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The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/10/2005 12:14:02 AM   
BoneDoc



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Wing Span: 87”
Overall Length:83 ½”
Fuselage Length:61 3/4”
Wing Area:1447 ½ Sq. In.
Flying Weight:16 ½ to 18lbs.
Engine:50 to 80 cc
Radio:4 Channel & 9 Servos

PRICE: 500 clams

What do you guys think? Sounds like a winner to me. Same wing area (and hopefully wingloading) as those popular Yaks out there. I personally prefer an Edge / Extra over Yaks anyway . For only 500 dollars, it's a pretty good deal also.

In the past, has Lanier typically underestimate their weight? I know they have a reputation of being on the heavy side, but if the weight is anywhere around the advertised, this baby should be a floater.

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/10/2005 12:23:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		Really? I think that the wing area and span is right on with everything else out there but other than that

Compared to all the other planes out there it is like 2lbs overweight. Not to mention every other plane has only 1 aileron servo. You should only need one and if you need 2 the aileron is probably weak and if they build the aileron weak what about the rest of the plane?

Coming in at 16 1/2lbs is still a little bit heavy for the wing area and with a DA50 wich is probably what you need for that weight, it would probably be just a little underpowered. Lanier hasnt built any good light 3d ships like TOC Or EF or BME or Carden Or aeroworks ....

but maybe I am rong or maybe you just want to fly IMAC but $100 more is well worth it for a plane that is just as bbig and 2lbs lighter.

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/10/2005 12:32:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		It is about time Lanier does something. The Extra looks good also. Both are nice color schemes. Says 50CC to 80cc. These planes have the same advertised wing area as the old 30% Lanier EDGE and are supposed to be 2 pounds less. Where did you see $500?

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/10/2005 2:19:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		STG,
That's what it says on the FlyRC ads, and from the way it looks, it's got a complete hardware packages.
Banchee,
I didn't even notice that 9 servos deal, lol.
It lists at 16.5 (assuming DA50) - 18 lbs (ZDZ-Zenoah 80).
Most BME Yaks are well over 16 lbs... closer to 17-18 lbs, their Edge II around 17 lbs. EF Yaks are lighter, but WH Edges are around 17 lbs with Zenoah 62 (I've seen them higher than that). Please keep in mind also that these Edges are 3" shorter.
The WH Ultimate are about the same weight and surface area.

Bottom line, as long as they're conservative on the weight, it should be around the same ballpark

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/10/2005 2:47:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		If I am correct they give you the option of using 2 servos on the rudder and maybe the wings as well.

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/14/2005 3:14:29 AM   
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ORIGINAL: STG

It is about time Lanier does something. The Extra looks good also. Both are nice color schemes. Says 50CC to 80cc. These planes have the same advertised wing area as the old 30% Lanier EDGE and are supposed to be 2 pounds less. Where did you see $500?


probably here

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLDE0&P=ML

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/14/2005 3:23:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		if you browse tower they are also coming out with an 87 yak and an 87 extra.... Man are they innovative,,, who would have ever thought of producing those in an 87 version I wish all of these people were making 68 in versions of all of those planes in a 8 lb range

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/14/2005 3:30:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		My calculated wingloading
at
18 lbs 28.6 Oz/ft2
17 lbs 27.0
16 lbs 25.5

Not too shabby, though not super light either

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/27/2005 3:18:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		Please keep us updated if someone buys one of these planes. I'd be interested in the quality. I have the 90" EDGE from Lanier and, overall, I have been happy. These new ARF's are coming from a different manufacturer that their past ones.

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/29/2005 2:21:03 PM   
petergordon



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Status: offline 		Just got an email from Tower Hobbies that they have both the Edge and Extra in stock. So, run out and buy one of each, then tell us what their like...

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/29/2005 4:11:36 PM   
STG



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Status: offline 		Looks like they have an 87" Yak in the works also

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LNLDE1&P=G

REQUIRES: Engine: 3.0 - 4.8 cu in (50 - 80cc) gasoline
Muffler:
Radio: At least 4 Channel
Servos: 8-9 (2-aileron, 2-rudder, 2-elevator, 1-throttle
Servo Extensions:
Y-Harness:
Spinner: " ( mm)
Misc. Items: 1/2" foam rubber padding, fuel tubing,
fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

SPECS: Wingspan: 87" (221cm)
Wing Area: 1468 sq in (94.83 sq dm)
Flying Weight: 16.5-17.5 lb (7484 - 7938g)
Wing Loading: . oz/sq ft ( . g/sq dm)
Length: 84" (213cm)
Airfoil: (Fully- Semi-Symmetrical or Flat Botm), mid-wing
Center of Gravity: - / " ( mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
Control Throws- High Rate Low Rate
Elevator: Up & Down / " ( mm) / " ( mm)
Rudder: Right to Left / " ( mm) / " ( mm)
Ailerons: Up & Down / " ( mm) - / " ( mm)

Now if it had a true 1468in of wing area and came in at 17 pounds with a EV58 on tuned canister it would rock.


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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/29/2005 4:37:25 PM   
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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/29/2005 5:12:33 PM   
STG



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I have pictures of the Yak

Peter


Post or post a link to them please.

I downloaded the instruction manual(Extra) from Lanier. They are running 2 rudder servos in the tail like some 33% H9 birds.

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RE: The new Lanier Edge 87" - 9/29/2005 5:26:03 PM