Great Planes Edge 540 27%

$639.35
Out of Stock
SKU
735557014148

A popular competitor on the Unlimited Class circuit and at international air races, the Edge 540 is a world-class aircraft known for exceptional aerobatics and precision maneuvers. Great Planes has captured every detail of this spirited performer in a stunning replica that is a worthy addition to the Performance Series of high-quality R/C models that combine easy assembly with realistic flight!

FEATURES:

Construction: Balsa and plywood
Wings: One-piece, built-up, with short aileron linkages for smooth accurate control, wood and aluminum wing joiner
Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote, color scheme is blue and yellow with red accent stripe
Radio Compartment: Plywood construction, accesible under canopy
Cowling: Factory painted, fiberglass construction
Canopy: Vacu-molded clear plastic
Wheel Pants: Factory painted, fiberglass construction
Landing Gear: Painted fiberglass
Main Wheels: Two 3.5" (89mm) diameter foam
Tailwheel: Prebent wire wire with 1" (25mm) rubber tailwheel
Rudder control: Ganged dual servo, pull-pull for glow engines or tail mounted dual servo control for gas engine (for balancing purposes) (forward mounting position recommended for electric operation)
Aileron Control: Dual servo (one servo in each wing half)
Elevator Control: Tail mounted dual servo control
Spinner: 3.5" (89mm) diameter aluminum, 2 blade spinner with adapter nut designed to fit into tapered prop nut used on the O.S. Max
1.60 FX glow engine
Engine Mount: Two-piece adjustable
Fuel Tank: 24oz (720cc) approx. suitable for glow fuel only, can
be converted for gasoline usage
Hardware: Great Planes brand, IMAA legal
Building Time: Ready to fly in several hours

INCLUDES:

Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods,
decals, pre-bent main landing gear, tailwheel wire, 3.5" (89mm) main
wheels, 1" (25mm) tailwheel, adjustable engine mount, fuel tank
3.5" (89mm) spinner, aluminum wing joiner, hardware package and
photo-illustrated manual

REQUIRES:

Engine: 1.60-1.80 cu in (26-30 cc) 2 stroke
OR 1.80-2.10 cu in (30-34 cc) 4 stroke
OR 1.90-2.60 cu in (32-43 cc) gasoline
OR 63-62-250 RimFire Outrunner Brushless motor, 100A ESC and
33.3V - 44.4V 3200mAh battery
Muffler: Pitts-Style (Engine mounts on its side)
Radio: At least 4 channel radio with electronic mixing recommended for ultimate 3D flight performance
Receiver Battery: At least 1500mAh capacity
Servos: 6 high-torque (2-elevator, 2-aileron, 2-rudder) 1 standard torque for throttle (heavy duty servo arms required for servos used on control surfaces)
(6 servos required for electric flight)
Servo Extension 24": 4, 2 required for aileron servos, and 2 for
elevator servos - if mounting receiver in aft radio tray OR 2 36" [914mm] servo extensions for the elevators if mounting receiver in the forward radio tray 
2 more 24" [610mm] servo extensions for rudder servos if mounting in them in the aft location under the horizontal stabilizer and using
the aft radio tray OR 2 36" [914mm] servo extensions for rudder servos if mounting them in the aft location under the horizontal stabilizer and using the
forward radio tray 2 Dual servo connectors such as Futaba Dual Servo Extension
Extension Futaba J (FUTM4130) for rudder and servos
Building and field equipment

SPECS:

Wingspan: 78" (1980mm)
Length: 74.5" (1890mm)
Weight: 13 - 15lbs (5.9 - 6.8kg)
Wing Area: 1088 sq. in. (70.2 sq dm)
Wing Loading: 28-32 oz/sq. ft. (84-97 g/sq dm)
Airfoil: Symmetrical
Center of Gravity: 4-15/16" (110mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
measured at the fuselage
Control Throws- 3D Rate High Rate Low Rate
Elevator: 2.75" (70mm) 32° 2" (51mm) 22° 1.5" (38mm) 17°
Rudder: 5.5" (140mm) 34° 4.5" (114mm) 27° 3" (76mm) 18°
Ailerons: 1.9" (48mm) 32° .75" (19mm) 12° .5" (13mm) 8°

Note:

Due to the size of this item it does not qualify for free shipping and will have to be sent oversized. We will contact you after your order is placed to arrange shipping.

More Information
Part # GPMA1414
Brand Top Flite
Power Plant Electric or Nitro
Scale Giant
Vehicle Type Sport