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Stevens AeroModel :: Model Airplane Kits :: Scale :: StevensAero - Edge 540 (S480) Electric RC Airplane, IMAC Parkflyer [SAK-EDGE540]

StevensAero - Edge 540 (S480) Electric RC Airplane, IMAC Parkflyer [SAK-EDGE540]

StevensAero - Edge 540 (S480) Electric RC Airplane, IMAC Parkflyer [SAK-EDGE540]
 
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This RC model airplane laser cut kit was born out of the demand for a scale 3D capable aircraft based upon the simple construction techniques and solid flight performance of our innovative G-480. Our innovative design features many industry first building techniques including our Truss-Loc(tm) interlocking warren truss fuselage assembly and our D-Loc(tm) wing construction technique - the easiest and straightest d-tube wing you have ever built. Two piece plug-in wings and carbon wing spar for greater portability. Simple battery access designed to enhance cooling air-flow over sensitive electronic equipment.

Crisp Pattern Flier
Solid 3D performance
Large Scale airplane look and feel
Portable fits in your trunk!

Text book aerobatics wrapped in a no excuses Scale/Precision/3D capable airframe. Featuring a predictable flight envelope, point and go precision tracking, clean snap and spin characteristics, and excellent Knife Edge performance.

Kit includes: Precision laser cut parts, rolled computer drawn plan sheet, photo illustrated instruction manual, comprehensive hardware package (wheels, pushrods, carbon wing tube, pre-bent landing gear, motor mount, and misc. hardware), molded plastic cowl and canopy, and 3D flight guide.

Suggested Radio Gear: 4 micro servos (HS-65, or JR-DS285 suggested), 4-6ch receiver, and servo extensions two 6" and two 12".

Suggested Building Supplies: Thin CA glue, glue tips, balsa wood filler, sanding block, hobby knife, 2-3 rolls of AeroFILM or AeroFILM LITE covering material.

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Catalog Number SAK-EDGE540
Inventory Status In stock
Shipping Weight 4.00 lbs
Buy Online: $145.00

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Design Specifications

 
Recommended Flying Site Soccer Field
Airframe Type 3D Unlimited
IMAC Pattern
Scale
Control Layout 4 Channel R/E/A/T
5 Channel R/E/A/A/T
Airframe Construction Laser Engineered™ Balsa
Composite
Hardware Pack Comprehensive
Product Origin Colorado, USA
Wing Span (in.) 50
Wing Area (sq. in.) 440
Length (in.) 45
Flying Weight (oz.) 30
Loading (oz. / sq. ft.) 9.8
Wing Cube Loading 5.6
Power Rating (sug. motor) 350W (A30-16M)
Propeller APC 12x6 E
Speed Control (ESC) Castle Phoenix 35
Battery 2100 mAh (16C) 11.1V
Rudder Servo HS-65HB
Elevator Servo HS-65HB
Aileron Servo (1) HS-65HB
Aileron Servo (2) HS-65HB
Pilot Skil Level Advanced
Builders Skill Level Intermediate
 

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Downloads

Manual Manual (1456 KB)
Stickers Stickers (232 KB)
Finishing Guide Finishing Guide (338 KB)
Video Video (5228 KB)

Customer feedback

Reviews


Author: Chris George
This is a light weight flyer that flyes bigger than it is. Great fun, responsive, lands easy and the A30-16 provides plenty of power. It makes me look good....


Author: Javier Márquez
Flew my Edge yesterday for the first time and I am extatic!! No adjective is good enough to describe the airplane: Fabulous aerobat and very pretty. The construction experience is a real pleasure. Only thing I had a bit of trouble with was the turtle deck, but everything turned out great in the end. I would however modify the way to hold the wings to the fuselage: I can barely get my fingers into the hatch to screw them on, and I had a hard time doing this. But all in all, I don't think there is anything that comes near to this airplane (in its size or even larger) on the market.

I wish to thank you for putting this marvelous product on the market.


Author: Robert Garbe
I havent had a chance to fly this plane yet, but I cant say enough about how well this plane is designed. Every piece fits the next exactly. Its been an absolute joy to build!


Author: E-Zone Review
Tim Tworek Reviews the Edge 540 full text here:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516342


Author: Michael Ramsey
Model Aviation - Volume 35 Number 4 (April 2009)
"I still can't get over that this size model weighs just a hair more than 2 pounds. The engineering and wood choices have much to do with that, I suppose. Back in the day when kits were popular, we were happy with a model this size weighing sometimes twice as much. If Bill Stevens' models were available then, I doubt we'd be such an ARF dominated hobby/sport"

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