New Sport Jet: T-One Models Mini Fortune / Mini T1
#1226
That's disappointing to hear. Were you told this by Dirk and company? Were you given tracking information and saw the info there? When did you order yours? Thank you.
#1228
Thanks,
Tone
#1230
Senior Member
I order my mini July 16th of this year. I asked for a special paint scheme so I expected it to take a little bit longer than the 8 weeks quoted. I contacted Dirk earlier this month on 11/7 and was told that it had shipped and been returned. I contacted him yesterday and was informed that it was returned again and that EMS was no longer accepting large boxes due to the holidays and that I could pay the extra $200 for UPS shipping or wait and try again after Christmas.
Thanks,
Tone
Thanks,
Tone
#1231
My Feedback: (53)
I’m putting Electron on mine, but that’s because I have a set of e30 that does nothing in the shop......otherwise I wouldn’t change the gear at least not right now.
#1234
Strangely enough the Mini t-1 is the only JP that I haven’t had problems.....ya the brakes are not very good, but I don’t think I would be without one...it fly’s very well, and small enough to bring to the field no trailer....
I’m putting Electron on mine, but that’s because I have a set of e30 that does nothing in the shop......otherwise I wouldn’t change the gear at least not right now.
I’m putting Electron on mine, but that’s because I have a set of e30 that does nothing in the shop......otherwise I wouldn’t change the gear at least not right now.
#1235
My Feedback: (53)
The magnets are removed and I have the LG15 in the mini as well and brakes are weak.....and yes it’s program correctly and I have try many many time to fix them.....in the end it doesn’t matter...moving on.
#1236
I understand, the variation in quality and performance is frustrating.
#1237
I mush have gotten lucky -- not a single problem with my gear. I love my mini @ 185 flights. It's really been a no-brainer jet for me and highly recommended.
I did the magnet maneuver and learned that the problem wasn't my brakes... it was my landings. Fix the landing and the brakes are less of an issue. Not being a smart *** here... just reality for my situation. When I started, I was always coming in hot and needing a lot of brakes. After 15-20 landings, I started taking up a lot less runway and not needing so much. The issue kind of went away....
I did the magnet maneuver and learned that the problem wasn't my brakes... it was my landings. Fix the landing and the brakes are less of an issue. Not being a smart *** here... just reality for my situation. When I started, I was always coming in hot and needing a lot of brakes. After 15-20 landings, I started taking up a lot less runway and not needing so much. The issue kind of went away....
#1238
If the brakes are weak, then things most-likely are not adjusted correctly. They typically lock up around 50-60% as indicated by the LED strings. For a mini, they even lock up sooner because the plane is a lot lighter than the larger T-1s. My student's Mini locked up very quickly. But he did not have an LGC 15. So I can't tell you where that one locked up its brakes. But, if you are seeing all LEDs lite and the brakes are not locking up something may be installed incorrectly or, your battery voltage is not getting to the electro magnets due to poor connections, being to low, etc. If you are not seeing all the LEDs in the strings light, then the Travel Adjust in the transmitter may be set too low. You should see all LEDs in the two strings lit at 100% travel adjust. If you are seeing that and the brakes are still "weak" then you do not have the LGC programmed correctly. If everything is programmed correctly, they will lock up. Then you can adjusts them with the LGC or the Travel Adjust to still brake just short of locking up. I have mine on a slider. I just push the slider forward all the way and both planes come to a complete straight stop w/o any skidding or dancing, etc.
It takes a lot of playing around on the bench to figure out the programming. Trying to do it all at the field is a PITA. But once you get the LGC and Transmitter set right, the brakes work well. Also, once you get one set correctly, use the SD card and transfer the program to other planes with the LGC. I have found what works in one plane is a great starting place for another plane. Just have to work out the door sequencing, if applicable.
