Great Planes Edge 540 EP ARF - GPMA1550 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 2
AMA ....................................................................................... 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ............................................. 3
Radio
Equipment .............................................................. 3
Motor Recommendation ................................................... 3
Propeller ........................................................................... 3
Electronic Speed Control .................................................. 3
Battery Pack ...................................................................... 3
Required Adhesives & Building Supplies .......................... 4
Optional Supplies & Tools ................................................. 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ........................................... 4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................... 4
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ................................................ 5
METRIC CONVERSIONS ...................................................... 5
KIT INSPECTION ................................................................... 6
KIT CONTENTS ..................................................................... 6
PREPARATIONS .................................................................... 7
ASSEMBLE THE WING PANELS .......................................... 7
INSTALL THE WING PANELS ............................................... 9
ASSEMBLE THE TAIL SECTION ........................................ 10
INSTALL THE TAIL SERVOS & PUSHRODS ...................... 12
INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR .......................................... 13
MOUNT THE MOTOR, ESC & RECEIVER .......................... 14
INSTALL THE COWL, CANOPY & SPINNER ..................... 16
Apply the Decals ............................................................. 18
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ...................................... 18
Check the Control Directions .......................................... 18
Set the Control Throws ................................................... 18
Balance the Model (C.G.) ............................................... 19
Balance the Model Laterally............................................ 19
PREFLIGHT ......................................................................... 19
Identify
Your Model .......................................................... 19
Charge the Batteries ....................................................... 20
Balance Propellers .......................................................... 20
Range Check .................................................................. 20
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................... 20
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE ........................ 20
AMA SAFETY CODE (excepts) .......................................... 21
CHECK LIST ........................................................................ 21
FLYING ................................................................................. 22
Takeoff
............................................................................ 22
Flight ............................................................................... 22
Landing ........................................................................... 22
3D FLYING ........................................................................... 23
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Great Planes
E-Performance Edge 540 EP ARF! Like the other models in
the E-Performance line, the Edge 540 EP ARF will deliver
the precision performance that 3D pilots are looking for. It’s
a great sport plane for the casual fl ier. As a new feature,
the Edge 540 EP ARF is designed with removable wing
panels around a carbon fi ber wing tube for transporting
convenience. The wingspan of the Edge 540 EP ARF will,
however, allow the plane to fi t into most vehicles without
removing the wings.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Edge 540 EP ARF, visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select
the Edge 540 EP ARF. If there is new technical information or
changes to this model a “tech notice” box will appear in the upper
left corner of the page.
AMA
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership is required to fl y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies
to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of
the manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. There are over
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS....FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Edge 540 EP ARF should not be considered a toy,
but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, the Edge 540 EP ARF, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an
unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases the instructions may
differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written
instructions should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in fi rst-class
condition, and a correctly sized motor and components
throughout the building process.
5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components
so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in
the air.