I need some advice on an engine for the Funtana Pro. This is the German kit from exclusive modlebau sold by Desert Aircraft here in U.S. There seems to be a large choice of engines in the various discussion forums here on the aircraft. I already have a new OS FX160 which i can use but would really like to go to a gas engine. My questions is:

[:-]Anyone out there flying this plane on a G26 or a ZDZ 40? what do you recommend, why?

someone I know has a freind that flys with a 3W 24 QQ series



good luck

and with a DA 50 ??

will IMHO pull the Funtana to pieces.

Try 3M170, new aluminium pipe and APC 18x8W.......great combo!!!!

Thanks Aladdin, since i have never heard of it, can you point to a source?

i use a moki 180/perry pump - peep at this vid
[link=http://www.planesandmodels.com/html/vid_139.php]funtana duet[/link]

just klik on the pic on the site and youre in

Very nice flying thanks

a pleasure

Found the 3M 170 here:

[link=http://buyrc.com/3M/3m_170_data.htm]BuyRC[/link]

Use 3W-28. With this setup weight is 5200 g (sebart funtana), mezlik 20x8 turns 7100 prm.
But the best and right setup is, of corse, DZ 140 or 160. 4820 g without fuel. But cost of fuel !?

Fly the Funtana Pro with an SM30 gasser... Nice Combo, dont know if they are available in the US. In a german forum I read about a guy flying the Funtana with a ZDZ50... Too much of Power if you ask me.

I think the ZDZ40 would be a great choice.

Anyhow with a gasser around 2.5 lbs you should come out with 11-11.4lbs. With a ZDZ40 a little higher, but with more power off course

Here are 2 pictures of mine

Adrian- what all up weight are you getting with the Moki? I may be getting a similar model and have a Moki 180 lying around and was wondering if it would work well. Or should i just hang the expense and go for a YS 140?

HACKER C50 14XL and 10S4P 8000 LiPo's!!

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/FUNT...2271355/tm.htm

Hi Friends,
For me the best combo is with Mintor 170 and New alluminium Pipe, pipe only 95G, and APC 18/8W, a ton of power!!

I have turned my back on Alcohol and gas motors... I am an "E" guy now... but... what a beautiful place you have to fly!!!!
I would be interested to learn if over time the vibration from the 2 cycle engine affects the airframe... keep us posted!!!

attached is HACKER installation.. with new HM 90 ACRO ESC... (After the fire LOL)