And now for the movie!  Pilot is Chris Fry of Dayton Ohio. (hosted with thanks to James Hausman)
The above video clips are powered by the standard GWS370-A motor with modified gearbox.
All the above video is on the GWS370-A modified gearbox.  Still very strong, 301 is even better.

The new Radical EDGE 540 is a hopped-up Speed 280/300  (40 to 60 watts) powered ship that is truly on the "Edge".  10 minute flights, loops, rolls, snaps, knife, (yes, you did read correctly, KNIFE!), waterfalls, torque rolls, rolling circles, spins etc. etc. etc.  Power to weight ratio is just better than 1:1 at 11 oz thrust..  Span 28", weight 10.5 to 10.6 oz.  We've recently had a report form Todd Langston that his finished at 10.2 oz!  Jason Noll completed his at 10.2oz. as well.   They've outdone the designers!  If you research all the aerobatic 4 channel park fliers you'll soon find this is the lightest one yet kit'ed in the S-280 / S-300 category.  Not by a measly few 10ths of an oz!  We raised the bar very high by beating all other kits, most of them by 2.5 oz or more.

The design intent is to have a fully aerobatic 3-D ship, ultra light weight, good vertical and definitely "not" another boring floater!  The low wing loading makes this model indoor capable in larger areas.  It also handles wind well out of doors where it is primarily flown by us.  We've flow the prototype in 5 to 10 MPH winds extensively.  If your ready for something different, give it a try!  This is the ship that will make all your buddies stand up and take notice of E-Flight and it's potential.

Comments about the Radical Edge 540

While flying prototype #2 at 2001 AMA Grand Event "This model excites me.", Don Lowe.

R/C Magazine Author: "This is the coolest thing I've ever seen."

Everyone that's had an opportunity to fly it:  When do I get mine!

Jason Noll sends us some action shots and his comments.

Cool idea on the wheel pants Jason.	I can come down inverted about 2 inches off the ground coming straight at me, pitch the nose up about 2 feet in front of me, and torque roll it about chest high, arm's length away, and grab it!!! It's so cool!! I think your design is great!!! Jason Noll, AZ	Troque rolling over the drink!  Now, that's competent confidence!
Jason torque rolling in the Arizona breeze!	Dave,      This is by far the funnest airplane i have ever flown! I have more fun with this thing than my 40% airplanes! It is so forgiving and soft that I can torque roll it in my living room. great job!! Jason Noll Jason's pretty good but we're still waiting on the living room picture. ;-)  Dave	Wet-n-wild from sunrise to sunset.

Hi Dave,
   I've been flying my Edge for just over a week now. It is an impressive machine!  I'm really enjoying it!  Everyone who sees it fly is amazed!  A lot of them are seriously considering E-Flight now!  .....................Mine weighs 10.4 oz(batt. included).  Today, I installed an E-Cubed antenna, so no more dragging a wire around - it made a noticeable difference - much better power off glides.  I'm able to takeoff from grass no problem.  I'm able to take off a 5 foot long table that is 45" off the ground.  I hold the tail, run up full power and let go!  I've flown in wind that was a steady 12 mph, and in gusts estimated at 16 mph!  Fluid Fuel Flyers weren't even flying cause if was "too windy"! I've hand launched underhand and overhand.  I'm able to catch the airplane for retrieval! (especially on windier days).   I set up some chairs outside at our field to mark the corners of a make-believe room that is 35' by 80' - the plane flys around in that space without a hitch!   My Edge is slightly tail heavy(I built it that way on purpose).  It does every maneuver that I can think of doing......
Thanks for all your help, and for producing the Edge.
Captain John D. La Barre, Delta Air Lines

A stunning photo:

Here the pre-flight photo after getting it all set up last night. Nelson Lite film with some lightening holes she seems to weigh slightly over 10.5 oz.  Flight testing soon.  Damn, I hate work!!!! Jerry Brown Jerry Brown proves you can cover with the right materials and still come in within specifications.  Outstanding Finish Jerry!  Maybe we need to put an eye protection warning on this photo as I think everybody's eyes are popping out about now. SPECIAL NOTE, Jerry's ship will be on the new box labels for a while.  We intend to rotate photo's.  So, be sure to send your picture in! At a later date after many flights:     Fixed my CG problem and headed out early this morning before the wind could come up.  Got in 3 great flights on the 720 cells.     I still pitch down with full throttle but I broke the engine loose when I got home and reglued to 0 thrust.  I think I had a little down thrust. It is very critical not to.

