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Originally posted by m.gramling
how do you think this plane will fly with either a moki 1.8 or 2.1. Or should I go gas with a 3W-48
how do you think this plane will fly with either a moki 1.8 or 2.1. Or should I go gas with a 3W-48
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Dave Patrick Edge 540T Arrived TODAY!!!
I seriously considering getting this plane. I have all radio gear except 1 servo. I just need to descide on a power plant. I saw MECAM performance with a 2.1 moki on His DP extra, and supposely this edge it lighter.
As for the power plant, I would have to buy it. I would have to buy either moki at full price. As for a gas engine, I am sure I can find a good used 3W from friends for about 1/2 the price of a new one.
But I do have a Saito 180 that I can use. I just acquired a H9 with a Saito 180 in it. I guess i will have to wait to see what everybody uses and like, and then make up my mind.
What about a Saito 180 for this plane.
As for the power plant, I would have to buy it. I would have to buy either moki at full price. As for a gas engine, I am sure I can find a good used 3W from friends for about 1/2 the price of a new one.
But I do have a Saito 180 that I can use. I just acquired a H9 with a Saito 180 in it. I guess i will have to wait to see what everybody uses and like, and then make up my mind.
What about a Saito 180 for this plane.
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When I talked to Dave Patrick on the phone, he tried to convince me to use my YS140L which has very similar power to the Saito 180. His reasoning was that if you build the plane light--ie: Use 2 aileron servos, the single pull-pull elevator, and a lightweight battery like a Lithium-Ion as well as a simple muffler or straight exhaust-- this would then result in an Edge weighing just over 12 1/2 lbs! Sounds great, but I ended up going with gas on mine. I'm putting in my Brison 2.4 which will swing a 20x8 prop at over 7000 rpm and weighs only a slight bit more than a Moki 1.80 once you add in the muffler and the larger fuel supply that the Moki requires. The thought of messy, nasty glowfuel dripping off that beautiful plane convinced me to go with gas.
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You guys putting gas on yours keep updates please. Especially how it flies with the extra weight. I am interested in this plane and would too be putting a gasser on it if/when I buy it.
Thanks
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A good 40-50cc gasser doesn't weigh much more than the Moki 1.8, and you can almost offset the difference by running a smaller gas tank with no loss in endurance. I have a Moki on my DP Extra and it needs all of it to hover. I'd be happier with a gasser.
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Re: OS 160??
Originally posted by tomschryer
Anyone have an opinon on using an OS 1.60 in this plane??
Anyone have an opinon on using an OS 1.60 in this plane??
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I think you'll probably have to cut out a bit of the bottom of the cowl for the top of the ZDZ40. Just in case, I've attached a side view with a ruler so you can see for yourself.
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Thank you very much. It looks like the cowl is about 5,8 inches from the centerline and the ZDZ 40 is only 5,63 inches.
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Originally posted by Willy RDRC
flyhard, how did you get you dp extra to weigh 13.5 pounds?
flyhard, how did you get you dp extra to weigh 13.5 pounds?
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Questions about DP Edge 540T
Just have a few questions.
1. I noticed that the vert fin is already glued in place, but is there a fairing covering the joint of the vert fin to the fuse like the DP Extra?
2. Is the yellow the same as the extra or is this yellow darker?
3. What size of spinner fits the cowl? From the picture it looks like 4" but the ruler is further into the background. I've got a 3.5" tru turn.
Hope you get to weigh the plane, I really curious about the weight with the 2.4. If I decide on the Edge, I've got a Brison 3.2 ready to go on it.
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1. I noticed that the vert fin is already glued in place, but is there a fairing covering the joint of the vert fin to the fuse like the DP Extra?
2. Is the yellow the same as the extra or is this yellow darker?
3. What size of spinner fits the cowl? From the picture it looks like 4" but the ruler is further into the background. I've got a 3.5" tru turn.
Hope you get to weigh the plane, I really curious about the weight with the 2.4. If I decide on the Edge, I've got a Brison 3.2 ready to go on it.
Thanks,
Doug
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Okay, for some reasons my pictures are not attaching. Anyone who wants to see my Brison 2.4 installation, just click on my gallery (one of the buttons on the bottom of this post). I uploaded a few pics there.
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Blue Version
My pictures are in in the photo gallery (hit button below)
The BME 50 fit seems to be great. The test will be in the flying which probably won't be for another month or so but based on the fact that my Brison 3.2 flys the crap out of my Cap with unlimited vertical, great snaps, torque rolls, etc at 16.5 lbs! I think this Edge BME 50 combo should be great as long as the light airframe can handle it.
The BME 50 fit seems to be great. The test will be in the flying which probably won't be for another month or so but based on the fact that my Brison 3.2 flys the crap out of my Cap with unlimited vertical, great snaps, torque rolls, etc at 16.5 lbs! I think this Edge BME 50 combo should be great as long as the light airframe can handle it.
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Dave Patrick Edge 540T Arrived TODAY!!!
Well, my Edge is finished and ready for its first flight. I'm just waiting for the instrument panels to arrive from DPM and for some of the glue to dry on the canopy. I stuck some pictures in my gallery of the plane as it sits right now. I ended up putting a Brison 2.4 engine swinging a Pro Zinger 20x8 on it. There's a big 24oz fuel tank in it and I'm using a EMS Jomar Glitch Buster system to allow the receiver to work of its own battery and the servos have their own 6 volt NiCad. I have a Hitec mini on the throttle, and the flight controls are all Futaba 9252 digitals running off a MPI 6 volt regulator. I went with the single wing servo option as well as the single elevator servo w/ all pull-pull connections. This has managed to keep the weight very low, although I haven't put it on a scale yet today. I will as soon as I get a chance to. Hopefully the weather will hold out this weekend and I can get a flight or two in. I'm pretty psyched as this looks like it will be a great flier.
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I'll be at the field with cameras loaded for this much
anticipated event. Will this be the first one flying?
I try to post some pics from the flying sesh. I'll have
video too but don't think I'll be posting that. Plane
looks great Ron.
Larry
anticipated event. Will this be the first one flying?
I try to post some pics from the flying sesh. I'll have
video too but don't think I'll be posting that. Plane
looks great Ron.
Larry
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Ron,
Do you have a out of the box weight for your new plane?
If it's built light, it might be a good candidtate for Electric Power!
Do you have a out of the box weight for your new plane?
If it's built light, it might be a good candidtate for Electric Power!