mrbigg

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Anybody flying this plane or have it on the bench? Did a search and came up with nothing. I have a 35-30-1450 motor and 35 amp speed controller that would work good. Here's a link. [link]http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMUX5&P=SM[/link]

ArnieMaui

Hey, my first post.

I really enjoyed reading through the many pages in regards to the Revolver. Those guys have done a great job of supplying great information and I really appreciate it.

I was wondering why there are not any posts on this plane here. There is a 3 pager on RCGroups. Stalled a couple of days ago.

I just ordered this plane yesterday and hope to get some more tips on building and flying this baby.

I will attempt to use an extra stock set-up that I have for my Mini Pulse.

eFlite park 450, I guess it is a 33-28-890
22amp esc
Lipo 11.4v 20C 2100, 2150

I get 7 min flight with this set-up, maybe less with the Edge 540 41"

Any thoughts anybody?

Thanks

mrbigg

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Welcome! Do you have a link to the thread over there?

Greg Covey

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8127531/tm.htm]Great Planes Edge 540T Review[/link]

mrbigg

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I've been following that thread Greg. I'm interested in the smaller one. My 35 30 1450 with a 2100 pack wouldn't be enough for that one, ya think? It puts out 297 watts with an APC 9x6E.

ArnieMaui

Here are some links:

[link]http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=915537[/link]

[link]http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/greatplanes/gpma1550.html[/link]

ArnieMaui

Here is another link. It is a duplicate subject message, so it will most likely end.

[link]http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=953379[/link]

ArnieMaui

Why would my motor be too hot to touch flying this plane?

I am running a park 450
35amp esc
11.1v 2100 20c

Would a bigger motor help?
Less battery?

Thanks

mrbigg

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Cooling issues, is my guess. Fly it without the cowl and see what it does.

istandalone

maybe over propping the motor?
i received one of these for xmas. it's a really arf, i built it in a few hours. just waiting for this darn snow to melt so i can finally fly it.

ArnieMaui

I will try the no cowl thing. I may be over proping. 10 x 7 slow, same as mini pulse. The Edge is 4 to 6 oz heavier. Need a scale. I just got a WattsUp meter. The edge may have more drag also. What about trying a 10 x 3.8 slow? Since I have a few. I order the park 480 to try. Props recommended are 11 x 4.7 slow, 11 x 7 slow & 12 x 6 hd gws.

mrbigg

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I'd try the smaller prop and hook the watt meter to it. Can't do electrics without one of them.

mrbigg

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Well, I decided to get this plane. I'll be using the 35-30-1450 Rimfire that I have. I'll be using an 1800 and a 2100 pack that I also have on hand. There is a noticable difference in power output between the two. They are different brands with different C ratings so that doesn't suprise me. I'll be using ParkZone digital, metal geared servos.

mrbigg

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Just picked the plane up. Looks pretty nice. I'll get some pics up by tomorrow.

john911

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i got 1 put park 480 12\6prop 2250 25c battery go vertcial half thortle no heat probles.long fly times

john911

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did tou cut a vent in the cowl

mrbigg

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Just put the servos in. I had to cut the slots bigger of course. I expected that though. The easiest way to do this that I've found is to use a jig saw blade in your hand. Works great.

rcmiket

Anyone have the new Matt Chapman 580? This looks really nice and a bit bigger. Mike

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...VUD6&P=SM#tech

mrbigg

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There's a thread on that plane somewhere around here. I might get that one next. I had the motor and stuff for this size so I went with it.

rcmiket

I did a forum search and the only post I found about it is mine. I found nothing on RC Groups or Wattfyer either. I keep looking. I was at the LHS when it came in and we assembled it ( just the airframe) to hang up. Its a looker. Mike

mrbigg

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Here ya go. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8456466/anchors_8524489/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8524489#8524489]580 thread[/link]

rcmiket

Thanks. Mike

ArnieMaui

I have the 480 installed. Should I use a 10x7 sf prop with a 11.1v 2100 20C?

mrbigg

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I flew mine. Got two flights in. I left the cowl off and the bottom blew off on take off. I used a 9x6 APC and was right at 300 watts. Wasn't impressed at all. I'm thinking too much drag without the cowl. Then again, hovering wasn't impressive either. 35-35-1450 with a 2100mah battery. AUW 2 pounds, 4oz.

rcmiket

Could you be a bit more specific about your issues? I'm interested in this one and it looks like it might fly well , you knocked off a full pound off the advertised weight. What do you think it needs to be a goo all around performer. I'm not into hard core 3D but would like a snappy aerobatic scale flying plane. Thanks Mike