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Dennis C · 07-09-2006, 05:59 PM

Hey guy's looking for anybody that is in the process of building or has this new kit from A.W.

Im thinking about ordering one since nobody else anything even close to this size of plane to where the surfaces are sheeted.

Just looking for feedback on how the plane build's and the quality of the kit.

Thanks

Huckeneer · 07-09-2006, 06:08 PM

These are not a new kit, they are just back into production. I have one that was built in 1997 and it still out runs all of the other planes. I have never seen a plane fly so well. You will not be disappointed. It does every manuever with solid performance. What would you like to know? I will help the best i can.

aviti · 07-09-2006, 06:28 PM

Actually it is a new kit to some extent. The wings and control surfaces are pre-sheeted and the fuse is a new design from the older kits. I have not seen any build threads on the new kits. I have the ARF version that is lightened to about 26 3/4 lbs and it is a great flyer. I think the new kits will fly well too as long as you watch the weight. Keep us posted if you get it.

Dennis C · 07-09-2006, 06:33 PM

The kit now is made by Columbo Anderson now i believe. different design then the original.

Jamie i know how they fly that's why i want one

How did you get your's to that weight.

I'd like to build it with a BME 110 if possible. I have a line on a used one for a good price just needs a motor. but it's the ARF version. and i know they came out on the heavy side.

Dennis C · 07-09-2006, 06:34 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by aviti
	Actually it is a new kit to some extent. The wings and control surfaces are pre-sheeted and the fuse is a new design from the older kits. I have not seen any build threads on the new kits. I have the ARF version that is lightened to about 26 3/4 lbs and it is a great flyer. I think the new kits will fly well too as long as you watch the weight. Keep us posted if you get it.

If i get one i'll do a build thread

Huckeneer · 07-09-2006, 08:04 PM

What would you like to know then? Mine weighs 26lbs even with a FPE 95cc

Jamie

Mark Dennis · 07-09-2006, 08:11 PM

Just to clear things up a little the kits are redesighned to aid in the building process but the airodynamic desighn has remained the same. IE, much easier building but the same great plane as the original.

Dennis C · 07-09-2006, 08:33 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Huckeneer
	What would you like to know then? Mine weighs 26lbs even with a FPE 95cc Jamie

Like i said i have a chance to by a used one. how did you get yours down to that weight.

I had one a couple of years ago and mounted a bme 102 w/ cans and it still needed ballast to get it to balance. like 2 lbs that would of brought it to almost a 30 lb plane. so i sold it.

Dennis C · 07-09-2006, 10:22 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Mark Dennis
	Just to clear things up a little the kits are redesighned to aid in the building process but the airodynamic desighn has remained the same. IE, much easier building but the same great plane as the original.

Mark have you guy's sold alot of the kit's

Mark Dennis · 07-09-2006, 11:36 PM

We have sold quite a few in all of the sizes. Every person I have talked with loved the way they were built some of them had built the originals and said that the new one went together 10 times eaisier. I am surprised we haven't seen much activity on any of the major sites but a lot are out there ranging from the 29% all the way up to the 40%.

Dennis C · 07-10-2006, 12:58 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Mark Dennis
	We have sold quite a few in all of the sizes. Every person I have talked with loved the way they were built some of them had built the originals and said that the new one went together 10 times eaisier. I am surprised we haven't seen much activity on any of the major sites but a lot are out there ranging from the 29% all the way up to the 40%.

Hey Mark can you tell me if the servo bays are already cut out in the wings

jmiracle · 07-10-2006, 02:31 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Huckeneer
	I have one that was built in 1997 and it still out runs all of the other planes.

yup....the AW edge is a great plane alright.....it's just a shame yours didn't make it in the air....

....sorry boys...just couldn't resist....

Dennis C · 07-10-2006, 02:52 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by jmiracle
	yup....the AW edge is a great plane alright.....it's just a shame yours didn't make it in the air.... ....sorry boys...just couldn't resist....

Does that mean its a hanger queen

jmiracle · 07-10-2006, 03:04 PM

LOL!! as many times as that plane has been passed around between a bunch of local guys (myself included!)....I don't know if "queen" is the name i'd give it!!

Dennis C · 07-10-2006, 03:05 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by jmiracle
	LOL!! as many times as that plane has been passed around between a bunch of local guys (myself included!)....I don't know if "queen" is the name i'd give it!!

LOL....Got yea

07-09-2006, 05:59 PM	#1
Dennis C I have Issues Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,311	Aero-Works 33% 540 Kit Hey guy's looking for anybody that is in the process of building or has this new kit from A.W. Im thinking about ordering one since nobody else anything even close to this size of plane to where the surfaces are sheeted. Just looking for feedback on how the plane build's and the quality of the kit. Thanks __________________ "Professional KeyBoard Pilot"

07-09-2006, 06:08 PM	#2
Huckeneer Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States, TX, Midland Age: 21 Posts: 1,505	Re: Aero-Works 33% 540 Kit These are not a new kit, they are just back into production. I have one that was built in 1997 and it still out runs all of the other planes. I have never seen a plane fly so well. You will not be disappointed. It does every manuever with solid performance. What would you like to know? I will help the best i can.

07-09-2006, 06:28 PM	#3
aviti Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Louis, MO Age: 42 Posts: 1,254 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Aero-Works 33% 540 Kit Actually it is a new kit to some extent. The wings and control surfaces are pre-sheeted and the fuse is a new design from the older kits. I have not seen any build threads on the new kits. I have the ARF version that is lightened to about 26 3/4 lbs and it is a great flyer. I think the new kits will fly well too as long as you watch the weight. Keep us posted if you get it.

07-09-2006, 06:33 PM	#4
Dennis C I have Issues Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,311	Re: Aero-Works 33% 540 Kit The kit now is made by Columbo Anderson now i believe. different design then the original. Jamie i know how they fly that's why i want one How did you get your's to that weight. I'd like to build it with a BME 110 if possible. I have a line on a used one for a good price just needs a motor. but it's the ARF version. and i know they came out on the heavy side. __________________ "Professional KeyBoard Pilot"

07-09-2006, 08:04 PM	#6
Huckeneer Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States, TX, Midland Age: 21 Posts: 1,505	Re: Aero-Works 33% 540 Kit What would you like to know then? Mine weighs 26lbs even with a FPE 95cc Jamie

07-09-2006, 08:11 PM	#7
Mark Dennis Team Aero-Works Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States, CO, Parker Posts: 479	Re: Aero-Works 33% 540 Kit Just to clear things up a little the kits are redesighned to aid in the building process but the airodynamic desighn has remained the same. IE, much easier building but the same great plane as the original.

07-09-2006, 11:36 PM	#10
Mark Dennis Team Aero-Works Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States, CO, Parker Posts: 479	Re: Aero-Works 33% 540 Kit We have sold quite a few in all of the sizes. Every person I have talked with loved the way they were built some of them had built the originals and said that the new one went together 10 times eaisier. I am surprised we haven't seen much activity on any of the major sites but a lot are out there ranging from the 29% all the way up to the 40%.

07-10-2006, 03:04 PM	#14
jmiracle Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 1,358	Re: Aero-Works 33% 540 Kit LOL!! as many times as that plane has been passed around between a bunch of local guys (myself included!)....I don't know if "queen" is the name i'd give it!!

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