As far as the plug cap goes, one thing you can try is using a metal screw-tightening clasp on it, the type used on lots of hoses in automobiles, to keep it from rattling and making LOTS of noise for your receiver. Also, wrap your ignition unit in a couple layers of aluminum foil. And finally, keep all servos, wiring, battery, etc. attached to the receiver at LEAST five inches from anything related to the ignition unit. That includes the throttle servo and its wires, the charge jack, switch, etc. I keep all my radio items in the middle and rear of the fuselage in my gas-powered planes and all of the ignition-related electronics in the very front.

I agree with what was said about PCM vs. PPM/FM. Some people suggest doing your initial range checks with the engine on using an FM receiver so that interference will NOT be disregarded by the receiver, that way you know if you have a problem. THEN, install your PCM receiver and range check it. PCM is great, I use it in almost all my planes, but if you have interference with FM, you have it with PCM, it may just be ignored most of the time.

Just my $.02.

-Pat

I have seen fellow flyers even wrap the spark plug cap and wire in copper wire. I even saw a spe engine glitch at 15' and every fix in the book was used. We used 3 PPm RX, 2 Diff crystals, 2 CDI units, 3 Diff switchs, and etc. Installed a futaba PCM RX with no glitching at 100 yards. I do not claim to know the answer, but I know magnita is less acceptable to splater than the CDI. With CDI just take my advise and get a PCM RX. I am one of those people that hate to put a bandaid on a problem, but if it work and save your plane, hey go for it. Also, I would like to say for the $ and weight these are real good engines. My edge is complete except for a little fine tuneing. I used all goofd stuff and some of the hardware. My plane came out to 10Lb 3Oz. Here is my setup.

SPE 26 engine
Hitec 475 for throttle
Hitec 645 on Al.
Hitec 5645 on El.
Hitec 985 on rudder
Dubro pin hinges
2000 Mil amp for ignition
1500 Mil amp for RX
Hitec HD swithch for ignition
MPI deluxe switch for RX
4-40 rods and dubro safty locks

Some of the hardware was good but some of it was a joke, but over all a good ARF.

Hope this helps!

Freebird

Edge540-26cc will arrived again at this week end.update version ,use carbon tube.

It seemed to start and run great for the 1st day I had it. It would then run once and a while. I sat out on the flying field trying for hours with not a fire. I checked everything. Then I was able to get it started with my Sullivan torque prop spinner that could barley turn it over, \I mean maybe twice before it started to over heat the motor. Then it ran great on the flying field. Then the next day.. same crap.. no running engine. Once in a while it would fire and spin and then stop... My situation is similar to the other member with his engine problems.... I checked everything. The way I see it, no engine should need a electric starter applied to get it started unless it is something wrong with it! I even got a gear reducted megatron and spun the crap out of it with a new spark plug with correct gap and no deal. I just gave up and sent into horrizon last week and they can deal with it.... I have a new fuji 64 with a magneto and it starts on 2nd flip every time and runs fantastic.... never any kickback and runs until I shut it off!! That will go into my topflite giant mustang....
I just don't have the energy to spend a nother 12 hours working on that engine ..... I do appreciate the willingness to help... I will give you a update when the engine is returned and they tell me why it didn't run/..... I remember someone else with the same problem with there evo 26 doing the same thing as mine on one of the forums.... I am not sure what he did with his.. These are great engines and are designed to run forever, I somehow got a lemon.... I wish that horrizon would just send me a new engine but I know that will not happen....

Justin

noticed the price increase from 260$ to 300$ on the edge 540 26cc plane.. Somehow I don't see how that equates to a great deal any more, considering You can buy a QQ yak54 73'' fro 380$ excluding 35 for shipping, but the quality alone should make up for the difference\!!.

Just my 2cents

Yes, I notice that Peak's prices on just about everything have been creeping inexorably upwards.

Once you factor in the freight (*NOT* cheap) they're now looking increasingly expensive for ARFs.

For example, the 60-sized P51 Mustang at Peak Model is US$105 but shipping to New Zealand is US$60, bringing the total price to US$165. I can buy the same model off-the-shelf here in NZ for US$148.

Even something like the World Models Skyraider Mach 1 costs (with freight) US$100 from Peak Model but can be had "off the shelf" here for US$74.

