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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/24/2008 6:16:47 PM   
Ken-h



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Ken,
Am I supposed to use the long all thread Rod for the rudder horns or the short one. I'm guessing the long. Also what's the final verdict on cuting a hole in the fire wall?

Eric


The long one. I am going to cut mine but I guess the choice is up to you. Another reason I am going to cut it out is to make hooking up the throttle and choke a little easier.

Ken

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/24/2008 6:25:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		ken do you have any ballpark figure for shipping to east coast specifically MD ? i had the 30% loved the way it flew if it flys anything like that one it will be a real treat being bigger i'm sure its better do u guys have any kind of military discount like wildhare?

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/24/2008 6:33:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Very nice job on the wood mount extensions Ken. Did you cut those yourself? Should provide a rock solid mount for your 85!

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/25/2008 12:06:44 AM   
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Ahhh, the 30% Edge is still one of my favorites for sure. This 36% and the 43% are something else. Size does matter!
Both are very similar in performance as well. The 36% easier to haul out to the field everyday.

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/25/2008 12:09:27 AM   
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I wish I could cut those out that nice. I put DA John to work on those and he did a great job for me.

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/25/2008 12:40:27 AM   
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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/25/2008 3:28:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'm surprised that you could not use a Laser Cutter to make those pieces quick and easy. I'm also surprised that DA is not making something like that to sell to their DA-85 customers since it is their recommendation of not using stand-offs. Due to the of aircraft on the market that can use the 85 it would be difficult to find a aircraft that would mount that engine directly to the firewall. The build is progressing nicely and the airplane looks good.

Anyword on the replacement for the Extra 330L

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/25/2008 4:18:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi John,

Actually those are laser cut and that’s what I am trying to get done interim because of the popularity of the 85. Remember this aircraft was mainly meant for the 100cc twins. The 85 turned out to be a very nice option to save money and weight , which almost never happens in RC. I don’t want to get too far off topic about the 85. There are a lot of happy people using this motor and many using for this Edge. This was my solution and I am pretty happy with the result. Regarding new planes, were always working. Thanks for the complements.

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/25/2008 4:30:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Ken, get any video yet? It's been too cold around here to do much flying. btw, i've really been enjoying the assembly of my plane so far. Probably get-r-done this weekend I hope

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/25/2008 5:07:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Yakpilot,

Good to hear from you. I hope to have some video up soon. I've got to get a lot of other stuff done but I can see light at the end of the tunnel. You wont need a video if your finished this weekend. I hope this cold snap ends soon!

Ken

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/25/2008 6:53:05 AM   
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Now get some more photos of the build already........don't make me move out there and do it for you

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/26/2008 2:01:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Guys,

I've working on getting the canister installed for the 85 and I should get some pictures up soon. I did find an error in the header drop that I want to warn you all about. 50mm is the drop for the DA-85 if using a canister with the inlet in the center of the can. I believe Eric's is a rear exit with a center inlet so it's fine. The KS-95 front exit canister has the inlet on top thus shorting the drop to 25-30mm. So...long story short, I've had to overnight a new header from DA. I just assumed it was right and never paid the can any attention until I went to install it. Just a heads up for those planing on using this setup.

Ken

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/26/2008 2:04:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mine is coming along, should be done in a week or two. My wings came damaged but PAU stepped up and got me another set out and had them in no time flat so am back at it again. Hope if flys as well as it looks. I like the fact that it actually looks like an edge, most others besides cardens do not.

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/26/2008 2:09:32 AM   
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Sweet! Glad to here your back in business! Have you ordered exhaust for yours yet?

Ken

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/26/2008 2:17:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, I decided to just use stock mufflers on the DA to keep the weight down. No real noise concerns here. I will be using a Vess 27A for 3D flying. Dual A123 batts and 8711s all around. I called graphtech about the CF gear, he did not have them. So, I milled out the gear on top and saved 1.5oz. Not much but an ounce here and there adds up.

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RE: PAU 36% Edge 540 Assembly - 1/26/2008 2:23:46 AM   
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Yes, I decided to just use stock mufflers on the DA to keep the weight down. No real noise concerns here. I will be using a Vess 27A for 3D flying. Dual A123 batts and 8711s all around. I called graphtech about the CF gear, he did not have them. So, I milled out the gear on top and saved 1.5oz. Not much but an ounce here and there adds up.


Ok then, grab the compact ones if you have not ordered them. Yes every little bit of weight saved does add up but I think you'll find it's comes in light when your finished built stock. Nothing wrong with taking more!

Ken

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