[rcplane]

I thought I would talk a bit about my build of the new 29% Air Wild Edge 540T.

I received the kit from Jerry at the AMA Convention in Ontario. After returning home I got an order together for the rest of whet I needed.
DA50R
5- Hitec 5945 Digital servos
Air Wild servo arms
2x24" and 2x6" twisted extensions.
Smart Fly Optical Ign switch
24oz fuel tank
After everything came in I started the plane.
I installed the DA50 and its electronics then the ignition 1/2 of the Smart Fly electronics.

The manual says to install the gear next but it would be a pain in the xxx to do that on my bench so I left it for all but last. (I did put the axels and wheel pants on the gear but didn't put the ailgnment screw in just yet)
I used the supplied CA hinges (you cant use any others as there are no hard points for say robarts etc...) and put the rudder on the vertical stab, ailerons on the wings and elevators on horizontal stab, You do this so you can properly line up the control horns.
This was about the most uncomfortable part of this build. I didn't like diging out the extra wood needed to install the control horns, I also have not come to grips with CAing them in place either but I am sure they are smarter than I and they will work just fine. Time will make me feel comfortable with it I am sure.

Then the servos, push rods etc... were all installed.
The rest of the electronics were put in and it was time to put the wings on and set all the controls up how I wanted.
OOPS. a problem.
The wing tube wouldn't fit!
It was a pretty shiny black, but it didn't fit so I started sanding, and sanding..... and sanding.... until all that pretty black was gone. Now it fit just fine......

Anyway I got it together, set it up and I am ready to fly.
I took it to the field 2 days ago but I had not finished the spinner so it wouldn't balance. I needed to run the motor anyway so I did.
Wow. Its going to have so much power. Under 15 lbs and a DA50. I actually have not weighed mine but I used everything asked for and it is to come in at 14.9 lbs.


To sum it up in a short note like this? Its a great built plane and beautiful as well, and its got real ultracote covering. I was really impressed with how its built, its light but strong, real strong. The only couple of things I would like to possibly change or at least have the option of changing would be the CA hinges and not having to sand that pretty black wing tube.
I am happy to answer any questions and will send pictures. I will also write how awesome it flies after I fly it. hopefully tomorrow!!!!!