Kingtech presents the all new T1 sports jet
02-06-2017, 11:27 AM
#1227
In the prototype I added no weight in the nose the both receiver batteries are around the nose gear and the ECU battery is just in front of main fuel tank. Nose is empty only charging receptacles.
Are you doing the weight with tanks empty UAT full?
02-07-2017, 08:48 PM
#1230
Hi Guys,
Here is the latest and greatest news from the factory. They are fresh, rested and back to the daily grind of building AWESOME Aircraft!! Please do not bombard me with emails/texts, asking when your plane will be done. Lets let the factory crank the wheels, put wood in the furnace, knock the dust off the tables and get producing planes for us. I have already been in touch with most of you whose planes are first in the production line. Let's keep our fingers crossed that they can ship me at least 20 planes a month and we will be caught up in no time!!
I have read some posts on here that are disturbing to me and I will clear the air on these issues. It seems the tell a secret scenario has taken effect about a landing gear issue, quality issues, and is blown way out of proportion. Fact is, I have had only 1 person contact me for having a spring issue and 1 other person that has not even flown his plane that bought a second set of gear for a just in case he has a problem. I think I read that there were over 20 people with issues but not 1 other person has contacted me, ODD....
I also read that the quality has suffered and is not as good as the first planes produced. FACT, I have not had 1 single person call, text or email me stating they were unhappy with the quality of their plane. FACT, I have 6 guys that received their T-1 and wanted to be put on the waiting list to buy another T-1 in a different scheme. We have had a few shipping damages reported and they were taken care of immediately.
I also read grumblings about T-ONE Models producing other planes and not being concerned about putting more efforts into the T-1. Manufacturing 101, build a product, try and anticipate the demand for the year and try not to produce more than you can sell. In our case, the factory never dreamed the T-1 would take off so hard and fast. SOOO, they moved to a larger facility, built more molds, hired more people, but you still don't tool up to build 100 a month to catch up on back orders if you can not maintain those kind of sales for the year and years to come. If they tooled up for 100 a month, what do they do when the orders don't come in, send everyone home and write it off as a loss? If they give me 20-25 planes a month like I think they can now, we will be caught up in no time and will open the website sales for a more realistic delivery time frame.
Again, if at anytime you have a paid order and want a refund, all you have to do is call me, text me, email me and request it. I have made some refunds throughout the months within the hour of being asked. Some that requested a refund are now back on the waiting list because they saw their buddies that waited, T-1 show up and they are kicking themselves in the ass for bailing.
I personally do not want T-ONE Models to be a 1 hit wonder, and not develope more planes because they are narrow minded thinking the T-1 is the best and only plane to sell. Like someone mentioned earlier about this, the factory has a Design team and they a have Production team. The Designers are doing their job and just brought out the Euro Fighter and the attention to detail and build quality is EXCEPTIONAL, once again!! They are also sending us our T-3 Prototype and we should hopefully go into production in March on it. I know the news leaked about a KILLER F-22 that is on the Design table and hopefully we can see it before the end of the year. The Production Team is tooling up all the new product, training more people, while maintaining the production of the T-1.
All I can say is, hang onto your hats boys, there is a NEW player in town and they are going to change the way this game is played, with Incredible jets, Incredible Quality and most important, Incredible Prices!!
We really appreciate everyones patients,
Dirk & Barry
Pacific RC Jets
Here is the latest and greatest news from the factory. They are fresh, rested and back to the daily grind of building AWESOME Aircraft!! Please do not bombard me with emails/texts, asking when your plane will be done. Lets let the factory crank the wheels, put wood in the furnace, knock the dust off the tables and get producing planes for us. I have already been in touch with most of you whose planes are first in the production line. Let's keep our fingers crossed that they can ship me at least 20 planes a month and we will be caught up in no time!!
