Engine selection for Funtana 125

[g-manz35]

I was thinking of getting a Funtana 125 and was wondering how much weight you can put on the nose and what will fit. I've got a GMS 120 with a pitts muffler and a Super tigre 90. I guess I would like to know about prop clearance. The ST weighs about 29 oz and the GMS about 32.

Thanks. George

[chuebner]

I was thinking of getting a Funtana 125 and was wondering how much weight you can put on the nose and what will fit. I've got a GMS 120 with a pitts muffler and a Super tigre 90. I guess I would like to know about prop clearance. The ST weighs about 29 oz and the GMS about 32.

Thanks. George

Hi George.... Gary Maker had one with a Saito 125 on it and probably was swinging a 15 or 16 inch prop. The Saito would weigh in at around 25oz all up I figure, so you would be a bit heavier, but I am not sure how his balanced. He will be back Sunday evening and I am sure he would be more than happy to give you some info on it!

I think this airframe was built around the Evolution 120 and it weighs 29.5oz, so you are in the ballpark with either....but I would go with the GMS 120 just for the brute power!:grin::grin:and then if you had to, just position the battery to get the balance right on!

I was thinking about getting this airframe for my Saito 180, but went with the Seagull Yak instead. I will let you know when I get around to maidening it if I made the right choice or not!

[g-manz35]

Thanks Curt. I got smart and did a bit more searching. It seems guys are using CRRC 26 and DLE 30's on them so my GMS ahould be fine.

George

[Bdegan]

In all honesty George... The DLE30 is insane power on the Funtana 125, not to mention the added weight.
I have been reading about some guys putting the DLE-20 on with good success.
So, I'm sure your 120 will do just fine.

[chuebner]

Here's a review and a video at the end for you George.... that could be you if you got one.;):)


http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1179

[g-manz35]

Thanks Guys. I think I'm on the right track. I would appear that the Evo 120 balanced out with the battery pack and no other added weight. That's what I would be hoping to do.

George