ParkZone Sukhoi Review and Transmitter Setup

Here is a new airplane that many of us have been waiting anxiously to arrive. This micro flyer introduces a new level of performance to these tiny models. Since it is only available as a Bind n Fly model the pilot will have to provide their own DSM2 transmitter. Everything else is included in the carry box. Assembly only requires that you slip the landing gear in place. It actually takes longer to put the batteries in the charger. Binding the model to your transmitter is very easy as you will see in our video. The aircraft uses throttle, aileron, elevator and rudder control. An installed Spektrum AR6400 receiver is actually a 6 channel unit with integrated esc, elevator and rudder servos all on the receiver board. The ailerons have a separate servo.

Our video review will outline the features and setup for the micro Sukhoi, we think you will learn a few things when you watch it.

Youre going to be surprised when you make that first take off. Tiny models like this require a bit different setup than is common to larger aircraft so the following transmitter settings will make sure you have an uneventful first flight.

*Futaba transmitters using Spektrum modules will use negative exponential settings.

Sukhoi Transmitter Setup

The Setup for your first flight, you can fine tune for your own skills after the first flight.

Best TX - DX6i, DX7, X9303
1) Select a new model memory and do a reset to make sure all settings are clear
2) Set all reverse switches to Normal (Spektrum and JR TX)
3) Dual Rates: These are very important! Elevator High rate 100% with 50% EXPO Elevator Low rate 70% with 30% EXPO Aileron High rate 100% with 50% EXPO Aileron Low rate 60% with 50% EXPO
4) Use Sub Trim to adjust all control surfaces to neutral
5) Place the flight battery in the REAR most position (yes that's right)
6) USE LOW RATE on the first flight!!
Living rooms are not big enough for first flights, again we suggest outdoors with calm conditions for your first flight.

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[themushas]

Cool. Thanks! I just got he new sukhoi today and I can't wait to fly it. I have a vapor transmitter that I am planning on using. Is that ok, because I heard the sukhoi is very touchy.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@themushas That transmitter will work from the standpoint of binding to the plane and all but you really need to use a computerized radio with Expo and Travel adjustments.

[dvonlangen]

what's wrong with using the blade cx2 transmitter if it's dsm2, compared to a computerized radio? Basically a screen on one and not the other?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@dvonlangen It's not that there's anything wrong with it it's just not the optimal solution. With a plane such as the Sukhoi you're going to want advanced programming features such as dual rates and expo adjustments. Also the feel of the gimbals is much smoother on the DX6i.

[UKrocketeer]

could you bind this with a parkzone 2.4ghz tx?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@UKrocketeer It will bind but it is not recommended.

[blitzfultime]

my problem is when i tried your aileron high rates the su,s aileron servo was sticking but was fine at slightly lower rates 15% lower.

[dittsboylogan]

The Spektrum Dxsi's need to be able to install a sd card so you can have up to 20-30 model memory.

[roberttreboranita]

Jim.....that was a good review, i´m looking at getting one of these now. Rob

[Rcflyyer1]

If I have a DX7se and I can fly the F4F Wildcat and the Ultra Micro P-51D Mustang, will I be able to handle this or the Sukhoi Su-26xp?

[GFLYYER]

How do you roll a plane?

[MASON7497]

@madde78273 i dont see why not.