lanier edge 540 & da85

[rcpilot82]

I have this plane also (edge) it flies really light and is not like the traditional "lanier heavy" aircraft. as mentioned above I used a xoar prop and loved it, I also put a can in mine and made it real quiet. as for the engine the 85 may be a little much but again as said above add some strength to the motor box and go over all the joints with CA. use that left stick to manage the power of the DA and I think it will be fine. should have awsome pull-out! also as a note my edge needed weight up front so a heavier engine would benifit this plane.just watch the LG, it bends pretty easy.

[yfz450]

cool man thanks thats what i was hoping to here

[yfz450]

im going with a dx7 the 3305s should work great.i would use the zdz 60

[dakota97]

The Futaba 3305 servos are no longer recommended for airplanes. If you read the servo description on Futaba's website, it will explain. I had problems with them in 2 of my planes.

[GremlinX]

I think if you use a standard muffler or pitts style light muffler and keep it real light, it'll fly fine.

[skhalil]

Point taken guys, will go with the Hitec 5645MG all over and 1 5955 Titatnium Hitec for the rudder. Still not sure about the engine ! DA50 (enough power - note that our flying field is 1500meters high?) DA85 (overkill ?) or maybe try my luck with the Fujis ? anyone tried or heard about the Fuji 64EI ?

Skywalker

[dakota97]

Hitec 5645 and 5625 have the same torque specs. The 5625 has a much faster response time. The 5955 is an outstanding servo. I have 5 in my QQ yak 86". 150 flights and zero problems.

[HTSkywalker]

Will venture in the DA85, seems the most logical decision. I always had a tendency for over powering and I believe the EDGE would benefit from the nose extra weight. How about the Hobbico CS-150 servo all over ? was thinking about the Hitec 5646MG all over and the 5955TG for the rudder but the Hobbico is of more torque and cheaper price. Not sure about the original manufacturer, could be either Hitec or Futaba ?

[Wild Thang]

DA-85 is too big bro... This thing is going to fly like a jet. You might be ok in IMAC, but freestyle... I think it's gona be super heavy. Wing rock til ya drop. Good pull out power i'm sure though, and unlimited vertical . Hopfuly you can get it light enough, I'll look around and think of a light setup. If you want a cheap, good quality option for another engine, go to www.DLUsa.net, Just as good as a DA-50 at almost half the price. And a tiny bit more horsepower.

HTS, Agreed, CS-150's all over. Try CS-170's on the rudder, it's the same as a HS-5955 but just no programing card. I think programing servos is a waste anyways . Hobbico buys their servos from Hitec, look at the CS-170's specs compared to the HS-5955's specs. They change the specs by tenths...

Have a good one.

[HTSkywalker]

Thanks SP, If I go 50cc I go DA but the problem is that our flying field is 4500 feet high and I am planning to put a smoke system as well. With the 85 I know the wingloading will go up but If I let go on hovering do you think the DA50 would be fine ?
not much reviews and field feedbacks on the Hobbico CS-150, would it be a risk to try ? do they use same electronics as Hitec you think ?
Can't someone tell the DA guys to bridge the gap between the 50/85/100/150 size !!

Let back the slow Windows based 14MZ guys, 12Z 72Mhz all the way

[BoneDoc]

YFZ, The lanier Edge is SEVERELY tail heavy on a DA50, so the DA85 is a logical choice. I had one and it flew great with a DA50, but I had to move everything to the front, and fashion my own pull-pull rudder setup.

It' is BIG for a 50CC, and it has a big wing also, almost as big as the 50CC Yak from EF.

Though I personally prefer a lighter aircraft for the 50cc OR get a bigger 80cc aircraft, you've gotten both, so just fly with what you have. As long as it's properly strengthened, you'll be fine. Ignore the generic advices .

You can go to my website young99.net and I have 2 videos of the Edge.

I think the most important thing you can do is to strengthen the firewall. Next is to replace the tailwheel with something more robust. Other than that, consider 5645 on ailerons, and elevators, 5955 on rudder. That WILL be enough for a 33-35cc aircraft if or when you bust this one .

Good luck

[Fl Big Mac]

When targeting a CG of a plane: just increasing the weight of the components is not a good way to move your CG. The most detrimental thing you can do to an airplane is increase the wing loading to a point where the stall speed is higher than the way you intend to fly it.

A sport plane will fly slow and stable at a wing loading less than 20 oz per square foot of wing. I like a plane to be in the teens for 3D and harrior with no wing rock.

If you use a large engine to offset a tail heavy condition and it raises you above 20 oz per square foot, you will have a plane with a faster stall speed and will wing rock when slowed down.

Do the math then decide what is best, to move equipment forward, add more usefull weight, or nothing at all. When I say usefull weight I mean larger battery, larger engine, etc. You will never find any lead in any of my planes.