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P a g e
Edge 540/2.6m
The centre of gravity position of the Edge 540 is 140mm from the leading edge of the wing. As the wing has a
straight leading edge, it is irrelevant where on the leading edge you measure from, but at the tip is probably the
easiest. Picking the completed model up at the tips will not harm the airframe, but due care should be taken in the
method you use. Do not use any pointed implements to hold the model up, you may penetrate or damage the
fuselage or wing structure. It’s quite simple to have someone give you a hand, and using your fingers carefully lift
the model at the C of G points you have measured.
Control throws:
This is another area, where your personal preferences are going to determine what you actually need. We have
listed below what we believe is a good starting point. From there on you can fine tune your Edge to suit your
requirements.
Low Rate
Low Rate Expo
High Rate
High Rate Expo
Aileron
55mm
30%
95mm
35%
Elevator
35mm
30%
60mm
35%
Rudder
45mm
30%
60mm
35%
Mixing:
The Edge requires very little mixing to keep it tracking nicely. There are lots of things that will influence the amount
of mixing that may be required. But as an indication, the only mix we required during our test flight was 5% opposite
aileron for knife edge flight, no elevator mixing was required.
C of G and Control Throws