I'm getting more comfortable and this thing is amazing!!  Most of the flight is 1/2 throttle and bursts of full when needed.  LONG flights for electric, 9 or 10 minutes.  Knife Edge is great at 1/2 to 2/3 throttle.  Point rolls, square loops, hands off inverted,  spins, inverted flat spins,  I went thru my entire routine.  Great climb rate and might be able to torque roll after I get the thrust lined up right.  All in all a really FUN airplane if you are able to put it thru it's paces.   The amazing part also is the landings are a dream.     Slows way down and you just drag her in.  You know it flys pretty similar to my Morris Sudokoi except you can do it in your front yard or local park.  Too cool!!  I'm afraid some peoples flying skills might not be honed enough to appreciate this plane.  Sad.  I anxiously await your 2 gram smoke system!  8)  Peace,   Jerry Brown Sorry folks, I wish we had a smoke system for this bird!  Thanks for the great report Jerry!  Jerry's throttle management is keeping him in the sweet spot of the pack for a long time.  He's obviously knows how to optimize the power system And months later from Jerry on 5-21-02 Hi Dave, After our Electric Flyin in Lawrence, Ks last weekend I've decided the Edge is offically my favorite electric.   I gave many good demo flights in 2 days and had a ball.  I need some of your cards.  I had to write down your info at least 8 times. One of the hot dog pilots had not seen me fly the Edge and when he saw what it would do I went to the picnic table where he was watching and he said "ordering 2 tonight" A torque roll 6 feet off the deck and knife edge across the field makes a believer out of 'um. 8)   I fly mine out in the backyard 3 nights a week or so.  I have a great place to fly.   At the flyin last week John Kauk took some great pictures with his Cannon digital camera with 300mm lens.  He's going to send them in to Greg Gemlick for use in a possible magazine article about our first Electric Flyin.   I guess John has done some reviews and articles for mags and knows alot of people. He said he would email me some photos. I have decided I would feel better if I had a backup kit in case I tear up the Edge.     Jerry Brown

Hey Dave, B. Frost from Fla. We'll, took the edge out for the first time today, wow, wow, wow is all I can say.  What a plane.  This is the best flying electric plane I've ever owned, it hovers great with flight time over 10 minutes.  Came in right at 10 oz. once agian what a plane I'll probably be getting another!

06/03/02   Dave,

No need to reply, I know you're busy.  I purchased an Edge540 kit from you at Top Gun, along with the accessories.  Just finished it and started flying
it this past weekend.  I just wanted to congratulate you on the achievement of creating and selling the remarkable Edge 540.  This is such an impressive plane I'm not sure
where to start.  How about that I am selling all of my gas/glow powered aerobats since the Edge is much more precise and fun!

I have come to realize the price for the kit/motor, etc represents not only the parts in the kit, but also the countless hours of development needed to make this plane perform so well.  I wish there was an easy way to communicate this to all of those thinking about buying one, but hesitating
due to price, etc. Thank you and all involved in getting it to market!

Ken Elder
Largo, FL
 

Kit Suggested Retail (wood foam, hardware instructions) $64.95 (No electronics)

Kit available currently on special                               $55.00
ESC                           12 Amp GFS                        $32.50  Custom wired to fit typical Edge radio installation.
Suggested motors        RRC Black Diamond 301     $38
                            or   GWS 370-A                         $18
Suggested prop           GWS 8-6                             $1.50
E-Cubed 5.5" Antenna                                            $10
GWS R4P Receiver                                                $28
Servos, 3 are needed.  Anything over .2 oz is unacceptable in this bird.
GWS Pico Servo       (3 servos needed)                  $23 Out of stock until March (MAX-30, Cirius CS-10, FMA S-60 are all acceptable if you own them)
Hitec HS-50 Servo                                                 $28 Quieter and lower amp draw same weight.
8 Cell 720 Flat pack                                                $29 with connector, $27 without

What's the package price?  There is none.  Different items are in and out of stock at different times and there is no way to maintain a "package".  Just add up the components you want and $2 shipping.  Thats the price pure and simple.

This kit is intended for experianced pilots who understand what it means to have a super light weight high performance machine.  It's not designed to crash, but it is designed to fly better than anything you've ever seen or flew before.  The ship is sensitive and has very agressive control surfaces.  If your ready for something extreeme then here is your machine.

Battery packs,  8 cell 720 has great power full 3D and is my personal favorite. The 8 cell 720 pack is the best all around pack with full 3D capability.  We've also had pilots comment they like the 7 cell 800 very well but still consider it experimental.  These are all NiMH packs.  Sorry, NiCads just don't make the grade on this high performance ship.

Flying time with "Good Performance" on the 8 cell 720, throttle fire walled 7 minutes, aerobatics routines and all around flying 9-11 minutes, easy cruising 14 minutes.

Construction is simple and innovative!  You'll soon see why "Kit Builders have more fun".

Yes, its a foam wing.  With the extra weight of a built up wing and covering: hover, torque rolls and a positive power to weight ratio would not be achieved.

ORDERS taken now.  Fax or phone or PayPal are best.  Please only order this kit if you are ready to build it.  Production is limited and we want the Beta runs in the hands of people who can build them and offer constructive comment.  Unlike many ships, this one was prototyped in many versions until it is as correct as we could make it.  Over 6 months invested!  Won't it be nice to get the latest ship with all the engineering peaked right out of the box?  With each production run we've made updates and changes to the instructions thanks to all the helpful feedback.

Supplement to Instructions Check here for latest builder hints and tips.  All these items to be added to instructions eventually.  You may or may not have them in yours.

Legitimate Dealers:  This kit will be available to you (in quantity) at standard discount and MAP.
 
 

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