PAU 36% Edge 540 Build

[Whipper]

Woot!! I finally got to fly this thing. Standard muffs on Da 100, 5955's, 1 8711a rudder, used all the hardware that came with it, CF spinner, fromeco 2600 Batts.
Weight came in at an unbeliveable 25lbs 12oz!!!!! Yeah baby!!!! This thing floats so good its unreal. I got some pics and vid, still need to get vid done, ill post them later if i can. But all in all this thing rocks!!!! It flys so good im thinking of getting another one to keep in the closet in case I dumb thumb it. Ken awesome job on this one!! As soon as the weather gets back to normal ill get some more flights on it. Its looking like a very good flying year

[astrohog]

Whipper,

Thanks for the flight report, can't wait to see your vid!!!!

I am waiting on the funds to finish mine (should have all my goodies this weekend or early next week!!).

I soo can't wait for my maiden and subsequent flights all summer!!!!

This plane will make all the campouts at the field just that much more rewarding!!!

Regards,

Astrohog

[JohnVH]

Clock is ticking astro, DO WORK!

[astrohog]

John,

I AM, I AM!!! This plane assembles so quickly that I ran out of things to do until I can get my hands on the DA, servos, regs, leads, spinner, switches, batts, prop, etc. etc....

Remember, I am just building up my hangar. I do not have the luxury of owning an entire AIRFORCE that I can beg borrow and steal parts from at will!!!

If you got some spares laying around, I will come over and pick em' up so we can fly on Saturday!!

Astro

[harv]

hey jeff, you gona let me at the sticks right


harv

[astrohog]

Harv,

I did that with my 50cc PAU Edge and look what happend.....you ended up getting one!

You ready to step up to the plate again?

Anytime, buddy! I am hoping to get around a little more this year and do some flying at other nearby clubs. ( I am sure I will be up your way at least once!). And you will have to try to make it down here as well, at least for our Big Bird weekend....now THERE'S a good time!!!!

Astro

[Ken-H]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Whipper
	Woot!! I finally got to fly this thing. Standard muffs on Da 100, 5955's, 1 8711a rudder, used all the hardware that came with it, CF spinner, fromeco 2600 Batts. Weight came in at an unbeliveable 25lbs 12oz!!!!! Yeah baby!!!! This thing floats so good its unreal. I got some pics and vid, still need to get vid done, ill post them later if i can. But all in all this thing rocks!!!! It flys so good im thinking of getting another one to keep in the closet in case I dumb thumb it. Ken awesome job on this one!! As soon as the weather gets back to normal ill get some more flights on it. Its looking like a very good flying year

Whipper,

Congratulations, and thank you. Looking forward to seeing your pictures for sure.

Ken

[harv]

Hey ken, you gonna be coming to the polar bear imac contest next weekend?(in olympia)



harv

[islandflyer2]

A couple of months ago, we had a mis-hap with my 36% Edge while filming a video with Ken and John: someone turned on his transmitter, and we went into failsafe, crashing in the tall weeds.
This accident broke the cowl and exhaust pipe.
I have just replaced both, and this time I use the DA-100 compact mufflers: this is a much cleaner installation, as this time I did not have to cut any hole at the bottom for the cowl for the muffler.
Looks much nicer!

[Ken-H]

Hi everyone,

We now have the standoff mount for the DA-85. Total weight comes in right about 3oz. Also includes the mounting bolts for those that are interested.

Ken

[regansm]

Does anyone have any feedback on using this plane for IMAC? I love this plane but have been told that the 540 Edge (in general, not this particular airframe) is not really the plane for precision aerobatics. I currently fly a Extra 260 but would love to try this one out. I haven't seen any plane that has caught me attention like this one. What say ye?

Also, do you think there would be a benefit to any particular airframe/engine combination (DA-85 vs. DA-100) for IMAC?

Shawn

[Scrima]

	Quote: Originally Posted by regansm
	Does anyone have any feedback on using this plane for IMAC? I love this plane but have been told that the 540 Edge (in general, not this particular airframe) is not really the plane for precision aerobatics. I currently fly a Extra 260 but would love to try this one out. I haven't seen any plane that has caught me attention like this one. What say ye? Also, do you think there would be a benefit to any particular airframe/engine combination (DA-85 vs. DA-100) for IMAC? Shawn

I've been meaning to ask the exact same question! I'm currently flying an AW 50cc Extra 260 which I love for its precision, but have also been eyeing the 36% Edge. I'm trying to get active in IMAC (Clinton next weekend is my first comp) so this would be really good info!

Roni in Indy