Slow and Steady

I ordered the Graph Tec Funtana 100 gear, which has the same dimensions as the Funtana 90 gear they sell, which should be fine on the 125. Base dimension, I believe is 5.5 inches. If you visit there web site they have video of a 50 cc plane bouncing with flex but no breakage. Looks like a much better option from the stock aluminum and I'm looking forward to its arrival.

crusader4u

Mine are home-made.

Slow and Steady

Nice job on the landing gear. They look great!

crusader4u

Thanks.

My 1st Video. 25 k wind


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PQ5l8gHGrU

OK2Fly

Nice vid, crusader.

TonyBuilder

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Capt Cash

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Crusader4u,

You mentioned youare usingthe new DLE-30 v2rear carb engine. I'm thinking ofgoing this route also and would like to use a pitts wraparound muffler. Didyou haveany problems with mounting the engine? I understanda holehas to be drilled in the firewall to accomodate the carb and then shorter standoffsare used. The only other option it looks like would be to cut the firewall off and shorten it an inch or so to get the neccessary mounting distance?

I came across another thread here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...1239184&page=2where a fellow was using the same engine on a similar plane with the same type of firewall design and said he could not get it to work because of clearance issues with the shorter standoffs and the carb or something, and also that the muffler wouldn't fit because itwas then too close to the firewall once the engine was recessed back.

I haven't bought the engine yet so maybe the DLE-30 v1 with the side carb and stock muffleris the easiest install for this plane? I see that one or two people here have gone that route but I'mthinking a muffler such as the JTEC pittswill only work on a engine that is not recessed backinorder togive enoughclearance with the firewall. Iwas wanting however to use the newer model DLE engine since I believe the side carb model is being discontinued but I guess they areboth aboutthe same as far as performance and reliability goes.

datagrids

i still flying without any problem on my funtana 125 (5* hitec 5645 and 1 635 with futaba 7c fast 2,4(transmiter also) reciever R617FS and i will use graupner nimh 5 cells 2000 6v(max discharge is 2 amp) on my funtana 125)..


ı change to my set up like that 2*7965 3* hitec 5645 and 1 635 with futaba 7c fast 2,4(transmiter also) reciever R617FS and i will use graupner nimh 5 cells 2000 6v on my funtana 125...my question is that.is my reciever's battery still enough? ??

crusader4u

I used the muffler that came with the Dle 30, with no clearance problems, and cut off 1/2 " on the stand-off's.
I added a 1/16 ' aluminum plate to the firewall to beef it up, the carb is inside the firewall.
There is a servo for the choke inside the plane next to the throttle servo.
I can upload pics. if you want.

I checked that link, its not the same plane.

Capt Cash

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Hey thanks, pics would be great. Sounds like you didn't have much of any problems with it.

ahicks

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Cashflite
My plane is using an RCGF 26 w/JTEC Pitts, the same layout as the DLE V2 you're talking about. I sectioned the engine box by 1" (NOT hard, actually allowed a chance to beef it up a little), as well as used a hole in the firewall to allow extra room for the carb. Hole was only because of the stand off lengths I had to work with. If I were doing it over, I would shorten the box by a little more to avoid the hassle of the hole in the firewall, and use a little longer standoff length. The muffler has plenty of clearance. Is not a problem at all. Keep in mind the "can" on the muffler will be right up close to the cylinder.

From what I've read, if I could find a deal on the early style DLE, I wouldn't be shy of doing that at all. Worst case, you buy the adapter (15.00?) and convert it to the V2? To confuse the decision further, the SYSSA 30 comes with a muffler in it's price, so the price would be about the same as the DLE w/JTEC? FWIW

crusader4u

Niagara Region Fun Fly, June 26th.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk89KzVBiNo

Capt Cash

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Ahicks
There certainly are a few ways to do it. Thanks for the input. This is my first gasser so I'm open to anything really.

I found Paragon RC in Canada has really good deals and shipping on Pitts mufflers and also the CRRC engines.
http://www.prcmodel.com/modeng/name/...re/category/69

Looks likeI can get a CRRC 26cc and pitts muffler for $235 shipped. As long as I can remove that plastic intake extension on the carb it appears the whole thing will fit under the cowl without any trouble.

