RE: Fliton Edge 540 Conversion
Anybody else build one of these? I am having a huge CG problem with mine. The factory location is 88mm from LE, which puts it right at the front of the wing tube. The best I can get out of mine is 95mm, which was accomplished by adding almost a full pound in the nose! I did the dual elevator servos in the tail, as far forward as they would go. I also did a pull-pull on the rudder, which is something I haven't seen done, but should keep the CG forward. My motor was on the light side (9oz), so I added weight in the spinner and around the motor mounts. I even used a rx pack mounted to the motor box. All in an attempt to get the CG forward. Normally I would leave the CG a little aft, but this plane seems to not like an aft CG at all. My AUW came in over 7 pounds! I'm convinced it would fly like a foamy if I could get the weight under 6, but right now, it just flys like any other .60 glow.
I am using a 5s1p 5000 mounted like the one reviewed on here, so battery weight and location are per the review. My next step will be to upgrade the motor to something heavier (14oz) and more powerful. If I'm gonna add weight, I might as well do it in the form of horsepower!