Custom Installing Retracts

by FliteTest | January 18, 2012 | (17) Posted in Tips

In this episode of Flite Test, the team takes an ordinary T-28 Trojan, and gives it some bling! Watch as Josh and Josh show you how they custom fit retracts for this already amazing plane.   Step-by-Step Instructions:
Take note of the landing gear height before removing it.
On some of the tighter areas we couldn't get to with the cutting wheel, we used this bit...
Dremel Mfg Co - 194 1/8"Cut 1/8"Shank Steel Bit

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COMMENTS

kiwideno on July 6, 2012
Nothing like someone saying you can't just to prove you can!
Thanks guys
cheers
kiwideno
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danb448 on August 20, 2013
In the video, you mentioned there would be templates available. Where would I find them?
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Nfpcpa on May 22, 2014
Can I get the templates for the t-28 retracts?
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flyorca on June 1, 2014
In the video, you mentioned there would be templates available. Where would I find them? - See more at: http://flitetest.com/articles/custom-installing-retracts#sthash.1r4vZO2F.dpuf
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chief0526 on September 10, 2013
what length pushrod did you use? and how far did you slide the battery back?
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andre on November 1, 2013
Where did you buy the shafts for the wheels. Part with the 2 grub screws?
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mdamico on July 4, 2014
I'm curious if the wooden support rails need to be made out of hard balsa or a harder wood like spruce.
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garyruney on March 12, 2015
Where can I find the templates you mention in the video?
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whagen01 on July 19, 2015
I did it on my T-28! I followed Flite Test's build log, and now have functioning retracts on my Parkzone Trojan. The only differences are that I kept the main gear mounting points where they are, and installed the tires outboard of the main gear struts. The result is that the tires are the same distance apart as on the stock setup (13") when extended, and are closer together - taking up more of the fuselage - when retracted. In fact, the tires are about 3/4" apart when retracted, vs the Flite Test setup. The airplane behaves just as Josh B describes. No bad tendencies. Also, the retracts I added are the smaller 10-15 size setup. The struts are the same diameter as the stock setup, so the tires go on with no modifications. I had to move the battery aft about 1 1/2" to maintain the center of gravity where ParkZone recommends.
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Spitfirepilot19 on October 23, 2017
That's awesome!
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gsulliv1 on March 1, 2016
What retracts are you using?
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gsulliv1 on March 1, 2016
can't find the templates. The link above in one of the questions only brings me right back here.
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Spitfirepilot19 on October 23, 2017
Am I able to use normal servos (servos for ailerons elevator etc) for retracts?
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FlyingMonkey on November 22, 2017
https://www.horizonhobby.com/10---15-size-tricycle-electric-retracts-eflg110
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