Introducing the VPC MongoosT-50

[debolestis]

Just replace screws with stainless steel screws and problem solved. You can do it yourself.

[tintifaxl]

And what's the price if i order it exactly like in the attached image ??

Thank you

 

You can't order this. Sadly the extension is not curved but straight.

[dburne]

Just replace screws with stainless steel screws and problem solved. You can do it yourself.

 

Yeah that is assuming one can get the installed screws out... which was my problem.

Edited September 16, 2017 by dburne

[debolestis]

Yeah that is assuming one can get the installed screws out... which was my problem.

 

Yes, I understand good luck with that.

[Lenux]

What about the Virpil throttle ?

It looks great.

 

 

LE : i don't understand how this one was build :)

Edited September 17, 2017 by Lenux

[dburne]

Hey gang just to report back in on my issue,

Virpil and I have reached an agreement, that is very fair for me with all things considered, and I have placed an order and should be getting a new T-50 Base here hopefully within next two weeks. They are shooting to get it sent out the end of this week.

 

I am very satisfied with the resolution and really looking forward to having my Mongoose back up and running ASAP. Just don't think I have the heart to fly with the Warthog stick in the meantime, will see...

 

I would caution anyone that has not yet, to be extremely careful especially if changing cams out. Don't do like I did and end up screwing the whole gimbal up over a bad screw, if something doesn't seem quite right contact Cyph3r first.

 

I especially want to thank Cyph3r for going to bat for me and doing his best to get a fair and quick resolution.

[Cyph3r]

Hey gang just to report back in on my issue,

Virpil and I have reached an agreement, that is very fair for me with all things considered, and I have placed an order and should be getting a new T-50 Base here hopefully within next two weeks. They are shooting to get it sent out the end of this week.

 

I am very satisfied with the resolution and really looking forward to having my Mongoose back up and running ASAP. Just don't think I have the heart to fly with the Warthog stick in the meantime, will see...

 

I would caution anyone that has not yet, to be extremely careful especially if changing cams out. Don't do like I did and end up screwing the whole gimbal up over a bad screw, if something doesn't seem quite right contact Cyph3r first.

 

I especially want to thank Cyph3r for going to bat for me and doing his best to get a fair and quick resolution.

 

Very glad to hear you're happy with the resolution dburne. :thumbsup:

 

For further clarity, we offered dburne a number of solutions and ultimately let him decide which worked best for him.

 

You'll be back up and running in no time! :pilotfly:

 

But just to reiterate, if anyone experiences any sort of problem, contact me immediately (preferably by email) before any permanent damage is caused. We'll get it sorted! :joystick:

Edited September 17, 2017 by Cyph3r

[Gman109]

I have a question about the stick base - I fly with my forearm planted in a place on my surface/desk, so the desk clamp/mounts are a no go for me. How balanced/sturdy is the stick base, it looks like a pretty small square, just wondering how it is to use just sitting on a desktop surface like that. Do you need to affix it firmly in place with something, or will it generally stay in place all on its own if you're using it without the desk clamp mount.

[Barefoot Bandit]

I have a question about the stick base - I fly with my forearm planted in a place on my surface/desk, so the desk clamp/mounts are a no go for me. How balanced/sturdy is the stick base, it looks like a pretty small square, just wondering how it is to use just sitting on a desktop surface like that. Do you need to affix it firmly in place with something, or will it generally stay in place all on its own if you're using it without the desk clamp mount.

 

It's not designed for use on a desk - it will not stay upright on it's own at all whilst in use..

 

I had to make my own "mount" by using a Vesa mount from an Intel Nuc, it works for screwing down where I wanted to, but it would really have been nice to include a"desktop mount" base, even if not for use on a desktop, to be able to screw it down to a surface without having to dodgy up my own mount...

 

A small thing, but still.

 

Z...

Edited September 18, 2017 by Barefoot Bandit

[dburne]

Just curious, are there any Mongoose owners in here running soft springs with soft center cams?

 

I found the medium springs as it came stock to still be somewhat stout, for instance pulling back at an angle it seemed like the springs were fighting me a little - just wondering if soft springs will still return to center on it's own?

