Mini Funtana -electric....When?
When do you expect the Mini funtanas to be available?
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
Nov/ Dec timeframe
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
Mike,
I simply can't wait for this plane! Is there any chance that you can give us a link to a video of this thing in action? Thanks, Clay |
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Dont have any right now.
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Get Some Video. Thanks.
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Thats great. Thanks for posting the video. BTW, only one "n" in my last name. :)
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What motor/gearbox/servos/running gear was in this plane. You've sold me on this bugger. I have a 90S waiting t be built too :)
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
I was running an Eflite Park 400 motor, the Eflite Gb that will come with the model, Thunder Power 3 cell 2100ma lipos, JR 281 serervo JR R610 rx.
The Mini Funtana will be out before Christmas BTW. I just left the factory any they are on the way to the US right now. |
RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
Man I cant wait to get one of these!
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Thanks for the update Mike, and thanks for the flying demonstration. :D
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That is good news. Cheers
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Does any one know if the wing comes off or not? This plane looks like a lot of fun.
thanks, mark |
RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
I am pretty sure it bolts on/off.
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You can download the manual from Horizon. That should confirm whether it bolts on or not.
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There you go then !
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It is a 2-piece wing on an aluminum tube. Has 2 positions as well. The wing ha;ves bolt in place with 1 - 4-40 bolt each from the inside of the fuse.
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What covering does it use? Thanks.
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
Mike,
How do you think the Funtana mini will fly with the e-flight park 400 motor at about 6000ft I am in Colorado Springs LOOKS GREAT!! |
RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
Mike,
I'd like to convert it to a dieselized Norvel. Can you give specs? wing span, area, empty weight etc.?? |
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Does that combo have the ability to hover at low altitude? Or will it require more motor to do that? Also what ESC was used. I have a mini on order and a Eflite 20 amp ESC will that be enough or should i get a Castle Creations 25 amp?
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
It will draw a bunch of amps with a 2025 Himax motor and a big enough prop to hover.
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How much thrust should I need to hover this plane. I know 1:1 will hold it there but what thrust:weight do all of you aim for?
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RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
Generally, it seems like most 3d pilots think 2:1 is ideal. With a 2:1 thrust to weight ratio, your plane should be able to hover around half throttle. This gives you plenty of punch out power during those low altitude mistakes. I would say as long as you have something better than 1.5:1, that is 'enough' by most people's standards. This would have you hovering around 75% throttle. Still enough reserve power to pull out, but it probably won't 'rocket' out of a hover.
The Mini Funtana is going to weight at least 20 ounces RTF, so you're going to want at least 30 ounces of thrust, probably more depending on the battery, motor and ESC you go with. |
RE: Mini Funtana -electric....When?
FYI, the setup I plan to use will give me very close to a 2:1 thrust ratio. According to the Himax web site, the following combination will produce 42.4 ounces of thrust while drawing only 15.2 amps:
Himax 2025-4200 Brushless motor Phoenix 25 amp ESC Himax aluminum offset gearbox with 6.6:1 ratio 12x8 prop 3 cell LiPo I'm a little skeptical about the 15.2 amps estimate, but thats what they say. I'm curious to see what kind of run times I'll get. Probably less than 10 minutes with a 1200 maH 3s1p Lipo. I may try a 3s2p LiPo if it will fit. |
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