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02-09-2008, 11:23 PM
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| Keeping it Real   Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Enid, OK
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 |  Re: PAU 36% Edge 540 Build
I finished mine this evening, and will post flight report tomorrow. Everything went together fine and only one real hiccup. I was not satisfied with the pull/pull setup, could never get it slop free or even close to my liking, which lead me to another route. With the DA 100 and stock mufflers, I was going to need to add 7oz to the tail (very noseheavy with the 100 on stock mufflers and batteries a few inches behind the wing tube) to get it to balance between the 6.5" - 7" range, so with that issue and the pull/pull not cooperating we mounted the single 8711 in the tail on the right side in a push/pull configuration. This helped out with the balance and led to only 3oz in the tail to balance the plane. For PAU I would encourage that your second run of these planes have provisions for a servo in the tail for the rudder for those using a DA 100 or similarly weighted engines. I can see how this plane easily balances with the DA 85 no problem. I have the batteries next to the rudder tray (where the tray used to be), CF Spinner and wood prop, and it was still very tailheavy. Other than that, I am pleased with how it turned out, and AUW including the 3oz dead weight in the tail is 25lbs 2oz. 2x 8711s per wing, 1x 8711 per stab, 1x 8711 in the tail for the rudder, Hitec 5965 on throttle and 225 on choke. Pete Model 4.5" Extra spinner and Vess 27A prop. Dual A123s and smart fly EQ 10, fromeco 2600 for ignition. RCSupergar/Carden Aircraft 40% Edge CF main gear and rc blimp tail gear, PSP titanium axles. These are the components that make the weight listed above. Pics and flight report tomorrow.
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02-10-2008, 01:09 AM
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| If you can't HUCK it BLING IT!  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 34
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 | Re: PAU 36% Edge 540 Build
looking forward to it Charles!
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02-10-2008, 07:33 PM
| #135 (permalink) |
| Keeping it Real Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Enid, OK
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| Re: PAU 36% Edge 540 Build
I got 3 flights on the Edge today, could not have asked for a better day, 75 degrees and winds 5-10. First flight took it easy and flew for about 7 minutes then landed to check it out. Flight #2 and #3 I started to 3D the plane, etc. I am stoked about the potential when I get it all dialed in. Looks like with my CG at 7" it is touchy and a tad tail heavy, but perfect right there for 3D. For precision it would need to come forward about .5" or so for a good mix of both. Harriers were rock solid, hovers effortless and waterfalls awesome. Just a great 3D plane IMO. For 3D I would rate it a 10/10, and precision (where my CG is) about a 7/10. Here are some pics from today. Flys just like my old Carden 35% Edge, but a lot lighter. No inflight pics as I did not trust anyone to take them with my Nikon lol.
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02-10-2008, 09:27 PM
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| If you can't HUCK it BLING IT! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 34
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| Re: PAU 36% Edge 540 Build
Nice!
__________________ Offical Member of Team Caribou Lou A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged,retired, or reserve --is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.' That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country today, who no longer understand that fact |
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02-10-2008, 09:56 PM
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| Scale Pass!  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birch Bay, WA
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| Re: PAU 36% Edge 540 Build
 Congrats!Ken
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02-10-2008, 11:50 PM
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| Rocketman  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Eh? Age: 17
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| Re: PAU 36% Edge 540 Build
im seriously gona have to try and talk my dad into getting me one of these. unless i can make enoguh money frm selling allt he little stuff. harv
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02-11-2008, 10:21 PM
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| Bad-ass Super Contributer!  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA
Posts: 418
| Re: PAU 36% Edge 540 Build
Congrats on the maiden!! I know there was a lot of hard work and effort put into making these planes just right, so I am sure that Ken and Herve are like proud papas reading comments like yours! Can't wait to hear what you have to say once you get it dialed in and comfortable!!! FLY IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!! Regards, Astrohog |
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02-12-2008, 02:17 PM
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| Bad-ass Super Contributer!  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SLC, UT Age: 36
Posts: 834
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Here is some video of the 43% PAU 43% Edge 540 Build I'll post more soon. The 43% will be at the St. George Presidents Day Fly-in on the 22-24 of February if you want to check it out. This is a great event to attend so come on out. Info here -> http://www.remoterc.com/ |
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02-14-2008, 09:54 PM
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| Scale Pass! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birch Bay, WA
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| Re: PAU 36% Edge 540 Build
Hey guys, There raffling one of these 36% Edges at the Sin City Imac contest this weekend. I believe you do not have to be present to win. Check out this thread: IMAC VEGAS Ken
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