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EDGE 540-V3 30cc             Item code: BH94

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Instruction Manual

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Some more parts.

 

 

HARDWARE PACK

 

COWLING.

 

Landing gear.....

This instruction manual is designed to help you build a  great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual 
thoroughly before starting assembly of your 

EDGE 540-V3 30cc

. Use the parts listing below to identify 

all parts.

Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have 
the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned 
properly  before  gluing!  This  will  assure  proper  
assembly.

 EDGE 540-V3 30cc 

ARF is hand made 

from  natural  materials,  every  plane  is  unique 
and  minor  adjustments  may  have  to  be  made.  
However,  you  should  find  the  fit  superior  and  
assembly simple.

The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are 
fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant of many 
harsh  chemicals  including  the  following:  paint 
thinner, C/A glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder 
and acetone. Do not let these chemicals come in 
contact with the colors on the covering and the 
plastic parts.

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

 

(1)  Fuselage.

WING ASSEMBLY

 

(1) Right wing half with pre-installed 
aileron.

 

(1) Left wing half with pre-installed 
aileron.

TAIL SECTION ASSEMBLY

 

(1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-installed 
rudder.

 

(1) Horizontal stabilizer with 
pre-installed elevator halves.

To  avoid  scratching  your  new  airplane,  do  not 
unwrap  the  pieces  until  they  are  needed  for  
assembly. Cover your workbench with an old towel 
or brown paper, both to protect the aircraft and to 
protect the table. Keep a couple of jars or bowls 
handy to hold the small parts after you open the 
bag.

SUGGESTION

NOTE

Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable 

of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL 

RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.

If you are inexperienced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C supplier 
and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures 
designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C flight. They will also be able to advise on any 
insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

  WARNING

 

Thick cyanoacrylate glue.

 

30 minute epoxy.

 

5 minute epoxy.

 

Hand or electric drill.

 

Assorted drill bits.

 

Modelling knife.

 

Straight edge ruler.

 

2mm ball driver.

 

Phillips head screwdriver.

 

220 grit sandpaper.

 

90° square or builder’s triangle.

 

Wire cutters.

 

Masking tape & T-pins.

 

Thread-lock.

 

Paper towels.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED

PARTS LISTING

Summary of Contents for EDGE-540-V3

Page 1: ...FLY 95 ALMOST READY TO FLY ALL BALSA PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION COVERED WITH ORACOVER Wingspan 2 080 mm 81 89 in Length 1 680 mm 66 14 in Weight 6 2 kg 13 64 lbs Parts listing required Not included Radio 0...

Page 2: ...MBLY 1 Vertical stabilizer with pre installed rudder 1 Horizontal stabilizer with pre installed elevator halves To avoid scratching your new airplane do not unwrap the pieces until they are needed for...

Page 3: ...in the area of safety Note regarding the film covering Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the film covering due to major fluctuations in weather conditions temperature humidity etc in rare cases...

Page 4: ...exit hole on the aileron servo tray hatch This hole will allow the servo arm to pass through when installing the aileron pushrods 1 INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS Drill a hole 1 5mm Servo tray Remove...

Page 5: ...of the four mounting screws provided with the servo Drill a hole 1 5mm Secure 2x10mm Secure 3 INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES 3 Repeat the procedure to install the control horn on the opposite ailero...

Page 6: ...per 3 Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45 degree angle using a cigarette lighter This tube will be the vent tube to the muffler 4 Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a 45 degree an...

Page 7: ...m behind the engine while guiding the fuel tank into place Push the fuel tank as far forward as possible the front of the tank should just about touch the back of the firewall Blow through one of the...

Page 8: ...e servo Secure and cut PARTS REQUIRED IV MAIN GEAR INSTALATION 5x50mm 6x20mm Pushrod wire Pushrod choke Throttle Pushrod Pushrod choke Drill 8mm hole 1 Assemble and mounting the wheel pants as shown i...

Page 9: ...ed so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape 3 Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure it in place using four wood...

Page 10: ...screws will help keep them from coming lose dur ing operation Epoxy glue Remove the covering Bottom side Mark line Secure Install the spinner backplate propeller and spinner cone The spinner cone is h...

Page 11: ...vator servo Test fit the servo into the servo tray 2 Mount the servo to the tray using the mounting screws provided with your radio system Secure Drill a hole 1 5mm Remove the covering VIII INSTALLING...

Page 12: ...lizer to the fuselage Push in Bottom side 1 A B Epoxy glue 2 Push in control horn Secure 1 Push in 2 Push in 1 RUDDER CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION 1 Remove the covering from the slot on the bottom of the...

Page 13: ...rn into the slot and secure it by A B Epoxy glue Aluminium Push in 1 A B Epoxy glue Control horn of rudder Rudder 2 Push in 3x10mm 2 RUDDER CABLE INSTALLATION Rudder push pull system install as same a...

Page 14: ...assembly in place on the plywood plate The pivot point of the tail wheel wire should be even with the rudder hinge line and the tail wheel bracket should be centered on the plywood plate Cut Rudder c...

Page 15: ...ttery pack lead into the switch 2 Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam to protect them from vibration Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the foam in place 3 Position the ba...

Page 16: ...g panels as pictures below Secure Secure 4x12mm Push in 1 Push in 2 Push in XV INSTALLING COCKPIT FUSELAGE See picture below C A Epoxy glue Pillot Push in Position the canopy so the rear frame on the...

Page 17: ...or landing Moving the balance aft makes the model more agile with a lighter and snappier feel In any case please start at the location we recommend With the wing attached to the fuselage all parts of...

Page 18: ...every glue joint in your plane to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded 3 Double check the balance of the airplane 4 Check the control surface 5 Check the receiver antenna It should be fully...

Page 19: ...to an explosion Keep all onlookers especially small children and animals well back from the area of operation This is a flying aircraft which will cause serious injury in case of impact with a person...

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