Great-planes Edge 540 1.60-43cc Performance Series ARF - GPMA14 User Manual

Great Planes® Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warra

10Install Aileron Servos and Pushrodso o 1. Installing the servos in the wing will require the use of one 24" [610mm] servo extension for each ai

11inline with the servo arm. Use a T-pin to lightly puncture the covering to be sure you are over the plywood plate.o o 7. Place a heavy-duty ny

12roughen both sides of each aluminum wing joiner piece and remove the sanding dust from the pieces. Glue the three pieces together using 30-minute ep

13o 6. Use a sharp #11 hobby knife or use the following Expert Tip to cut the covering 1/16" [1.6mm] inside of the lines you marked. Use care

14o 4. Test fit the stabilizer in the fuselage. Center the stab left and right in the fuselage. Stand back 15-20ft [5-6m] and check to be sure the stab

15end of all the hinges for the elevators along with a small amount of petroleum jelly at the center of each hinge. Insert the hinge point

o 6. Temporarily insert the tail gear assembly into the tail gear bushing and the nylon retainer into the hole you drilled in the rudder. Center the t

17o 3. Temporarily install the wheel pants using four 4-40 x 1/2" [13mm] machine screws and four #4 flat washers.o 4. Position the wheels in the

1818splines facing forward using the mounting hardware included with the servos. Be sure to harden the servo mounting screw holes with thin CA.o 3. At

19o 3. Use a 7/32" [5.6mm] bit to drill holes at the four marks you made on the firewall. To reduce tear-out, make pilot holes with a sm

2TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ... 2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

20o 8. Attach a Pitts-style muffler to the engine using threadlocking compound.Install the Fuel Tank (Glow)o 1. Locate the fuel tank. The hard

21o 6. Insert the fuel tank into the fuselage as shown with the neck of the tank pushed as far forward in the hole in the fuselage as it wi

22GAS ENGINE INSTALLATIONMount the EngineA template is provided on page 53 for mounting the Fuji-Imvac BT-43 EI-2 engine and pictures taken show the i

23o 4. Attach the included ball stud to the throttle arm on the carburetor with a 2-56 nylon lock nut. Mount the engine inverted using four

24o 3. Carefully bend the tubes that exit the stopper as shown. Be sure that the lines do not have kinks at the bends. Attach a gasoline compatible fu

25o 8. Feed the fill and vent lines through the gas fuel tank support bottom piece and fit it around the fuel tank neck as shown. Insert the fill an

26Install the Throttle Servo (Gas)Since most gas engine installations will require the rudder servos to be installed in the aft location to m

27USE THE FOLLOWING IMAGES FOR STEPS 4 AND 5o 4. Thread the 2-56 x 1" [25mm] threaded rod approximately 3/8" [9.5mm] into one end of the nyl

28o 2. Cut a piece of 1/4" [6mm] foam rubber (not included) to line the bottom of the ignition module mount. Position the ignition module onto

29BRUSHLESS MOTOR INSTALLATIONMount the MotorThe installation of a brand of out-runner brushless motor other than the Great Planes RimFir

3IMAAThe Great Planes Edge 540 1.60 ARF is an excellent sport-scale model and is eligible to fly in IMAA events. The IMAA (International Min

30o 5. Attach the mount to the firewall using four 8-32 x 1" [25mm] SHCS, four #8 flat washers, four #8 lock washers and threadlocking

31out of the included non-adhesive hook and loop material by overlapping two halves by 2" [51mm]. The total length of the strap will be d

32o 10. If the ESC you are using has mounting tabs, the ESC can be screwed in place onto the tray as shown. If not, use self-adhesive hook and loop

33INSTALL THE RUDDER SERVOSThese two sections refer to installing the rudder servos in the forward position utilizing a pull-pull system and i

34them with the slots for the rudder cables. Mark the location for the screw holes. Drill through the marks you made with a 3/32" [2.4mm] drill b