It takes a lot of playing around on the bench to figure out the programming. Trying to do it all at the field is a PITA. But once you get the LGC and Transmitter set right, the brakes work well. Also, once you get one set correctly, use the SD card and transfer the program to other planes with the LGC. I have found what works in one plane is a great starting place for another plane. Just have to work out the door sequencing, if applicable.
#1239
If the brakes are weak, then things most-likely are not adjusted correctly. They typically lock up around 50-60% as indicated by the LED strings. For a mini, they even lock up sooner because the plane is a lot lighter than the larger T-1s. My student's Mini locked up very quickly. But he did not have an LGC 15. So I can't tell you where that one locked up its brakes. But, if you are seeing all LEDs lite and the brakes are not locking up something may be installed incorrectly or, your battery voltage is not getting to the electro magnets due to poor connections, being to low, etc. If you are not seeing all the LEDs in the strings light, then the Travel Adjust in the transmitter may be set too low. You should see all LEDs in the two strings lit at 100% travel adjust. If you are seeing that and the brakes are still "weak" then you do not have the LGC programmed correctly. If everything is programmed correctly, they will lock up. Then you can adjusts them with the LGC or the Travel Adjust to still brake just short of locking up. I have mine on a slider. I just push the slider forward all the way and both planes come to a complete straight stop w/o any skidding or dancing, etc.
It takes a lot of playing around on the bench to figure out the programming. Trying to do it all at the field is a PITA. But once you get the LGC and Transmitter set right, the brakes work well. Also, once you get one set correctly, use the SD card and transfer the program to other planes with the LGC. I have found what works in one plane is a great starting place for another plane. Just have to work out the door sequencing, if applicable.
It takes a lot of playing around on the bench to figure out the programming. Trying to do it all at the field is a PITA. But once you get the LGC and Transmitter set right, the brakes work well. Also, once you get one set correctly, use the SD card and transfer the program to other planes with the LGC. I have found what works in one plane is a great starting place for another plane. Just have to work out the door sequencing, if applicable.
#1240
I mush have gotten lucky -- not a single problem with my gear. I love my mini @ 185 flights. It's really been a no-brainer jet for me and highly recommended.
I did the magnet maneuver and learned that the problem wasn't my brakes... it was my landings. Fix the landing and the brakes are less of an issue. Not being a smart *** here... just reality for my situation. When I started, I was always coming in hot and needing a lot of brakes. After 15-20 landings, I started taking up a lot less runway and not needing so much. The issue kind of went away....
I did the magnet maneuver and learned that the problem wasn't my brakes... it was my landings. Fix the landing and the brakes are less of an issue. Not being a smart *** here... just reality for my situation. When I started, I was always coming in hot and needing a lot of brakes. After 15-20 landings, I started taking up a lot less runway and not needing so much. The issue kind of went away....
#1242
I'm excited to become a member of the T-1 Mini owners group. Dirk at PCRJ had a standard purple one ready to go last week so I jumped at the chance. I have been following this forum and have read all 50 pages. I ordered the PNP with Savox servos and light kit. No smoke. New K-85G2. This will be "almost" my first jet. I currently have a MB-339 from Adrenalin RC with a K-120G2. I have seven solo flights on it but I'm now grounded due to winter here in Calgary, Canada. I have quite enjoyed the new experience of turbine jets starting with the MB-339. It flies like a trainer. I am an experienced competitive pylon racer so speed is not intimidating for me. All this turbine stuff, however, is very new and an exciting challenge. At home, I fly off a grass field and we are at 3,300 ft ASL. The grass is certainly not manicured, so I chose the K-85 for the T-1 Mini to get it airborne with authority.
