Lanier 40% Edge 540
08-21-2002 | 08:46 AM
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Lanier 40% Edge 540
I don't know about the building, other than I'm sure you could lighten up a bit if you know what you're doing.
As far as flying, I've flown the prototype at Top Gun 2001/2 and Joe-Nall 2001 and having flown all other slEdge's on the market, this will hold it's own with any of them. It does all the 3D flying you can ask of it, and sometimes more. The one I flew was 38lbs with a DA-150 and Futaba radio gear, and built stock.
As far as flying, I've flown the prototype at Top Gun 2001/2 and Joe-Nall 2001 and having flown all other slEdge's on the market, this will hold it's own with any of them. It does all the 3D flying you can ask of it, and sometimes more. The one I flew was 38lbs with a DA-150 and Futaba radio gear, and built stock.
08-21-2002 | 12:53 PM
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From: Alpharetta, Ga.
Lanier 40% Edge 540
I have flown the Lanier 40% 540T quite a bit, as well as most of the other brands of Edges (Carden, Aeroworks) and I agree with Jason that this kit is every bit as capable as any of the others. I know of several guys who have built these in the 35-37 lb. range. The great thing is that this kit can be bought for 300-400 dollars less than the competitor's. I think this is going to be my winter building project. BTW, the aircraft builds similar to the Aeroworks with lite ply fuse sides, formers and stringers, with foam flying surfaces. Having studied the plans it looks like an easy build.
