Hangar 9 FuntanaS 90, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ... Sebastiano Silvestri He based the FuntanaS on his highly successful KatanaS TOC design The FuntanaS can do it all harriers torque rolls blenders and almost anything else you can dream up It s all possible thanks to an extremely lightweight all wood airframe and big control surfaces that give the FuntanaS a very impressive thrust to weight ratio and crisp control authority at any airspeed Sebastia...

Page 2: ...on 7 Installing the Vertical Stabilizer 16 Section 8 Tail Wheel Installation 17 Section 9 Rudder Installation 18 Section 10 Elevator Installation 20 Section 11 Rudder and Elevator Servo Installation 21 Section 12 Final Linkage Installation 22 Section 13 Landing Gear and Wheel Installation 24 Section 14 Fuel Tank Assembly 27 Section 15 Engine Installation 29 Section 16 Throttle Pushrod Installation...

Page 3: ... or equivalent 12 Servo Extension JRPA098 2 18 Servo Extension JRPA099 3 Large Servo Arm JRPA215 2 Radio Switch JRPA003 Recommended Engines 61 2 stroke 1 00 4 stroke Recommended JR Systems XF421EX XF631 XP662 X 378 XP8103 10X Small Parts 1 23 4 Wheels HAN305 2 Fuel Tank HAN1987 3 Engine Mount HAN90M Items Not Shown Decal Set HAN2686 Hatch HAN2680 Carbon Tail Supports HAN2684 JR XF631 Evolution 61N...

Page 4: ...eronautics approved flying sites following all instructions included with your radio and engine Additional Required Equipment not included The servos used for the control surfaces of the FuntanaS 90 must have a minimum of 50 ounce inch of servo torque We used JR811 servos in the prototype Funtana JR811 Advanced Sport Digital Servo Torque 54 oz in Speed 18 sec 60 Weight 1 44 oz Size 0 75 x 1 49 x 1...

Page 5: ...e This warranty does not cover any parts damage by use or modification In no case shall Horizon Hobby s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice In that Horizon Hobby has no control over the final assembly or material used for the final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for an...

Page 6: ...ing loose during flight Step 3 Tie a weight to a piece of string A wheel collar works great in this application Lower the string into the wing from the aileron servo opening Let the weight drop out through the wing root for the servo Step 4 Insert the servo into the opening in the wing Use the string to pull the servo lead through the wing Make sure the servo lead exits the root of the wing as sho...

Page 7: ...Step 2 Place the hinges in the precut slots in the aileron or wing if you prefer Each T pin will rest against the edge when installed correctly Step 3 Slide the aileron and wing together The gap between the aileron and wing should be approximately 1 64 Step 4 Use a ruler to align the end of the aileron to the wing Also check the gap between the wing and aileron at the root which should be about 1 ...

Page 8: ...ss CA from the wing and or aileron Step 6 Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently pull on the aileron to ensure the hinges are secure and cannot be pulled apart Use caution when gripping the wing and aileron to avoid crushing the structure Step 7 Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement Step 8 Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for the remaining ail...

Page 9: ...o prevent it from loosening Thread the nylon ball end onto the other end of the threaded rod Note It is suggested that threadlock be used on the nut and clevis to prevent them from loosening during flight Step 2 Remove the backplate from one of the large control horns Attach the ball end to the center hole of the control horn using a 4 40 x 1 2 screw tapered standoff and 4 40 lock nut The standoff...

Page 10: ...n CA into each of the three holes This will harden the wood and prevent the screws from pulling out during flight Step 7 Attach the control horn to the aileron using three 2mm x 20mm self tapping screws Step 8 Adjust the aileron linkage so the aileron is centered when the linkage is connected to the servo Step 9 Repeat Steps 1 through 8 for the remaining aileron ...

Page 11: ...l alignment pins slide into the holes provided in the fuselage Be sure the alignment pins are secure in the wing halves before installing the wings If they are not remove the pin and apply a small amount of thin CA into the tube socket and reinstall the alignment pin Step 2 Carefully slide the remaining wing panel onto the wing tube that projects from the fuselage The fit may be tight use caution ...

Page 12: ...tep 2 Cut a piece of the plastic packaging and tape it to the side of the fuselage in the location of the wing fillet attachment This will prevent getting epoxy on the fuselage in later steps and gluing the wing and or fillet to the fuselage by accident Step 3 Test fit the fillet by pulling the wing slightly away from the fuselage and aligning the two dowels in the fillet with the corresponding ho...

Page 13: ... fillet to the wing using 30 minute epoxy Secure the wing to the fuselage using a 1 4 20 x 2 bolt and use tape on the fillet to wing connection This will keep everything in alignment until the epoxy fully cures Step 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the remaining wing panel and wing fillet ...

Page 14: ...measurements are identical Step 2 Check the distance from each stab tip to each wing tip Remember to measure right to right left to left It won t work the other way around These measurements must also be equal Step 3 The last alignment step is making sure the wing and stabilizer are parallel If they are not sand the opening in the fuselage for the stab until the stab rests parallel to the wing Ste...

