Kingtech presents the all new T1 sports jet
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Scott
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Scott
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So back to my gear issues. Does anyone know who makes the gear? Currently parts are not available short of getting a whole complet set (witch I may have to do!). My issue as of late is the springs on the mains have lost there "spring", at rest the gear will no longer hold the plane up, the gear is compressed all the way and if you lift the wings they will rebound but once you start to roll they collapse and bottom out and won't rebound.
I took the the right side apart as it is the worst. The spring is .310 O.D. and 2.77" long.
The amount that the strut moves inside the main post is about 1/2" so the spring does not compress much until the strut bottoms out. I added a 3/8" extension spring to pre load the spring for now but that is just a temp fix.
I am working with Century Spring Co. out of California to get a custome replacment sring with a bit more holding strength.
TB
I took the the right side apart as it is the worst. The spring is .310 O.D. and 2.77" long.
The amount that the strut moves inside the main post is about 1/2" so the spring does not compress much until the strut bottoms out. I added a 3/8" extension spring to pre load the spring for now but that is just a temp fix.
I am working with Century Spring Co. out of California to get a custome replacment sring with a bit more holding strength.
TB
Last edited by TonyBuilder; 12-04-2016 at 09:51 AM.
#1035
My Feedback: (28)
So back to my gear issues. Does anyone know who makes the gear? Currently parts are not available short of getting a whole complet set (witch I may have to do!). My issue as of late is the springs on the mains have lost there "spring", at rest the gear will no longer hold the plane up, the gear is compressed all the way and if you lift the wings they will rebound but once you start to roll they collapse and bottom out and won't rebound.
I took the the right side apart as it is the worst. The spring is .310 O.D. and 2.77" long.
The amount that the strut moves inside the main post is about 1/2" so the spring does not compress much until the strut bottoms out. I added a 3/8" extension spring to pre load the spring for now but that is just a temp fix.
I am working with Century Spring Co. out of California to get a custome replacment sring with a bit more holding strength.
TB
I took the the right side apart as it is the worst. The spring is .310 O.D. and 2.77" long.
The amount that the strut moves inside the main post is about 1/2" so the spring does not compress much until the strut bottoms out. I added a 3/8" extension spring to pre load the spring for now but that is just a temp fix.
I am working with Century Spring Co. out of California to get a custome replacment sring with a bit more holding strength.
TB
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Keith
#1043
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It's been a while since I posted an update... So here's one!
I'm a bit slow when it comes to building (or assembling) but some progress has been made. Mainly I've been 3D printing various bits. This is a bit time consuming as I have to design the bit, print it, test fit it, modify the design, print it again, test it again, etc, etc. Printing with a $500 DIY Chinese printer is not the fastest. ;-)
Anyway, here's some pics on what's been done.
...jim
I'm a bit slow when it comes to building (or assembling) but some progress has been made. Mainly I've been 3D printing various bits. This is a bit time consuming as I have to design the bit, print it, test fit it, modify the design, print it again, test it again, etc, etc. Printing with a $500 DIY Chinese printer is not the fastest. ;-)
Anyway, here's some pics on what's been done.
...jim
#1046
It's been a while since I posted an update... So here's one!
I'm a bit slow when it comes to building (or assembling) but some progress has been made. Mainly I've been 3D printing various bits. This is a bit time consuming as I have to design the bit, print it, test fit it, modify the design, print it again, test it again, etc, etc. Printing with a $500 DIY Chinese printer is not the fastest. ;-)
Anyway, here's some pics on what's been done.
...jim
I'm a bit slow when it comes to building (or assembling) but some progress has been made. Mainly I've been 3D printing various bits. This is a bit time consuming as I have to design the bit, print it, test fit it, modify the design, print it again, test it again, etc, etc. Printing with a $500 DIY Chinese printer is not the fastest. ;-)
Anyway, here's some pics on what's been done.
...jim
and out of a 500 dollar printer..pretty impressive
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So here is the latest factory news, hot off the press!!
The factory has finally completed the move and is gearing up the production line. The new factory paint booth was not up to standards and was unfortunately found out too late and a few airframes were lost because of it. I was very impressed that they did not try to salvage them and let an inferior plane leave the factory. I was just as sad, as that put us further behind once again. Barry, myself and the factory, would like to thank everyone that has paid orders for being patient and understanding all the delays we have encountered. We will pick up sending orders in the que as they were placed. The factory hired another Master Painter and they are training new employees to help increase production. I know everyone reading this, has assembled or actually scratch built a plane and knows training new people to build a plane is not an overnight feat. Our quality WILL NOT be compromised from new employees, as they are under strict supervision. Anyone that has touched, flown or saw a T-1, knows this plane is SO WORTH THE WAIT!! With that being said, our offer still stands, anyone with a paid order that does not want to wait, please let me know and I will refund your $$ within the hour. Before you all bombard me with "when is my plane going to be done" questions, let's let the factory get producing for a week or two so I can get a pulse on production and forecast a true delivery date for you.
Regards,
Dirk
[email protected]
The factory has finally completed the move and is gearing up the production line. The new factory paint booth was not up to standards and was unfortunately found out too late and a few airframes were lost because of it. I was very impressed that they did not try to salvage them and let an inferior plane leave the factory. I was just as sad, as that put us further behind once again. Barry, myself and the factory, would like to thank everyone that has paid orders for being patient and understanding all the delays we have encountered. We will pick up sending orders in the que as they were placed. The factory hired another Master Painter and they are training new employees to help increase production. I know everyone reading this, has assembled or actually scratch built a plane and knows training new people to build a plane is not an overnight feat. Our quality WILL NOT be compromised from new employees, as they are under strict supervision. Anyone that has touched, flown or saw a T-1, knows this plane is SO WORTH THE WAIT!! With that being said, our offer still stands, anyone with a paid order that does not want to wait, please let me know and I will refund your $$ within the hour. Before you all bombard me with "when is my plane going to be done" questions, let's let the factory get producing for a week or two so I can get a pulse on production and forecast a true delivery date for you.
Regards,
Dirk
[email protected]