Mini Funtana -electric....When?
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
Mike,
I simply can't wait for this plane! Is there any chance that you can give us a link to a video of this thing in action?
Thanks,
Clay
I simply can't wait for this plane! Is there any chance that you can give us a link to a video of this thing in action?
Thanks,
Clay
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
What motor/gearbox/servos/running gear was in this plane. You've sold me on this bugger. I have a 90S waiting t be built too 
11-18-2004, 11:44 AM
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
I was running an Eflite Park 400 motor, the Eflite Gb that will come with the model, Thunder Power 3 cell 2100ma lipos, JR 281 serervo JR R610 rx.
The Mini Funtana will be out before Christmas BTW. I just left the factory any they are on the way to the US right now.
The Mini Funtana will be out before Christmas BTW. I just left the factory any they are on the way to the US right now.
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
It is a 2-piece wing on an aluminum tube. Has 2 positions as well. The wing ha;ves bolt in place with 1 - 4-40 bolt each from the inside of the fuse.
11-27-2004, 10:46 PM
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
Mike,
How do you think the Funtana mini will fly with the e-flight park 400 motor at about 6000ft I am in Colorado Springs
LOOKS GREAT!!
How do you think the Funtana mini will fly with the e-flight park 400 motor at about 6000ft I am in Colorado Springs
LOOKS GREAT!!
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
Does that combo have the ability to hover at low altitude? Or will it require more motor to do that? Also what ESC was used. I have a mini on order and a Eflite 20 amp ESC will that be enough or should i get a Castle Creations 25 amp?
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12-08-2004, 11:38 AM
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
How much thrust should I need to hover this plane. I know 1:1 will hold it there but what thrust:weight do all of you aim for?
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
Generally, it seems like most 3d pilots think 2:1 is ideal. With a 2:1 thrust to weight ratio, your plane should be able to hover around half throttle. This gives you plenty of punch out power during those low altitude mistakes. I would say as long as you have something better than 1.5:1, that is 'enough' by most people's standards. This would have you hovering around 75% throttle. Still enough reserve power to pull out, but it probably won't 'rocket' out of a hover.
The Mini Funtana is going to weight at least 20 ounces RTF, so you're going to want at least 30 ounces of thrust, probably more depending on the battery, motor and ESC you go with.
The Mini Funtana is going to weight at least 20 ounces RTF, so you're going to want at least 30 ounces of thrust, probably more depending on the battery, motor and ESC you go with.
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
FYI, the setup I plan to use will give me very close to a 2:1 thrust ratio. According to the Himax web site, the following combination will produce 42.4 ounces of thrust while drawing only 15.2 amps:
Himax 2025-4200 Brushless motor
Phoenix 25 amp ESC
Himax aluminum offset gearbox with 6.6:1 ratio
12x8 prop
3 cell LiPo
I'm a little skeptical about the 15.2 amps estimate, but thats what they say. I'm curious to see what kind of run times I'll get. Probably less than 10 minutes with a 1200 maH 3s1p Lipo. I may try a 3s2p LiPo if it will fit.
Himax 2025-4200 Brushless motor
Phoenix 25 amp ESC
Himax aluminum offset gearbox with 6.6:1 ratio
12x8 prop
3 cell LiPo
I'm a little skeptical about the 15.2 amps estimate, but thats what they say. I'm curious to see what kind of run times I'll get. Probably less than 10 minutes with a 1200 maH 3s1p Lipo. I may try a 3s2p LiPo if it will fit.