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bradyrc · 01-11-2008, 07:31 PM

Well guys here it is look what the UPS man delivered. Sitting on my front porch when I got home today I had my new Air Wild 29% Edge 540. This is actually my second Edge 540 from AW, long story short this bird will be flying on 2.4 G's. Standy by for a build thread of this bewt!!!

bradyrc · 01-11-2008, 07:58 PM

Couldn't wait to get her unpacked and inspected after traveling from The OC to the Big Town of Ball Ground GA. Notice how everything is strategically located and secured so there is no room for damage during shipping.

see_e_oh · 01-11-2008, 09:27 PM

Looking forward to the build thread. I've got the AirWild 29% Extra 260 with a DA-50. I was lazy and had a little extra $$, so I had AirWild build mine for me.

The E260 is an incredible flying machine.

Can't wait to see how the E540 comes together, and how it flies.

Keep those pix coming!

bradyrc · 01-11-2008, 09:48 PM

Here it is, Everything has been unpacked and looked over. Now we are ready for some assembly. Just to give you a run down of what is going in this bird, I will be slapping a DA 50 on the nose with a Slimline Pitts style muffler, 5985's on Ailerons & Elevator, 5245 mini digital on throttle and a 5955 on the rudder. I will be running FromeCo products for powering everything.

	Quote: Originally Posted by see_e_oh
	I was lazy and had a little extra $$, so I had AirWild build mine for me.

See_e_oh great to hear you are liking the Extra 260. Awesome flying plane and extemely light weight for a 50 CC plane.

Air Wild does offer the new Turn Key build Service!

Long Nuts · 01-11-2008, 09:58 PM

Hey Corey,
Looking forward to your build, I am currently building my own 29% 260 as well, I have had it for a year now, and winter is a great time to start!!
I distribute Airwild up here in Canada, and They really are a fantastic kit to build, I can't wait to see how you progress!!

Cheers, Dave!!

CAPT KIRK · 01-18-2008, 02:24 PM

Will try and post some pic's of mine.. been flying it since last sumner and absolutely love it. Flying it with the Spektrum DX7 without any troubles. Notice install of satelite reciever. Also using the carbon fiber wing tube, DA50 and 1800 NiMhi batteries for a total flyin wieght of 15.2 lbs. Canopy was tinted with the window tint spray paint commonly used for R/C cars (Tamiya brand if I remember right).

Enjoy the build... You will love the fly.

bradyrc · 01-18-2008, 04:13 PM

Well I received my motor from Desert Aircraft today. Came back from a check up after the crash. Everything checked out, stand by for some building this weekend.

bradyrc · 01-18-2008, 10:16 PM

Once I had the motor unpacked I couldn't wait to get it mounted. I used the mounting template that is supplied. After carefully marking the holes on the fire wall with the template is was time to install the engine. Air Wild has noted a change in the installation of a DA 50. You need to fabricate a 1/4" spacer in addition to the 2 1/2" stand-offs. In this applications I had some left over from another plane. I am using 1/4" alum. spacers. Before mounting the motor, I went ahead and cut slots for the Ignition and Ignition battery pack. I am mounting the ignition module on the right side of the engine box because I am using a Slim Line Pitts muffler. I was afraid if I mounted the module on the bottom it would be too close to the muffler and cause problems due to the heat.

bradyrc · 01-18-2008, 10:24 PM

Here are a few pictures of the Ignition module and Ignition battery mounted using velcro strips.

bradyrc · 01-18-2008, 10:29 PM

Now that all of the drilling and cutting is complete around the engine box it is time to mount the motor. More building to follow tommorow.

Chrisk7 · 01-20-2008, 01:34 AM

I'm just finishing up the Air Wild 29% Extra 260. I put the DL-50 in mine.
I spent most of today TIG welding a pitts style muffler for the DL.
The only thing I changed so far are the wing bolts. I wasn't too nuts about them and installed regular 1/4-20 blind nuts and nylon bolts.
I put a huge quarter scale servo in for the rudder because I didn't want to rob a 5945 out of another plane, but I may do it anyway. Mine balances perfectly with a 5-cell NiMh. batt right in front of the rudder servo and the ign. batt. inside the engine box.
I have some 123 batteries from a power tool that I plan to make into receiver packs to get rid of the heavy 5-cell I have now. That plus going to the smaller rudder servo will help with weight I'm sure.
I also have a couple 4 inch spinners, one is alum. one is carbon, depending on how it ends up balancing.
I'm going to fire up the DL tomorrow and see how the custom pitts muffler sounds.