I have read some posts on here that are disturbing to me and I will clear the air on these issues. It seems the tell a secret scenario has taken effect about a landing gear issue, quality issues, and is blown way out of proportion. Fact is, I have had only 1 person contact me for having a spring issue and 1 other person that has not even flown his plane that bought a second set of gear for a just in case he has a problem. I think I read that there were over 20 people with issues but not 1 other person has contacted me, ODD....
I also read that the quality has suffered and is not as good as the first planes produced. FACT, I have not had 1 single person call, text or email me stating they were unhappy with the quality of their plane. FACT, I have 6 guys that received their T-1 and wanted to be put on the waiting list to buy another T-1 in a different scheme. We have had a few shipping damages reported and they were taken care of immediately.
I also read grumblings about T-ONE Models producing other planes and not being concerned about putting more efforts into the T-1. Manufacturing 101, build a product, try and anticipate the demand for the year and try not to produce more than you can sell. In our case, the factory never dreamed the T-1 would take off so hard and fast. SOOO, they moved to a larger facility, built more molds, hired more people, but you still don't tool up to build 100 a month to catch up on back orders if you can not maintain those kind of sales for the year and years to come. If they tooled up for 100 a month, what do they do when the orders don't come in, send everyone home and write it off as a loss? If they give me 20-25 planes a month like I think they can now, we will be caught up in no time and will open the website sales for a more realistic delivery time frame.
Again, if at anytime you have a paid order and want a refund, all you have to do is call me, text me, email me and request it. I have made some refunds throughout the months within the hour of being asked. Some that requested a refund are now back on the waiting list because they saw their buddies that waited, T-1 show up and they are kicking themselves in the ass for bailing.
I personally do not want T-ONE Models to be a 1 hit wonder, and not develope more planes because they are narrow minded thinking the T-1 is the best and only plane to sell. Like someone mentioned earlier about this, the factory has a Design team and they a have Production team. The Designers are doing their job and just brought out the Euro Fighter and the attention to detail and build quality is EXCEPTIONAL, once again!! They are also sending us our T-3 Prototype and we should hopefully go into production in March on it. I know the news leaked about a KILLER F-22 that is on the Design table and hopefully we can see it before the end of the year. The Production Team is tooling up all the new product, training more people, while maintaining the production of the T-1.
All I can say is, hang onto your hats boys, there is a NEW player in town and they are going to change the way this game is played, with Incredible jets, Incredible Quality and most important, Incredible Prices!!
We really appreciate everyones patients,
Dirk & Barry
Pacific RC Jets
02-07-2017, 11:59 PM
#1231
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Hello Dirk,
i have the springs issue with my gear (full bottoming of springs even with no fuel after 10 flights) and so do all of my local friends with fortunes, and a few guys on the T-One facebook group - this is why we manufactured new tougher springs locally.
the full infro is on the T-One facebook group.
i have the springs issue with my gear (full bottoming of springs even with no fuel after 10 flights) and so do all of my local friends with fortunes, and a few guys on the T-One facebook group - this is why we manufactured new tougher springs locally.
the full infro is on the T-One facebook group.
02-09-2017, 06:44 AM
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Here is the deal with my springs, my plane weighs 25.6 lbs with no fuel, if you push the wing down to compress the gear it just stays there, definitely a problem in the making and definitely not going to work with 6 more pounds of fuel. There are very different sizes of springs coming out of these so it seems no one has a drop in fix. My replacement springs should be here today, we'll see if they are any better than what i have as they will have to be shortened to fit. Honestly I didn't think anything would be done if i called and asked about it, I apologise if this is wrong.
