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E-FLITE Funtana 300 AR Assembly Manual

Summary of Funtana 300 AR

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    Specifications wingspan: 32 in (810mm) length: 30 in (760mm) wing area: 251 sq in (16.2 sq dm) weight w/ battery: 7.5–8.0 oz (215–230 g) weight w/o battery: 6.75–7.0 oz (190–200 g) funtana 300 assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual introduction the funtana 300 arf is a lightweight, flat-foam model with improved stability and strength over other similar designs in the market. Compared to its competition, the funtana 300 is easier to assemble and utilizes high-quality construction and manufa...

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    3 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual using the manual this manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of each step completed. Steps with a sin...

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    4 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual important information about motor selection we recommend the e-flite park 300 brushless outrunner, 1380kv (eflm1150) to provide you with strong lightweight performance both indoors and out. Outrunner setup (e-flite) eflm1150 park 300 brushless outrunner motor, 1...

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    5 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual notes regarding servos and esc warning: use of servos other than those we recommend may overload the bec of the recommended electronic speed control (esc). We suggest the use of only the servos we recommend when utilizing the recommended esc’s bec, or the use of...

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    6 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual damage limits horizon shall not be liable for special, indirect or consequential damages, loss of profits or production or commercial loss in any way connected with the product, whether such claim is based in contract, warranty, negligence, or strict liability. ...

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    7 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual non-warranty repairs should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for re...

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    8 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual airframe assembly required parts fuselage wing stabilizer/elevator carbon rod, 6-inch (152mm) (2) required tools and adhesives hobby knife foam-safe ca ruler hinge tape low-tack tape 1. Insert the wing into the fuselage. Measure from the tips of the wing to the ...

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    9 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 4. Slide the stabilizer into the fuselage. Measure from the tips of the wing to the tips of the stabilizer. The measurements must match from right to left. If not, adjust the position of the stabilizer until both measurements are equal. A a a=a 5. Step back and ...

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    10 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 7. Apply hinge tape the the rudder as shown. The tape should not overlap onto the balance tab of the rudder or it will interfere with the operation of the rudder. 8. Attach the rudder to the fin. Make sure the balance tab on the rudder does not rub against the ...

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    11 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual servo installation required parts airframe assembly micro control horn (4) long 3d servo arm (4) micro pusrod connector (4) 2mm x 4mm machine screw (4) micro control horn backplate (4) micro pushrod connector backplate (4) 10-inch (254mm) carbon pushrod 10 1 / ...

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    12 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the rudder and aileron control horns. 4. Attach the z-bend on the 10-inch (254mm) carbon pushrod to the middle hole on the elevator control horn. 5. Attach the z-bend on the 10 1 / 2 -inch (267mm) carbon pushrod to the middle ...

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    13 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 6. Attach the z-bend on the 3 1 / 4 -inch (82mm) carbon pushrods to the middle hole on the aileron control horns. 7. Plug the servos into the radio system and make sure they operate and are centered as well. Also center the trims on the transmitter at this time...

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    14 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 10. Slide the micro pushrod connector into the outer hole in the servo arm. 11. Secure the micro pushrod connector to the servo arm using a micro pushrod connector backplate. 12. Repeat steps 8 through 12 to prepare all four of the servos for your funtana 300..

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    15 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 13. Slide the end of the aileron pushrod into the micro pushrod connector. Use hot glue to secure the aileron servo to the wing using the servo template on the wing. Another alternative would be to use foam-safe ca to glue the servo down. 14. With the aileron a...

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    16 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 15. Secure the rudder servo in the fuselage using hot glue. Slide the rudder pushrod into the micro control connector. Another alternative would be to use foam-safe ca to glue the servo down. 16. With the rudder and rudder servo centered, use a 2mm x 4mm machin...

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    17 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 17. Secure the elevator servo in the fuselage using hot glue. Slide the elevator pushrod into the micro control connector. Another alternative would be to use foam-safe ca to glue the servo down. 18. With the elevator and elevator servo centered, use a 2mm x 4m...

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    18 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual landing gear installation required parts airframe assembly landing gear nylon wheel retainer (4) 1 1 / 4 -inch (32mm) wheel (2) wheel pant(2) required tools and adhesives foam-safe ca low-temperature hot glue hot glue gun 1. Slide the landing gear into the slot...

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    19 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 4. Use foam-safe ca to glue the remaining nylon wheel retainer on the landing gear. Use care not to get glue into the wheel and prevent it from rotating. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the remaining wheel. Note: you may wish to continue on in the manual and co...

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    20 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual electronics installation required parts airframe assembly hook and loop tape receiver speed control motor battery propeller 2mm x 8mm machine screw (4) required tools and adhesives phillips screwdriver: #0 hinge tape 1. Attach the motor to the firewall using th...

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    21 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 3. Use hook and loop tape to mount the receiver to the side of the horizontal fuselage. Route the antenna wire from your receiver according to the instructions provided with your radio system. Plug the servos into the receiver at this time. Install the speed co...

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    22 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 5. Use hinge tape to secure the radio cover to the bottom of the fuselage. Allow the leads for the battery and speed control to exit the cover so they can be manipulated easily without removing the cover. 6. Turn on the radio system and plug the battery into th...

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    23 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual final assembly required parts airframe assembly side force generator (top) (2) side force generator (bottom) (2) required tools and adhesives foam-safe ca square 1. Locate the top and bottom side force generators. Note the tab on the top is toward the rear of t...

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    24 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 3. Repeat step 2 to install the bottom side force generator. The bottom will have the tab forward in the slot in the wing. 4. Simply repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining top and bottom side force generators. Control throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and recei...

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    25 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual center of gravity an important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. Caution: do not inadvertently skip this step! The recommended center of gravity (cg) location for the funtana 300 is 3 1 / 4 –3 1 / 2 inches (83–89mm) back...

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    26 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual preflight check your radio before going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your pa...

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    27 e-flite funtana 300 assembly manual 2007 ama national model aircraft safety code general 1) i will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2) i will not...

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