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Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum

09-02-2014, 05:10 AM

Replies: 556

30cc Edge 540 build

Views: 106,870

Posted By DriveSlayer

It really didn't. Truth be told I couldn't tell...

It really didn't. Truth be told I couldn't tell the difference in flight from that one battery. On the snapping if I put in 15 degrees of elevator it would snap, if I pulled a hard 40 degrees it...

Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum

08-04-2014, 04:52 AM

Replies: 556

30cc Edge 540 build

Views: 106,870

Posted By DriveSlayer

I don't have a balance buddy but tying a string...

I don't have a balance buddy but tying a string around each side of the wingtube to balance worked well. I balanced it level with no fuel. I also removed a Nihm battery from the ignition and I am...

Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum

07-31-2014, 07:53 AM

Replies: 556

30cc Edge 540 build

Views: 106,870

Posted By DriveSlayer

I really like the plane. Another point I...

I really like the plane. Another point I noticed, and others have already commented, this edge is very sensitive to the elevator and I had a challenge getting it to trim for straight and level....

Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum

07-31-2014, 07:23 AM

Replies: 556

30cc Edge 540 build

Views: 106,870

Posted By DriveSlayer

The right wing does dip on slow landings but it...

The right wing does dip on slow landings but it is not aggressive and is very manageable. It really floats in. Weighs right at 11# with fuel

Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum

07-29-2014, 11:31 AM

Replies: 556

30cc Edge 540 build

Views: 106,870

Posted By DriveSlayer

Thanks for that warning. I have been flying it...

Thanks for that warning. I have been flying it without the cowl while I ran the engine in (some call it breaking in), I just mounted the cowl last night, I hope to fly it for the first time tomorrow...

Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum

07-29-2014, 09:57 AM

Replies: 556

30cc Edge 540 build

Views: 106,870

Posted By DriveSlayer

This is an old thread that seems to have come...

This is an old thread that seems to have come back to life.. I have gotten my hands on an AW Edge 540 that the previous owner broke in half, I am told doing cartwheels down the runway. this is...

Forum: Tips & Techniques

10-31-2012, 10:45 AM

Replies: 22

Magnetic building system

Views: 9,897

Posted By DriveSlayer

RE: Magnetic building system

I have just started building with magnets after reading several threads. I started cheap with a 2x4 sheet of 22guage from Lowes as well as 20 of the harbor freight welding magnets and the magnets...

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

10-31-2012, 09:03 AM

Replies: 16

Big Stick 60 Mods in the planning stages

Views: 4,062

Posted By DriveSlayer

RE: Big Stick 60 Mods in the planning stages

I would think that moving the wing forward would be a pretty hard undertaking.On a different note after I started this thread some time ago I had a hard landing in the grass which broke my nose gear...

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

05-14-2012, 01:35 PM

Replies: 16

Big Stick 60 Mods in the planning stages

Views: 4,062

Posted By DriveSlayer

RE: Big Stick 60 Mods in the planning stages

Yeah i love my stick, i'm still on the fence about making it a tail dragger, and so far I have taken no other action on extending the surfaces .. i am fearful of cutting on the bird that flies so...

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

04-06-2012, 09:43 AM

Replies: 16

Big Stick 60 Mods in the planning stages

Views: 4,062

Posted By DriveSlayer

RE: Big Stick 60 Mods in the planning stages

Ed I like the rudder braces on your bird. The rudder server also looks good.

I am not sure what anhedral is?

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

04-02-2012, 11:07 AM

Replies: 16

Big Stick 60 Mods in the planning stages

Views: 4,062

Posted By DriveSlayer

RE: Big Stick 60 Mods in the planning stages

My battery is back behind the wing, just in front of the rear wing support formers. I have been thinking of moving the servo's to the rear but i have concerns of increased drag</p>

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

04-02-2012, 08:52 AM

Replies: 16

Big Stick 60 Mods in the planning stages

Views: 4,062

Posted By DriveSlayer

Big Stick 60 Mods in the planning stages

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt">I have a Big Stick 60 that I love. I am thinking of performing two mods to the aircraft but i wanted to see if anyone out there had any...

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