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Forum: ARF or RTF
07-20-2005, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Thanks Kurt. The lines were twisted a bit and slightly pinched before I crashed the plane. When the bottom of the front fuse was off of the plane, and I was repairing it, I noticed the twisting. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-18-2005, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Fury, no bubbles in the line, but I'll definitely try raising the tank! I did think about that......but the tank seemed to be in the correct location with respect to the carb, but hey, it's worth a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-18-2005, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Shakes, good luck with that joiner. That wing joiner was by far the most difficult wing that I have ever dealt with on an ARF......I was lucky to get mine to fit perfectly with no gaps along the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-18-2005, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Hey guys, thanks for the replies......the engine is acting very strange to me.....it seems like it will periodically start running lean, and heat up and shut down....that's the only thing I can see...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-15-2005, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Hi Everyone! I've been away from this thread for quite a while and I didn't have the time to see where I left off! I'll give you an update on my Edge, and I apologize if I've said any parts of it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-17-2005, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Sturtz, I like the way you braced your fuel tank....very clever! [8D] I just used a piece of balsa to keep mine in there.

It looks like I'm going to maiden mine tomorrow......wish me luck! ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-04-2005, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

LOL! Thanks Kurt. Shhhhhh.....we don't tell him that he looks like a dog! ;)
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-04-2005, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Thank you Ray! Yes, I'm pretty proud of them! ;)

The Edge was a bit more labor intensive than some other ARF's that I have assembled, but it was never an unpleasant experience. I took my time...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-04-2005, 01:03 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Thanks Nathan! Actually, I didn't polish the gear....it was pretty bright already....I think I'll do it though.
Miss America P-51....sweet [8D] A buddy of mine has the warbird scheme H9...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-03-2005, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Mine is finished! Now if we could only get rid of this snow! [:'(]
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-03-2005, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Hey Guys,
What is the optimal CG you have found for your Edges? Last night I completed and balanced mine and had to add 3 1/2 oz. of tail weight [:@] to balance just ahead of 4". Will this be a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-01-2005, 11:51 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Thanks Gary! [8D]
I was thinking the same thing.....I'll do it that way.
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-28-2005, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Hey guys, Almost finished with my Edge and it's looking great. I used VF's new bellypan mounting method and it seems to have worked well.
I do have a question on the Aileron control...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-25-2005, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

VF is a shining example of how excellent customer service can make all of the difference. [8D][sm=thumbup.gif]
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-24-2005, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Fury, it's time to upgrade from GF Version 2.0 to version 2.5. The "Isn't _________ enough" programming has been removed. Insert what you want in the blank........such as, "one airplane", "one time...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-15-2005, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Are there no wheel axles included with the Edge? Are the two large socket head cap screws supossed to be axles? [:'(] If so, have any of you guys used them with any level of success? They seem...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-15-2005, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Good info on the engine position, Jon...Thanks. I'm thinking since it was tail heavy with the Saito, I should mount the Evolution at the recommended location, or even 1/4" forward........I think...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-15-2005, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Guys, I have a question on the engine mounting.....my Evolution 1.00 with a Pitts muffler should weigh in at just over 25 oz. I'm trying to avoid having to add weight to balance the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-14-2005, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

All this talk about maidening your Edge 540's has me drooling ....I can't wait to finish mine!

Unfortunately, construction has been slow.....I've been pretty busy this past week, but she's...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-11-2005, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Cool, thanks guys....I have some here too.
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-11-2005, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

OK guys, I just started assembly and I have a question already! In the manual, where it tells you to join one side of the front and rear wing joiners to the center joiner, it mentions to use 1/4"...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-07-2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Sorry to hear about that Funtana, Ron.
My Funtana can sometimes suddendly drop a wing, too. Scared the heck out of me a few times.


The bellypan hinge idea sounds great too.......I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-04-2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Looks great Gary! Want to make some extra money selling "ARF" versions? I'll take one! :D

By the way.....MY EDGE FINALLY SHIPPED!!! wooooohooooooo
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-03-2005, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Thanks Nathan. I was planning on getting a Pitts muffler for mine......I can't deface this baby... ;) I was just curious if a stock muffler would fit.

Gary, sounds like an excellent mod!
...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-03-2005, 01:40 AM
Replies: 1,704
Views: 117,527
Posted By glowplug

RE: Vectorflight Edge 540 build

Pics look great!!!

While we're on the subject of mufflers........is a Pitts Muffler really required for 2-stroke installations? I'll probably put one on my Evolution 1.00NX anyway....but I was...
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