Peak Model have some good products that were at "great" prices. Now they've still got some great products but they're just not as competitive as they used to be and the freight is a killer for larger items

I still buy engines, spinners and props from them though, those prices are hard to beat and they're light/small enough not to carry such a freight penalty.

kochj
I'm sorry to here about your engine troubles i know its frustrating especially wit a top dollar motor(evo 26).i had trouble in the beginning getting it started but it was because it was new and the carb was dry so fuel was not drawing into the carb.i had to use a starter for a bit but now with about 6 gallons through her she will start on the first flip after shes primed.i do have a problem with the engine tunning,first flight is perfect but after a 30 minute rest the next start up results in the engine running about a thousand rpms higher on idle and the high needle has to be richened.i don't know why but i have to adjust it before i fly but it never quits and that makes a pilot feel good.i paid 260.00 for the edge and posted a flight report a while ago about how well it flys and that my wing tube bent in flight.i emailed peak and they are sending me a carbon tube to replace the bent one.now i see there prices have gone up 40.00 but that is with the new carbon tube.i agree that is getting a bit high priced.

That is slightly odd. I wonder if you could send that Quesion into the motor guy that gives published article feedback in the Model Airplane Magazine every month... Heck it is worth a try, even if it doen't get published he might be able to help you out with that motor issue.. Once this evo 26 gets back it will go into a seagull super star. It was a 99.99 deal at Horrizon hobby. From what I have seen from looking in the box, it looks to be a great plane.
Justin

Well My edge is ready. I am planning to take her to the field this weekend. I am coming 132 mm back from leading edge for my CG. This is about 8mm to the tail more than they suggest. I fly as most do cg way back to the tail, but do you think this will be ok for a first flight.

Thanks!!!!

Freebird1,
I'm looking forward to hearing about your maiden. I recently purchased the edge combo with the SPE 26cc and am anxious to get it in the air. Keep us posted on your progress and give all the details about how it flies, how the SPE feels, etc.

Since I'll be flying on a DX7 I'm thinking about using just one battery for both receiver and ignition to keep the weight down. With DSM RF shouldn't be an issue and since I fly at an altitude of 3600ft I'm gonna need all the weight savings I can get with the SPE 26 I think. I'm really anxious to hear your impression of the motor. BTW, what prop are you going to be using?

John

I am at 2200 feet so should be close to where you are. I am using an apc 17x8. seems to me a 17x6 or 16x8 may be better, but the engine is no where close to broke in. I have only ran 3 tanks through mine, but it ran well straight from the box. I always say if there running good run them in the air. I may get to the field tomorrow, so if I do I will report. The extra Battery aided me in CG. I glassed the fire wall and added expoy to alot of joints. May have not needed it but better safe than sorry. I was so impressed with the little 26, I ordered a 40 from peak to go on a Seagull Super Star. I do not think the SS will the 3d and slow flight plane the peak edge is, but the 40 should make it a blast to fly.

One quick question for those of you that have the spe 26cc in your edge. Is this enough power?

I see they now offer it with the spe 40. Seems like it would be a rocket but I am thinking the extra pound woulden't be worth it. I want a plane that does well in high alfa without rocking. While the 40 would be great I think it just may be too much weight and woulden't parachute well. If the 26cc will hover it well with a little left over, then that's what I'll go with.

Also, I am at sea level so that should help.

BTW
I have seen all the videos, Including the one that looks as if it has a gyro on it. I am not convenced that this plane has a 26cc on it. I want to hear it from someone else.

Any flight reports?
Thanks
Nmking09

I can say this honestly about the 26 and the peak edge. What really convince me to buy the combo with the 26was a plane that I once owned that now has a 26 on it. It was a powerline edge which has a really small wing area and my friend put the 26 on it, because I was done with the rock and basicly gave him the plane. It flew the powerline edge better than it had ever flew before, and when I owned it I used a super tigre 2300, US 25cc gas, and a 150 saito. Now, my next statement are IMO. The edge is fairly light. I flew mine today in some pretty bad wind. I just made a few rounds and tried some moves and landed. I really did not get a chance to check her out at all, but I could see that I may need to change props to a 16x8. The 26 is a good engine and for the most part what is stated about it is true. Yes, the power is there, but it is not overly powered. I am one of those people that love the extra power, so if I wanted to do all out 3D I would go with the 40. Yes, I think the 11oz will add alot more Power VS. weight. If I where just wanting to do some moves and have a smooth flying bird I would go with the 26. It will hover with the 26 with some left as far as I could tell. It was a only a couple of tries in wind and the throttle advance was way off, so I will have to twick a bit. Hopes this helps and I will give her a real chcek out as soon as the weather lets me.