Page 15: ...f the way into the slot in the fuselage Double check the alignment to verify it is correct Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Allow the epoxy to fully cure before continuing Note Do not omit the following steps The tail supports are required to assure the stabilizer will not break during high stress maneuvers Step 7 Locate one of the carbon fiber tail support rods Test...

Page 16: ... the opening in the fuselage if necessary to get the perfect alignment Step 2 Trace the outline of the fuselage onto the fin Step 3 Remove the covering 1 16 below the line drawn in the last step Step 4 Mix 1 2 ounce of 30 minute epoxy Apply the epoxy to the fin where the covering was removed Position the fin in the slot and check the alignment Use masking tape to hold the fin in position until the...

Page 17: ... of the rudder Step 2 Cut a groove from the hole to the bottom of the rudder This is necessary to provide clearance for the tail wheel bearing Step 3 Test fit the tail wheel bracket into the rudder Make sure there is plenty of clearance for the bracket bushing and the hole has been drilled deep enough to fit the tail wheel wire Step 4 Cut a slot in the aft end of the fuselage for the tail wheel be...

Page 18: ...d make it a little difficult to steer or even use the rudder Step 7 Mix 1 2 ounce of 6 minute epoxy and apply it to both the tail gear bearing and the slot in the fuselage Install the bearing Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy from the tail gear wire bushing and fuselage Section 9 Rudder Installation Step 2 Install the hinges in the rudder Required Parts Fuselage asse...

Page 19: ...udder Install the rudder as described in the previous step Hint You can combine the previous step with the following step if you like This will hold the rudder in position while the epoxy cures Step 5 Check to make sure the rudder moves freely It should not rub against the fin at the tip Apply thin CA to both sides of the hinge Make sure to saturate the hinge and don t use accelerator Use a paper ...

Page 20: ... rests tight against the stabilizer Step 4 Check to make sure the elevator moves freely It should not rub against the stabilizer at the tip Apply thin CA to both sides of the hinge Make sure to saturate the hinge and don t use accelerator Use a paper towel and CA debonder remover to clean up any excess CA Step 5 Once the CA has fully cured give the elevator and stabilizer the tug test to make sure...

Page 21: ...ions JRPA099 3 Step 1 Install three 18 servo extensions one on each servo Either tie the servo leads together using a commercially available connector or use unwaxed dental floss to secure the extensions to prevent them from coming loose during flight Also install the servo hardware grommets and eyelets at this time Step 2 Fasten the servos in place using the screws included with the servos ...

Page 22: ... the clevis up against the nut A small amount of the rod will be visible between the forks of the clevis Tighten the nut against the clevis to prevent it from loosening Thread the nylon ball end onto the other end of the threaded rod Note It is suggested that threadlock be used on the nut and clevis to prevent them from loosening during flight Step 2 Plug in the elevator servo and turn on the radi...

Page 23: ... control horn side to side for the best linkage geometry Transfer the location of the control horn mounting holes onto the elevator using a felt tipped pen Step 5 Use a drill and 3 32 drill bit to carefully drill the holes for mounting the control horn Step 6 Apply 2 3 drops of Thin CA into each of the three holes This will harden the wood and prevent the screws from pulling out during flight Step...

Page 24: ... Fuselage Landing gear 23 4 wheel 2 1 wheel 11 4 axle w nut 2 4 40 blind nut 2 8 32 x 3 4 screw 2 4 washer 2 4 40 x 1 2 socket head screw 2 1 16 wheel collar w set screw 5 32 wheel collar w set screw 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver Hobby knife 1 16 hex wrench 3 32 hex wrench Drill Drill bit 5 32 Adjustable wrench small Step 1 Install the axles in the landing gear Secure the axl...

Page 25: ...ide faces forward Step 3 Hold the wheel pant so it is parallel to the bottom of the fuselage Mark the location for the wheel pant screw Note It may be necessary to open the notch in the wheel pant slightly to fit over the hex on the axle Step 4 Drill the location for the pant screw using a 5 32 drill bit Step 5 Insert a 4 40 blind nut into the hole from the inside of the wheel pant Photo for Step ...

Page 26: ...screws on the wheel collars facing directly down This way you can get to them later to position the wheel on the axle Step 7 Attach the wheel pant to the landing gear using a 4 40 x 1 2 socket head screw Step 8 Position the wheel so it is centered in the wheel pant Tighten the collars once the wheel has been positioned Step 9 Repeat Steps 2 through 8 for the other wheel pant Step 10 Attach the tai...

Page 27: ...lling an electric motor skip to Section 18 Electric Motor Installation Step 1 Locate the fuel tank parts Step 2 Locate the rubber stopper Insert the short metal fuel tubes into one of the holes in the stopper so that an equal amount of tube extends from each side of the stopper This tube will be the fuel tank pickup that provides fuel to the engine Step 3 Slide the smaller cap over the tube on the...

