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As a new owner of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), you
are responsible for the operation of this vehicle and the safety
of those around you. Please contact your local authorities
to fi nd out the latest rules and regulations.
In the United States, please visit:
knowbeforeyoufl y.org faa.gov/uas
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 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
Ph. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your Edge 540 model should not be considered a toy, but
rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, this model, if not assembled and operated
correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in
an unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases the instructions
may differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the
written instructions should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to
build straight, true and strong
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4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in fi rst-class
condition.
5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components
so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in
the air.
6. You must check the operation of the model before every
fl ight to ensure that all equipment is operating and that the
model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check
clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they
show any signs of wear or fatigue.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AMA
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELECTRIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
REQUIRED ITEMS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Radio Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Glow Engine Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Electric Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Optional Supplies and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONTENTS
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PREPARATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
WING ASSEMBLY
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Join the Wing Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Install the Tail Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Install the Rudder Servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install the Elevator Servo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Assemble the Motor Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Glow Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Install the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Install the Cowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Install the Propeller and Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Balance the Model (C.G.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PREFLIGHT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
FLYING
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel Mixture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LIMITED WARRANTY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LIMITED SERVICES
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
THROTTLE PUSHROD TEMPLATE
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