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[madmax]

New to RC aeromodeling? Post any questions you have here!

Thanks!

MD

[aerobaticace_5]

Hello, I was wondering if the Hangar9 Funtana .40 would be a good choice for me as a first aerobatic airplane. I am putting a GMS 76. with all Hitec standard 425 HB servos. Does this sound like a good setup?

[Dennis C]

I believe you might be better off with a .40 U-CAN-DO
Alot more forgiving.

I thought the funtana would be a good plane for me after the U-CAN-DO.

But i was wrong.

[Kiwi]

I found the Funtana 40 a snap happy little dude of a plane. It does not have too many forgiving tendencies.

Kiwi

[cantfly]

Ok here is and issue that i could use a little help on. I'm looking into purchasing my 2nd aircraft and i really like the funtana. when i first started looking i was intending on getting a gas plane but now the more i look into electric i like how easy they are to maintain. no gas to spill. no glow plugs to foul. you dont have to clean your plane of fuel when you are done for the day. ect. but as i look into electric, the plane is smaller than i like. i would like to find and electric the size of the funtana 40. so my question is is there anyway to make the funtana 40 and electric that would not eat the hell out of batteries. or do they even make and electric motor powerful enough to pull it. or how hard is it to go from a 71" span on a hi-wind trainer type plane to a 37" span on the mini funtana. any help i could get would be appreciated.

[STR8HUCKIN]

Hate to say it but I know too many ppl that were disapointed by the funtana 40.......... unless you really really really like to do snap rolls with just elevator

[cantfly]

I heard they were pretty good flying planes. but if you have any suggestions on other planes that size that are electric or hell even if know any good electrics that do 3d but are still not to difficult for a 2nd plane. i would appreciate it

[Rockyaged]

You're going to learn that there's alot more to it, than just what you heard. And you sound just a
little impatient with your progress. Larger airplanes fly easier than smaller, due to being able to see
the reactions to your control inputs. If you have been flying a plane with a 71" wing span, I'd say
stay with that size. A World Models Cap 232, 73" wing span with a Saito 150 is a good combo.
Or Hanger Nine's same size Cap. Anything smaller will be more difficult to fly, especially a low
wing.
If it's a matter of finance, and you don't want to wait until you can afford something bigger, look for
a flying buddy, if you don't have one, who will be willing to buddy-box train you with low wing
flying. We just don't want to hear or see you crash a new plane that may be more than your
exerperience calls for.

Gerald

[c3day]

I agree with the prevoius statement that larger planes are easier to fly.......however, I am also a big fan of electrics for the no mess, no noise and minimal hassle factor. I just finished building a Stevensaero Stella and it's hands down the most well thought out kit that I have ever built. I would highly recommend that you look at the Stevensaero line if you go the electric route. From the research I've done, the Stella, Groove, G-ride and Edge are all great kits. You can always set them up nose heavy with small control throws until you get more experience.

Goodluck!

PS: I have no commercial ties to Stevensareo.....just a happy customer.

[topflight36]

Hi my dad owns a funtana 50x which is a newer model of the 40 it has the side force generators on it. I think it is a very fun plane to fly and once you get a hold of the planes tendences it is a easy fly. That is from the little I have flown it and watching my dad. The biggest thing i find with the funtana 50x is you have to fly the plane. I have several other aerobat planes that fly easy when you are just flying them around. But you always have to stay on top of the funtana. I think if you are light on the sticks give it a try. But if you bang the sticks around stay with something like the u can do 40 or 60. This is just my look on the matter. I have just started flying aerobatics not to long ago but love this plane. I also have the ShowTime. That was my first aerobat plane. That is touchy to. But thats what I like. So what it really comes Down to is if you like it try it.

Tom

[SargeNZ]

	Quote: Originally Posted by cantfly
	so my question is is there anyway to make the funtana 40 and electric that would not eat the hell out of batteries. or do they even make and electric motor powerful enough to pull it.

Fliton Edge 540 'E' Converted, got 2nd in Sportsman pattern with it just last weekend.

[madeinuk]

Just about to cover my first 'plane. Any suggestions to colour, I think it would be easier in 1 colour.