Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
12-11-2006, 03:59 PM
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Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
I am very interested in this model. If you've seen the movie of Jason S flying this airplane, you prbably would be too 
. I've sent an email to Bill, asking for pictures of the airframe, structure, etc., but the more times I watch the movie, the more impatient I grow [>:].
Does anybody out there have information on this airplane, build up or foam wings, stabs, rudder? Are there any pictures available of the airplane? Here's a link to the movie:
http://www.billhempel.com/video/test001.wmv - I want one!!!!!!!!!
DKjens
. I've sent an email to Bill, asking for pictures of the airframe, structure, etc., but the more times I watch the movie, the more impatient I grow [>:].Does anybody out there have information on this airplane, build up or foam wings, stabs, rudder? Are there any pictures available of the airplane? Here's a link to the movie:
http://www.billhempel.com/video/test001.wmv - I want one!!!!!!!!!
DKjens
12-11-2006, 05:44 PM
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RE: Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
I saw the plane at Tucson last month. Several people were taking pictures of it so I'm sure someone will come through and post some photos. Bill had it sitting along the fence and the turtle back was off so you could see the inside. I don't remember if the fuse was built up or all fiberglass with lite ply ribs. The inside wiring detail was all I was interested in so I didn't pay much attention to the rest. I'm sure it will be at the AMA Convention next month.
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12-11-2006, 05:48 PM
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RE: Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
It has sheeted foam wings and all wood fuse similar in structure to the Wild Hare 41% Extra. Wild Hare assisted bill in getting this plane up and shipping as an ARF.
His container is on the way, should be here in early January by my calculation.
I'm sure Bill will be happy to sell you one, as I understand it they are about half sold already.
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His container is on the way, should be here in early January by my calculation.
I'm sure Bill will be happy to sell you one, as I understand it they are about half sold already.
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12-11-2006, 05:54 PM
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RE: Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
Tom,
I know I read earlier, that you had something to do with this plane, so I called you earlier today, but you must have been out flying
. Do you know what the "other" color scheme is? I do like the one on Bill's website but would like to see the other as well. Do you know how many he is getting, I may have enough interested in this plane to have to buy 3 
.
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I know I read earlier, that you had something to do with this plane, so I called you earlier today, but you must have been out flying
. Do you know what the "other" color scheme is? I do like the one on Bill's website but would like to see the other as well. Do you know how many he is getting, I may have enough interested in this plane to have to buy 3 .DKjens
12-12-2006, 10:23 AM
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Tom,
I know I read earlier, that you had something to do with this plane, so I called you earlier today, but you must have been out flying. Do you know what the "other" color scheme is? I do like the one on Bill's website but would like to see the other as well. Do you know how many he is getting, I may have enough interested in this plane to have to buy 3 .
DKjens
Tom,
I know I read earlier, that you had something to do with this plane, so I called you earlier today, but you must have been out flying
. Do you know what the "other" color scheme is? I do like the one on Bill's website but would like to see the other as well. Do you know how many he is getting, I may have enough interested in this plane to have to buy 3 .DKjens
I can not discuss business details, that's Bill's area, but I can say that if you want one you should get it ordered, quantity will be limited.
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12-13-2006, 11:01 AM
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RE: Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
Is it me or are all of these planes starting to look a like?
Extra 260 / Edge 540 I know the wing is different but I think that's it?
Change the canopy and you got a 300 or a 540T.
Extra 260 / Edge 540 I know the wing is different but I think that's it?
Change the canopy and you got a 300 or a 540T.
12-13-2006, 11:08 AM
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Geez, now I gotta get another plane!!! Looks great!!
Tom
Geez, now I gotta get another plane!!! Looks great!!
Tom
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12-13-2006, 11:23 AM
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RE: Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
Jens, I think you are just going to have to get the new 75% edge when it is ready too! Herbie?
I love the red/yellow scheme. It makes Jason look like a GIjoe!!! lol
Nice little plane, maybe I get to see it fly sometime.
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Herbie?I love the red/yellow scheme. It makes Jason look like a GIjoe!!! lol
Nice little plane, maybe I get to see it fly sometime.
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12-13-2006, 09:33 PM
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Yea Tom that is exactly what you need. You can store your other planes at my place.
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Geez, now I gotta get another plane!!! Looks great!!
Tom
Geez, now I gotta get another plane!!! Looks great!!
Tom
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12-14-2006, 12:26 AM
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RE: Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
I just sent a check of to reserve one for me, the flame job here. I am going to see what power I can pull out of my Herbie and if not happy, probably a 275 then. Anybody interested in a RTF Composite-ARF MX2 with DA150, Relions, 5995TGs?
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RE: Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
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That is the classic "Blaine Austin" scheme.
That is the classic "Blaine Austin" scheme.
I got it off the Aviat Web site. I thought Mike Badger "invented" that scheme for the G2 planes 3 years ago until I saw it on a full size Pitts S2C
12-16-2006, 01:55 PM
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RE: Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
Jens,
you really need to think a little bigger! hahaha! What do you want for the MX2? Now that Darcy has flown it I'm sure if has gone up eleventy billon dollars!~). For real, this edge looks nice and the price can't be beat. Think the herbie can pull it? Did you ever resolve the over heating with that huge prop? hahhahLAO!!!
You got the yellow MX right?
