Bdegan

Ok,
I have not heard anything in almost 2 weeks, although on my repair account it says
"Holding for Parts" I have checked and all the parts are in stock. Except of course the whole plane kit.
Charlie said they would most likely replace the plane as they would probably be peeling all the covering off..

Is funny that on the web page it says " Coming Soon " but lists early Jan 2011 as a delivery date.
I hate haveing to wait until Jan for a replacement.

Maybe I will put in a call to Charlie sometime during the day today.

briangp

Please keep us/me posted. I ordered mine over a month ago now and all I see is January now!!! SHEESH. I emailed Horizon with my concern, they've always been good to me but this sucks. Chief Aircraft appears to have them in stock... its a thought. Do you guys think I could get away with some adhesion promoter and a UV clearcoat over the top of the wings to prevent yellowing or would it still chip off?

Daddyo57

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Guys I found out something about the yellowing by accident. I have my Funtana hanging with the outer part of the left wing right under a flourescent light. The wing is yellowing where the light hits it but the rest of it is fine! I am not sure at all what type of radiation the light is giving off but whatever it is makes the covering yellow up.

nutzaboutharleys

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flew my funtana 125 maiden this last weekend. With Saito 150 in it and a 18x6 fun fly 3d wide prop, this thing crawls around the sky and does anything it is asked. Hardly ever have to take it over 1/2 throttle even to hover....... AWESOME!

w8ye

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UV light is causing the yellowing

Daddyo57

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Might account for more of the yellowing than the sun then...

w8ye

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ultraviolet light can be emitted by the sun also. When we get sunburned, it is caused by ultraviolet light

ameyam

Hi to all,

was wondering whether to wait for a Funtana or pickup up a Showtime or Reactor Bipe instead. Any suggestions?

Ameyam

ahicks

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Speaking as somebody that's had one, I wouldn't be waiting around for one personally. It's an OK plane, but it's not without issues - even beyond the covering.

Aeroworks, Wildhare, Pilot, Redwing, and others - check out their 25%, 30cc, or 120 nitro planes? They all have somethng in the 1000 sq. in. 10 lb + - class now. Just sayin....

ghoffman

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Speaking as somebody that's had one, I wouldn't be waiting around for one personally. It's an OK plane, but it's not without issues - even beyond the covering.

Aeroworks, Wildhare, Pilot, Redwing, and others - check out their 25%, 30cc, or 120 nitro planes? They all have somethng in the 1000 sq. in. 10 lb + - class now. Just sayin....
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I agree, when you get to the bigger planes, Extreme Flight, 3DHobby shop, as well as those mentioned above, are much better than the H9 or GP offerings.

briangp

Those planes sound awesome, but I currently have a 1.08 Nitro and a 20cc Zenoah that need an airframe... I don't really think they have anything in my size range that will accept 20cc. MAYBE the 70" Extreme Flight Extra.... or the 70" Slick....

ahicks

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The 1.08 and the Zen 20 are going to be pretty marginal (as compared to the 26-30cc versions) in the Funtana as well? I doubt seriously the Funtana is going to fly any better on that level power than another plane with similar weight and wing area. I think the reason the Funtana drew as many guys to it as it has in the past is that there has been no/little competition with similar size and weight planes? Now, that's changed and there are quite a few more. That's my only point. There is no real good reason to be waiting for this plane any longer - not in my mind anyway. FWIW

JohnB96041

For me the Funtana Series has been great. All versions of the Funtana (S90, 100x, 125) all have the Saito 1.25 engine and fly great. It is a super stunt plane for anyone and not too expensive. If I were looking for another Funtana and could not get one in a reasonable time I will probably go for the new Aero Works 30cc models.

briangp

The G20 I have was given to me by a friend who ran it in his S90. Seeing as the size is not that much different, it should run just the same. He was very satisfied with it then. I honestly want a 50cc down the road but really can't afford it right now. As far as I can tell, even with the botched specs, the Funtana is still lightest in its class, and thats what I want- super light wing loading. I may just have my LHS cancel the order and get it through Chief Aircraft. Armor All on the coating may even be the best protectant.

The only other consideration is to go with a DLE-30 from HobbyKing and go with some PowerHD servos on the cheap... not really my preference though.

