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F) From behind the airplane, look at the

aileron on the right wing half.  Move the aileron
stick to the right.  The right aileron should move
up and the other aileron should move down.  If
it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on
your transmitter to change the direction.

PREFLIGHT CHECK.

 

  

  

1) Completely charge your transmitter

and receiver batteries before your first day of
flying.
 

 

2) Check every bolt and every glue joint

in the 

EDGE 540

 to ensure that everything is

tight and well bonded.

  

3) Double check the balance of the air-

plane.  Do this with the fuel tank empty.

 

  

  

4) Check the control surfaces.  All should

move in the correct direction and not bind in
any way.

 

  

  

5) If your radio transmitter is equipped

with dual rate switches double check that they
are on the low rate setting for your first few
flights.

 

6) Check to ensure the control surfaces

are moving the proper amount for both low
and high rate settings.

  

 

E) Check the throttle.  Moving the throttle

stick forward should open the carburetor bar-
rel.  If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch
on your transmitter to change the direction.

 

 

D) Check the rudder.  Looking from be-

hind the airplane, move the rudder stick to the
right.  The rudder should move to the right.  If it
does not, flip the servo reversing switch on
your transmitter to change the direction.

 

  

  

8) Properly balance the propeller.  An out

of balance propeller will cause excessive vi-
bration which could lead to engine and/or air-
frame failure.

    We wish you many safe and enjoy-
able flights with your EDGE 540.

 

7) Check the receiver antenna.  It should

be fully extended and not coiled up inside the
fuselage.

Summary of Contents for EDGE 540

Page 1: ...quipped with dual rate switches double check that they are on the low rate setting for your first few flights 6 Check to ensure the control surfaces are moving the proper amount for both low and high rate settings E Check the throttle Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carburetor bar rel If it does not flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction D Che...

Page 2: ...surface you will decrease the amount of throw of that control surface Moving the adjustable con trol horn toward the control surface will in crease the amount of throw INITIAL FLYING SPORT FLYING Do not use the aerobatic settings for initial test flying or sport flying Ailerons 3 16 up 3 16 down Elevator 3 8 up 3 8 down Rudder 1 right 1 left AEROBATIC FLYING Ailerons 3 8 up 3 8 down Elevator 1 up ...

Page 3: ... receiver Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also 2 Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration 3 Route the antenna in the antenna tube inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot tom of fuselage using a plastic tape INSTALLING THE BATTERY RECEIVER Tie wrap Receiver Battery Tie wrap See pictures below MOUNTING THE CONTROL CLASP ATTACHMEN...

Page 4: ...elow 1 Set the tail wheel 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 on the plywood plate MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL Alumium trap 3x10cm 2pcs 3x10mm Alumium trap 63mm Turnbuckle 1 2 Plastic clip 2 1 ...

Page 5: ...control rod Thread the horns on until they are flush with the ends of the con trol rods ELEVATOR RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION Right side Elevator control horn Left side Elevator control horn Rudder control horn Rudder pushrod Elevator pushrod Elevator pushrod Throttle Rudder Elevator Elevator Clevis Control horn Rudder pushrod Elevator pushrod ...

Page 6: ...trol horn using the same method as with the elevator control horns Wing Aileron 2 sets 3x35mm M2 lock nut M3 lock nut M3 nut Aluminium washer M3 control horn Wing bottom Wing bottom Aileron control horn Wing bottom 1 Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns 2 Position the elevator control horn on the both side of elevator ...

Page 7: ...for orther wing haft Wing panel bottom String Electric wire Pull AILERON CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION 2 sets 3x40mm 1 Aileron control horn Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and lightly coat the inside of the hole in the aileron and the control horn screw Wing Aileron drill hole 3 2mm Wing bottom Plastic tape Aileron electric ...

Page 8: ...zer mounting area Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also When cutting through the covering to re move it cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of t...

Page 9: ...hould be flush with the rear edge of the fuselage and the lower rudder hinge should engage the precut hinge slot in the lower fuselage The bottom edge of the stabi lizer should also be firmly pushed against the top of the horizontal stabilizer Hinge slot 1 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage This slot accepts th...

Page 10: ...sure that everything is aligned correctly mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage Slide the stabilizer in place and realign Double check all of your mea surements once more before the epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or mask ing tape and rem...

Page 11: ...e rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount Remove covering 3 Secure the servos with the screws pro vided with your radio system Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through The propeller should not touch a...

Page 12: ...ate as a guide Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape 3 Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cut out in the cowl for muffler clearance Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor muffler and fuel filler valve Secure the cowl to fuse lage using the 3x10mm screws 4 Because of the size of the cowl it may be nec essary to use a needle val...

Page 13: ...achine screws Double check that all the screws are tight before proceeding 1 Install the pushrod housing through the predrilled hole in the firewall and into the servo compartment The pushrod housing should protrude 1 4 out past the front of the firewall Make a Z Bend 1 4 from one end of the plain wire pushrod 6 Attach the Z Bend in the pushrod wire to the throttle arm on the carburetor You will n...

Page 14: ...e Wheel Nut Nut 2 Washer Landing gear 1 The blind nuts for securing the landing gear are already mounted inside the fuselage 2 Using the hardware provided mount the main landing gear to the fuselage 4 A drop of C A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation Repeat the process for the other wheel 46mm INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ...

Page 15: ...ill tube Vent tube 2 Follow diagram below for wheel pant installation Wheel Collar Axle Wheel Nut Wheel Pant Landing Gear Nut 2 Washer Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked in side the fuel tank compartment Air should flow through easily You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stoppe...

Page 16: ...the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank The top of the vent tube should rest just below the top of the tank It should not touch the top of the tank 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper ex pands and seals the tank opening Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split Important Whe...

Page 17: ...umulated on the wing or in the aileron hinge area HINGING THE RUDDER Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement Note TURNBUCKLE INSTALLATION The hole location of turnbuckles sh...

Page 18: ... hinge with thin C A glue The ailerons front surface should lightly contact the wing during this procedure Ideally when the 5 Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side Apply thin C A glue to each hinge making sure that the C A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel The hinge is constructed of a special material that allows the C A to...

Page 19: ...to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase This warranty does not cover any parts damage by use or modification In no case shall Horizon Hobby s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice In that Horizon Hobby has no control over the final assembly or materia...

Page 20: ...f 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 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED 46 55 2 stroke en...

Page 21: ...step by stepAssemblyManual Specifications Wingspan 59in 150cm Wing area 645 sq in 42 sq dm Approximate flying weight 5 7 6 4lbs 2 6 2 9kg Length 50in 128cm Recommended engine size 46 55 cu in 2 stroke 72 cu in 4 stroke Radio System required 4 channels with 6 servos Flying skill level Intermediate advanced ASSEMBLY MANUAL ...

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