I'm spending three months in Surprise, AZ beginning Jan 1 - March 31. The MB-339 and the T-1 Mini will be flown down there. I have had all the T-1 Mini gear shipped to a friend in AZ. Will begin the assembly when I jet there Jan 1. All of your tips on this forum have been very helpful, especially the CofG discussion, JP landing gear and brakes, Xicoy brake controller, etc. BTW, I have the JP retracts in my MB-339 and I found all the same issues with the poor braking performance. I removed the magnets and it has been an improvement. Looking forward to using the Xicoy controller in the new T-1 Mini. It's great that PRCJ have now included it as part of the stock PNP package. Love the Kingtech turbine. So easy to start and run. I have had trouble with a "sticky" fuel pump. It would try to start and then fail. Had this happen a number of times on the new 120. I've had to increase the pump start value in the GSU settings. That seems to have helped for now. Keep all the tips coming. I need all the help I can get....
Randy Smith, Calgary, AB Canada
I'm spending three months in Surprise, AZ beginning Jan 1 - March 31. The MB-339 and the T-1 Mini will be flown down there. I have had all the T-1 Mini gear shipped to a friend in AZ. Will begin the assembly when I jet there Jan 1. All of your tips on this forum have been very helpful, especially the CofG discussion, JP landing gear and brakes, Xicoy brake controller, etc. BTW, I have the JP retracts in my MB-339 and I found all the same issues with the poor braking performance. I removed the magnets and it has been an improvement. Looking forward to using the Xicoy controller in the new T-1 Mini. It's great that PRCJ have now included it as part of the stock PNP package. Love the Kingtech turbine. So easy to start and run. I have had trouble with a "sticky" fuel pump. It would try to start and then fail. Had this happen a number of times on the new 120. I've had to increase the pump start value in the GSU settings. That seems to have helped for now. Keep all the tips coming. I need all the help I can get....
Randy Smith, Calgary, AB Canada
Last edited by Randy Smith; 12-07-2019 at 08:36 AM.
#1243
Question for this group:
For those of you using a Powerbox Mercury SRS with iGyro and gear sequencer. Are you using the PB Mercury gear and door sequencer in your T-1 Mini or are you using the JP retract controller to accomplish the door and gear tasks?
I am using the JP controller in my MB-339 and I find configuring and setting it up somewhat tedious. I think the PB Mercury would likely do a better job and would be accomplished easier.
For the iGyro, would it be helpful to start with gyro settings obtained from someone here who is also using a K85 for power, or should I just start from scratch using the Mercury Test Flight assistant?
Thanks,
R
For those of you using a Powerbox Mercury SRS with iGyro and gear sequencer. Are you using the PB Mercury gear and door sequencer in your T-1 Mini or are you using the JP retract controller to accomplish the door and gear tasks?
I am using the JP controller in my MB-339 and I find configuring and setting it up somewhat tedious. I think the PB Mercury would likely do a better job and would be accomplished easier.
For the iGyro, would it be helpful to start with gyro settings obtained from someone here who is also using a K85 for power, or should I just start from scratch using the Mercury Test Flight assistant?
Thanks,
R
Last edited by Randy Smith; 12-07-2019 at 12:59 PM.
#1245
I’m using the Mercury SRS in one of my Minis, but I’m using a Xicoy LG-15 retract/brake controller rather than the JP controller. I use the LG 15 to sequence the nose gear door, not the Mercury SRS.
I would definitely recommend using the test flight assistant to get your Mercury SRS configured, using someone else’s settings could be different depending on how you have your servo arms setup, the brand of servo etc. -Tom
I would definitely recommend using the test flight assistant to get your Mercury SRS configured, using someone else’s settings could be different depending on how you have your servo arms setup, the brand of servo etc. -Tom
#1246
I ordered my standard T-1 on Oct 11 and I just got an update from Dirk. He said the airframe is built but there's a pretty big back log in the paint shop. He said the factory is quite motivated to ship product prior to CNE as they get paid when the product ships. I'm paraphrasing but that's the jist of what he wrote..
