PAU 36% Edge 540 Build

[JohnVH]

+1 I flew the plane with a DA100, and kens with the DA85 on the can and pitts mufflers, I didnt like the DA85 with the can, but put the DA85 on a pitts and its a blast, huge difference for me. Id have to sit and really think about which DA Id want on it, both work fine this way.

[joeo78]

thanks john im just trying to save a little where i can what did you guys use for a rudder servo? and how many

[JohnVH]

This is a build thread, here is Kens post from page 3

	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken-H
	For the rudder servos, I am using a single JR 8711 rudder servo with a 4” offset servo arm for both airplanes. For the 100cc I am mounting it in the rear servo mount. If your using an 85, I would put it into the forward servo mount since it’s a much lighter motor. If your using two, I guess it doesn’t matter. However from this step forward, DA-85 users should be mindful as you add hardware so you don’t have to shift everything forward later on. Now having said all that, a stand alone bell crank is ideal if your worried about wear on the output shaft of the servo. I use the KISS principle…besides it works. I’ll be more likely to dirt nap it doing something I stupid long before I ware out the output shaft of the servo. Attach the supplied pull-pull cable in a crossed fashion.

See above, hope this helps. There are pictures there also.

	Quote: Originally Posted by joeo78
	thanks john im just trying to save a little where i can what did you guys use for a rudder servo? and how many

[Oilsands]

I was going to use 2 Futaba S9156 servosfor the rudder, but I may just put one in for now and see how it is. If needed, I will add the second one. The rest of the plane has the Futaba S9156 as well, except for the throttle which is going to be a Futaba S9405. I will be running 6v through a SF Eq6.

[Flyfalcons]

Anythony, have you purchased your rudder servo(s) yet?

[astrohog]

I'm running 9156's all around and they are awesome servos! A single 9156 on rudder is PLENTY!!

Regards,

Astrohog

[Flyfalcons]

Yours has a single 9156, Jeff? If so then I can vouch for you that a single 9156 should work fine on 6V. Thanks for letting me fly your plane!

[Ken-H]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flyfalcons
	Yours has a single 9156, Jeff? If so then I can vouch for you that a single 9156 should work fine on 6V. Thanks for letting me fly your plane!

Guys hold the phone! I think Jeff has a single 8711 in that Edge as I do in mine which works great. You may want to look into the new 9157's Futaba has now. Even though I think the 9156 is a little under rated, I would not be the beta tester for a single 9156 there. I am normally a JR guy but after flying those 9156's I just got a set for a new project. I probably would try a single 9157 for the rudder.

Ken

[Scotte 540]

My edge has 9156's & JR 8711 rudder using the Smart-Fly EQ6 @ 6.5 v...........It looks like it has enough power flap itself in the air..........

Maiden today went flawless-----perfect weather, a good teacher (Jerry R.) and a plane that is incredible,,,,,can't wait to fly her again...........four flights today and with each flight a little more fun

[sweetpea]

Nice sun shades.......do you think you really need them this time of year though?

[gdryer]

Congratulations on a successful first day Scott. So how fast was heart rate on the first flight?

[harv]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	Nice sun shades.......do you think you really need them this time of year though?

yeah, during mid day the sun is in the worst spot. center of the field.

[astrohog]

Okay, I'm an IDIOT! Ken is right, I am running a single 8711 on rudder. Don't know what I was thinking (I guess I WASN'T!)

Astro

[Oilsands]

Congradulations on the successful and enjoyable maiden Scott. Your plane looks great, what prop are you using? I have the S9156's already, so I will put 2 for the rudder. Anyone have any idea if there is some documentation on how much torque and amps it take for a given area? The new 9157's sound very nice, lots of torque and quick.

[Oilsands]

Scott,
I see in one of your pictures a while back you had 2 x 3000 mAh Li-Mag batteries for the Rx. Did you get a chance to see what you had left in them after your flights. What do you have for the ign? How long was your total flight time?