[Cyph3r]

Check out the Virtual MAKS 2017 Live Stream Replay

 

 

At the 1 hour 27 min mark, the Smile Pilots Club flight begins. 5 of the 6 SPC pilots are flying with the VPC MongoosT-50 Flightstick! :pilotfly:

Edited September 19, 2017 by Cyph3r

[Cyph3r]

Just curious, are there any Mongoose owners in here running soft springs with soft center cams?

 

I found the medium springs as it came stock to still be somewhat stout, for instance pulling back at an angle it seemed like the springs were fighting me a little - just wondering if soft springs will still return to center on it's own?

 

Hi dburne! The stick should still return to center on its own on the soft springs unless you loosen the spring tensioners off significantly and use a large extension!

[dburne]

Hi dburne! The stick should still return to center on its own on the soft springs unless you loosen the spring tensioners off significantly and use a large extension!

 

Great! That's exactly what I am looking for thanks.

[hughlb]

Is anyone who preordered still waiting on their shipment?

[Kailorn]

Is anyone who preordered still waiting on their shipment?

I am, my unit is still in Minsk, according to the tracking

 

Edit: didnt preordered, sorry for the confusion, I purchased through virpil. Com in August but didn't preordered

[Cyph3r]

Anyone who has been waiting for their shipment for an unusually long period of time (3+ weeks) please email me at sale@virpil.com with your order number and tracking code. There was an issue with EMS' forwarder that has since been resolved but I'm chasing up individual packages personally :)

[Winger]

Nothing on Amazon.de yet.

Anyone seen anything htere yet?

[tintifaxl]

No. It's delayed again.

[Cyph3r]

Nothing on Amazon.de yet.

Anyone seen anything htere yet?

 

I've delayed the launch a final time until the end of this week. This is due to the continued high level of demand we're still experiencing through the virpil.by web store.

 

Of course I want to ensure that our customers receive the best possible service, so our resources (both staff and stock) must be allocated in a way that does not degrade the service received!

[Sport]

Anyone who has been waiting for their shipment for an unusually long period of time (3+ weeks) please email me at sale@virpil.com with your order number and tracking code. There was an issue with EMS' forwarder that has since been resolved but I'm chasing up individual packages personally :)

 

Email inbound now... I've been waiting 5 weeks

[kingpinda]

Hi Cyph3r,

 

finally came around to take some pictures of my cams and my disgruntlement about the installation procedure. I've mailed you just now.

[Lenux]

Please excuse me for asking on this thread :

Will this throttle be available soon / this year ?

 

 

https://postimg.org/image/whp7o3mvp/

 

Could anyone ( maybe some VPC MongoosT 50 owners ) tell me which stand would match with the MongoosT 50 base ?

Thank you

 

https://www.monstertech.de/produkt/joystick-hotas-tischhalterung/

I already have 2 like this, 1 for the throttle and 1 for the joystick ( Saitek X56 ) but i want to replace the joystick as soon as possible, so i could send back the one for the joystick and getting another one for MongoosT 50

Thank you

Edited September 26, 2017 by Lenux

[Sokol1_br]

This plate for Saitek X-56 could be used since is big, but you need make new holes in the plate matching with T50 bottom plate bolts position.

 

http://www.mudspike.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/P9045965-e1504891627481-768x1024.jpg

 

Or submit T-50 base measurements, holes positons for Monsterch and ask for a "bolt an play" plate.

 

Will this "half" holes in T50 case for their bolts for base plate - that is just a cover, fit the stick well in this new plate?

[Cyph3r]

It is not recommended to mount using the underside screws of the aluminium housing as these are not designed to be load-bearing.

 

Instead you want to mount to the rear side which has 4 bolts connecting straight to the gimbal housing providing far superior mounting strength.

 

[Lenux]

I ordered ( second hand ) the Thrustmaster Warthog joystick, and i'm gonna use only the base, for MongoosT 50, and this :

I hope they match together

By the way, what's the difference between VPC MongoosT-50 base and TM Warthog Base ? which one is better ?

Is the stiffness an issue on TM Warthog Base, even if i use it with MongoosT 50 ?

Edited September 26, 2017 by Lenux