Mentor from Aviation Modeller. It has a 64" wingspan and is design for engine power. Plan no. is 16493.
Foshan Jun Feng Model Shop, China, has a rc T-34 Mentor ARF for sale. The only information given is that it is engine powered and is made from fiberglass. No wingspan, length, weight, or types of engines are shown.
PT ZELATOY LTD, Indonesia, is selling a rc T-34 Mentor RTF. It has a 55" wingspan and is 44" long. Included is a brushless motor.
ISE Technology Co., Ltd., China, has a rc T-34 Mentor ARF for sale. It has a wingspan of 55" and weighs about 5 1/4 lbs. A 25 to 32 electric motor is needed for power.
E-Supply International, Ltd., Hong Kong, has a rc ARF T-34 Mentor for sale. Its wingspan is 57 1/2" and it is 48 1/2" long. It will need a .40 to .50 two stroke or .60 to .70 four stroke engine. Weight is around 6 lbs.
SN Hobbies, Canada, has a rc T-34 Mentor RTF for sale. No wingspan, length, weight, or type of power is given.
NitroPlanes has parts for sale for the rc T-34 Mentor.
At YouTube bocai2392 posted a video of his rc T-34 Mentor.
Jake0450
of RC Universe was looking for a rc T-34 Mentor flight sim.
At RC Universe rcwilly1
was asking about proper mounting of the engine in his rc T-34 Mentor.
Mike Llewellyn of RC Groups posted an article about the rc T-34 Mentor.
Andy Grose of RC Groups wrote about a rc T-34 Mentor.
Coyoteturkey of RC Groups was asking about the flight characteristics of the rc T-34 Mentor.
Vic and Quinn Walton wrote about their rc T-34 Mentor at RC Groups.
At RC Groups wannabe started a thread about his rc T-34 Mentor.
At RC Airplane World jarihjafri was asking for advice about purchasing a rc T-34 Mentor.
Greg Covey or RC Universe wrote an article about the rc T-34 Mentor.
AT RC Universe coder1024
posted a link to a video taken from his rc T-34 Mentor.
Isaac F
of RC Universe was asking about parts for his rc T-34 Mentor.
At RC Universe xe2 had questions about the rc T-34 Mentor.
At RC Universe tjko96 had a rc T-34 Mentor for sale.
At RC Universe junit713 was selling his rc T-34 Mentor.
At WattFlyer RC whitehawk was seeking information about a rc T-34 Mentor.
At WattFlyer RC bsaastad was asking about flight characteristics of the rc T-34 Mentor.
At WattFlyer RC simibill asked if anyone had similar experiences to his own regarding a rc T-34 Mentor.
At WattFlyer RC pvtzemerak posted a link to a video of a rc T-34 Mentor.
At WattFlyer RC dwalke34 had comments about a new rc T-34 Mentor for sale.
BEAR-AvHistory of WattFlyer RC was asking about radio settings for his rc T-34 Mentor.
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor
