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Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/1/2008 6:48:48 AM   
kochj


 

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Status: offline 		I was casing the Hobbies site tonight when I came across this deal.....
Competition runs there for over 700$ for a QB


I had looked at the forum to see if anyone hase picked this up and built it....

When you look at the competition, it seems like a great deal.....
Not sure how it flies though or how it holds up.\
I also do not have a High output 80cc engine to place in it right now anyway... but I may buy it and hold on to it for a later date...???

Anyone see this aircraft?
I noticed that Lanier 94 inch Yak is on HOLD, and the Extra has been DISContinued?
Seems the company and it's products are in Limbo Hiatis???

Justin



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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/1/2008 4:21:40 PM   
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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/3/2008 2:24:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		I was loking to find someone that had the larer 80cc size...
I will see...


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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/3/2008 3:23:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		Justin,
Since Lanier/Goldberg sold they are in a bit of limbo, one of my sponsors used to be a dealer from them and I have had everything they produced, the 94 in Edge and Yak ARF's have all the hardware and fuel tank with it and are awesome with a 80 or 85cc on it. They both balance out great and fly hands off both inverted and upright, the best thing about the edge is it tumbles better and gets much flatter in a flat spin. They both are very stable in a harrier and land nearly hands off if you don't try to lighten them up any more than they are out of the box, they are very lite as is. I just put my Yak in last week and sold the Edge because I fly Dietrich's now nearly exclusively, if you really want a 75/85cc plane the one that will be on the market in March is going to be the way to go.


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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/4/2008 2:39:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		Those are real nice planes....
I might just wait and pick up a EF Yak 110" and still uses a 100cc engine!!!! It will be stellar to say the least....
As long as the weight can stay down.... Funny because I just read about the GP Extra that has a 110 WS and uses a 150cc gas engine!
I think that GP is behind times on that one!....

I wated a yak, but you say that the edge does better/flatter spins ect so it may be the way to go.....

Thanks for the input...

Justin

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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/12/2008 3:09:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well, looks like I’m going to be the one. I got the new 94” Lanier Edge 540 ARF for Christmas. Am I the only one who has one? Or am I the only one goofy enough to post this? Anyway, I thought I would share my experience so far…..

This is going to be a bit of a slow process due to the fact that this thing is not cheap to equip and I still have to recover from Christmas. Keep checking back and I’ll update as I go. If anyone wants particular pics. or have specific questions let me know.

So far, I can tell you this; this mother trucker is huge!! It comes in three boxes. One of the three boxes said it will weigh 21-22lbs. flying weight. I would say more like 23-23.5lbs. for three reasons:
1. When is it ever as light as the box boasts? (just my opinion)
2. I’m putting in a Sky writer smoke system
3. Me likes the glue!!

9 servos with at least 100oz. of torque are required. I will be using 2 Hitec HS-5625MG in the rudder, 2 Hitec HS-5645MG in each wing, 1 Hitec HS-5645MG for each elevator and a HS-81MG for the throttle and choke. (Yes that is my empty wallet in the pic.)
Radio is a Spektrum DX-7 on a Power System Sport Plus and two Relion 2600s.



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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/12/2008 3:18:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		The only big thing left to get is the Engine. I want to use the new Brillelli 80cc that is coming out soon, but I don’t think I am that patient. (It is not due out for another couple of months.) I think I’d rather get that engine when it comes out and put it on the plane Scott suggests. (Scott puts out a nice engine. I have his 46gt. Give his engines a try if you have the chance http://www.scottellingson.com/ ). So my pals at the club and I have narrowed it down to three:
1. ZDZ 80 RV-J “Super 80”
2. DA-85
3. 3W-85Xi
OK, I’m not looking to spark off some engine war, but if any one has had the chance to compare two or more of these side by side and has an opinion please let me know. I understand this is a Chevy, Ford, Dodge type argument so let’s not get crazy. By the way the manufacturer used the ZDZ “Super 80.”


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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/12/2008 3:24:39 AM   
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1. Covering is out of this world. I know Great Planes took over Lanier, but Lanier is not using Monocote. This covering is light, tight and has stayed that way…Very nice
2. Construction is very light and strong. I give a solid A for fit and finish.
3. Hardware is about 90% on the mark. I think I am going to use most of it. (See the don’t love its for the other 10%)
4. Good strong mounting for the landing gear. As you can see in the pics. the gear mounts to aluminum brackets that are mounted to the beefiest part of the fuselage.
I think this is the first ARF I don’t feel the need to beef up the gear section.
5. Removable horizontal stabilizer.
6. It fits in my car….yes!! (I’d hate to have to walk to the field with this thing. It’s like 18 miles from my house).
7. Customer service is top notch. I was missing a couple of small parts and Great Planes rectified the problem posthaste.
8. The control surfaces are pre-drilled for the Robart style hinges.
9. A Laser cut servo box is provided that will fit both standard and mini servos. It looks like you can mount this where ever it is convenient. Very nice set up.



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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/12/2008 3:26:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		Don’t love its:

1. The clevis horns for the removable horizontal stab are held in place with e-clips. It looks strong but snapping an e-clip on and off each time I remove the stab ain’t my
idea of fun. Plus with my luck the thing will fly off and be lost in the grass at the field in no time. I will be replacing it with Hanger 9 10-32 clevis horns that have screws
and nuts (part # HAN3615). (in the pics, Lanier is left. H9 is on the right)
2. The fuselage is a bit too narrow at the back to fit the standard size servos that I choose for the rudder. They oppose each other on each side of the fuselage. If you put
both in they will not sit flush against the fuselage because they touch each other.
3. Not designed to accept “can type” mufflers.
4. (edit) I paid $579 for this ARF one month ago. Now it is $400 (edit)

I think that is a short list. I love the plane and have no problem overlooking the three somewhat insignificant gripes. (edit) I would have to say #4 is not so insignificant. (edit)


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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/12/2008 3:31:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		By the way, the servo problem has been addressed. My good friend Sotos, who owns Hampton Roads Imaging. He cut doublers for the servos at the back of the fuselage. (See pic.) He did it at very good price. Sotos is a master at what he dose and if you ever find yourself in the market for laser cutting or etching work, send him an e-mail. He can be reached by e-mail at: sales@hamptonroadsimaging.com . Just as an aside, he has designed some wicked cool 3D foamies called Hyper Actives that are a ton of fun. People swear by them down here. Drop him a line and get one!!

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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/12/2008 3:42:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		Wow, I am just a bit upset. I paid $579 for this ARF in December ‘07. Now it is available for $399 a month later. I guess good things come to those who wait. This thing is a steal at $400. Heck $579 is a good price. But it would have been nice to put $179 toward an engine.

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RE: Lanier Edge 540 ARF 94" 80cc for 400$ - 1/12/2008 5:52:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		The book calls for a 4” spinner. But I’m thinking 4.25” what do you folks think?
Note that the ruler is off to the right just a tad.

Dose anyone know where I can get a good CF spinner? I know Chief Aircraft has some. Any where else have them?

Yes I’m sill fuming about my $179


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