Funtana X100
06-27-2006, 01:22 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
Aloha Islandflyer,
I'll be back in Hawaii on July 12th to be an eye witness to the performance of those two FuntanaX100's. I know you guys will wring every bit of performance out of them in the Hawaiian trade winds. Am I correct in assuming that Rioji has the one with the Saito 1.25?
I'll be back in Hawaii on July 12th to be an eye witness to the performance of those two FuntanaX100's. I know you guys will wring every bit of performance out of them in the Hawaiian trade winds. Am I correct in assuming that Rioji has the one with the Saito 1.25?
06-27-2006, 01:26 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
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I am doing mine with a 1.50 because it was the easy way to balance my F 90. My friend is doing his with a 1.25, but he will probably have to modify to pull pull rudder, mount RX battery on the engine box, and change some of the hardware to lighter one.
I am doing mine with a 1.50 because it was the easy way to balance my F 90. My friend is doing his with a 1.25, but he will probably have to modify to pull pull rudder, mount RX battery on the engine box, and change some of the hardware to lighter one.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_42...tm.htm#4425322
The new Funtana has several changes. Most siginificant are:
New airfoil - Not constant thinckness. Two major benifits. More stable in high alpha (Harriers) especially upright. lso more precise flying.
Optional SFGs- Bolt on the wingtips.Add tons of rudder authority. Square KE loops with them on.
Wing is moved back - Also balances more nose heavy with no ballast needed. Lighter and flies much better at the forward CG. (gives up nothing in 3D).
also has longer CF landing gear and a CF wing tube. Saves a few ounces.
Its is an awesome flying model. Like a foamuy in 3d and a pattern model in precision.
I think the 16 x 4 W is still best on the 125. Just let it rev and make power. I've flown the APC 16 x 6 and its OK, but it lugs a little.
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New airfoil - Not constant thinckness. Two major benifits. More stable in high alpha (Harriers) especially upright. lso more precise flying.
Optional SFGs- Bolt on the wingtips.Add tons of rudder authority. Square KE loops with them on.
Wing is moved back - Also balances more nose heavy with no ballast needed. Lighter and flies much better at the forward CG. (gives up nothing in 3D).
also has longer CF landing gear and a CF wing tube. Saves a few ounces.
Its is an awesome flying model. Like a foamuy in 3d and a pattern model in precision.
I think the 16 x 4 W is still best on the 125. Just let it rev and make power. I've flown the APC 16 x 6 and its OK, but it lugs a little.
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06-28-2006, 12:21 AM
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islandflyer...what prop you use on your 1.50 for the funtana? I've picked up a 100 funtana and am going to toss a 1.50 on it, was wondering about good prop choice for 3d....15x4w alright or too small?
06-28-2006, 07:52 AM
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RE: Funtana X100
A good running Saito 150 on 20% should turn an APC 17X6 around 9500,interesting enough,it gets less RPM on a Zinger 17X5,only in the high 8 K's. I've tried the 4 pitch Wide props on several 4-strokes,the engines seem to rev too much and not pull enough for my liking,if APC made a 17X5 Wide I would try that too.
06-28-2006, 09:35 AM
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RE: Funtana X100
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islandflyer...what prop you use on your 1.50 for the funtana? I've picked up a 100 funtana and am going to toss a 1.50 on it, was wondering about good prop choice for 3d....15x4w alright or too small?
islandflyer...what prop you use on your 1.50 for the funtana? I've picked up a 100 funtana and am going to toss a 1.50 on it, was wondering about good prop choice for 3d....15x4w alright or too small?
I just receive a BME 16x6 that I will try. I heard it is a great 3D prop.
06-28-2006, 11:59 AM
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RE: Funtana X100
Hi guys, I justo got the Funtana X 100, and I am planning to install an Evolution 26 GT (gas), i has plenty of power, however I am concerned about weight, any sugestions???
06-28-2006, 10:23 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
Come on guys, need some flight reports on this aircraft...........Please
I need to know if I'm getting another F90, or if the X100 is the way to go??
I need to know if I'm getting another F90, or if the X100 is the way to go??
06-28-2006, 11:28 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
No flight reports yet...picked mine up today at the LHS and the damn horizontal stab and left side elevator are broken...hopefully they get me a replacement quick...must say though it's a sweet looking plane
07-02-2006, 01:40 AM
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RE: Funtana X100
I finally had a little time to open the box and inspect the parts. It looks very similar to the F-90. However, I didn't like having only 2 screws in the rear of the hatch for holding down. I added 2 tabs and screws forward of the canopy location (like the F-90). I also moved the firewall back by 1/2" (Like my F-90) so the prop ends up at the proper location with the Saito 1.50.
The wing got done very quickly (almost no work).
The wing got done very quickly (almost no work).
07-02-2006, 10:46 AM
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RE: Funtana X100
Building mine as we speak. Going together nicely. When balancing, should the plane be right side up? I've heard both ways and don't know which is correct.
Also, when installing the sullivan tailwheel, are you using screws into the hard mount, or is there a way to get the included blind nuts inside the back of the fuse?
Also, when installing the sullivan tailwheel, are you using screws into the hard mount, or is there a way to get the included blind nuts inside the back of the fuse?
