I want to build another Edge 540 and I have picked out my model. It's the seagull edge 540. I have a Satio 100 to put on it. I want this to hover good and pull out good just in case i get in a bind. I have some of the JR mightymini servos to put in it. I am needing advise on the prop and ballance. Is this engine going to do it. Will I need to run more nitro. I use 15 now. I just now got the engine broken in. should I run light batteries . What should I do to save on weight and how much will this motor pull. I really want to set this plane up perfect. If It could fly like my 330 50% that I have on Aero Pro Fy. I can fly it really good. I just moved the ballance point from what it was set on and that is it. So give me your best advise on how to set this thing up. Heck if you want to come to Hawkinsville, GA and help me with it.. LOL!!


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About the airframe--do a search there are extensive threads on it.

S100 should pull about 12.5 pounds with a 16 x4 on 30% I think around 9600--I have heard but not seen.

You will have to increase the sim speed of AFP from 100 to 200% in order to get your 50% to fly more like a 22.5%er.
I like the black extra modified with increased throws with sim speed turned up better for practice on AFP because it is a handful & will show some bad habits.

If you cant get the entire plane dry weight under 8-9lbs (preferably 6 or 7) youll need to go bigger than the saito 100 for really decent vertical

Thanks guys for the input. I have the engine on my 4* 60 and it will pull the pants off it with a 14x6 prop and 15% fuel. I still have the engine rich Still breaking it in.. I have yet to lean it out.. I will try and find a 16x4 and some 30% and get ready for the 540. I hope it will be light enough to play with. I wnat to learn to Torque roll. That is my fav..

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Your 4*60 will TR just fine. You can learn on that. What is your all up weight right now?

if you let pride get in way your going to crash and when your upside down push up on elevator stick not down

The 4* has had a few crashes and I really want a 540 again. I have tried to TR with the 4*. I can get a few 3-4 turns on my foamy then I will fall out. I have not tried it since I sat on my computer for 3 hours now I can hold a TR on the sim. I have not tried it with my 4* on a good day. The last 3 days the wind was like 15MPH. Not fun. Anyways. I just want this plane to have plenty of power to be able to get out of a jam..
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Just got the 540 today. I have got the wing and tail ready. I am going with the might mini Hitec 225 I think. On at least the tail. Maybee wings too. I want to but I have 4 605s laying around.. This model really looks great. It is my favorite soo far. I just hope the flying does not let me down.. If I can keep it light it should be a blast..


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