E-FLITE Mini FuntanaX User manual

Mini FuntanaX
Assembly Manual

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Introduction................................................................3
Specifications.............................................................3
Using the Manual .......................................................3
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout .........................................4
Required Radio Equipment...........................................5
Important Information About Motor Selection .................6
High Power Outrunner Setup........................................6
Optional Accessories ..................................................6
Required Tools and Adhesives ......................................6
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries.................................7
Warning....................................................................7
Date of Purchase Warranty Period ................................7
Limited Warranty ........................................................8
Damage Limits............................................................9
Safety Precautions.......................................................9
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs...............................9
Inspection or Repairs.................................................10
Warranty Inspection and Repairs................................10
Non-Warranty Repairs...............................................11
Table of Contents
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings..............................12
Landing Gear Installation...........................................13
Outrunner Motor Installation.......................................15
Cowling Installation ..................................................16
Aileron Hinging........................................................20
Aileron Servos and Linkages ......................................23
Wing Installation ......................................................27
Stabilizer and Elevator ..............................................30
Rudder and Fin.........................................................34
Rudder and Elevator Servos .......................................36
Final Assembly .........................................................40
Control Throws .........................................................44
Center of Gravity......................................................45
Range Test Your Radio...............................................46
Preflight ...................................................................47
Flying Your Mini FuntanaX .........................................48
Building and Flying Notes..........................................49
2006 Official AMA
National Model Aircraft Safety Code..........................50

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Mini FuntanaX. To create
the Mini Funtana X, E-flite started with the proven 3D
benefits of the original Mini Funtana design then increased
the wing area by 26%, added filets, added a tapered
thickness airfoil and optional side force generators. The
result is a plane that excels in high-alpha maneuverability,
especially when outfitted with E-flite’s phenomenal Park
480 Brushless Outrunner motor.
Specifications
Wingspan: 43 in (1092mm)
Length: 40.5 in (1028mm)
Wing Area: 447 sq in (28.8 sq dm)
Weight w/o Battery: 23–24 oz (652–680 g)
Weight w/ Battery: 27–29 oz (765–822 g)
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 single circle () are performed once, while
steps with two circles () indicate that the step will
require repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel,
two servos, etc.
Remember to take your time and follow the directions.

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Contents of Kit/Parts Layout
Large Replacement Parts:
EFL2426 Wing w/Ailerons
EFL2427 Fuselage w/Hatch
EFL2428 Tail Set
EFL2429 Pushrod Set
EFL2430 Main Landing Gear
EFL2431 Fuselage Hatch
EFL2432 Canopy
EFL2433 Cowling
EFL2434 Wheel Pants
EFL2435 Wing Tube
EFL2436 Side Force Generators
Small Replacement Parts:
EFLA200 Micro Control Horns
EFLA203 Micro Control Connectors
EFLA219 Steerable Tailwheel Assembly
EFLA222 Foam Park Wheels, 13/4"
EFLA213 E-flite/JR/Horizon Decals

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You will need a minimum 6-channel transmitter, crystals,
micro receiver, and four sub-micro servos. You can choose
to purchase a complete radio system that includes all of
these items or, if you are using an existing transmitter, just
purchase the other required equipment separately.
Complete Radio System
SPM2460 DX6 DSM 6CH Park Flyer w/4-S75
Servos
Note: We recommend the crystal-free,
interference-free Spektrum®DX6 2.4GHz DSM®
6-Channel System, which includes a micro
receiver and 4 sub-micro servos.
Or Purchase Separately
SPM6000 AR6000 DSM DuaLink™ 6-Channel
Park Flyer Rx
Or
JSP30610 6-Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Crystal,
Positive Shift JR/AIR (72MHz)
Or
JSP30615 6-Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Crystal,
Negative Shift FUT/HRC (72MHz)
JRPXFR** FM Receiver Crystal
JSP98110 6" Servo Extension (2)
JSP98120 18" Servo Extension (2)
JSP98020 Y-Harness, Standard 6"
EFLRS75 7.5-Gram Sub-Micro Servo (4)
Required Radio Equipment