Fingers crossed as I'm not the fastest builder and I would like to have her ready as soon as it warms up in the early part of spring
Fingers crossed as I'm not the fastest builder and I would like to have her ready as soon as it warms up in the early part of spring
#1247
Thanks guys. It dawned on me that the Xicoy LG-15 also implements the brake gyro functions so it would make sense to use the Xicoy for controlling the door, gear and brakes rather than the Mercury box. Agreed, using a flight gyro setup from someone else could be a problem as the servo particulars may not be the same. I hadn't thought of that.
flyloose: The factory had a standard purple one ready to go without a buyer I guess, or maybe a cancelled order. I had no choice of color but Dirk said it was available. My first choice was the standard red/white one but, like you, Dirk said it would be about three months wait. I jumped at the chance to take the purple one. I have the tracking information and it's on it way from China now.
flyloose: The factory had a standard purple one ready to go without a buyer I guess, or maybe a cancelled order. I had no choice of color but Dirk said it was available. My first choice was the standard red/white one but, like you, Dirk said it would be about three months wait. I jumped at the chance to take the purple one. I have the tracking information and it's on it way from China now.
#1248
Senior Member
Dirk told me about ten days ago they took mine to a different territory to try and get it shipped. I wouldn't be surprised if and when this thing finally shows up it's in pieces with all the back and forth this package has experienced. Twenty two weeks and counting.
#1249
I have the Mercury PBox and the Xicoy LGC15 installed in my larger T-1. I use the Mercury gyro on the three flight control surfaces and the LGC 15 operates the gear, brakes, nose door and steering. Works just fine. I have not seen any conflict with two gyros working on the steering, even with the Rudder and Steering channels mixed.
For a mini, I would probably not use a PBox. There is not a lot of room and the lighter you keep the plane the better. If it was mine, I would also opt for the lightest turbine that would still fly it. When we were working with one brought to us this past summer, I kind of thought maybe something smaller than an 85 would work better. Maybe a 60?? But I have not seen one with a smaller engine, either. From my experiences with one this past summer, this is just something I would be considering if I built a new one of my own.
The mini with any turbine systems in it has relatively high wing loading. When building it, I would pay particular attention to keeping it light. But, one place to add some weight is to beef up the gear mounts. Also pay particular attention to the CG. The plane is relatively unforgiving when the CG is off by much either way. Just my opinion after flying one a couple times, surviving 3 snaps and struggling for hours trying to get one lightened up and dialed in.
Also, ... In my opinion, it is NOT a trainer, by any means, no matter what anyone tells you. There are a lot of other jets out there that are much easier to fly, see and land, especially for a rookie!
For a mini, I would probably not use a PBox. There is not a lot of room and the lighter you keep the plane the better. If it was mine, I would also opt for the lightest turbine that would still fly it. When we were working with one brought to us this past summer, I kind of thought maybe something smaller than an 85 would work better. Maybe a 60?? But I have not seen one with a smaller engine, either. From my experiences with one this past summer, this is just something I would be considering if I built a new one of my own.
The mini with any turbine systems in it has relatively high wing loading. When building it, I would pay particular attention to keeping it light. But, one place to add some weight is to beef up the gear mounts. Also pay particular attention to the CG. The plane is relatively unforgiving when the CG is off by much either way. Just my opinion after flying one a couple times, surviving 3 snaps and struggling for hours trying to get one lightened up and dialed in.
Also, ... In my opinion, it is NOT a trainer, by any means, no matter what anyone tells you. There are a lot of other jets out there that are much easier to fly, see and land, especially for a rookie!
#1250
Len, Thanks for your insights. Valuable for sure. I am using JR XBus-A protocol. I assume the Mercury is installed upstream of the LCG-15. Then patch cords go from the individual retract, brake, and Rudder-B (nose wheel) output ports of the Mercury to the LCG-15? Can you confirm? Are you applying Mercury iGyro gain to the Rudder-B (nose wheel) or are you letting only the LCG-15 control the nose wheel gyro function? Thanks.
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