RE: BME Edge?
 

I just got my Edge, planning to out an MVVS 58 on it :).

The wing retention method used on this model seems a little cheesy to me. I don't want to have to fip the thing over at the field to install the wings. Has anyone tried hardening the root rib of each wing and installing a retention bolt through the fuse?

RE: BME Edge?
 

Thanks for the info. I already pinned it but i think i will just add a few braces from the first former to the firewall also , wont add over an ounce so it sure cant hurt.

RE: BME Edge?
 

My wings came out about 1/16 inch on the third fly, the bolt wear the lite plywood out. I drill out the liteply and epoxy a piece dowel in it's place, i than drill through the dowel and wing tube and made thread on both. I also has 2 nylon bolts on each side of the wings no problem now agout 30 flights.

RE: BME Edge?
 

Thanks for that info Y.N.C. i was wondering about the wing attachment. I had a Fun world 3D and the wing attatchment was the same and it flat out stunk. The wings were never tight to the fuse.

I will convert mine to the bolt threw threw the fuse to hold wings on.


Chad

RE: BME Edge?
 

WHAHOOO,

I got to fly mine today!!

This plane is all that!!! Mine came out at 16lbs 2oz dry. I think that is a really respectable wieght.

It has absolutley no bad habits that i could find. Lands like a trainer, it actually floated so long that i had to go around a few times just because it wouldnt quit flying.

I would compare the feeling of this plane to my Hangar9 sukhoi only much better. Very smooth very stable !!!! It pulls to the belly very slightly in knife edge with no coupling to airlerons needed (kewl) !! Point rolls were very good i think i could fly this plane in imac and be very competive with a 35% plane!!!

Now for 3D i dont think you can get any better than this plane for the price. It hovers very easily stable and not wagging and swagging and chasing the tail. ( It locks in real good). The airlerons are very effective in a hover i think i could get it to torque roll to the right :).

Blenders are awsome it flat spins very flat. I basically can not find anything thing this plane does not do well. Parchutes were nice and never had any tendacy of snapping out!!

I could go on and on with report's on this plane but bottom line is it does it ALL !!! It just flies like it is suppost too. The DA 50 is a great motor for it. Keep everything as light as you can cause this plane can get heavy quick on you. If you let it get heavy it is not going to preform like it should.

If your looking for an excellent plane this is it !! I give it an 8 out of 10 mainly the only 2 things i dont like is the covering and the wing retention. The covering i will deal with because it is not that bad ( just dont put a hot iron on it ). The wing retention can be changed to bolt on from the inside of the fuse without much trouble.

There is no way this plane will ever wieght in at 15.5lbs with 50cc engine with out drilling some holes in the plywood construction of the plane , but this baby is built well and should take a little lick and keep ticking if needed.

I hope this helps for the guys that are thinking about buying this plane. You wont be disatisfied !!


Chad

RE: BME Edge?
 

Hey lets go guys want to hear more on the new BME-EDGE

RE: BME Edge?
 

im getting closer, i need to cut the spinner, mount the muffler, and go fly!!!

RE: BME Edge?
 

Hi Dago Red; I am suprised that were not hearing more about the new BME EDGE. The reports that I am hearing are all pretty good, except the covering which is so-so and the engine box which by the reports it needs to be beef up. How did yours work out. Could you show some pics of your engine,and engine box on how you set up yours. Appreciate.

RE: BME Edge?
 

EVERBODY; Lets hear more on the new BME EDGE thanks.

RE: BME Edge?
 

Hey, where are all those BME Edge owners? Don't just keep flying, spend some time here and tell us something.

RE: BME Edge?
 

I have some video of this plane... but nowhere to host it. If anybody wants to host it let me know!

RE: BME Edge?
 

Contact Max at BME, he should host it for you. If he won't let me know.

RE: BME Edge?
 

Bryant 330L's video of him flying the BME Edge 540 is now online at BME Aircraft.

you can check it out on the videos page here: [link=http://www.bmeaircraft.com/html/videos.html]BME Aircraft Videos[/link]

If the link doesn't work try tis one: http://www.bmeaircraft.com/html/videos.html


VERY nice flying Eric!

RE: BME Edge?
 

Lookin good Eric. So are you really enjoying that Edge?:D

RE: BME Edge?
 

Is there any one planning on going for the iMAC contest with this baby? Getting some practice?
How does it go with all the sequence?....

RE: BME Edge?
 

Just got mine. Looks great to me. Hope to be able to start assembly soon.

Have to come up with the $$ for a DA-50. Brison is much cheaper, but everyone seems to think the DA is a better choice for that plane.

