EF Edge 74"

[49dimes]

Looking great! And wow it's almost ready to fly! From box to done in no time! I was hoping to put a 4 stroke in one but I happen to have a DLE 40. Looks like the cowl has enough room even for it with its straight plug configuration.

 

[ericb]

The left side might be a little tight with the straight plug version. I have about 1/2" with the plug cap on.

 

[ericb]

I was able to finish everything up last night. I finished the baffling and cooling holes. Added a choke rod and mounted the aileron servo plugs.

 

[ericb]

For balance I put 2 5200 Fromeco Li-ions in the motor box. That made it still a touch tail heavy hanging from the wingtube. I will adjust after flying. I was hoping to put 2 2600's in the plane, but they did not balance correctly.

 

[AEROSHELDON]

Did you balance it without the wings on it?

 

[ericb]

Did you balance it without the wings on it?

Nope. Put the wings on with my string around the wingtube. Also tried with my fingers under the wings at the recommended 4 1/8" to 4 5/8" and still a bit tail heavy. Not sure if the manual is 100% correct or not. I will find out when I fly it how the balance is. It is snowing here right now and 20+ mph winds. Hopefully soon for the maiden.

 

[bigblueswope]

Nice clean install! Twin 5200's, you'll be able to fly all week between charges.



BJ Swope

 

[ericb]

Nice clean install! Twin 5200's, you'll be able to fly all week between charges.



BJ Swope

I know. I don't want the extra weight, but it was needed for balance. Shoot, I could leave one of them unhooked and still fly all week.

 

[AEROSHELDON]

Nope. Put the wings on with my string around the wingtube. Also tried with my fingers under the wings at the recommended 4 1/8" to 4 5/8" and still a bit tail heavy. Not sure if the manual is 100% correct or not. I will find out when I fly it how the balance is. It is snowing here right now and 20+ mph winds. Hopefully soon for the maiden.

SNOWING????

 

[ericb]

Yup. Snow showers are blowing through today. Crazy.