Looking for a good place to start on the Funtana controls. There is such a LARGE spread in the manual. I have an OS .46FX with a 12x4 prop and I really don't plan on hovering or doing heavy 3D with it. I just want to do roll, loops, general stuff. Any input would help. (Before the maiden flight)

Right now I'm at:

Aileron 1-1/2" Up 1-5/8" Down -30 Expo

Elevator 2" Up 1-3/4" down -30 Expo

Rudder 2-1/2" Up & Down -30 Expo

Thanks

Sheldon

I would not use that big of throws on your maiden. Do you have a computer radio? If so set your low rates to match the lower rates specified at the end of that manual. They were way less than what you have them set to now. If you don't have a computer radio you better mechanically reduce your throws to what they specify in the manual for low rates. That thing will get away from you if you're not used to it. Especially the elevator (tip stall).

I set mine mechanically to the 3D rates they showed. Then on my computer radio I set the low rates to 50%. That's still quite a bit actually (over an inch on elevator and ail's). Those surfaces are so huge that you don't need much to fly basic aerobatics. Once you get used to it you can increase the rates (slowly).

Thanks Joe,

I have a 9C so I'll dial down 50% to start with. It seemed like a LOT of throw. Is the middle C/G listed about right or should I be at something else?

Thanks Again,

Sheldon

Sheldon, The CG will make a big difference on how much ELEV throw you want. If your in the middle of the CG range then 2" is way to much. I think 1" with 15% expo would be a good place to start. Without knowing what you have been flying that should be a good starting point. You should be fine in the AILE. I never put mine in low rates unless I'm doing a rolling circle. I also have a 9C in mine and love it. It's my first upper end radio. If you want my settings I will gladly post them but get a few flights on yours first.


David

When I dialed in the 50% I quickely discovered I was still way out of the low end rates so I moved the clevis on the control horns and dialed it down a bit more. I currently fly a Pizzaz (Really like it) and although I do not really get into hovering I just love to loop & roll and just have fun.

So, NOW I'm at 7/8" on the Aileron, 1" on elevator, and 2-1/8" on the rudder. (Left the C/G alone) Up the expo to -50 so the I dont get the full throw until I'm way over.

My weight came out a bit heaver then I thought but I think it will be fine. (I'm at 5# 11oz)

Thanks Again,

Sheldon

That all sounds perfect. BTW, my weight came in at 5 lbs, 12.5 ounces but that was with firewall and landing gear reinforcing. So your weight is very typical. What engine?

Joe,

Mine has an OS Max .46FX running on it's side with a Zinger 12x4 wood prop. I beefed up the landing gear area and only modified the firewall area for the muffler. I used glass cloth and formed it with CA and after it was setup and formed I used thinned epoxy to seal it all up. Most of it fits in the cowl and looks pretty nice. I have to replace my CA hinges on my Pizazz so I want to get the Funtana up so I'm not grounded!

Thanks Again.

10 degrees on that elevator if you have dual rates
20-25 degress on the rudder
15-20 on the ailerons i use the degree meter from central hobbies...