E-flite Mini Funtana 3D EP ARF Manuale Utente

Assembly ManualMini Funtana

 7. Place the fuselage on its wheels and position the wheel pants parallel to the work surface. Drill a hole through the landing gear into each wheel

Aileron HingingRequired PartsWing (left and right) Aileron (left and right)CA hinges (8)Required Tools and Adhesives3/32" (2.5mm) drill bit Dri

 2. Slide four hinges into the slits in the wing. Center the slot in the hinge with the hole drilled in Step 1. Place a T-pin in each hinge to preve

 3. Slide the aileron into position. Check to make sure it can move without interference at the wing root. Remove the T-pins and apply Thin CA to ea

Aileron Servos and LinkagesRequired PartsWing panel (right and left)Micro control connector (2)2mm x 4mm screw (2)4" (100mm) pushrod (2)Control h

 1. Install the grommets and brass eyelets on the servo using instructions provided with the radio system. Attach a 6" (150mm) servo extension.

 3. Secure the aileron servo using the screws provided with the servo. 4. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the center hole in the control horn to fit

 6. Use 6-minute epoxy to attach the control horn to the aileron. Attach the control horns for both the right and left ailerons at this time.17 7. A

 8. Turn on the radio system and center the aileron trim and stick. Make sure the aileron servo is operating properly using the transmitter. Slide th

 2. Remove the hatch from the fuselage. Slide the wing panel with tube into position on the fuselage.Note: There are two locations for the wing tube

2Table of ContentsIntroduction ... 2Specifications ...

Stabilizer and ElevatorRequired PartsFuselage w/wing installed StabilizerElevator CA hinge (4)Required Tools and AdhesivesHobby knife Felt-tipped p

21 3. View the airframe from the rear and make sure the wing and stab are parallel. If not, lightly sand the stab saddle until they are. 4. Double-c

 5. Use a sharp hobby knife to cut the covering slightly inside the lines drawn. Be very careful not to cut into the underlying wood, as this will we

23 7. Slide the stab and elevator back into position. Again, check the alignment and make sure everything lines up. Wick Thin CA into the joint betwe

Rudder and FinRequired PartsFuselage RudderFin CA hinge (3)Required Tools and AdhesivesHobby knife Thin CAFelt-tipped pen Square 1. Place the fin

25 3. Position 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

 5. Use 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. U

27Motor InstallationRequired PartsFuselage GearboxMotor support stickBrushless motorRequired Tools and Adhesives6-minute epoxy Hobby knife150–200 gr

 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

29 4. Slide the gearbox into position on the motor support stick. Trial fit the cowl in position at this time to be sure the gearbox, motor and prope

3Additional Tools and AdhesivesToolsSquare T-pinsHobby knife DrillRuler Felt-tipped penHex wrench: 3/32"Phillips screwdriver (small)Drill bit:

Rudder and Elevator ServosRequired PartsFuselageMicro control horn w/backplate (2)53/4" (145mm) pushrod wire2mm x 4mm screw (2)41/2" (115mm)

31 3. Attach the micro control horn to the elevator using the control horn backplate and 6-minute epoxy. 4. Install the micro control connector onto

32 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the rudder servo and linkage using the 53/4" (145mm) pushrod wire.Receiver, Battery and ESC InstallRequired P

33 1. Trim the 75mm x 20mm x 2mm light ply to fit in position between the fuselage longerons. You will need to trim the length once the Center of Gra

34Note: When mounting the EFLA311 ESC, a 35mm x 20mm x 7mm balsa block is required to space the ESC away from the fuselage side. 3. Install the batte

35Canopy InstallRequired PartsFuselage CanopyRequired Tools and AdhesivesCanopy glue Wax paperFelt-tipped pen150–220 grit sandpaper 1. Place a piec

36 3. Lightly sand 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 th

37Cowling InstallRequired PartsFuselage Cowling12x6 propeller Spinner3mm lock nut 3mm washer2mm x 8mm wood screw (4)Required Tools and AdhesivesHob

38Note: It is very important that you check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft. An unbalanced propeller may strip t

39Control Throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your Mini Funtana. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When the stick

4Optional Parts11x4.7 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP114711x7 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP117012x3.8 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP1238Celectra

40Center of GravityAn important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model.Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step

41Range Test Your Radio 1. Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio. This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with th

422004 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety CodeGENERAL1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demo

433) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators.

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5Contents of Kit/Parts LayoutLarge Replacement Parts:Wing Set w/ Ailerons EFL2076Fuselage w/Hatch EFL2077Tail Set EFL2078Carbon Fiber Main Gear EF

6Please note that once assembly of the model has been started, you must contact Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly regarding any warranty question. Please d

7Landing Gear InstallationRequired PartsFuselage Carbon main gearTail skid Wheel pant (2)11/2" (38mm) Wheel (2) 2mm x 25mm screw (2)2mm nut (4

8 4. Drill 1/8" (3mm) holes in the tail for the tail skid. 2. Fit the assembly from Step 1 into the wheel pant. Use a 2mm washer and nut to att

 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 scr