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For those of you who are veterans of large models,
this is old news. But to you newcomers to the world
of large models, this is very important information.
While many smaller models are very tolerant of
improper control linkage setups and flying techniques,
large models are not. Don’t let that scare you away
from large models; they are truly one of the best flying
experiences in RC that money can buy. However,
please pay particular attention to the following areas.
Seal the aileron and elevator hinge gaps.
This should be considered part of finishing the model, and
is as important as installing the fuel tank or battery pack.
On large aerobatic models, this is absolutely necessary.
Failure to do this can cause control surface flutter, and
on a large model, this will most likely cause a crash.
Putting safety and model preservation to the side, there
are several other reasons to do this on an aerobatic
model. It will increase the effectiveness of the control
surfaces, and the model will track more true and precise.
Maintain the proper mechanical advantage on all
control surface linkages.
Just as with unsealed hinge gaps, mechanical advantage
is often another cause of flutter. Please follow the control
horn and servo arm lengths recommended in this manual.
Shorter arms on the servo or longer control horns on
the elevator and ailerons are fine, but do not try to go
the other way to increase throw. It can cause flutter on
the FuntanaX 100. The recommended linkage setups
are more than adequate to achieve full 3D throws.
Never attempt to make full throttle dives!
Large models perform much more like full-size
aircraft than small models. If the airframe goes too
fast, such as in a high throttle dive, it may fail. The
FuntanaX 100 should be flown like a full-scale Katana.
Throttle management is absolutely necessary.
Computer Radio Enhancements
A computer radio will allow you to do quite a bit
of fine-tuning to the feel of the FuntanaX 100,
which will make aerobatics even easier.
Preflight
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