Page 28: ...function properly Hint The fuel tank is taller than it is wide with the stopper located towards the top Also it may be necessary to shorten the length of the fuel pickup tubing to make sure the clunk does not rub against the back of the fuel tank You should be able to turn the tank to any attitude and have the clunk fall to the lowest point all directions except for having the stopper facing down ...

Page 29: ...t Adjust the engine so the distance from the firewall to the drive washer is 51 4 Use clamps to hold the engine in position Note Check to see which direction the needle valve is pointing It should point towards the top of the aircraft Remove the carburetor and rotate the carburetor so it faces the top if necessary Step 3 Mark the locations for the engine mounting bolts Step 4 Remove the engine and...

Page 30: ...Required Parts Clevis Clevis retainer Fuselage assembly 163 8 outer pushrod tube 185 8 pushrod wire Required Tools and Adhesives Drill Drill bit 5 32 Medium CA Sandpaper Step 1 Determine the proper location for the throttle pushrod Mark the location with a felt tipped pen Remove the engine and drill the firewall for the pushrod tube using a drill and 5 32 drill bit Photo for Step 5 ...

Page 31: ... pushrod to extend forward of the firewall Step 3 Trim the throttle pushrod at the front edge of the throttle servo tray Step 4 Slide a clevis retainer onto a nylon clevis Thread a clevis onto an 185 8 wire a minimum of 10 turns Step 5 Install the servo hardware grommets and eyelets included with the servo Mount the throttle servo with the output shaft towards the rear of the fuselage Step 6 Slide...

Page 32: ...irewall Attach the Z bend to throttle arm Step 9 Thread the clevis onto pushrod Attach the clevis to the throttle arm Move the throttle to full throttle using the radio Check the carburetor to make sure it is fully open Adjust the clevis to correspond full throttle on the radio to full throttle on the carburetor Use the radio to check low for idle and closed Move the linkage at the carburetor arm ...

Page 33: ... tank s pickup and vent tubes Hint Connect the red tube to the vent and the green tube to the pickup If you forget just come back to this paragraph to remind yourself Step 2 Install the fuel tank into the fuselage Make any necessary supports to keep the tank from moving during flight Step 3 Attach the muffler to the engine Make the proper connections to the engine using the engine manufacturer s i...

Page 34: ... power system using Lithium Polymer batteries A little creativity and ingenuity will be necessary to make the conversion no matter what motor battery combination you select Step 1 Carefully measure and mark the centerline on the firewall using the measurements as shown Step 2 Check the location of your particular motor It may be necessary to remove material from the firewall to allow for motor cle...

Page 35: ...ling Step 6 Remove the covering from the openings in the sub firewall This will provide cooling through the fuselage for the battery Step 7 Construct a mount inside the fuselage for the battery The mount should be sturdy enough to keep the battery packs secure during the most extreme flight maneuvers Adjust the position of the batteries to obtain the correct CG Step 8 Remove an area of covering fr...

Page 36: ... firewall Transfer the location for only the engine onto the cowl Step 3 Remove the cowl and remove the necessary material to fit the cowl over the engine Install the engine back onto the firewall and test fit the cowl over the engine Hint Start by removing only a little material at a time You can always make the holes bigger but you can t make them smaller Work until the cowl fits nicely over the...

Page 37: ...r fueling valve needle valve etc Step 7 Attach the cowl using four 4 40 x 1 2 socket head screws and four 4 washers Section 20 Final Radio Installation Required Parts Fuselage Required Tools and Adhesives Plywood Medium CA Hobby knife Receiver Radio switch harness Receiver battery Step 1 Wrap the receiver and receiver battery in protective foam to prevent damage that may be caused by engine vibrat...

Page 38: ... the fuel tank It may be necessary to shift the battery forward or aft to balance the model as described in the section Control Throws and Center of Gravity Plug in any servo leads or extensions at this time and connect any extensions necessary for the aileron servos Step 3 Route the antenna out through the tube in the fuselage Step 4 Mount the radio switch in the side of the fuselage ...

Page 39: ...securing the canopy in place If you plan on extreme aerobatics it is suggested to use a couple of screws to secure the pilot too Step 3 Position the canopy onto the canopy hatch Trace around the canopy and onto the hatch using a felt tipped pen Step 4 Lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy and slightly inside the line drawn on the hatch using medium sandpaper Step 5 Apply a bead of RCZ56 Canop...

Page 40: ...e 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 tru...

Page 41: ...r servos a reversed elevator servo is needed to achieve the correct control direction A servo reverser can be used here Special attention must be taken with the rudder servos so that they don t fight each other throughout the rudder travel This is caused by nonsymmetrical pushrod geometry from right to left It may be necessary to rotate the arm on the servo one or two splines most of the time towa...

Page 42: ...ying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission Only properly licensed Amateurs are authorized to operate GENERAL 1 I w...

Page 43: ...s or helpers being used no powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight Organized RC Racing Event 10 An RC racing event whether or not an AMA Rule Book event is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of finishing the course faster to determine the ...

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