PAU 43% Edge 540 Build

[Ken-H]

	Quote: Originally Posted by macanaw
	Guys, be sure to get the specs on the new engines width. I'm not sure if they will fit in the cowl. I'll try Bill tomorrow and see what I can determine about the fit. David

David,

I called them yesterday on the very same topic. According the DA, it's the same width as the 150.

Ken

[3-d flyer]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken-H
	David, I called them yesterday on the very same topic. According the DA, it's the same width as the 150. Ken

Yes, when i spoke w/ Bill over at D/A he said this was a "DROP IN" Replacement to the 150 only believe it or not lighter! Besides, I am not worried about this airframe not being tested with it..... That's what management of the left stick is all about anyway. I would rather have a little extra, than not enough....

[FrtDawg]

I asked right from the start for replacement built up wings, no matter how long the wait was. Thanks to Herve and PAU's execllent customer service that is what I received. Just for everyones info, My original wings weigh 3 lbs 1 oz (on MY scale) The reinforced built up wings way 3 lbs 14 oz each. So not all that huge of a difference from the foam wings.

Dean

[xtreem3d]

anyone get theirs flying yet? weather here is NOT co-operating for my test flight
steve

[cbk07]

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[cbk07]

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[xtreem3d]

craig,
will get it today after about noon here. i'm expecting 42-43 lbs . some of the stuff in my plane....i have smoke and a seiko w/ the battery, carbon spinner, powerbox. everything else is basic 40% stuff.
sent you a PM
steve

[astrohog]

cbk07,

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	Astrohog, have you seen it fly on a 150 with foam wings?

yes, I have SEEN it fly w/ foam wings. I did not personally FLY it with the foam wings, so maybe I did speak out of turn. I do not think there is any video of it flying with the foam wings. (at least not yet).

At any rate, I can't wait to hear everyone's ACTUAL experiences flying this plane. There has been alot of speculation and anticipation surrounding PAU's release of this Edge, and I am looking forward to hearing from y'all after you get 'em in the air!!

I am putting together one of their 36% ers (should be done in a week or so) and can't wait to have another Edge in the hangar!

Regards,

Astrohog

[FrtDawg]

I'll check the wings out better tonight and post some pictures of whatever is reinforced. From first glance, the glue joints appear to be better (more glue).

Dean

[xtreem3d]

craig and anyone else who cares, i would like to hear how your plane weight breaks down. i'm weighing my plane on a pretty good scale, not a bathroom scale. i originally weighed my wings @ 4.4 they now weigh 4.15 so i added about 11 oz to each wing. my wing tube weighs 11 oz. then i go to weigh my fuse and by picking it up it seems awfully light , it weighs in @ 30lbs soooo.. the total for my plane comes to
30
4.15
4.15
.11
= 40.5 lbs dry
... i never would have thought it, will try to borrow another scale just for comparison but would like to hear what the rest have come up with
steve

[cbk07]

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[xtreem3d]

yeah, i'm very happy with that. i'd like to see some other weights, i almost think my scale is off but i calibrated it before i weighed everything and it calibrated correctly

[snap a saurus]

	Quote: Originally Posted by xtreem3d
	anyone get theirs flying yet? weather here is NOT co-operating for my test flight steve

Steve, I took it to the field today but couldn't get the motor to run, not sure what's wrong, ignition is getting 6 volts, carb getting gas, will trouble shoot this week, I was dying to fly it, I was very disappointed, I ended up flying the big Edge with a new 2.4

[xtreem3d]

i thought this was a big edge!!!! hehe