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06-20-2005, 10:02 AM
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edge 540 crunch
well if any of you remember a while back i bout a small 72" edge540... i had about 12 flights on it. i bought a new prop for it and aparently new wood props need to be tightened every 1-2 flights until like 10. well i didnt know that and the prop bolts came loose and couldnt take the force and sheard. The spinner was the only thing that held it on even thought the spinner was lost. well anyway i had a deadstick at a big event and hesitated to bring it in 'cus there was a man on the runway. this plane is like flying a brick with no power i didnt make it back and stall the plane in a ditch 10 degrees nose-in. i destroyed the firewall and landing gear location and will need 200 in engine repairs! heres some pics of carnage and start of rebuild
06-20-2005, 10:06 AM
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RE: edge 540 crunch
i took a 1/2 inch off firewall to get a fresh start and i plan to make a new one today! i plan to go to micheals a home depot to get some supplies and it should be done in maybe a week or two depending on when the engine comes back
06-20-2005, 04:49 PM
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RE: edge 540 crunch
Dang Zac that sucks. You don't know me but I read that thread on FlyingCirkus on how you would crash it. I know how it feels, i'm 15 and I wish I could get a plane that was atleast a 28%. Sorry about the crash. Beautiful airplane by the way.
Where did the engine go?
Where did the engine go?
06-20-2005, 04:51 PM
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Is that the hangar9 Edge?
If so - I feel that that particular plane is just cursed - buddy of mine has been through 2 - both were freak accidents - but here's the outcome of the first one.
If so - I feel that that particular plane is just cursed - buddy of mine has been through 2 - both were freak accidents - but here's the outcome of the first one.
06-20-2005, 06:57 PM
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RE: edge 540 crunch
nope this is a faily new company named powelinehobbies. heres some pics of the rebuild and but the way i have the old roto 35 which needs about 200 in new stuff!
06-20-2005, 06:59 PM
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the engine deadsticked because of loose prop. pilot did not know he had a loose prop because he is a noob to gas engine operation!
two...yeh right...ill have it flying by next weekend lol!
two...yeh right...ill have it flying by next weekend lol!
06-20-2005, 08:01 PM
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pilot did not know he had a loose prop because he is a noob to gas engine operation!
Somebody crashed your plane ?
Big toys = Big repairs. GL.
06-20-2005, 08:58 PM
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RE: edge 540 crunch
hey rcfriend im the pilot! more photos. i pinned it. i also cleaned the epoxy after the pic. the firewall is indeed level or flat. tom i will sand, add filler and countersink some wood screws
06-20-2005, 10:58 PM
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Wasn't there some right and down thrust in the original firewall? If you do not have any in your new one you will need to shim the engine mount to get the proper thrust in there.
ORIGINAL: sir-crash-alot
hey rcfriend im the pilot! more photos. i pinned it. i also cleaned the epoxy after the pic. the firewall is indeed level or flat. tom i will sand, add filler and countersink some wood screws
hey rcfriend im the pilot! more photos. i pinned it. i also cleaned the epoxy after the pic. the firewall is indeed level or flat. tom i will sand, add filler and countersink some wood screws
06-21-2005, 12:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort
Wasn't there some right and down thrust in the original firewall? If you do not have any in your new one you will need to shim the engine mount to get the proper thrust in there.
Wasn't there some right and down thrust in the original firewall? If you do not have any in your new one you will need to shim the engine mount to get the proper thrust in there.
06-21-2005, 07:34 PM
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WoW kid I'm proud of you . You are making this look easy .
WoW kid I'm proud of you . You are making this look easy .
06-21-2005, 07:44 PM
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RE: edge 540 crunch
NP , after rebuild my modeltech extra 300 three times about to go for the fourth , I think I can spot a good rebuild. As far as wood filler I believe it can be found in a hardware store. It start off like play dough then it hardens to the point you can put a screw through it and it would hold . Hey 
I need some myself.
I need some myself.
06-21-2005, 07:47 PM
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RE: edge 540 crunch
oh i already have used it before i have built kits. my dried up though lol. i wanted to use aluminum 4 inch L brackets but home depot did not carry any such thing. you know home depot never has what i need.
06-21-2005, 08:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: sir-crash-alot
please take a look at my crash pictures if anyone wants to see!
please take a look at my crash pictures if anyone wants to see!
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06-21-2005, 09:21 PM
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you have a great point however it is already done so in the future wich i actually was planning to get cf gear ill just slice n dice!
06-22-2005, 09:54 PM
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RE: edge 540 crunch
i got home tonight and there was my roto in a box with a supersonic muffler. i wish they would have let me know so i can send the money and get the order right. now i gotta do it a second time but im happy they did that!
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RE: edge 540 crunch
ORIGINAL: sir-crash-alot
haha im glad someone else noticed. joe you are right and since i failed geometry and im not a masterbuild nor a craftsman i decided to just shim the engine...
ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort
Wasn't there some right and down thrust in the original firewall? If you do not have any in your new one you will need to shim the engine mount to get the proper thrust in there.
Wasn't there some right and down thrust in the original firewall? If you do not have any in your new one you will need to shim the engine mount to get the proper thrust in there.
It's easyer that way.
06-25-2005, 11:51 AM
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RE: edge 540 crunch
ORIGINAL: sir-crash-alot
well i want to fly with the cowl but that adds 7 oz onto and already heavy butt plane!
well i want to fly with the cowl but that adds 7 oz onto and already heavy butt plane!
06-25-2005, 03:46 PM
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ORIGINAL: sir-crash-alot
idk tonight im gonna try to sand it and re-do the wiring!
idk tonight im gonna try to sand it and re-do the wiring!
When I'm building ARF, kit or scratch (like my latest project 25% PZL-109 Wilga35/80) I always check the weight of the frame, additional parts, where the CG is, and then I decide what kind of hardware I will use, where to place it on order to maintain correct CG.
My first plane that I built long time ago ended up with 5 oz of lead on the firewall and this was a lot for 40 size plane (R.I.P. [sm=drowning.gif]). I promissed myself to never do it again.
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