I almost bought the Edge 540, and was actually looking to buy one for the DL but found a couple threads on the AWild 260 and decided to try it instead.
I'm anxious to see how yours turns out.

Mine will be ready to fly tomorrow but I don't think the weather here in the N.W. is going to cooperate.

powerlines · 01-20-2008, 05:17 PM

BALL GROUND!! I am in Mid.. GA.. when you get it ready call me so I can be there.. LOL... I wish.. Maybe I could ship my camper there and just drive up to see it.. ANYWAYS> This is the next big plane I will be putting togeather.. I will be watching this thread.

Thanks for taking the time to post it..

LATER

bradyrc · 01-21-2008, 02:26 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Chrisk7
	I'm just finishing up the Air Wild 29% Extra 260. .

You will love the way it flys, The Edge and Extra are amazingly light planes. I had over 100 flights on the first Edge before it went in. Which is the main reason I am switching over to 2.4G. I will be posting some more tonight on the build progress.

bradyrc · 01-21-2008, 02:30 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by powerlines
	BALL GROUND!! I am in Mid.. GA.. when you get it ready call me so I can be there.. LOL... I wish.. Maybe I could ship my camper there and just drive up to see it.. ANYWAYS> This is the next big plane I will be putting togeather.. I will be watching this thread. Thanks for taking the time to post it.. LATER

You will be amazed at how quick and easy this plane goes together. If you follow some of the tips I will be using on assembly it will make some of the building easier. I fly at GMARC in Ball Ground GA, It will be ready to maiden the 2nd weekend in Feb.

bradyrc · 01-21-2008, 08:12 PM

I was able to get a few things done this evening. I skipped ahead just a few steps to getting her up on landing gear bc of the muffler. I didn't want the weight of the plane resting on the muffler. I am using a Slime Line Pitts style muffler instead of the standard muffler for the DA50. Hopefully the servos will be in tommorow so I can get the throttle setup and cowl installed.

01-11-2008, 07:31 PM	#1
bradyrc Uber Contributer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ballground GA Age: 34 Posts: 197	Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread Well guys here it is look what the UPS man delivered. Sitting on my front porch when I got home today I had my new Air Wild 29% Edge 540. This is actually my second Edge 540 from AW, long story short this bird will be flying on 2.4 G's. Standy by for a build thread of this bewt!!! Attached Thumbnails 109.8 KB · Views: 39 138.1 KB · Views: 35

01-11-2008, 07:58 PM	#2
bradyrc Uber Contributer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ballground GA Age: 34 Posts: 197	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread Couldn't wait to get her unpacked and inspected after traveling from The OC to the Big Town of Ball Ground GA. Notice how everything is strategically located and secured so there is no room for damage during shipping. Attached Thumbnails 199.6 KB · Views: 52 168.9 KB · Views: 30 136.4 KB · Views: 31

01-11-2008, 09:27 PM	#3
see_e_oh Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Encino, CA Age: 57 Posts: 65	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread Looking forward to the build thread. I've got the AirWild 29% Extra 260 with a DA-50. I was lazy and had a little extra $$, so I had AirWild build mine for me. The E260 is an incredible flying machine. Can't wait to see how the E540 comes together, and how it flies. Keep those pix coming!

01-11-2008, 09:58 PM	#5
Long Nuts DRAGIN EM!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brampton, On Canada Age: 50 Posts: 318	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread Hey Corey, Looking forward to your build, I am currently building my own 29% 260 as well, I have had it for a year now, and winter is a great time to start!! I distribute Airwild up here in Canada, and They really are a fantastic kit to build, I can't wait to see how you progress!! Cheers, Dave!! __________________ Dave Carr Aerosports R/C Products -DUBRO -AIRWILD -MAXX PRODUCTS - DESERT AIRCRAFT -FROMECO SCALE AVIONICS -GRAPHTECHRC.COM

01-18-2008, 02:24 PM	#6
CAPT KIRK High Desert Hucker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 85	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread Will try and post some pic's of mine.. been flying it since last sumner and absolutely love it. Flying it with the Spektrum DX7 without any troubles. Notice install of satelite reciever. Also using the carbon fiber wing tube, DA50 and 1800 NiMhi batteries for a total flyin wieght of 15.2 lbs. Canopy was tinted with the window tint spray paint commonly used for R/C cars (Tamiya brand if I remember right). Enjoy the build... You will love the fly. Attached Thumbnails 259.3 KB · Views: 121 31.9 KB · Views: 171 26.1 KB · Views: 126 __________________ If you're not living on the EDGE, then you are taking up too much space. Last edited by CAPT KIRK; 01-18-2008 at 02:30 PM.

