Monday, January 5, 2009




The Edge is finally completed and I get to go out and test fly this morning.  So, I will talk about the build.  

The Aeroworks Edge 540T arrived well packaged with all the parts in separate bags, making identification easy.  The instructions are detailed and also easy to follow.  The covering needed some going over, but this is normal for most ARFs and the manual explains proper-technique for fixing this issue.  The ARF assembles is straight forward, just follow the instructions.  I only made slight modifications to the control linkages using quick connects instead of the 90 bend and snap link (personal preference).  

The only discrepancies I found were some of the hardware, missing control throws, and CG.  First some of the machine screws used on the control horns strip rather quickly, this seems to be the norm for some of the ARFs out there, please, put some decent screws/ bolts that don't easily strip.  Second, the manual did not have the control throws listed, this was not as big a deal, as I went online and downloaded the manual with the need information and which has nice color photos.  Lastly, the CG of "2 3/4" is a bit forward, and I have had good response from other pilots who say 3.25-3.5" is more the norm.  

Overall, this has been a great ARF to build and the issues were minor.  Now to test fly.

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