E-flite Edge 540QQ 280 BNF Basic User Manual

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he E-ﬂ ite

Edge 540QQ 280 BNF Basic, designed by world champion Quique Somenzini, has been

speciﬁ cally built to provide exceptional precision scale and 3D aerobatic performance so that you can

ﬂ y from practically anywhere, such as a park or small ﬁ eld. Beyond the advanced composite-reinforced
foam construction, you’ll appreciate how its expert-approved control and power system components are
installed, making it possible for you to get ﬂ ying faster. Along with your favorite DSM2

/DSMX

compatible

transmitter, you can further assure the value of this model is maintained by considering a quality 11.1V
Li-Po ﬂ ight battery, such as the E-ﬂ ite

450mAh 3S 11.1V 30C Li-Po, 18AWG JST (EFLB4503SJ30), and a

reliable charger, such as the E-ﬂ ite

Celectra

™

80W AC/DC Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger (EFLC3025).

Please be sure to read through this manual carefully so that you can successfully enjoy all the beneﬁ ts this
outstanding E-ﬂ ite model has to offer.

To register your product online, go to www.e-ﬂ iterc.com

Table of Contents

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .......................................4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................4
Preﬂ ight Checklist .................................................4
Installing the Flight Battery ..................................5
Arming the ESC ....................................................6
Installing the Wing ................................................7
Control Direction Test ...........................................8
Control Centering ..................................................8
Settings for Servo Arms ........................................8
Dual Rates and Expos ...........................................9
Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) ..........................10
Applying Decals ..................................................10

Removing the Landing Gear ................................11
Flying Tips and Repairs .......................................12
Post Flight Checklist ...........................................12
Service of Power Components ............................13
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................14
Limited Warranty ................................................15
Warranty and Service Information .......................16
Compliance Information for the European Union ..16
Replacement Parts ..............................................62
Optional Replacement and Accessories ...............63
Parts Contact Information ...................................63

Installed

Motor: BL 280 Outrunner Motor,
1800Kv (EFLM7010)

BL Controller, 10A (EFLA7300)

AR6310 DSMX Nanolite 6Ch Rx, Air
(SPMAR6310)

(3) 3.5 g Digital Servo (EFLR7100)

Needed to Complete

Recommended Battery: 450mAh 3S
11.1V 30C LiPo, 18AWG JST
(EFLB4503SJ30)

Recommended Battery Charger:
Celectra

™

80W AC/DC Multi-Chemistry

Battery Charger (EFLC3025)

Recommended Transmitter:

Full Range

DSM2

/DSMX

with adjustable Dual rate and

Adjustable exponential (DX6I and up)

24.1 in (612mm)

26 in (660mm)

8.3oz
(235 g)

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