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you really need to think a little bigger! hahaha! What do you want for the MX2? Now that Darcy has flown it I'm sure if has gone up eleventy billon dollars!~). For real, this edge looks nice and the price can't be beat. Think the herbie can pull it? Did you ever resolve the over heating with that huge prop? hahhahLAO!!!
You got the yellow MX right?
joe
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I just sent a check of to reserve one for me, the flame job here. I am going to see what power I can pull out of my Herbie and if not happy, probably a 275 then. Anybody interested in a RTF Composite-ARF MX2 with DA150, Relions, 5995TGs?
DKjens
I just sent a check of to reserve one for me, the flame job here. I am going to see what power I can pull out of my Herbie and if not happy, probably a 275 then. Anybody interested in a RTF Composite-ARF MX2 with DA150, Relions, 5995TGs?
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RE: Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
Yeah he does have the yellow one. here it is in a vid at teamflyingcirkus.com
http://www.teamflyingcirkus.com/GuestFTP/Wood.wmv
http://www.teamflyingcirkus.com/GuestFTP/Wood.wmv
12-17-2006, 12:20 PM
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RE: Bill Hempel's 50% Edge540 - Pics??????
Thanks for posting the link jazzyrc1. Joe, the MX2 flyes great, Darcy gets a little more time on it now and then, and he likes it better and better. It really excells at IMAC because it doesn't fly as fast as a 260, so you have more time on down lines. On the other hand, it's got a very good thrust to weight ratio, so multiple snaps on up lines is no problem. The roll rate is phenominal and the rudder is very powerful. I do not have much time on it as a 3D airplane, but even with CG forward it elevators and harriers like a 3.0m Extra. I am thinking $5k for it RTF. It has smoke with 2 x 24oz tanks for smoke oil and 1 x 50oz gas tank. All Fromeco batteries, Smart Fly Turbo Reg, Fromeco Reg on Ign., 2x4800, 1x2400 Li-Ion, RCNlimp V2 Carbon tailwheel, 9 x HS5995TGs, custom wiring with Multiplex connectors to wings.
Give me a shout 818.298.9049 if interested or want to chat.
And no, 50% will be plenty big for me. I really like this airplane because it appears to come out very light for its size. I will make a ramp for my trailer though he he.
DKjens
Give me a shout 818.298.9049 if interested or want to chat.
And no, 50% will be plenty big for me. I really like this airplane because it appears to come out very light for its size. I will make a ramp for my trailer though he he.
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12-17-2006, 08:00 PM
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Thanks Jens, yea don't hurt yourself with that thing! Funny 5K aint what it used to be after playing with jets. 5K is like old 10K LOL! I'll give ya a call if I'm into it.
This engine looks wicked for the edge!
EVO 300
Just a sunday goin ta church kind plane, a grocery gitter. !~).
Yer a sic dude, I really like you!~)
JOe
This engine looks wicked for the edge!
EVO 300
Just a sunday goin ta church kind plane, a grocery gitter. !~).
Yer a sic dude, I really like you!~)
JOe
ORIGINAL: DKjens
Thanks for posting the link jazzyrc1. Joe, the MX2 flyes great, Darcy gets a little more time on it now and then, and he likes it better and better. It really excells at IMAC because it doesn't fly as fast as a 260, so you have more time on down lines. On the other hand, it's got a very good thrust to weight ratio, so multiple snaps on up lines is no problem. The roll rate is phenominal and the rudder is very powerful. I do not have much time on it as a 3D airplane, but even with CG forward it elevators and harriers like a 3.0m Extra. I am thinking $5k for it RTF. It has smoke with 2 x 24oz tanks for smoke oil and 1 x 50oz gas tank. All Fromeco batteries, Smart Fly Turbo Reg, Fromeco Reg on Ign., 2x4800, 1x2400 Li-Ion, RCNlimp V2 Carbon tailwheel, 9 x HS5995TGs, custom wiring with Multiplex connectors to wings.
Give me a shout 818.298.9049 if interested or want to chat.
And no, 50% will be plenty big for me. I really like this airplane because it appears to come out very light for its size. I will make a ramp for my trailer though he he.
DKjens
Thanks for posting the link jazzyrc1. Joe, the MX2 flyes great, Darcy gets a little more time on it now and then, and he likes it better and better. It really excells at IMAC because it doesn't fly as fast as a 260, so you have more time on down lines. On the other hand, it's got a very good thrust to weight ratio, so multiple snaps on up lines is no problem. The roll rate is phenominal and the rudder is very powerful. I do not have much time on it as a 3D airplane, but even with CG forward it elevators and harriers like a 3.0m Extra. I am thinking $5k for it RTF. It has smoke with 2 x 24oz tanks for smoke oil and 1 x 50oz gas tank. All Fromeco batteries, Smart Fly Turbo Reg, Fromeco Reg on Ign., 2x4800, 1x2400 Li-Ion, RCNlimp V2 Carbon tailwheel, 9 x HS5995TGs, custom wiring with Multiplex connectors to wings.
Give me a shout 818.298.9049 if interested or want to chat.
And no, 50% will be plenty big for me. I really like this airplane because it appears to come out very light for its size. I will make a ramp for my trailer though he he.
DKjens
12-18-2006, 07:07 PM
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If you could take an AmEx then I am inded interested.
If you could take an AmEx then I am inded interested.
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