New Sport Jet: T-One Models Fortune
04-17-2016, 06:51 AM
#51
Just arrived back from Taiwan, and feel privileged to be chosen by Mr. Kim Yi to exclusively handle the US market on this very well designed sport jet. I must say that it has been a pleasure to work with Yi, as he appreciates and understands the importance of the inputs from modelers. On this note, the price quoted will be slightly adjusted to accommodate some improvements being discussed, ie. fuel tank fittings, peripheral hardware and so on.
We are looking forward of bringing this jet into the US; it's probably one of its kind in terms of quality and its price point, being a full composite jet.
Lior, thank you for sharing your build and understand that there's no perfect jet, but please share anything you think that this jet could be improved at the factory level, as I still have yet to receive one here in the US.
Cheers,
Barry
We are looking forward of bringing this jet into the US; it's probably one of its kind in terms of quality and its price point, being a full composite jet.
Lior, thank you for sharing your build and understand that there's no perfect jet, but please share anything you think that this jet could be improved at the factory level, as I still have yet to receive one here in the US.
Cheers,
Barry
i have asked Kim to change a few small things:
1. blind nuts on LG spars are hard to insert because of CF cover on top of spar - i understand these will come pre installed - great!
2. i asked to include double horns on all controls - despite being very beefy and fine as they are, double is always best to avoid twisting.
other than that so far im very impressed! i think this jet brings a new spirit to the market.. looking forward to a maiden soon.
Last edited by i3dm; 04-17-2016 at 07:09 AM.
04-17-2016, 10:51 AM
#52
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Can we have a closer look at the way the horizontal stabs attach to the fuse please. Is there a spar that goes threw the fuse from one side to the other? The photo of the horizontal stabs in your first post makes them appear very short.
Thanks
Thanks
04-17-2016, 12:16 PM
#53
hope thats clear
04-19-2016, 12:58 PM
#55
Some more progress today.
turbine battery installed (7.4V 4000mAh) in nose, and custom (deans to MPX) harness built for ECU power.
Power Harnesses from SmartFly Super-Reg to Futaba R6014HS Rx built from 2 heavy duty extensions and Deans plugs.
Added a failsafe switch (toggle switch which triggers the internal FS switch in Smart Fly).
Wired my TDT (Turbine Data Terminal) to the Jetcat I/O board.
turbine battery installed (7.4V 4000mAh) in nose, and custom (deans to MPX) harness built for ECU power.
Power Harnesses from SmartFly Super-Reg to Futaba R6014HS Rx built from 2 heavy duty extensions and Deans plugs.
Added a failsafe switch (toggle switch which triggers the internal FS switch in Smart Fly).
Wired my TDT (Turbine Data Terminal) to the Jetcat I/O board.
04-21-2016, 11:51 AM
#56
More progress today:
wing extension harnesses
UAT final install
fuel vent
fuel tank final install
Rx antennas
ECU final install + wiring
two A123 Rx batteries initial install
need to check CG and do radio setup, and she is good to go for the maiden...
wing extension harnesses
UAT final install
fuel vent
fuel tank final install
Rx antennas
ECU final install + wiring
two A123 Rx batteries initial install
need to check CG and do radio setup, and she is good to go for the maiden...
04-24-2016, 06:07 AM
#58
The recommended CG to start is 200mm-210mm from the lading edge of wing joint back.
i had to add 200g of lead in the nose to get to 205mm, so this will be my start point.
adding lead was extremely easy due to the removeable nose cone design - a great feature!
tested the fuel system - fueled to full and removed fuel perfectly, primed pump, all good
Fortune jet is now set up and ready to fly !!
i did have a small problem with the retracts - the internal slider inside the cylinder wasnt sealing well (slowly moving air despite the double O-Ring).
a small turn of teflon tape under the O-rings did the trick and retracts now work smooth.
Factory has been advised about this issue and will check it.
i had to add 200g of lead in the nose to get to 205mm, so this will be my start point.
adding lead was extremely easy due to the removeable nose cone design - a great feature!
tested the fuel system - fueled to full and removed fuel perfectly, primed pump, all good
Fortune jet is now set up and ready to fly !!
i did have a small problem with the retracts - the internal slider inside the cylinder wasnt sealing well (slowly moving air despite the double O-Ring).
a small turn of teflon tape under the O-rings did the trick and retracts now work smooth.
Factory has been advised about this issue and will check it.
04-24-2016, 12:00 PM
#62
First engine run of the Jetcat P-120 inside Fortune - all good for the maiden !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD8b25ROI_w the on board display in the video is my own designed TDT unit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD8b25ROI_w the on board display in the video is my own designed TDT unit
Last edited by i3dm; 04-24-2016 at 01:31 PM.
04-25-2016, 10:41 AM
#68
Fortune Jet Maiden flight, with CG quite nose heavy (205mm):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQhW4eJU_3I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQhW4eJU_3I
Last edited by i3dm; 04-25-2016 at 10:50 AM.
04-25-2016, 12:20 PM
#70
third and best flight so far after removing 100g of weight from nose!
CG at about 210mm, this time fully aerobatic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDLU4MXXOu4
CG at about 210mm, this time fully aerobatic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDLU4MXXOu4
04-26-2016, 12:09 PM
#73
1) Nose gear mounting plate and bulkhead, from 4 to 6mm
2) Redesigning wing and stab spar mounting brackets, increase bolt size from 3 to 4mm
3) Wing and Stab spar from Aluminum to carbon fiber
4) rear bulkhead from regular ply to aircraft grade plywood
5) Main gear mounting support with carbon fiber reinforced plywood
6) Over an inch in width carbon fiber strip laid over and under main spar, span length
7) Single port pickup and separate vent port fuel tank hardware
Mr. Kim will have the final say on the pricing, Dirk and myself are looking forward of bringing in this model in containers to save costs on shipping, although the current quoted EMS door to door to the US is around $300.
Regards,
Barry