Edge for Imac???

[Extra260]

As I progress I was planning on moving up to advanced or unlimited with this plane so that is why I was concerned.

[tobytorkn]

extra 260, i have seen several 40% edges fly in unlimited in the nc area. in the right hands it is a great machine. one thing i would definitely suggest is to sharped the leading edge of the wing. you will want to do this on about the last 12-18" of the tip of the wing. basically you want it to look like a piece of triangle stock with just a slight rounding on the tip. this GREATLY helps in spin entry/break. i flew an edge in sportsman and just loved it. to be honest it was one of my favorite planes. hope this helps. toby....
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[adrian]

wise words from all the guys - the edge is a modern design and flies as good as most and better 3D than most - so go and win as its all in the practice - Adrian

[Extra260]

Thanks alot guys. I actually did make the leading edge a little sharper than normal before covering. Does it pull straight up in elevators??? Is there much coupling in KE??? Also the practice is no concern for me because I fly every night at my house. I feel almost like I wont know what to expect when I go to comps because I dont fly at a flying feild or any where near one. I have seen wha tis excpected at the shootout but that is all of my nolige. I will be going during my spring break befor the season starts to practice my imac routines with bill hemple so that will probabley help. Anyways with all of the help I have gotten from you guys it looks like I will be using this plane for the imac season. You have given me great nolige of what is good about an edge but what should I expect to have to practice on more??? I know about the spins but is there any other bad habbits or tendecies I should know about??? Why doesnt it snap as well as most??? Thanks again.

[dhooks]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Extra260
	Dhooks are you talking to me about the shipping??? I also have a 50cc extra 260 and a 33%am yak. I think the big edge will prevail though. How does an edge knife edge and what are the roll rated like???

Naw was talking to Match.

[T. Bob]

Which Edge is it?

[DKnippen]

Extra 260,
My first 40% was a Carden Edge as well as my second 40%. It will fly Imac Unlimited. Like Toby said you have to get used to it. Spins and rolling circles are the only slight downfall I see. Some days I fly the plane and some days the plane fly me..... You will still like it and fly it well.
Pitch coupling on mine is only about 3 % on ailerons as well as Elevator. The Edge has a tendency to be tail heavy because of the tall fin and large Rudder.( 4in. taller than the 40% Extra 260) Do everything you can to keep the tail light so it will track better.

[EXTREME FLIGHT]

260, Bill Hempel won a couple of IMAC NATS a few years back with Edges.

[Hoss]

	Quote: Originally Posted by EXTREME FLIGHT
	260, Bill Hempel won a couple of IMAC NATS a few years back with Edges.

He also flew the Edge at the last TOC if I am not mistaken.

[Andy540T]

The Edge used to be the sought after plane. Now for what ever reason it has almost disappeard from IMAC. This might have something to do with manufacturers letting this design fade away. Any aerobatics capable plane that is built straight can be set up to fly IMAC well and the Edge is no exception.

[adrian]

FASHION!!!!!???????? thats all - yak attack and now 260!! edge is making a major come back - redbull air races!!! and if you read the forums - the cap is also back.

[Andy540T]

I think it all has to do with what the guys that win the big contests are flying. We get this idea in our heads that the plane is a large part of what makes the pilot successful, when in fact it is simply what works for one individual. When QQ wins, everyone wants a Yak, When Leesburg won 300 sales pick up. If Chip wins everyone wants an ultimate, etc. etc.

[Judge]

You will not lose because you have an Edge.

You will not win because you have an Extra.

You will win or lose based on how well you understand the judging criteria, how much you practice, and how well you present those criteria to the judges.

In the end you can only fly as well as your skills allow you to, regardless of what plane you are flying (Edge or Extra).

[ifly3d]

Judge hit the nail on the head except for one thing. Make sure your airplane is set up for flying imac. I started imac with an edge this year and had a lot of trouble mainly due my flying skills. I got some help with my setup and it help me a lot with the way I flew. There a number of guys in the S.E. region flying edges and placing in the top three. All i can say is get the plane set up and learn the plane and practice. The guys that are great pilots they can fly a trash can lid and make it look good.

[T. Bob]

Which Edge is it?