Great Planes Edge 540 FlatOuts 3D EP ARF - GPMA1113 - Manual (Page 4)

The FlatOuts Edge 540 ARF requires a 3-cell (11.1V), 350-
700mAh lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery capable of providing
7A continuous discharge current.For long flight times and good
performance, we recommend the ElectriFly 3-cell, 3-Series
640mAh battery pack (GPMP0805). For minimum weight, at
the expense of some flight time, the ElectriFly 3-cell, 3-Series
350mAh battery pack (GPMP0801) works well.
Note: The ElectriFly 720mAh battery is not recommended for
this model as it is not capable of delivering the current required
by this system. For optimum performance battery weight
should not exceed 2.3 oz. [65g].
An electronic speed control capable of handling a minimum of
7A continuous current is required. Additionally, the speed
control should be as light as possible. The ElectriFly C-10
Micro High-Frequency ESC w/BEC (GPMM2010) is suitable. If
upgrading to the optional brushless motor system
recommended (below), a speed control intended for brushless
motors (a
brushless speed control) capable of at least 8A
continuous current such as the ElectriFly BL-8 (GPMM2070)
must be used. NEVER use speed controllers intended for
brushed motors on brushless motors (and vice-versa).
A charger capable of charging 3-cell (11.1V) Li-Po batteries
such as the ElectriFly PolyCharge 1-3-cell Li-Po charger
(GPMM3010) must be used. If using another charger, it must
be a Li-Po charger or have a Li-Po charge mode. Never charge
Li-Po batteries with chargers not intended for Li-Po batteries or
chargers on NiMH or NiCd settings. Overcharging or explosion
may result. In addition to the PolyCharge, the ElectriFly Triton
™
(GPMM3150) or Accu-Cycle ™ Elite (HCAP0280) are also
suitable chargers.
Many chargers (including the Triton and Accu-Cycle Elite
listed above) do not include charging leads, but rather have
banana jacks to plug the leads into. If this is the case with
your charger, you will need to purchase a charge lead to
match your battery. For the recommended 640mAh pack,
the correct lead is GPMM3105.
Rest assured, the FlatOuts Edge 540 ARF is capable of 3D
flight with the included ElectriFly “stick-mount” motor and
gearbox combination. But for pilots who always insist on
upgrading and don’t mind spending a little extra money, the
ElectriFly Rimfire 22M-1000 brushless motor (GPMG4500)
will provide increased power and flight time while
simultaneously reducing weight. Don’t forget, if upgrading to
a brushless motor, a “brushless” speed controller such as
the ElectriFly BL-8 8-Amp ESC (GPMM2070) must be
used. This kit also includes the firewall and instructions for
mounting a brushless motor.
A propeller is included in this kit, and this propeller offers the
best performance with the included motor system. If you are
upgrading to the RimFire brushless motor, a 9 x 3.8 propeller
is recommended.
Though there may be a few different types of adhesives that
the FlatOuts Edge 540 ARF could be assembled with, we
have had the best success with, and exclusively recommend
foam-safe CA such as 1 oz. Great Planes Foam Safe Thick CA
(GPMR6072). Regular CA is not recommended as it will
aggressively attack the foam used in this model. In addition
to being foam-compatible, foam-safe CA is also suitable for
gluing together all of the rest of the materials (balsa, carbon)
included in this kit. No other adhesive is required to build the
FlatOuts Edge 540 ARF.
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the “short list” of the most important items required to build
the FlatOuts Edge 540 ARF.
Great Planes Pro ™ CA and
Epoxy glue are recommended.
❏
Two 200mm servo extensions (FUTM4508)
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Great Planes Aerosol Activator (GPMR6034)
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Hobbico ® CA Applicator tips (HCAR3780)
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Hobby knife with #11 blade (HCAR0100)
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#11 Blades (5-pack: HCAR0211)
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1m Metric ruler (for identifying tubes and rods)
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5-1/2" [140mm] Easy-Touch ™ bar sander (GPMR6169)
with 220-grit Sandpaper (GPMR6185)
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Drill bits: 1/16" [1.5mm], 3/32" [2.5mm]
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Double-sided foam tape (GPMQ4400)
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1/2" [13mm]-wide Cellophane tape
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Great Planes Plan Protector ™ (GPMR6167) or wax paper
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Glue
Propeller Selection
Optional: Brushless Motor Upgrade
Battery Charging Leads
Charger
Speed Control
Battery
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