02-09-2017, 08:56 AM
#1236
I have yet to fly my T1 but based on my experience with the last two " gotta have " models I have learned my lesson when it comes to " strut strength ". Both of my last models - Sebart Avanti S and the Pilot Dolphin were nicely made models but both suffered from insufficient strut rebound. Overall, the kits were fine and the gear looked very, very similar to the present T1 gear. Having heard and read of reports from guys IN THE FIELD WITH MANY FLIGHTS stating that there could be a POTENTIAL problem with the T1 struts I made the proactive decision to purchase a set from i3dm. He has contributed the most in the fine tuning of this aircraft and I trust his call. Now don't get me wrong....Dirk and Barry have been awesome in bringing this kit to North America and selling a bunch with exemplary service to boot. Nevertheless, CLEARLY there is a problem that needs to be addressed. Its minor and the factory should have no problems in supplying the correct and consistent part. Its not the responsibility of the importers / distributors to do the homework as I see it but to report these findings to the manufacturer and have them make the positive changes. This will make an already great plane even better!
Dean W.
Dean W.
02-09-2017, 04:47 PM
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With the CG at 260mm, it the landing gear out or in? I'm in the final setup and I see big difference in CG from everyone here. I need real CG from T-one that are flight?
Another fun flight with my Fortune from last Friday:
https://youtu.be/_FM-A8cPNEc With 260mm CG, i like the landings
https://youtu.be/_FM-A8cPNEc With 260mm CG, i like the landings
02-09-2017, 06:30 PM
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02-10-2017, 09:16 AM
#1243
Here are my impressions so for regarding my T-1 Sport Jet
1. The packaging is very good....no shipping damage. I plan on using the boxes to ship stuff in the future!
2. The landing gear comes with the jet, not separately.
3. The nose gear steering servo mount has a flat head screw to keep it from rotating. Others have reported that they had to add the screw. The problem has been fixed by the factory.
4. The supplied ball links fit the supplied pushrods perfectly. I ended up using them on the horn end with Dubro HD 4-40 ball links on the servo side.
5. SWB 1" 4-40 aluminum servo arms work all around. Everything seems to line up well with these using the ball links with the current horn location. This is why I used the Dubro 4-40 links on the servo end.
6. Spektrum A6265 HV servos drop right in the flap and aileron positions. I had to Dremel the wooden mounts a little in horizontal stab and vertical fin to get them to fit.....not too much though.
7. The Hobby King wing bags are basically the correct size (90 X 61 X 7cm) in platform but not thick enough....you can BARELY get both wing panels in at the same time. It's too tight. So, I have two bags! At $20 a piece, it is still not a bad deal. They could stand to be a little longer as well, but they work.
8. All the screws for the wing, stab and fin mounts were tight.....they should still be checked though.
9. All in all, excellent execution of glassworks, bonding of formers and paint. It appears to be very ruggedly built with carbon in all the right places.
10. Barry and Dirk have been responsive to all my questions and concerns. Be sure to email them so that they have documentation. Emails are easier to keep track of then phone conversations or texts.
Tailwinds,
John
1. The packaging is very good....no shipping damage. I plan on using the boxes to ship stuff in the future!
2. The landing gear comes with the jet, not separately.
3. The nose gear steering servo mount has a flat head screw to keep it from rotating. Others have reported that they had to add the screw. The problem has been fixed by the factory.
4. The supplied ball links fit the supplied pushrods perfectly. I ended up using them on the horn end with Dubro HD 4-40 ball links on the servo side.
5. SWB 1" 4-40 aluminum servo arms work all around. Everything seems to line up well with these using the ball links with the current horn location. This is why I used the Dubro 4-40 links on the servo end.
6. Spektrum A6265 HV servos drop right in the flap and aileron positions. I had to Dremel the wooden mounts a little in horizontal stab and vertical fin to get them to fit.....not too much though.
7. The Hobby King wing bags are basically the correct size (90 X 61 X 7cm) in platform but not thick enough....you can BARELY get both wing panels in at the same time. It's too tight. So, I have two bags! At $20 a piece, it is still not a bad deal. They could stand to be a little longer as well, but they work.
8. All the screws for the wing, stab and fin mounts were tight.....they should still be checked though.
9. All in all, excellent execution of glassworks, bonding of formers and paint. It appears to be very ruggedly built with carbon in all the right places.
