Towers

Here is a new video i just made of my Edge. Hope you guys like it.

https://vimeo.com/73598701

I have to say, Im very glad about the quality of the landing gear. It holds pretty good every landing!

Beej

Hi All,

Just swapped out the old engine in my Edge for an OS GT33 but no longer have the balance buddy. Does anybody know the recommend CG range in inches/cm from the leading edge?

Thanks!

Beej

Beej

Sorry - RTFM! Manual has the balance buddy at 4.5" from LE!

Beej

stevehookem

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I was wondering if the balance buddy from the 30cc Extra 300 is the same as the Edge 540? I put the DLE 35 on my Edge and it is REALLY nose heavy. I only have the balance buddy from my Extra to use. Also, at what point are you measuring the 4.5" back from the leading edge?

Beej

Just measure 4.5" from the leading edge either at the tip or, if you have CG machine, at the wing root. It has a straight leading edge so the point doesn't matter. I replaced the Syssa 30 in mine with an OS GT 33 which weighed 150g more (but much more power..) so moved the batteries (2 x 1100mah A123) from the motor box to being adjacent to the rudder servo and it balanced (and flew) perfectly.

Beej

chandley43231

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Hi guys just got me an arrow works 540 edge 30 cc the only problem is the fuselage broke off at the motor mount everything else is in great shape should I go and get a new fuse is is playing really worth it give me some feedback and is it really odd that it broke off apparently the boy you had it before me fluid into some grass tallgrass and flipped over and snapped is this really worth replacing?

chandley43231

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got the fuse and parts from aero works an ready to build no brainer

sandseeker

Realy nice vid Towers! like the editing, enjoy the plane.

chris

chandley43231

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Dude I just play foo fighter it's just a matter of time with your video. And it rocks. Great flight bro. Love the dog

mach2

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Video title says DLE55. Did you really bolt a 55 on that plane? How did you get the cg right, and does is fly heavy? Thanks...

chandley43231

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Lol my buddy used to bolt on larger engines than needed and he always broke the plane the air frame was never built for a 5+ horse power engine

Towers

Hey Mach2, im really sorry for the late late response!! But its never too late.

Yeah I bolted the DLE55 on that plane, its a crazy idea but here, Bogotá - Colombia (2600 mts above sea level), engines work at almost half its power. I also have a Pilot Rc Extra 300, witha a DLE 30cc and its just barely enough for it, basic aerobatics an deffinetly NO 3D or hover, no matter what you do. So i decided for the 55 and the plane its flying even better. Landings are touchy and unforgivable, any mistake its a new propeller for sure. I broke the original tailwheel, couldnt deal the extra weight. But for the rest, perfect. The main gear is fantastic, still intact.

With the 55 I got enough power to save me out while practicing hovers and torque rolls. Its been 8 months since its first flght and have no complaints.

It may fly a little heavy, if you push it to hard it will try to roll, but once you know it, you can deal with it. The knife edge its been the difficult one, im still fighting it level, but we all know the nose weight its a lot.

So far I love the plane, Ive improved a lot, learned a lot and most of all, I made a Gas transition with a crazy idea but its was totally worth it.

Towers

I forgot to tell you, in a previous post of mine there is a picture of the interior setup. you can see that I have the ingnition Battery aside of the Rx and regulator. But for the Rx Life pack I glued a plywood base far back on the fuse. That was the only way I could manage the CG. And it was perfect. Ocassionally I strap the batt a little further back for 3D manuvers.

fritzdecat

excellent video looks like a blast

chandley43231

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That is. Great video bra great flying withat 55 I can't wait to get mine out

mach2

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No problem man. I know how things get with a busy schedule.

That's pretty cool you successfully mounted a 55 on her. And the bottom line is, it flies well, and you fly out well. A good combo, so it's all good. Keep it up. Great video production too.

nickeast

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Hi to All ... I'm just finishing up my AW 30cc 540 ... late to the party but I'm here. The good news about being late is that I get to see what everybody has done. My build is straight forward ... except that I chose a DLE 35RA from Valley View. The engine is awesome ... still running on the test stand. The only difference in mounting is that the bottom holes are at 80mm as opposed to 70mm and the ignition is good to go without a regulator. I'm running 2 2100mAh LeFe batteries from Duralite. From what I've read the 35 actually weighs a little less than the 30. So far (45 min) it cranks VERY easily and has smoothed out considerably. Has anyone else got comments on this combination? I saw earlier in the thread that someone was going to use the DLE 35RA ... The "Kit" is probably one of the best that I've ever seen ...Nick

Lavell

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I am powering my AW Edge 540 with a VVRC 40cc twin. I am nearing completion and will update on this combination. I am running Hitec 5645 servos, IBEC with A123 2300 mAh battery. I am using a VVRC 20x8 prop and will report on this combination soon.

Towers

Another vid I just did.

http://vimeo.com/93201203

An update from my 55cc setup; I keep breaking my propellers!! hahaha that 2 inch tolerance from the ground (22x8) its taking back on me! Good flying to all of you with this beautiful plane

DriveSlayer

This is an old thread that seems to have come back to life.. I have gotten my hands on an AW Edge 540 that the previous owner broke in half, I am told doing cartwheels down the runway. this is apparently a tough girl that can take a beating. Anyway I have repaired the airframe, installed DLE 30 side carb on it along with a mix of servo's, Align DS615 for the rudder and elevators and some HD's (forget which ones) for the ailerons and I must say it is much more fun to fly than the Hangar 9 Extra 260 I was flying. I have about 15 flights on her now and starting to get her dialed in.

mach2

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They have a kit to move the carb to the rear. I know lots of people had problems with the side carb. Some lost planes due to being in a bad spot when the motor died on them. Just a heads up.

DriveSlayer

Thanks for that warning. I have been flying it without the cowl while I ran the engine in (some call it breaking in), I just mounted the cowl last night, I hope to fly it for the first time tomorrow after work. Funny enough I didn't find this thread until I had already put a dozen flights on her. I discovered I had to build 1.5" standoffs to move the engine out to the end of the cowl .. I thought it was odd how much nose weight I had to add, I am looking forward to flying her after removing the three pounds (embellishing for effect) of additional lead ..

Lavell

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How is the landing speed with this plane? Does it drop a wing tip if the speed is not kept fairly high on landing?

DriveSlayer

The right wing does dip on slow landings but it is not aggressive and is very manageable. It really floats in. Weighs right at 11# with fuel

Lavell

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Thank you very much for taking time to respond to my question. Removing unknowns adds confidence for the maiden flight that I plan for this Sunday afternoon. I am using a VVRC 40 cc twin and have balanced level using the balance buddy. The prop is a Hover CF 20-8. I will give you a report following the 1st flight Sunday afternoon.