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Old 05-29-2006 | 06:24 AM
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Default RE: funtana setup


ORIGINAL: more power

I also have a funtana . I know the manufactor calls for a 100 size engine but it will be under powered. so the first choice was a saito 120 and it flew well. the balance was perfect and all manuvers were crisp ,but i needed a lil more power on pull ups from a hover im running a 18x4 wide prop and the 4 stroke has the ability to spool up faster than the 160 2 stroke most if not all 3d type planes will perform better with a 4stroke than a 2 cycle .you need prop wash not speed over the control surface the OS 160 is a great moter but not the best choice for the funtana to do the type of flying that your doing , play with differant props and run 30% fuel you will see a differance , have fun
Hells bells! 30 % in a 160 2s, thats crazy. That motor has loads more power than your 120 on straight FAI fuel. My F90 with a Moki 135 and a 17x6 hovers at around 1/2 throttle and will climb out with authority and its being run in on straight 80/20!