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Now we’re ready to check the CG and install your remaining hardware. The CG range is center of the wing
tube, plus or minus 1/2”. We recommend to center with the wing tube for initial flights. The photos below
show the final set up for our preferred CG after test flights.
Check CG at this time
and place your batteries
and remaining hardware
in locations to attain the
desired CG. If satisfied
mount your remaining
hardware.
Congratulations! You have just
completed assembly of your
Edge540. Now would be a good time to install the optional vinyl graphics included with your kit.
Chapter 9
Radio and Control Surface Setup
Now we are ready to setup your aircraft for flying. Included is this manual are templates for measuring surface
throw you may use if desired. We recommend that you setup your aircraft on low rates for initial flights until
you become familiar with the aircraft and its capabilities.
The recommended low rates for this aircraft are:
25 degrees for ailerons with 0 to 20% expo
15 degrees for elevators with 0 to 20% expo
30 degrees for rudder with 0 to 20% expo
The recommended high rates for this aircraft are:
35 degrees for ailerons with 40 to 70% expo
45 degrees for elevators with 40 to 70% expo
45 degrees for rudder with 30 to 70% expo
or as much as you can stand for hardcore flyers.
CG Range is 6 to 7 inches.
Place an “
” to ensure task completion:
What you will need in this chapter:
Completed airframe
Radio
Throw templates or meter
Cut out the templates for surface throw. These should be located on the last page of this manual.
Tape each one in place using the horizontal line as a reference point to each stabilizer at the counter
balance and at the inside of the wings where the ailerons meet.
Set your throws accordingly. Double check to make sure nothing is binding to include the throttle and
or choke servos and their linkages. Also, ensure all surfaces and controls are moving in the proper
directions.
