PAU 36% Edge 540 Build

[sweetpea]

Nice!

[Ken-H]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flyinrazrback
	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.

Nice looking baffle!...and plane I should add...lol! Congrats!

Ken

[CSpaced]

Looks awesome, congrats on a succesful maiden!

[harv]

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

[astrohog]

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

[macanaw]

Here is some video of the 43%
http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...tml#post388148

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/

[PTS]

Mine should be here by Friday and I am pumped about this plane. DA-100 for power and a few other cool items. Stay Tuned!!!!

[jborget]

Nice pictures. Your baffle look's great. Is your baffle made of painted balsa?

[Ken-H]

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

[sweetpea]

Correct Ken------

Deadline for online entries is Friday the 15th, Midnite Vegas Time.

$5 a ticket or 5 fo $20

Need not be present to win (shipping is winner responsibilty from my house to yours)

paypal email is mommiezombie@cox.net (wife's account)

Its taken all my resolve for the last couple of weeks to not take this plane out of the box and fly it!

[astrohog]

Okay guys, here goes! I know I have been talking about this plane since I first saw and flew the 43% prototype late last summer, but I just got home from the field and had the opportunity to fly the 36% with a DA-85, and all I can say is......WOW!!!

I fly the PAU 30% Edge and it ROCKS!!, but the 36% is just AWESOME!

-------------------------DISCLAIMER-------------------------------------

I am a HACK pilot.....been flying for awhile and am learning 3D, have flown quite a few different planes, so I CAN make comparisons, but I am still a stick-banger!!!

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This was the second flight on this particular plane AND DA-85 and I was impressed! I felt very "locked-in" from the minute I took the sticks. The motor ran flawlessly (albeit set a bit rich) all day and provided PLENTY of power for this airframe to do anything thrown at it with ease!

I have been flying my 30% er for two years and still do not feel as comfortable as I did on this 36%!!! Hovers locked in IMMEDIATELY and harriers were the same way (and I am still learning GOOD harriers!).

This plane is a winner, boys!

I thought I would get by on the cheap and just fly OPP's this year (there are TWO at my field), but I am gonna have to step up and get one for myself as I do not think the others are gonna be willing to let go of the sticks!!

I know where my income tax return is going now!!

Can't wait to hear others' comments as they start getting 'em in the air!

now, WHERE'S ALL THE VIDEO???

Regards,

Astrohog

[Flyinrazrback]

I got 2 more flights in yesterday before the rain set in. Got it all trimmed and mixed out and is flying awesome. Best flying 35% 3D plane I have flown, really like this one.

[Ken-H]

Hey guys,

I should have a video from today up in a few minutes.

Ken

[Ken-H]

Hey guys,

Here is a little video from today of the maiden flight. Motor is pretty rich on this flight so I kept it up a little. Were going out tomorrow and try and shoot some more as it was cold and raining a little today. Anyway, the DA-85 is quite a little motor and pulls this aircraft around effortlessly. I would also like to make excuses for my thumbs in the video. They have seen little use this winter.

36% Edge Video

Enjoy!
Ken

[dbcaster]

Ken,
I am glad to hear that you like the 85. I received my Ultimate on Thursday and should have it in the air with the 85 in a couple of weeks. Once you get a feel for this plane and the 85. If you can recommend a prop for the Ultimate and the 85 that would be great. Sorry to hijack the thread.