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Important Information About Motor
Selection
We recommend the E-flite®Park 480 Brushless Outrunner,
1020Kv (EFLM1505) to provide you with excellent sport
and aerobatic power and a worry-free outrunner motor.
The Mini FuntanaX does not include a propeller.
High Power Outrunner Setup
EFLM1505 Park 480 Brushless Outrunner
Motor, 1020Kv
EFLA312B 40-Amp Brushless ESC
THP21003SPL 2100mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po,
16GA
APC12060E 12 x 6 Electric Prop
EFLAEC302 EC3 Battery Connector, Female (2)
EFLC3005 Celectra 1- to 3-cell Li-Po Charger
This is a high power performance setup for
strong 3D flights.
Optional Accessories
EFLA110 Power Meter
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools & Equipment
EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment, 5-piece
Or Purchase Separately
EFLA257 Screwdriver, #0 Phillips (or included
with EFLA250)
EFLA251 Hex Wrench: 3/32" (or included
with EFLA250)
Nut driver: 1/4"
Drill
Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm)
Masking tape
Card stock
Felt-tipped pen
Needle-nose pliers
Canopy glue
Medium grit sandpaper
T-pins
Thin CA
Paper towels
Hobby knife
6-minute epoxy
Ruler
Square

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Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly
more volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH
batteries used in RC applications. All
manufacturer’s instructions and warnings
must be followed closely. Mishandling of
Li-Po batteries can result in fire. Always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions when disposing
of Lithium Polymer batteries.
Warning
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause
serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly
only in open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of
Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all
instructions included with your radio.
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller
away from the prop, including loose clothing, or other
objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep
your hands away from the propeller.
Date of Purchase Warranty Period
Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the
Products purchased (the "Product") will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship at the date of
purchase by the Purchaser.