07-02-2006, 11:58 AM
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RE: Funtana X100
I balanced my F-90 right side up, and installed the Sullivan tail wheel with wood screws ans epoxy. No problem after 2 years of landing on grass. I will do the same wit F-100
07-04-2006, 04:19 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
Hello Guys,
I bought the F-100, and I want to run it with a SAITO 100, what kind of prop you suggest me for 3D flying, I have a 15 - 4 Wide ... it's good ?
I bought the F-100, and I want to run it with a SAITO 100, what kind of prop you suggest me for 3D flying, I have a 15 - 4 Wide ... it's good ?
07-05-2006, 07:40 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
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I have new Funtana 100 and would also like to add additional hatch hold down tabs.
Would you elaborate a little on how you did yours? Thanks.
I have new Funtana 100 and would also like to add additional hatch hold down tabs.
Would you elaborate a little on how you did yours? Thanks.
07-05-2006, 11:24 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
SUBerben, my f90 with a saito 100 flew with an apc 16x4w
Now I've got a ys 120 for the f100 anyone have an idea for a prop I'm gonna fly it with the 16x8 I have but I'm looking for some suggestions.
Now I've got a ys 120 for the f100 anyone have an idea for a prop I'm gonna fly it with the 16x8 I have but I'm looking for some suggestions.
07-06-2006, 03:15 AM
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Parks Date 7/6/2006 11:40:04 AM
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I have new Funtana 100 and would also like to add additional hatch hold down tabs.
Would you elaborate a little on how you did yours? Thanks.
islandflyer
I have new Funtana 100 and would also like to add additional hatch hold down tabs.
Would you elaborate a little on how you did yours? Thanks.
My camera is down, so I cannot post pictures- sorry.
07-06-2006, 11:25 AM
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RE: Funtana X100
According to the report in September 2006 "Model Airplane News" (page 40)the tested F100X was 9.23 lb with SA125 (26oz motor/muffler). So I would not count on the F100X to be much lighter than the F90 -- would not expect to run anything less than a SA125 or AX120 in the plane. There will most likely be some light ones out there so you could get lucky--probably the best thing to do is get one and weigh it before you make a motor choice. It looks like a SA150+ will be a perfect fit.
07-06-2006, 02:55 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
This is the oddest weight for me. That's what got me the most with my F-90. It is just too heavy for any of the good sized 90 engines (110, 125, 120) And if you go to the FX160 it will fly buy will have a big wing loading. I'm watching these thread with interest, but if I don't see some planes under 9 lbs, I think I'm gonna pass.
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07-06-2006, 03:47 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
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This is the oddest weight for me. That's what got me the most with my F-90. It is just too heavy for any of the good sized 90 engines (110, 125, 120) And if you go to the FX160 it will fly buy will have a big wing loading.
I'm watching these thread with interest, but if I don't see some planes under 9 lbs, I think I'm gonna pass.
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This is the oddest weight for me. That's what got me the most with my F-90. It is just too heavy for any of the good sized 90 engines (110, 125, 120) And if you go to the FX160 it will fly buy will have a big wing loading. I'm watching these thread with interest, but if I don't see some planes under 9 lbs, I think I'm gonna pass.
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I agree with what you are saying in that this is an awkward weight for the 25 to 27oz motor/mufflers. The saving grace to the F90 F100x is that it still has 1100in of wing area & 10.5 pounds/1100in/OS160FX is a good combo. No, it does not quite have the loading of some other planes, but it does look kind of scale-like.
07-06-2006, 05:49 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
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if I don't see some planes under 9 lbs, I think I'm gonna pass.
if I don't see some planes under 9 lbs, I think I'm gonna pass.I think my F90 is plenty light at 9.5 lbs. It floats forever on landing.
The electric guys are getting good performance at 10 lbs and more. Dean Pappas reviews this plane in the latest Flying Models, and he is happy with it, even at this higher weight, which says an awful lot given Dean's skills and expectations as a pattern flyer.
07-06-2006, 10:13 PM
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RE: Funtana X100
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Aloha Islandflyer,
I'll be back in Hawaii on July 12th to be an eye witness to the performance of those two FuntanaX100's. I know you guys will wring every bit of performance out of them in the Hawaiian trade winds. Am I correct in assuming that Rioji has the one with the Saito 1.25?
Aloha Islandflyer,
I'll be back in Hawaii on July 12th to be an eye witness to the performance of those two FuntanaX100's. I know you guys will wring every bit of performance out of them in the Hawaiian trade winds. Am I correct in assuming that Rioji has the one with the Saito 1.25?
I hope to have mine done by the time you get here, but I must admit that I am a little slow on this one (too many other things going on).
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RE: Funtana X100
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I put a YS 110 on one of these - it ended up 9 lbs 5 oz. - I've flown it 3 times now and it is one of the sweetest planes I've ever flown, including the Showtime. Put a 16x4w on it and the power is more than anyone needs for any type of flying. Pull a vertical at full power and its out of site in seconds. Try it.
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I put a YS 110 on one of these - it ended up 9 lbs 5 oz. - I've flown it 3 times now and it is one of the sweetest planes I've ever flown, including the Showtime. Put a 16x4w on it and the power is more than anyone needs for any type of flying. Pull a vertical at full power and its out of site in seconds. Try it.
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RE: Funtana X100
thats good to hear that it performs well with the ys110.Mine should be awsome with the ys120 I guess I'll pick up a 16x4w.
do they make a 17x4w? Thats one I've got to look for as the new carbon gear has plenty of clearance
do they make a 17x4w? Thats one I've got to look for as the new carbon gear has plenty of clearance
