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Aileron Hinging

Required Parts

Wing (left and right)

Aileron (left and right)

CA hinges (8)

Required Tools and Adhesives

3/32" (2.5mm) drill bit

Drill

T-pins

Thin CA

Paper towel

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1. Locate the positions for the hinges. Drill a

3/32" (2.5mm) hole in the center of each slot.

This creates a tunnel for the CA, allowing the

CA to penetrate into the hinge better, bonding

the hinges more securely.

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Summary of Contents for Mini Funtana

Page 1: ...Assembly Manual Mini Funtana...

Page 2: ...you for purchasing the E flite Mini Funtana 3D ARF Park Flyer The Mini Funtana is an extreme 3D aerobatic electric park flyer based on the proven abilities of the popular Hangar 9 FuntanaS airplanes W...

Page 3: ...610M 6 channel micro FM Rx JRPR610 or JRPR610UL Or purchase JR Quattro Lite system JRP4487 and 2 JR 241 Sub micro servo JRPS241 Other Radio accessories Large Arms w Screws JRPA212 2 6 150mm Servo Exte...

Page 4: ...ge to property Fly only in open areas preferably at AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics approved flying sites following all instructions included with your radio Important Information About Motor Selecti...

Page 5: ...FL2081 Canopy EFL2082 Fiberglass Cowling EFL2083 Small Replacement Parts Wheel Set EFL2056 Pushrod Set EFL2079 Fiberglass Wheel Pant Set EFL2084 Wing Tube EFL2085 Hook and Loop Tape EFL2086 Decal Set...

Page 6: ...Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www horizonhobby com Warranty Information Horizon Hobby Inc guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship...

Page 7: ...2 4 40 x 1 2 socket screw 2 2mm washer 4 2mm x 6mm wood screw 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Threadlock 1 8 3mm drill bit Drill Medium CA Hobby knife Hex wrench 3 32 Phillips screwdriver small 1 Slide...

Page 8: ...he assembly from Step 1 into the wheel pant Use a 2mm washer and nut to attach the wheel to the lower hole on the landing gear Note Use threadlock on both nuts to prevent them from loosening during fl...

Page 9: ...5 Glue the tail skid into position using Medium CA 6 Attach the landing gear using a 3 32 hex wrench two 4 40 x 1 2 socket head screws and two 4 washers black 9...

Page 10: ...position the wheel pants parallel to the work surface Drill a hole through the landing gear into each wheel pant using a hobby knife 8 Secure the location of the wheel pants using 2mm x 6mm wood scre...

Page 11: ...uired Tools and Adhesives 3 32 2 5mm drill bit Drill T pins Thin CA Paper towel 1 Locate the positions for the hinges Drill a 3 32 2 5mm hole in the center of each slot This creates a tunnel for the C...

Page 12: ...tep 1 Place a T pin in each hinge to prevent it from being pushed into the wing when installing the aileron Note Do not use CA accelerator during the hinging process The CA must be allowed to soak int...

Page 13: ...the hinge is fully saturated with CA Use a paper towel to clean up any excess CA from the wing and aileron Make sure to apply CA to both sides of the hinge 4 Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gent...

Page 14: ...ackplate 2 Servos JR 241 Sub micro servo JRPS241 2 Large Arm w Screws JRPA212 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife 6 minute epoxy 6 150mm servo extension 2 String Phillips screwdriver small 5 Wo...

Page 15: ...n Use string to secure the servo lead and extension to prevent them from unplugging in flight Note We suggest using the Large Arms w Screws JRPA212 on all JR servos for the Mini Funtana Replace all ex...

Page 16: ...ron servo using the screws provided with the servo 4 Use a hobby knife to enlarge the center hole in the control horn to fit the 4 100mm long aileron pushrod wire 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the ot...

Page 17: ...orn to the aileron Attach the control horns for both the right and left ailerons at this time 17 7 Attach the micro control connector to both servo arms Be sure to use the included retainer to secure...

Page 18: ...through the micro connector Install the servo arm 90 degrees to the servo Center the aileron and secure the position of the wire using the 2mm x 4mm screw and a phillips screwdriver Wing Installation...

Page 19: ...the wing tube in the fuselage Use the rear hole rearward wing location at this time Details regarding the different wing positions are described under the Center of Gravity section 19 3 Slide the rem...

Page 20: ...ed Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Felt tipped pen Ruler T pins Thin CA 1 Position the stabilizer into the slot in the aft end of the fuselage Measure from the fuselage to the tips to center the stabi...