Limited Warranty
(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon's sole obligation hereunder
shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or
(ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be
defective. In the event of a defect, these are the Purchaser's
exclusive remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect
any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim.
Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion
of Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage
or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any
part of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage
due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or
attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of
any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by
Horizon before shipment.
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser
("Purchaser") and is not transferable. REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This
warranty covers only those Products purchased from an
authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are
not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required
for warranty claims. Further, Horizon reserves the right
to change or modify this warranty without notice and
disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY
OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE
HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S
INTENDED USE.
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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. Further, in no event
shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of
the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has
no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification
or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for
any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or
assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept
the liability associated with the use of this Product, you
are advised to return this Product immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.
Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without
regard to conflict of law principals).
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy. It
must be operated with caution and common sense and
requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate
this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result
in injury or damage to the Product or other property. This
Product is not intended for use by children without direct
adult supervision. The Product manual contains instructions
for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential
to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in
the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to
operate correctly and avoid damage or injury.
Questions,Assistance, and Repairs
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase
cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once
assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started,
you must contact Horizon directly. This will enable
Horizon to better answer your questions and service
you in the event that you may need any assistance. For
questions or assistance, please direct your email t
o [e-mail], or call
877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a service technician.
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Inspection or Repairs
If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please
call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack
the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note
that original boxes may be included, but are not designed
to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional
protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and
insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is
not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and
is accepted at our facility. A Service Repair Request is
available at www.horizonhobby.com on the “Support” tab.
If you do not have internet access, please include a letter
with your complete name, street address, email address
and phone number where you can be reached during
business days, your RMA number, a list of the included
items, method of payment for any non-warranty expenses
and a brief summary of the problem. Your original sales
receipt must also be included for warranty consideration.
Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly
written on the outside of the shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your
original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase
date. Provided warranty conditions have been met,
your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby.
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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 repair you are agreeing to
payment of the repair without notification. Repair estimates
are available upon request. You must include this request
with your repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be
billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you
will be billed for return freight. Please advise us of your
preferred method of payment. Horizon accepts money
orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard,
American Express, and Discover cards. If you choose
to pay by credit card, please include your credit card
number and expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or
unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned
and will be disposed of accordingly. Please note: non-
warranty repair is only available on electronics and
model engines.
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair
should be shipped to the following address:
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair
should be shipped to the following address:
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Please call 877-504-0233 with any questions or
concerns regarding this product or warranty.
Non-Warranty Repairs
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As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for
operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself
and others or result in damage to the product or the
property of others.
Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and
any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable
battery packs, etc.) that you use.
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to
interference from many sources outside your control. This
interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is
necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions
around your model, as this margin will help to avoid
collisions or injury.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from
cars, traffic, or people.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or
damage can occur.
• Never operate the model out into the street or populated
areas for any reason.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and
any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable
battery packs, etc.) that you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical
out of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water
exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and
protected for this purpose.
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings
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1. Place the landing gear onto the bottom of
the fuselage. They will angle forward when
installed in the correct direction. Attach with
two 4-40 x 3/8" machine screws and two #4
black washers.
Landing Gear Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage
Main landing gear
Wheel pant (L&R)
13/4" (45mm) wheel (2)
4-40 x 3/8" machine screws (2)
#4 black washers (2)
4-40 nut (2)
4-40 locknut (2)
4-40 x 1" machine screw (2)
#4 steel washers (4)
2mm x 6mm wood screws (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Phillips screwdriver (small)
Needle-nose pliers
Nut driver: 1/4"
Hex wrench: 3/32"
Note: You may consider using a larger diameter
wheel, such as 2 1/4" (58mm) (EFLA224), if your
flying site has rough terrain. By using a larger
wheel, you will not be able to use the included
wheel pants.
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3. Fit the assembly in Step 2 into the wheel pant
and insert the bolt into the landing gear. With
the fuselage level to the work surface, rotate the
wheel pant so it is also level to your work surface
and secure the pant to the landing gear with a
2mm x 6mm wood screw. Secure the bolt with
a 4-40 locknut while using needle-nose pliers to
hold the head of the bolt inside the pant.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the remaining wheel
and wheel pant.
2. Slide the 4-40 x 1" machine screw through
one of the 13/4" wheels. Slide a #4 steel washer
so it fits against the wheel. Next secure a 4-40
nut against the washer. Make sure the wheel still
spins freely. Slide a second #4 steel washer onto
the bolt. This washer will fit inside the wheel pant.
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Outrunner Motor Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage
Brushless motor
4-40 x 3/8" machine screw (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Hex wrench: 3/32"
Screwdriver (Phillips #0)
Note: This section covers the installation of the
recommended Park 480 Outrunner motor. The
holes in the firewall match the mounting pattern
of the X-mount.
1. Attach the supplied aluminum motor X-mount
to the motor using the screws provided with the
motor. The wider section of the mount will be
positioned toward the motor wires.
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2. Attach the Outrunner motor to the front of the
firewall using four 4-40 x 3/8" machine screws.
Cowling Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage w/motor installed
Cowling
2mm x 8mm wood screw (4)
Propeller
Spinner
Prop adapter (for outrunner motor)
Electronic speed control
Required Tools and Adhesives
Screwdriver (Phillips #0)
Cardstock
Masking tape
Hook and loop material
Drill
Drill bit; 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm)
Important Information About Your Brushless ESC
Make sure your ESC brake is programmed to Off.
Also, be sure to use an ESC with the proper 9V cutoff
when using 3-cell Li-Po packs, or 6V cutoff when using
2-cell Li-Po packs.
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Important Information About Your Propeller
It is also very important to check to be sure the
propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft. An
unbalanced propeller may strip the gears or cause poor
flight characteristics.
1. Solder any connectors to the speed control
to connect to the motor battery and motor if
necessary. Connect the ESC to the motor and
secure it to the inside of the fuselage using hook
and loop material. Actual ESC location may vary
but proper air flow and cooling is important.
2. Connect the speed control to the radio system
and motor battery. Check that the motor is
rotating in the correct direction. It will rotate
counterclockwise when viewed from the front of
the aircraft. Use the instructions with your speed
control to correct a motor that is operating in the
wrong direction.
3. Tape small pieces of cardstock to the fuselage to
indicate the locations of the cowl mounting tabs
at the front of the fuselage.
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Note: Make sure to check the balance of
the propeller after enlarging the hole in the
propeller.
5. Position the cowl so it is around 1/16"–1/8"
(1.5mm–3mm) from the spinner backplate. Use
the cardstock to drill four 1/16" (1.5mm) holes
through the cowl into the cowl mounting tabs in
the fuselage.
4. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage. Install the
propeller adapter onto the Outrunner shaft. You
may need to ream out the hole on your prop hub
to fit the prop adapter shaft at this point. Slide
the propeller onto the prop adapter shaft. The
spinner backplate and spacers may need to be
enlarged as well to fit the prop adapter. Slide
the spinner backplate and any needed spacers
onto the prop adapter shaft. Secure the propeller
using the prop adapter spinner and be sure it is
secure and tight.
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6. Enlarge the holes in the cowl using a 5/64"
(2mm) drill bit. Secure the cowl using four
2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws. Snap the
spinner cone onto the spinner backplate once
the cowl is secure.
Hint: Use thin CA to harden the holes drilled
into the cowl mounting tabs. This will help to
prevent the screws from vibrating loose in flight.
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Aileron Hinging
Required Parts
Wing (left and right)
Aileron (left and right)
CA hinges (8)
Required Tools and Adhesives
T-pins Thin CA
Drill Paper towel
Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm)
1. Locate the positions for the hinges. Drill a
1/16" (2mm) hole in the center of each slot of
both the wing and aileron. This creates a tunnel
for the CA, allowing the CA to penetrate into the
hinge better, bonding the hinges more securely.
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