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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/3/2003 3:54:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		For those who are interested, here is a picture comparison between my aeroworks 31% Edge ARF and my Lanier 30% Edge. My aeroworks has a 3W 75, and weighs 17lbs 10oz less fuel. The lanier has a 3W 70 and weighs 20lbs 1oz

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/3/2003 4:03:14 AM   
buyrbware



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Status: offline 		Wow love the lanier

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/3/2003 11:16:42 AM   
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Which one is bigger, the Lainer or the Aeroworks ???? It looks like the Lainer is larger.

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/3/2003 7:22:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		The lanier is bigger.

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 4:53:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey buyrbware,Had any wings fold up on you lately!!!!!!!!!!

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 4:57:32 AM   
Wheely


 

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Status: offline 		buyr, just throw that edge into the ground before u fly it!! hehe

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alrightyyy....Then - 2/4/2003 5:33:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well, I went out to the Garage last night looked over my edge and decided, The only way to fly this without worrying about crashing all the time. Is to throw it against the garage door, Stomp on it, then CA it back together. So I DiD!!!!!!!


Yah right! I will be flight ready in 14 days, If I can steal the withs credit card one more time!

Lean it out wheely!

Tom

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 7:07:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		I just got my 30% Edge last week . I did alot of research on the
last Lanier edge forum ,and ordered this plane over the other same size A.R.Fs in this size range. After starting the kit I have two quick issues with the plane. First off is the axles they will easily pull out of the threaded mounts with just small effort with two pliers. Second, is the problem with the aft cg I think I will need a seven or eight pound engine to make this plane balance without nose weight and servos installed in the factory positions
any help would be great.............

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 7:15:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		Knife, I'm running a g-62 9 (which is a brick) servo's in the tail not quite finished but the plane is statically balencing pretty good right now!

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 7:31:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		I used the 3W 75, 4.75lb engine, and used a pull pull setup on the rudder, balanced perfect at 5 1/2", total weight 20lbs 1oz

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 8:26:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		OK ,this is what I am dealing with. I got a B.M.E 50 last year for a .25% plane and it was really over-powered.and I got over 30#
of thust ffom a 22/10 prop at 7200rpms. So ,I bought the Edge to
balance out the thust to weight ratio...but now the engine is too
light for the plane .Do I sell the B.M.E and buy a ZDZ 80?...I got
the 50 in the plane with no servos and it still is at 6.5 inch back...
and yes ,there is a thing as to much power...Don't ask....

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 8:44:08 AM   
flyinrazrback



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Status: offline 		I have a bme 50, its a strong motor, but not up to the task for the lanier edge do to shear size. It would be a good sport flyer, but not unlimited, go with a 70 or 80, just my opinion.

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 8:53:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		I guess I got a engine for sale ....

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 9:05:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		Just trying to shoot it straight with you on the 50, its a great engine for a smaller airframe 16-18lbs. Try a 3W 70, 75, or ZDZ 80, any of the above will be completely unlimited. Mine weighs 20lbs 1oz, and the 3W 70 is stout and torquey. I also used lithiums to cut down on some weight.

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 6:38:29 PM   
buyrbware



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Status: offline 		Knife, razor is probably right about the 50 being underpowered, However before you scrap the idea and sell the engine. I would go ahead and set it up on the plane. Try it out, at worst case you end up changing the motor and reworking the mounts. Best case your engine will perform. Even better keep the 50 buy the zdz and a gp 300 wagstaff for the 50. You can never have too many planes. LoL

Tom

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Another 540 Edge Thread - 2/4/2003 7:26:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		Knife-Edge, I might be a buyer for your BME. Shoot me a PM or even post the price here... I am looking for a 50 gasser for my PW..

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Wheely - 2/5/2003 1:32:00 PM   
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