Fun Air 40
 

Hi, I looking for some assistence. I use to fly r/c over 8 years ago and I sold everything I had (big mistake). Now I am getting back into it and just purchased a Fun Air 40. The specs said it calls for a 40 - 46 size engine and a 4 channel radio(but with 5 servos).
I have received the airplane but after looking at it, it requires 1 servo for the throttle, one servo for the elevator, one servo for rudder and 2 servos for the ailerons. Do I use a Y adapter of some sort? I have enough servos but my radio in a 4 channel radio. Do I need a 5 or 6 channel radio to get this thing off the ground?
Also I have a fox .78 engine that I would like to put in it. Do you think its too big for this plane?
I have other engines 40 - 46 size also.

Any help would be great.

I'm looking forward to flying again and my son is interested also.


Thanks

Greg

RE: Fun Air 40
 

Yes, use the 'Y' harness.
I'm from the old school and would say use the 46. A couple of friends have the Magic (twin to the FunAir) and use the 46 to 52 size and it's more than enough.

RE: Fun Air 40
 

Thanks for the quick reply. I didn't want to sound like a newbie, but I forgot almost all I learned before. I also got a new trainer 40 to start with. Until I master the trainer I'll try and stay away from the Fun Air.

Greg

RE: Fun Air 40
 

Since you are getting back into this, you should realize this is not a normal plane. I have one with a MDS 40 that is more than enuff unless you are doing 3-d which you are probably not. A .46 will be overkill but more versatle and a .32 will fly it fine. This plane is very light and has very good glide habits(don't ask) and a good flyer. I put some blue monkote on the top wings so I can see it (51 years of abuse to the old eyes)better. Make sure the vert. stab is touching the fuse bottom when you glue it in. Also I knocked out the metal wing holdowns and put in 1/4-20 nylon bolts and put a sterrable tail wheel. It's quick on the sticks so I hope you have dual rates and expo. I too left the hobby for about 8 years and just started back in Jan. but I am a pack rat and saved every thing. I have my original sullivan starter I bought new in 1980 - still works fine, but it has not had much use as I learned how to tune my engines early. good luck Also - a World Models Super Stunt 40 is a great Plane Quantum sells them for 100 bucks. It and a Thunder Tiger 46 Pro is a great combo - I have used that combo to get back in the groove.