Bdegan

Cashflite,
Ray at PRC is great guy to deal with. He is about 15 minutes away from me. I have purchased stuff from him over the last year or so and has always been a pleasure to deal with.
He 's sometimes hard to understand on the phone, But still a good guy

This motor might also be a good option
http://www.prcmodel.com/module.php?n...od&product=423
Rear carb and mounts to standard engine mounts.

As for the black extension. I'm not sure its just an extension. It may also be a reed block. Don't quote me on that though. I'm 100% familiar with side induction motors.

ahicks

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You don't mention for sure, but that price would mean you're talking about the side carb version of the CRRC? Not sure what others may think of that plan. Thinking that it would certainly fly the plane fine, but if it were me, I would spend the extra to go with a rear carb setup to get the extra power without any extra weight. Might be a little more dues to pay up front with the extra hassles of setup, not to mention the expense, but once that's done, I think it's worth it. Just me....FWIW.

ahicks

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Black extension? If you're talking about the one between the cylinder and the carb, it's necessary. It's there in an attempt to isolate the cylinder heat from the carb. The inlet bell/venturi thing on the outside of the carb isn't mandatory though.

Capt Cash

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Thanks for the clarification everybody, Ishould've knownthe side carb version with the extensionwas probabably designed that way for a purpose and notjust for looks.

I see now as far as CRRC engines go, the rear carb model is best as it does put out more horsepower.

fly24-7

If you don't want to make firewall modifications, consider an MLD 28. It has a side carb, weight is at 37 oz (engine, muffler, ignition), should be plenty of power and Cermark (www.cermark.com) has a special on them for $219.00.

I have a friend who has an MLD 28 on the Aeroworks 120 sized Yak 54 and has been pleased with reliability and performance. The Yak is 1-2 pounds heavier too.

crusader4u

The DLE-30 is a great motor 3.7 hp. Starts in 1 to 2 flips ever time, one of the guy's at the club had the side mount carb and had all kinds of problems with it.
He changed to the rear mount, $19.00 for conversion, and now it runs great, I;m running Redline raceing oil in mine, swinging a 19x8 prop, and it runs great.

OK2Fly

Yes.

AngLeo

I agree.I use a Hydromax 2000 6v pack in my Funtana,with all dig.FUTABA 3050 servos and ran 6 flights before charge,and at that time she measured at 6.3 volts,just didnt want to chance it without charge.

Capt Cash

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Cashflite,
Ray at PRC is great guy to deal with. He is about 15 minutes away from me. I have purchased stuff from him over the last year or so and has always been a pleasure to deal with.
He 's sometimes hard to understand on the phone, But still a good guy

This motor might also be a good option
http://www.prcmodel.com/module.php?n...od&product=423
Rear carb and mounts to standard engine mounts.

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Bdegan,
I think I may go with your recommendation of the CRRC 26cc rear carb. PRC does have a great price on the engine and pitts muffler. After looking up the specs on theCRRC website, that model engineshows to have a total length of 5 5/8" from the firewall mount to the drive washer. This is only 3/8" greater than the recommended 5 1/4" in the Funtana manual. Looks I could get by without modifying the stock firewall or mounts afterall and hopefully fit a pitts muffler in too.

Bdegan

Is anyone elses Funtana turning yellow [&o]

All the sections that have that new printed film on it that is over white is turning yellow.
Everything was nice and white in the beginning, but as the plane spends more and more time in the sun. All that stuff is turning yellow.
The regular ultracote is nice and white.
Anywhere the 2 are side by side is looks terrible.

I am considering peeling off all the printed sections and recovering [:'(]

I think I will send some photos to Horizon / Hangar9 and see what they have to say about it.

datagrids

everything is ok .thanks i still fly safely.

ahicks

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Bdegan - Yes, painted panels are becoming yellowed, same thing you're describing. Just noticed it today as a matter of fact. Exactly what I would expect an epoxy based paint coating to look like after some time in the sun??