35USE THESE IMAGES FOR STEPS 8 AND 9o 8. Using eight 2-56 x 3/8" [9.5mm] machine screws, eight #2 flat washers and threadlocking compound, a

36Install the Rudder Servos in theAft PositionRECOMMENDED INSTALLATION FOR GAS ENGINESo 1. Trim the covering from the aft rudder servo bays

37FINISH THE MODELInstall the Radio SystemNote: There are multiple locations to install the receiver and receiver pack depending on the

38o 5. Make straps from the included hook and loop material for your receiver and receiver pack. Wrap the components in 1/4" [6mm] foam rubber an

39o 9. Pre-cut switch mount plates are included to fit a Hobbico brand heavy-duty switch harness, Futaba brand heavy-duty switch harness, Ernst

Radio EquipmentSince the Edge 540 1.60 ARF is a large model capable of extreme aerobatics, standard servos should not be used to operate the control s

40o 4. Locate the three cowl alignment disks. Cut the perforations in the two disks to match the size of your engine crankshaft (or prop bolt

41the cowl with the covering on the fuse and gently tighten the nut. Measure 5" [127mm] along the lines on the tape and mark the locati

42shows pilot GPMQ9012 (not included). The height of the pilot will need to be shortened by approximately 1/4" [6mm] to fit beneath the canopy. We

43o 3. Secure the spinner to the adapter with the 5x54mm spinner screw. If the screw is too long, use a cutoff tool such as a Dremel

44DifferentvoltagesPARALLELadapter11.1V (3-Cell)3200mAh7.4V (2-Cell)3200mAhNO!!!NEVER connect battery packs with different voltages in parallel

45These are the recommended control surface throws:HIGH RATE ELEVATOR: 2" [51mm], 22° up 2" [51mm], 22° down RUDDER: 4-1/2" [114

46Balance the Model Laterallyo 1. With the wing level, have an assistant help you lift the model by the engine propeller shaft and the bottom of

47ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFailure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others.• Keep all engine fuel in a

48IMAA SAFETY CODE (e x c e r p t s )Since the Edge 540 1.60 ARF qualifies as a “giant scale” model and is therefore eligible to fly in IMAA ev

49• Dependable, redundant and fail safe battery systems are recommended.• The use of anti-glitch devices for long leads is recommended.• There is n

5Engine RecommendationsThe recommended engine size range for the Edge 540 1.60 ARF is 1.6 to 1.8 cu in [26–30cc] two-stroke glow engine, 1.8 to 2.1 cu

50FLYINGThe Edge 540 1.60 ARF is a great-flying model that flies smoothly and predictably. The Edge does not, however, possess the sel

51One final note about flying your model. Have a goal or flight plan in mind for every flight. This can be learning a new maneuver(s), improvi

be able to confidently Snap and Tumble your plane and stop the aircraft exactly, without over rotating.) Fly the model Knife Edge from the

53ENGINE MOUNT TEMPLATESFuji-Imvac BT-43 EI-2 Engine Mount TemplateGreat Planes 1.20-1.80 Adjustable Engine Mount Template(This is also the template f

54ALSO AVAILABLE FROM GREAT PLANESPower. Precision. Polish. The 27% CAP 232 ARF has them all, like the full-size World Aerobatic Competition winner —

55Enjoying the biggest ARF Great Planes has ever made is easier than you’d guess — and it’s packed with more extras than you’d ever expect. Despite

BUILDING NOTESKit Purchased Date: ___________________________Where Purchased: ____________________________Date Construction Started: _____________

6PropellerChoose the propeller that is appropriate for the power system you are using. If installing the Great Planes 63-62-250kV RimFire out-

7• Photos and sketches are placed before the step they refer to. Frequently you can study photos in following steps to get another view of th

KIT INSPECTIONBefore starting to build inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptabl

999PREPARATIONSo 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts are damaged