Funtana 90-what to watch for
10-08-2005, 07:03 PM
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Funtana 90-what to watch for
Saw one at our field and was VERY impressed. I bought one on the auction and could not inspect it, and have been browsing the threads here. Have not read all 1100 threads yet, but see aileron servo issues, cg issues with my planned Saito 100, rib failures, tail wheel, wing mounting bolts, flutter, fuel tank splits. Spare me some time to fly rather than sift thru all this info. Is there a way to tell what model run I have, (does it have the latest fixes or whatever?), and what else to watch for. What prop works well for minor 3d? Thanks.
10-08-2005, 09:13 PM
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RE: Funtana 90-what to watch for
The wing is easy to tell if you have the new or the old. Look at the bottom(blue) side. Note where the servo cut out is. If it has a rib directly next to each side of the servo bay. You have the new style. If it has a rib along one side of the bay and sticks running to the next rib over. You have the old style. Please note there are guys flying the old style with great success. Also I had a friend in a similar situation. He called Horizon and they offered to replace the wings if he would send them back.
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10-08-2005, 09:16 PM
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I should also mention the 1.00. This is OK power but not great. A 16x4W APC prop and 30% fuel is the best bet. To get the CG right with this combo a few changes should be made. Move the throttle servo and the battery into the cowl. It will balance with no lead if you do.
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10-08-2005, 10:58 PM
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RE: Funtana 90-what to watch for
This is a well built plane and the ONLY thing to really watch out for is NOT to fly her too fast unless you wish to experience flutter. Mine was powered with the YS110 and it is the best choice, turning an APC 16x6, that is the best prop I find for this plane. Oh yes ... the stall speed is really low but don't push it, I did a few times on landing but it only bent my UC, she would just drop straight down on her belly.
10-08-2005, 11:05 PM
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Definately reinforce the aileron servo bays if you have the old version. I purchased the older version used but never flown. Put it together with a ys 120, at half throttle, moderate speed the servos came out of the bottom of the wing.... caused damage to the wing, stripped servos, severe aileron flutter etc etc... contacted H9 and got severe run around as i purchased the funtana used. Finally got the answer that they 'may' decide to replace the wing if i send it in and they rule it a wing failure. Luckily i was able to harrier land and the only damage was to the wing so i didn't loose everything!!! I gave up and just repaired the wing, replaced the servos etc, an expensive lesson on dealing with H9. If you purchase a H9 product used, DO NOT count on any help from them!!!!!
