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Old 09-17-2002 | 02:35 AM
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Masked Pilot
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Default Lanier Edge 540 Ready???

Well sir,
This model was made to do hot aerobatics! SO:
The main thing yo have to watch out for is the model
being tail heavy!!!

Be very careful of the C.G. on this model !! I suggest
putting about 6-ounces in ther nose anyway !! If you use a
heavier gas burner, you will probably be o.k....
BUY:
If you are tail heavy, you will snap yourself into the ground
so fast that you will wonder if the radio failed you !!

The other thing to watch out for the the "roll-rate".
This sucker can get away from you very fast. It is NOT
what you could call a "smooth" or "stable" model;
especially on the first flight !! Be sure to put in the maximum
expo on the ailerons !! Be very carful to set up all of the
controls as "neutral" as possible. You will not have much
time for "corrections" after the takeoff. If that sucker
is very far out of trim (or balance) you will "auger in" !!!!!!!

I also suggest you have a very experienced pilot check out the
model, and perhaps even fly it for you for the first time...

Good luck !! Regards, Robert (Masked Pilot).......
Let us all know of your first day out with the Edge.....