01-18-2008, 04:13 PM	#7
bradyrc Uber Contributer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ballground GA Age: 34 Posts: 197	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread Well I received my motor from Desert Aircraft today. Came back from a check up after the crash. Everything checked out, stand by for some building this weekend. Attached Thumbnails 306.2 KB · Views: 17 342.7 KB · Views: 28

01-18-2008, 10:16 PM	#8
bradyrc Uber Contributer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ballground GA Age: 34 Posts: 197	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread Once I had the motor unpacked I couldn't wait to get it mounted. I used the mounting template that is supplied. After carefully marking the holes on the fire wall with the template is was time to install the engine. Air Wild has noted a change in the installation of a DA 50. You need to fabricate a 1/4" spacer in addition to the 2 1/2" stand-offs. In this applications I had some left over from another plane. I am using 1/4" alum. spacers. Before mounting the motor, I went ahead and cut slots for the Ignition and Ignition battery pack. I am mounting the ignition module on the right side of the engine box because I am using a Slim Line Pitts muffler. I was afraid if I mounted the module on the bottom it would be too close to the muffler and cause problems due to the heat. Attached Thumbnails 188.3 KB · Views: 26 177.0 KB · Views: 31 136.7 KB · Views: 37

01-18-2008, 10:24 PM	#9
bradyrc Uber Contributer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ballground GA Age: 34 Posts: 197	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread Here are a few pictures of the Ignition module and Ignition battery mounted using velcro strips. Attached Thumbnails 153.9 KB · Views: 47 123.3 KB · Views: 53

01-18-2008, 10:29 PM	#10
bradyrc Uber Contributer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ballground GA Age: 34 Posts: 197	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread Now that all of the drilling and cutting is complete around the engine box it is time to mount the motor. More building to follow tommorow. Attached Thumbnails 215.3 KB · Views: 39 191.0 KB · Views: 48

01-20-2008, 01:34 AM	#11
Chrisk7 Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stanfield Oregon 97875 Age: 44 Posts: 51	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread I'm just finishing up the Air Wild 29% Extra 260. I put the DL-50 in mine. I spent most of today TIG welding a pitts style muffler for the DL. The only thing I changed so far are the wing bolts. I wasn't too nuts about them and installed regular 1/4-20 blind nuts and nylon bolts. I put a huge quarter scale servo in for the rudder because I didn't want to rob a 5945 out of another plane, but I may do it anyway. Mine balances perfectly with a 5-cell NiMh. batt right in front of the rudder servo and the ign. batt. inside the engine box. I have some 123 batteries from a power tool that I plan to make into receiver packs to get rid of the heavy 5-cell I have now. That plus going to the smaller rudder servo will help with weight I'm sure. I also have a couple 4 inch spinners, one is alum. one is carbon, depending on how it ends up balancing. I'm going to fire up the DL tomorrow and see how the custom pitts muffler sounds. I almost bought the Edge 540, and was actually looking to buy one for the DL but found a couple threads on the AWild 260 and decided to try it instead. I'm anxious to see how yours turns out. Mine will be ready to fly tomorrow but I don't think the weather here in the N.W. is going to cooperate.

01-20-2008, 05:17 PM	#12
powerlines Hodge Hound#5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: United States, GA, Cochran Age: 38 Posts: 168	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread BALL GROUND!! I am in Mid.. GA.. when you get it ready call me so I can be there.. LOL... I wish.. Maybe I could ship my camper there and just drive up to see it.. ANYWAYS> This is the next big plane I will be putting togeather.. I will be watching this thread. Thanks for taking the time to post it.. LATER

01-21-2008, 08:12 PM	#15
bradyrc Uber Contributer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ballground GA Age: 34 Posts: 197	Re: Air Wild 29% Edge 540 Build Thread I was able to get a few things done this evening. I skipped ahead just a few steps to getting her up on landing gear bc of the muffler. I didn't want the weight of the plane resting on the muffler. I am using a Slime Line Pitts style muffler instead of the standard muffler for the DA50. Hopefully the servos will be in tommorow so I can get the throttle setup and cowl installed. Attached Thumbnails 197.3 KB · Views: 43 329.3 KB · Views: 16 166.9 KB · Views: 26 181.8 KB · Views: 50

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