Seagull Edge 540 Help!!
 

I bought a Seagull Edge 540 used and don't have a manual. Can someone please give me the low rates and CG specs, PLEASE!!

Thank You!!

Matt in GA

RE: Seagull Edge 540 Help!!
 

According to the manual the CG is 3 1/2 inches back from the leading edge measured next to the fuse. The low rates are

Ailerons 5/8" up 1/2' down
Elevator 3/4" up and down
Rudder 2 1/2" left and right.

RE: Seagull Edge 540 Help!!
 

Balance right-side-up or up-side-down??

Thanks!!

Anyone have any comments on the sensitivity of the low rates? Any recommendations?

Matt

RE: Seagull Edge 540 Help!!
 

I had to tune down my low rate a bit because it would roll pretty fast. I have a OS 91fx in mine and it fly's fast enough at 1/2 trottle. I also did the same with my elevator so it would snap easy at full elevator.
I ballanced mine up side down at 31/2 from the leading edge of the wing.
NEDYOB

RE: Seagull Edge 540 Help!!
 

I set mine up the same way-- I use an OS 61 and it goes plenty fast for me. It is a GREAT plan for the money, and flies on rails. Just be careful not to use too much elevator too quickly or it will snap so fast you cant see it. Best inverted flyer I have ever had-:D no down and goes forever hands off.

RE: Seagull Edge 540 Help!!
 

I've enjoyed two of them.....

Jerry

RE: Seagull Edge 540 Help!!
 

When you guys balanced your Edge 540's did you add on the weight or extend the engine mount farther from the fire wall?
I had a guy tell me the other night to add a block of wood between the fire wall and the engine mount, so the plane balances out correctly at 3.5.
Mine fly's fine with the nose weight and ballanced at 3.5
NEDYOB