10. Barry and Dirk have been responsive to all my questions and concerns. Be sure to email them so that they have documentation. Emails are easier to keep track of then phone conversations or texts.
Tailwinds,
John
02-10-2017, 10:28 AM
#1244
Here are my impressions so for regarding my T-1 Sport Jet
1. The packaging is very good....no shipping damage. I plan on using the boxes to ship stuff in the future!
2. The landing gear comes with the jet, not separately.
3. The nose gear steering servo mount has a flat head screw to keep it from rotating. Others have reported that they had to add the screw. The problem has been fixed by the factory.
4. The supplied ball links fit the supplied pushrods perfectly. I ended up using them on the horn end with Dubro HD 4-40 ball links on the servo side.
5. SWB 1" 4-40 aluminum servo arms work all around. Everything seems to line up well with these using the ball links with the current horn location. This is why I used the Dubro 4-40 links on the servo end.
6. Spektrum A6265 HV servos drop right in the flap and aileron positions. I had to Dremel the wooden mounts a little in horizontal stab and vertical fin to get them to fit.....not too much though.
7. The Hobby King wing bags are basically the correct size (90 X 61 X 7cm) in platform but not thick enough....you can BARELY get both wing panels in at the same time. It's too tight. So, I have two bags! At $20 a piece, it is still not a bad deal. They could stand to be a little longer as well, but they work.
8. All the screws for the wing, stab and fin mounts were tight.....they should still be checked though.
9. All in all, excellent execution of glassworks, bonding of formers and paint. It appears to be very ruggedly built with carbon in all the right places.
10. Barry and Dirk have been responsive to all my questions and concerns. Be sure to email them so that they have documentation. Emails are easier to keep track of then phone conversations or texts.
Tailwinds,
John
1. The packaging is very good....no shipping damage. I plan on using the boxes to ship stuff in the future!
2. The landing gear comes with the jet, not separately.
3. The nose gear steering servo mount has a flat head screw to keep it from rotating. Others have reported that they had to add the screw. The problem has been fixed by the factory.
4. The supplied ball links fit the supplied pushrods perfectly. I ended up using them on the horn end with Dubro HD 4-40 ball links on the servo side.
5. SWB 1" 4-40 aluminum servo arms work all around. Everything seems to line up well with these using the ball links with the current horn location. This is why I used the Dubro 4-40 links on the servo end.
6. Spektrum A6265 HV servos drop right in the flap and aileron positions. I had to Dremel the wooden mounts a little in horizontal stab and vertical fin to get them to fit.....not too much though.
7. The Hobby King wing bags are basically the correct size (90 X 61 X 7cm) in platform but not thick enough....you can BARELY get both wing panels in at the same time. It's too tight. So, I have two bags! At $20 a piece, it is still not a bad deal. They could stand to be a little longer as well, but they work.
8. All the screws for the wing, stab and fin mounts were tight.....they should still be checked though.
9. All in all, excellent execution of glassworks, bonding of formers and paint. It appears to be very ruggedly built with carbon in all the right places.
10. Barry and Dirk have been responsive to all my questions and concerns. Be sure to email them so that they have documentation. Emails are easier to keep track of then phone conversations or texts.
Tailwinds,
John
What color did you get? PIX please
Last edited by raron455; 02-10-2017 at 11:00 AM.
02-14-2017, 10:05 AM
#1249
Looks good, curious,,does it have the KT logos on it. I ordered mine back in August, with NO logos (probably gonna do some custom pinstriping on edges) got a call before Chinese New Year saying it was done and ready to ship, but, they screwed up, they kept the KT logos off,but it still had all the T1 logos on it ,I was told. I rejected the plane because it's not what I ordered, they were supposed to paint me the scheme I ordered when they got back from holiday, I was told. I'm wondering if you ended up with it. Sure is a pretty plane,,that purple is just gorgeous,,hopefully ill get mine soon,
Last edited by raron455; 02-14-2017 at 10:12 AM.
