HelividD
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From: Clarkston,
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As a heli guy, yes, with the electrics, we see them all the time when connecting the packs to the speed controllers(I use Castle ICE's in heli's and Pheonix's in the foamies), and it doesn't hurt anything, just a little shocking(no pun intended) the first time you see it. You also get it on a smaller scale when connecting foamy batteries. The only time I do not get them is with my Duralite regulator and the reciever packs on the nitro machines. But for 2S straight to speed controller, always a little pop. But no, never an issue with the deans and micro deans connectors on packs I have been using for over two years(on my 450's and foamies, not to mention my tank that I run off a 2S lipo also).
I actually got a chance to fly the Edge yesterday. I was terrified as I really didn't know what to expect as far as power and flight characteristics were concerned. My first flight was a bit bobby as far as the elevator(with all my aerobatic planes I have experienced this and did not know why until yesterday), as I only run 14 degrees on the ailerons and elevators, but, as I talked to a seasoned "big gas plane cool guy" explained to me, that he runs a ton of expo. I know a lot of extreme 3D guys run tons of expo on their helicopters, but because I have flown more mild aero's with my machines, I never ran over 35% on anything. This all changed yesterday and after I upped my expo to 55%, the plane was smooth as silk and still rolled with plenty of authority(at least for me and as he stated, it's good for IMAC style flying the way I have it set up) for me. He did an extremely nice flight also and I learned a few things yesterday that is critical: First, LOL, I can't trim airplanes.. LOL! Second, I have a long way to go with my airplane flying. However, I had a ton of fun in the cold with the plane, and it flew great for both of us.
Unfortunately, I didn't think at all about bringing my camcorder, and I wish I had, as it was so funny to see me doing figure eights, set the plane down, and he starts doing 4 point rolls, flat spins, inverted and upright knife edge and more with it. It really put me to shame, but, lol, we joked and I said "hey, at least it's trimmed and I flew level and landed good". He told me, that it does take a little getting used to, as I have never flown a gas powered model, and when I pushed the throttle, even at it's rich state, it yanked the plane into the air. It had great vertical also as he took it to the point of me barely being able to see it. He stated when we first got to the field that he was interested in how it flew, as many people had asked about the 30cc series of planes and especially that one, so he said he liked it very much and that I had set it up good. So, I felt good. The only thing it did was flame out on a nose down fast roll, but he indicated that he needed to idle up a little and did not prior to pushing it over. However, he simply leveled it, turned to the right , went across the field with it(it carried it's momentum that good on a dead stick), turned it towards us and landed just as smooth. It was extremely impressive. He told me for us to just keep flying it and for me to get used to it, which I think I will be able to easily do after the expo trick. I actually had some things that I had to take care of today, but I really wanted to take it out for a flight, as it is in it's 30's once again. But, the plane flew great and was responsive once again(I did a couple rolls and I fly with rudder), so it responded extremely smooth in general flight, but responsive at the same time when either of us wanted it to be. It was actually floaty in it's landing also, so it was great!! Only thing that happened was that one of the lower fuse ribs behind the battery tray, upon me placing the plane in the car, I snapped it, but I am going to simply do a little epoxy, and all will be great again.
Also, can't wait to run synthetic, the soot is killing me... LOL! But for the moment, I can and of course have to deal with it. Overall, I think I have a new "main plane" to replace my Funtana 125, though the Funtana is fun to fly also. :-) Just not as much power!
Overall, a great flying first gas model for me, and for someone who truly can fly(as I saw), extremely smooth, predictable and responsive. Not to mention, easy to build. :-)
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RE: 30cc Edge 540 build - 
Can't wait to put it together.
I know I'm gonna love the 30cc when I get it 