Slow and Steady

Ditto Ahicks, Ghoffman, JohnB. I would definitely look elsewhere. Most of those manufacturers have great alternatives, though some are out of stock and they are generally about $50 to $100 more. I flew my Aeroworks Edge 540 (60 size/60"wing span) on Monday and I forgot how well it flies; much better than the Funtana; almost no coupling on knife edge. Look at the demo video on Aeroworks and you will see what it is capable of. And it is only $189. Not as big, but what a difference in performance. The knife edge coupling on my Funtana is extreme! Maybe 30 CC gas is to much weight for the Funtana, requiring more rudder and hence more pull to the gear. It will probably fly better with a Saito 125 nitro four stroke, which is significantly lighter and would require less rudder. I have bought at least 6 planes twice in the last five years; They were that much fun. I would not buy this one again - it is nice, but there are too many other options and once in this size gas is the way to go, not a Saito 125, unless you are sold on nitro.

briangp

hmmpphhh. Aeroworks has been rattling around in the back of my head for awhile.... Their 1.20 size Yak looks pretty fun, whatta y'all think with the G20 in it? Maybe even the 30cc size Edge 540? I really just want a 3D airframe, ~70 inches, powered by a G20.... inputs?

ameyam

SlowAndSteady,

don't you mean the AW Edge 540 46 listed below?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXYSU2&P=0

I know its a nice flier, but I read it has a tendancy to snap. Referring to my post earlier, many of the alternative manufacturers do not ship to my country. Also, I am limited to 60" length due to my transport system (two piece wings mean I can take bigger models but length is still a limitation). The models I listed are the best I can get (and afford). So does the Edge fly similar to the Showtime or the Reactor Bipe? In other words, are there any other suggestions?

Ameyam

briangp

Its official, kinda almost. I canked the Funtana order and gonna order the Aerworks Yak 72".

Bandit

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You'll be happier with the Aeroworks Yak, I bet..

Bandit

Slow and Steady

Ameyam,

Yes I was referring to the AW Edge 46 -61. I am not familier with the Showtime or Reactor. I haven't found any tendancy of the AW Edge to snap. I have only two reservations about the Edge, one being the recommended engine size - 46 is way to small, 61 is ok but it is really nice with the 75 AX. I will, however likely swap out the 75 AX with a OS 91 4 stroke, which should give similar performance to the Magnum 91 fourstroke in the AW video. The second issue is the fuel tank access. This is an older design and does not have the canopy/turtle deck extending to the cowl. Otherwise, I love the plane.

S & S

Slow and Steady

BrianGP,
There is a fellow at our field who flies the AW Yak in the electric set up and loves it; it is his 3rd AW Yak (one was mid aired and one lost signal, so he liked it enough to buy a 3rd). His only concern is landing, which he finds a challenge - the plane (as with most Yaks) with a neutral CG will float and then tip stall on landing. I had a Seagull Yak that did the same thing. But the flying characteristics are exceptional. Some give two clicks of down elevator prior to approach. I also do this with my Funtana.

S & S

ameyam

SlowAndSteady,

couple of questions:

1) Do you fly expos on your Edge? I know that adding expos to an airplane that snaps reduces this tendancy. I personally prefer to fly without any expos as it slows the 3D response

2) If you have RealFlight, you can try out the GP Reactor 50cc on it. The smaller reactors fly similarly, so you can make a comparison. It doesnt have a Reactor Bipe for comparison though. Also, I wanted to know how the AW Edge and Yak 90-120 compare (since you have one at the field)

Ameyam

Slow and Steady

I use expo on all rates, but don't do 3d. The yak and edge are very different, from my experience, and talking to other pilots at my field, who I consider experienced and above intermediate skill level. Edge is more stable while the yak is more responsive and nimble, in my opinion. I have only had the AW Edge and Seagull Yak, and not all brands act the same. I don't think the Pilot Yak will act react like the Extreme Flight, which are very different designs from each other. The EF fuse, for example is huge compared to the Pilot or AW. CG location, weather, engine and prop will also effect them.

ameyam

SlowAndSteady,

was asking that question because said someone at the field had the AW Yak 90-120. Was hoping you had flown that one. Anyway, do you have RF?

Ameyam

Slow and Steady

What is RF?