Page 21: ...e sure the wing and stab are parallel If not lightly sand the stab saddle until they are 4 Double check the adjustments from Steps 1 through 3 Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselag...

Page 22: ...he underlying wood as this will weaken the stab and cause it to fail in flight Note You can use a soldering iron instead of a knife This will eliminate the chances of cutting into the wood 6 Hinge the...

Page 23: ...check the alignment and make sure everything lines up Wick Thin CA into the joint between the fuselage and stabilizer Make sure to glue both top and bottom Do not use accelerator to allow the CA to wi...

Page 24: ...Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Thin CA Felt tipped pen Square 1 Place the fin in position on the fuselage Trace the outline of the fuselage onto both sides of the fin 2 Remove the covering from the...

Page 25: ...n the fin back onto the fuselage Use a square to check the alignment between the fin and stabilizer Lightly sand the bottom of the fin until the alignment is correct 4 Use thin CA to glue the fin to t...

Page 26: ...a sharp hobby knife to cut a slot in the aft end of the fuselage for the lower rudder hinge 26 6 Attach the rudder using three CA hinges Use the technique as described in Aileron Hinging for this pro...

Page 27: ...ay strip the gears See the instructions included with your E flite gearbox for more helpful tips on gear mesh and motor installation Proper gear mesh is extremely important for high power set ups such...

Page 28: ...2 Attach the motor to the gearbox using screws provided with the motor 3 Locate the motor support stick Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the support to the two formers at the front of the fuselage 28...

Page 29: ...nterference with the front of the cowl Next trial fit the propeller onto the gearbox hex nut If the propeller and spinner have too much clearance it may be necessary to trim or sand part of the motor...

Page 30: ...S241 2 9 230mm servo extension 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver small Hobby knife 1 Install the grommets and brass eyelets in the elevator servo Secure a 9 230mm servo extension to...

Page 31: ...minute epoxy 4 Install the micro control connector onto the elevator servo arm Pass the elevator pushrod wire through the connector With the radio on and elevator trim centered center the elevator Se...

Page 32: ...ing the 53 4 145mm pushrod wire Receiver Battery and ESC Install Required Parts Fuselage Battery Hook and loop tape 2 Receiver 75mm x 20mm x 2mm light ply 35mm x 20mm x 7mm balsa block Brushless speed...

Page 33: ...e thin CA to glue the ply into position Cut a piece of the hook and loop tape to the size of the receiver Install the receiver using the hook and loop Plug in the rudder and elevator servos Route the...

Page 34: ...away from the fuselage side 3 Install the battery in the fuselage using the remaining piece of hook and loop material The battery must be mounted close to the firewall for proper Center of Gravity Hi...

Page 35: ...ools and Adhesives Canopy glue Wax paper Felt tipped pen 150 220 grit sandpaper 1 Place a piece of wax paper between the rear of the canopy hatch and fuselage 2 Position the canopy Trace the outline o...

Page 36: ...the inside edge of the canopy where it contacts the hatch Also sand the hatch inside the line drawn in the last step 4 Glue the canopy to the hatch using canopy glue Tape the canopy into position unt...

Page 37: ...d Adhesives Hobby knife Phillips screwdriver small 1 Slide the cowl onto the fuselage Center the motor shaft in the opening Check to make sure the propeller and spinner will not interfere with the fro...

Page 38: ...r may strip the gear When installing the propeller please do not over tighten the 3mm lock nut The use of the lock nut will prevent the propeller from coming loose 2 Attach the propeller using the sup...

Page 39: ...necessary 2 Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Moving the elevator stick down will make the airplane elevator move up 3 Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator ailerons a...

Page 40: ...nced pilots and extreme 3D performance move the wing to the forward location This will provide a neutral feel when inverted and will allow the Mini Funtana to really cut loose It is best to increase t...

Page 41: ...he engine running you should be able to walk 30 paces approximately 100 feet away from your airplane and still have complete control of all functions If not don t attempt to fly Have your radio equipm...

Page 42: ...llfully or deliberately fly my models in a careless reckless and or dangerous manner 4 The maximum takeoff weight of a model is 55 pounds except models flown under Experimental Aircraft rules 5 I will...

Page 43: ...erence exists Allocation plans or interference test reports shall be signed by the parties involved and provided to AMA Headquarters Documents of agreement and reports may exist between 1 two or more...

Page 44: ...7011 2004 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www horizonhobby com...

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