Got Hitec 5645's for ail/elev and a 5995 for the rudder. Should I get a digital for the throttle?

RE: BME Edge?
 

The Brison is a great motor. I have one in mine and it is great. I would not spend the extra for a DA.... just my opinion.

RE: BME Edge?
 

Dirtypool,

Since you are using digitals everywhere else... yes... for economy get the 5745HB for the throttle... good standard digital servo..

For the best thing you can do for your plane? The 5245MG... almost half the weight and FAST... .12 seconds... you'd be surprised at the throttle response you'll achieve just by having a better/faster servo...

As far as DA or Brison... well... I've not run a Brison. I have heard some pretty rough things about the Revolution... a real shaker.... And their other 52 is a little heavier than the DA.

Without doubt, the DA will put out more thrust...

You are putting a lot of money in this plane... what's an extra $100 to know you have the best power to weight ratio available and the best service and support if you ever wouild need it?

Most all the engines are pretty good and reliable... but the DA truly is a cut above the rest.

-David

RE: BME Edge?
 

Hello all. I am gathering material for either the BME Edge or the Wild Hare Edge. Question, which one might be easier to balance my Moki 2.1 on. Also any body with experience in the Moki's can tell me how close it would be in pulling power compared to the 50cc engines. I know that the specs say that it is 4.95 HP Vs 5.0 for the DA 50.

BME is offering 10% off on the BME ARF for the holiday so I was hoping to make up my mind soon.

RE: BME Edge?
 

BRW Troy Built is offering $10 off wing tubes till Christmas (reg 54.95) and they also have stab tubes for the Wild Hare for 14.95 saves .9 of an oz.

http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/WingTubes.htm

RE: BME Edge?
 

Thanks for your input. I took the plunge and ordered a DA-50-R.

Now, does anyone know which muffler will fit? Will a cannister fit? Slimline w/smoke (in case I want to add smoke later), Bisson? Stock DA muffler? Will they all fit or is one better than another?

Thanks again.

Rob

RE: BME Edge?
 

Hey all - I will be putting up a new build post on this plane shortly..I am almost done....

Here is how it is equipped:


DA50 R
Mejzlik 22x8 prop (break in) going to Bolly 22x10 after break in
Mejzlik 3.5" CF spinner
JR 8611 rudder
Hitec 5945MGs on elevators, ailerons
Hitech 5245MG mini digi on throttle
MLP 1.5" servo arms
MLP 3" dual arm (rudder)
DuBro HD ball links
RCATS relay ignition cut off
Duralite fail safe regulator / switches (6V RX, 4.8V IGN)
Fromeco 2200 Mah Li-Ion (3)
Sullivan Skylite 3" wheels
DuBro HD GS surface horns
DuBro HD pull-pull setup
Arts Hobby CF pushrods (elevators)
H9 Titanium Prolinks (ailerons)
24 oz sullivan flex tank
Troybuilt 1.25" CF wing tube, 36" long
Stock Aluminum Gear (we shall see, I might be replacing that too)
Ohio Superstar Medium Tailwheel (stock one was a rube goldberg special)
Custom fitted servo extensions (no spaghetti for me)


Plane is "flying" together. I would have had it done in two days save for China Kote. I guess I should have paid more attention to the type of covering used. I hate this stuff. I did not like the stock scheme... looked too "Chinese" to me. I stripped most of the trim down to the white, red and black, then added my accents for a true scale paint scheme. Because the covering is so cheap, I ended up spending a whole day and one quart of paint thinner getting all the old covering glue and base color off. Seems it was stuck on so well that it would not just peel off like it Ultracote or Monokote does.... figures.. most ARFs I have liked the scheme on the covering falls off... this one I wanted to strip and it would not come off at all without harsh chemicals...

It does look 1000% better now though and was well worth the effort. I ended up recovering the tops of all wings and elevators and I left the fuse and rudder alone, as well as the bottom of wings and elevators. I also blacked out the belly of the fuse and carried that to the bottom of the cowl. There are those who will argue it looks like a typical edge scheme and remarkably similar to my 31% extra.... but I like this design.. it is well seen in the air and everyone comments on how clean it looks...

Anyway, keep your eyes open for my post in the next few days!!
DP

RE: BME Edge?
 

where are you guys putting you throttle and choke servos. If someone using the bme 50 could post a picture that would help. Thanks for help

RE: BME Edge?
 

I ordered a DA-50 for it but I dont know what exhaust options are available. Slimline, stock, Bisson, or a can or tuned pipe? Leaning towards Slimline or Bisson wraparound pitts.

RE: BME Edge?
 

Desertpig -

Did you say you were having balancing issues with yours on another thread?