PAU 43% Edge 540 Build

[macanaw]

I should probably give some details of whats going into the plane. All the servos are JR 8711's except the throttle, not sure what I'll put there. The engine is a DA 150 (Thanks Bill) and the exhaust is yet to be decided, that decision will be made on Monday.

Smart-Fly power expander with a Spektrum 9ch on top of it. The batteries I need to build tomorrow, they are a123 packs. I will use (1) 2 cell pack for the ignition at 2300mha, and (2) 4 cell packs at 4600 mha for the on board power.

Back to building.

[CSpaced]

[macanaw]

I do need to mention that using (2) servos per aileron is NOT supported by PAU. The design is for (3) servos and it has not been tested in a (2) servo configuration.

That being said, I am going to test it out on (2) servos but I am prepared to add a third if/when needed. Please do not attempt this on your own plane. This is being done for testing purposes only.

David Fox

[plaster93]

Ya hear that kids,do not do this at home as Dave is a trained professional! LOL
Looks awesome so far!

[sweetpea]

	Quote: Originally Posted by macanaw
	I do need to mention that using (2) servos per aileron is NOT supported by PAU. The design is for (3) servos and it has not been tested in a (2) servo configuration. That being said, I am going to test it out on (2) servos but I am prepared to add a third if/when needed. Please do not attempt this on your own plane. This is being done for testing purposes only. David Fox

Honestly I think you'll be just fine. I only run 2 servos on my 42% Extra. Of course if you are going to hardcore, full deflection 3-D all the time 3 might be better, but 2 8711's will do the job IMHO.

[macanaw]

I know the power of the 8711's is enough, the concern is possible flutter on the massive ailerons. It just hasn't been flown on 2 servos so I'm going to give it a go.

[astrohog]

These kits look like they go together sooo easy, the inside joke around here is that they should have been called the CS (caveman) series.... (so easy a CaveMan can do it!)

so Dave.........how's that finger???

Astrohog

[alec taylor]

macanaw. could youweigh the bare airframe sitting on its wheels. no gear , no nothing in it. alex

[snap a saurus]

I plan on using 2 8711 servos per aileron and 2 8711 per elevator half, same for the rudder and go from there I will add if needed but I think it should be plenty.

[sweetpea]

More pics there Dave!

[macanaw]

Today I put on all the wings and mounted up the cowl. The holes for the cowl are all pre-drilled and the blind nuts installed. The wing tube is carbon and a perfect snug fit. You do need to open 6 spots on each side of the fuse for the wing tube, anti-rotation pins, wing bolts, etc...

Here are a couple pics of the next area of work... the inside. I'll start with the fuel and smoke tank, then the power expander, and batteries. Right now I need to head over to Dick's house to build the a123 packs.

[macanaw]

Sorry for the slow progress on the build thread, got busy with work and family. Then i started working on the a123 packs for this plane and my TB 260.

So back to the build.

The deck inside the plane is covered with ultra cote but you can see several precut slots for strapping in the tank and batteries. The plane comes with a 50 ounce tank which I mounted using Panduilt cinch straps. Then I mounted the Badger switch from Fromeco, the openings are precut on both sides of the fuselage just cut away the covering.

Next was the DA 150
I used 3/4 inch stand-offs and the thrust angle is already on the pre-built firewall. I used 10-32 bolts with nylock nuts. I added a piece of carbon laminated balsa to mount the ignition using velcro straps. I took Bill's advice on the exhaust and installed front in rear out cannisters in the tunnel. Threw a 8611a on the throttle and moved over the the rudder for a few minutes.

The rear deck has cut outs for 3 servos on a pull-pull rudder setup. I am going to start with (2) 8711's on the rudder and add another later if necessary.