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Forum: 3D Flying!
07-05-2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

Jimeni-

Thanks for the tips! I am going to balance them after I get some time from working on my other planes. I know what you said you would use a 1.80 in yours.....BUT I am thinking of more...
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-04-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

Jimeni-

Thanks for the info. Maybe not having any more screws vibrate loose is because I have it properly tuned with the 30%. It was running pretty lean at the factory setting at idle...
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-03-2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

Jimeni-

I really thought the fuel tubing would help hold the screws in also. It seems because of the way the 1.25 is mounted only the right side gets pretty rough vibration. I tried 3 times...
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-03-2007, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

Oh and here are some 1st flight tips:

Strengthen the gear mount inside the fuse..I can post a picture if you need it. (small H beam with spruce and LIGHT amount of epoxy will save your wings...
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-03-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

Gibbs-

I am running 30% Helimax (Nitro content) with 18% lubricant. At my local hobby store (called Hurricane Hobbies) it is $22.00 a gallon. I want to also try cool power 30% but dont want to...
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-02-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

I need to get some video with my x100 and Saito 1.25. I have heard everyone knock the 1.25 and even I did at first. But with 30% Helimax...the low end adjusted richer (makes a HUGE difference) you...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-28-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

I have about 15 flights on my Funtana X100 and have never used the SFG's. For all of you that have not seen the posts before this I am running an X100 with a Saito 1.25. I am using 30% Helimax with...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-16-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

Hey Everyone-

I just wanted to give some input for those who are running Saito's and 30% Fuel. I acutally flew the Funtana today with my 1.25 and turned in the low end about 3/8's of a turn...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-13-2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

Tsyssa-

I dont know how to post a video on here...maybe you have to have it somewhere else and then just copy and past the link here for others to view. Great question...because I will do it...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-13-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

I have seen so many people out at the field with x100's and x50's with a TON of weight in the front of them. If there would be a gas engine that balanced it out well and had great power and didnt...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-11-2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

WHAAA HA HA HA! I almost fell out of my chair! ha ha! Hey there is nothing wrong with using a simulator....RESET and no one will ever know (except you). And hey you dont have to be worried that...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-11-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

I never had the gear rip out because I did this mod before the first flight. I installed an "H" beam with light spruce and expoxied the whole thing in there (very light coat to save weight). I...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-10-2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

Tbob must not get out much. Maybe he doesnt get to drink or gamble cause he is working on his Y.S. engines all the time and they possibly start fires (thats why he needs a firetruck maybe). I dont...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-09-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

I have decided to try to get over a thousand posts on here like Tbob. I am using a 2 1/2" Tru Turn. I think that or a 2 3/4 would work fine. I have to admit to Tbob that my Saito 1.25 cut out on...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-09-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

I really love the way you guys act on here and are helping "promote the hobby". Tbob how do you know what I have? Do you know what kind of job I have? I lost one of my carden's because of a Pro...
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-07-2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

Everyone-

I would like to thank Nitro and everyone else on here that has offered their assistance to me. 30% nitro got me to about 9,800 RPM and I did notice better transition to full throttle....
Forum: 3D Flying!
06-01-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

I just picked up a gallon of 30% Helimax with 18% oil. I will run my 1.25 at the field with the 16X4W and give you guys some tach numbers tomorrow. I think the engine will be able to pull the plane...
Forum: 3D Flying!
05-30-2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3,678
Views: 402,732
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Funtana X100

Hi Everyone-

I just started flying my Funtana X100 with a Saito 1.25a. I need some help. I have read several posts and even some from Mike at Horizon Hobbies that say that the 1.25a should...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-30-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 54,894
Views: 5,443,154
Posted By seanblock82

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Hi everyone!

I am 25 and live in Columbus, Ohio. I started flying when I was 10 and flew until I was 15 when I crashed a 30% Carden Extra 300. About 3 months ago I purchased 2 engines (SAITO...
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