I received my edge a couple of days ago. The plane is very light. I will say RC experience is a must because this thing comes with virtually no instructions. The cowling was chipped up and they are sending out another one this week. I hope to have it flying in a couple of weeks with a saito 150. It should 3D well. I also added red to the bottom of the wing because they went to a new trim scheme that is very close to the same on the top. They should have just left it white with the black stripes. Overall I am very happy with the plane. It got to me in about 8 days from China to Arizona. What a small world we live in.

I'm seriously tempted to order one of these myself but it seems that some of the packages sent to this part of the world from China are still being used by the Chinese Red Army football team for goal-kicking practice.

A friend just got a Sanye/ASP 180 from them and, believe it or not, they managed to damage (bent pushrod tubes and parts of the engine being pushed right through the side of the cardboard box it came in) this sizeable lump of metal during shipping. Hell, if that's what happens to an engine I'm worried what would happen to something as frail as the Edge :-(

Az3d, I agree with you concerning the scheme. It's not so easy to make differnce between the above and the below of the wing. I also have to make somthing to distinguish them.

Could you show picture of your red color on your wing ? Just to have an idea...

I do not know how or what they use in shipping their engines. My combo was shipped in a cardboard creat. It had to be at least 1/2 inch and I would say it is safe to say it is protected well, and would have not more chance of damage than any other shiping to any other place. Hope this helped.

I'm aware that lots of folks have had no problems with shipping damage but just about everthing I've seen come from anywhere in China via EMS (PeakModel are not to blame) to NZ gets well and truly stomped along the way.

Peak are very good and stand behind their products and service 100% so they will always put-right any damage but it's just annoying because of the delays and added complication it ads to any purchase from any supplier in China.

Bill33, I added red stripes along the outer edge of the bottom of the wing about 6 inches wide and about a 3 inch stripe on the sides of the bottom of the elevator. I will probably need to add more stripes but I ran out of monocote. I will post pics after I get it together. Even though the cowling was a little beat up I am very happy with the shipping. The plane and wings were in great shape.

I'm a bit afraid the painting on the cowl doesnt' resist to methanol as after cleaning the cowl with alcohol, some painting stood on the clothe I used to clean.

What is your experience with the painting ?

hello!
i wonder if my SPE40CC will be good for this edge 540, anyone have this combo ?
i'll be happy to get any info for this combo.
tamir.

I had no clue to the quality of the aircraft or the engine before placing an order. The only insight was customer feedback. Iplaced an order for a Edge 540 , supprised it arrived in 4 to 5 days, was impressed with the quality so i placed another order for the yak combo. I have put the yak together, nice fit on all the components, the aircraft and the engine were built for each other. I was ok with the hardware package, but some upgrades for the control sufaces would definately improve the quality. the engine and choke servos are directly underneath and to the rear of the engine box. This required some very customized control linkages, i found that the best possible push and pull situations came when crossing the control linkages. The ignition pac that came with the yak was a dud, pulled the ignition out of the edge box and it was a good one. Notified Peak through email of receiving a bad ignition, said they would ship another unit. I like to be sure i have parts on hand so i asked them to ship two and i would pay for one. They charged me $30.00 ad in about 6 days i had two ignition modules, one being a spare. Since this was my first gasser, i had plenty of bugs to work out, radio seperation from ignition, converting to a pcm receiver, bad ignition kill switch, which i had made myself wiwith a servo extension,momentary contact switch(servo operated) and a regular on and off switch for ignition battery.( I would also like to thank all of you who responded to my help call and solved my problems. Second trip to the field was a charm, the yak flies extremely well, I have about 6 to 8 flights on her and engine seems to be performing and running stronger. I have given all interested a chance to fly her and all have liked the feel and stableness of the plane and by the way it lands so easy. The only negative thing i can say about Peak Models are the shipping rates, find a kit or combo with free shipping rates, I understand they can't control this but while a price may seem attractive at first out of country rates can really add to the cost.

Edge540-26cc new version arrived!! carbon tube and ball link connectors update parts.

carbon spinner fit the edge540-26 and carbon landing gear will ariived next week.

Keep it coming!

UPDATE\!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just got off the phone with horrizon hobby and they said that My 26gt gasser was waiting for a new ignition module......
To those that have any kind of electronic ignition gas engine; If you have tried everything in the book sand your engine still doesn't start or run properly, 9 times out of 10,it is a faulty ignition.
I am telling you this to save you hours of frustration. My engine ran good and then next day it wouldn't run at all. Apparently there was a problem with the ignition and it would work and sometimes not......
Ignition is on back order so I han't the final result, but I am sure warranty serv. checked with a extra ignition and ran fine....... I was dumbfounded trying to get this engine to run and I hope no one else has to go through what I did (spending of over 10 hours strait\) tring to get this engine to run...............