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Old 06-05-2005, 09:02 AM
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Default SkyShark Edge 540

I am almost finished with the Edge. Need to mount wheel pants, tail wheel, canopy and break engine in. Overall it is a great plane and easy to build. I am going with a Klett tailwheel and mounted the Saito 100 inverted. These are the only thing I did different. Attached are photos of almost finished plane and I will have a video in a week or so.
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Old 06-05-2005, 10:50 AM
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

Keep up the post looking forward to the flight report. I have been looking at this airplane to replace one that is premantly in the hanger.
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Old 06-05-2005, 11:54 AM
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

I would be interested in knowing the rtf weight (less fuel).
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6.5lbs
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Thanks!
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

Here are a couple more pictures of the Edge
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

Here are a couple of the engine mounted and the throw. Looks good!
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Old 06-07-2005, 09:59 PM
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

Nice Job Mikerc, keep up the good work. Let us know how she fly's
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

Cubflyer, Thank you for your help on the assembly. You did a great job.
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

Hey Mikerc,
I'm seriously considering the Skyshark 540 Edge for my son and I. We have a nicely broken in Saito 100 to use in it. Keep us posted on the flying aspects of this aircraft and how it suits your flying style. I'm primarily a sport flyer and my son flys freestyle and 3D. Looking forward to your next post.
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

Going to break in engine tomorrow and if weather hold up I will be flying.
Old 06-11-2005, 08:03 PM
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

Our weather has been a mess with tropical storm Arlene out in the Gulf, so no flying this weekend.
I spent this morning removing my Saito 100 from another airplane and cleaning it up. I'll probably put in a order for the Skyshark Edge 540 this coming week. Wishing you good weather!
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

any reports on how well she flys.
Old 08-04-2005, 10:09 PM
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

flew one today, it had a ovs 90 on it flew great needed more power for 3d; very well built for a arf. i've got a 91fx on the shelf and a skyshark edge 540 on order should be here in 2-4 days
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Default RE: SkyShark Edge 540

I think it flies pretty good. I have a video on SkySHarks site. Check it out.

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