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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
AMA .................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................ 3
Radio
Equipment
.......................................................... 3
Transmitter
................................................................... 3
Receiver
....................................................................... 3
Servos
.......................................................................... 3
Connectors
................................................................... 3
Motor
Recommendations
............................................. 4
ESC (electronic speed control) .................................... 4
Flight
Battery
................................................................ 4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .................................... 4
Required Adhesives & Building Supplies ..................... 4
Optional Supplies & Tools ............................................ 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ...................................... 4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................. 5
KIT INSPECTION .............................................................. 6
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................ 6
PREPARATIONS ............................................................... 7
ASSEMBLE THE WINGS .................................................. 7
Install the Aileron Servo & Pushrods ............................ 8
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE .......................................... 8
Install the Main Landing Gear ...................................... 9
Install the Tail Gear ..................................................... 10
Install the Stabilizer .................................................... 11
Install the Elevators Hinges ........................................ 12
Install the Elevators .................................................... 12
Install the Motor .......................................................... 12
INSTALL THE RADIO SYSTEM ..................................... 12
Install the Elevator Servo ........................................... 12
Install the Rudder Servo ............................................. 13
Rudder Pull-Pull Installation ....................................... 13
Rudder Servo Installation in the Tail ........................... 15
Apply the Decals ........................................................ 16
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ................................. 16
Check the Control Directions ..................................... 16
Set the Control Throws ............................................... 17
FINISH THE MODEL ....................................................... 18
Balance the Model (C.G.) ........................................... 18
Balance the Model Laterally ....................................... 19
PREFLIGHT .................................................................... 19
Identify
Your
Model
..................................................... 19
Charge the Batteries .................................................. 19
Balance
Propellers
..................................................... 19
Range
Check
............................................................. 19
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................. 19
AMA SAFETY CODE (EXCERPTS) ............................... 20
CHECK LIST ................................................................... 20
FLYING ............................................................................ 21
Takeoff
........................................................................ 21
Flight
.......................................................................... 21
Landing
...................................................................... 22
3D FLYING ...................................................................... 22
INTRODUCTION
The full-scale Zivko Edge 540T is a great two seat, competition
aerobatic trainer. Great Planes has taken the best qualities of
the full-scale Edge 540T and reduced it down to a lightweight,
50" electric powered ARF. The Great Planes Edge 540T EP
ARF fl ies much like the giant-size Edge’s, but in a much less
expensive package. Now you can practice for IMAC competition
without risking your larger, more expensive planes.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Edge 540T EP ARF visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then
select the “Edge 540T EP” ARF. If there is new technical
information or changes to this model a “tech notice” box will
appear in the upper left corner of the page.
AMA
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership is required to fl y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies
to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of
the manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. There are over
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
