AeroPlus Edge 540 V3 20CC User manual

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Edge 540 V3 20CC
Item No：L-G035016
Specifications
Wing Span 67"(1700mm)
Length 65"(1649mm)
Wing Area 907sq in(58.5sq dm)
Flying Weight 7-7.7lbs(3000-3300g)
Glow 75-.91（2C）.91-1.10（4C）
Gasoline 20-26cc gas
Electric AXI 55030 5-6S Lipo
Radio 4CH/5-6 servos
Description
Carbon Fibre : Wing tube and sleeves, landing gear, tail gear;
Fibreglass servo arms, horn and reinforced U/C mounting
Scale canopy
Canister ready tunnel
Pre plumbed tank
Adjustable pushrods
Ringed cowl
Pre drilled hinges
Removeable Wings, Stabs
Colour schemes
Scheme A Scheme B

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Unpacking
Carefully unpack the model making sure that if you use a sharp knife to open bags, not to cut any covering
on the model. Inspect each item to make sure no transit damage has happened. If you are not happy with any
part or are unsure please contact the Dealer that you purchased from.
Covering
Due to the model spending time in different climates zones from the factory on its way to you, some of
the covering may have wrinkles. We highly recommend that you take time to re-seal all covering edges with an
iron and to use a heat gun to remove any wrinkles and re-tighten the covering. It is best to do this now while the
plane is not assembled.
Note: Do not let any heat get near parts like the canopy or cowl as this may cause damage.
Assembly Tips
We also recommend that you go over all the accessible joints with CA glue. Wick glue into areas of high
stress around the U/C plate and motor box.
Use a thread locker on all metal-to-metal joints. Even if you are using electric with low vibration
levels it will make sure that things do not drop off your airplane!

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Landing Gear Assembly
To help prevent the fuselage from being damaged while the model is being
assembled we assemble the landing gear on the fuselage first
Note - Before beginning assembly be sure to determine your left and right wheels pants.
First, glue the thin wood wheel spacer to the inside of the wheel pant on what will be
the outer side of the pant. Use the bolt to help centre the spacer
Next, insert the bolt from what will be the outside of the wheel pant; put one thicker
wood spacer on to the axle bolt, followed by the wheel and one more wood spacer.
Install a lock washer onto the axle-bolt, followed by a washer.
Note- you must place the washer now as it will be impossible to place once the axle is
tightened.

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Tighten down the bolt holding the locknut.
Note –Do not over tighten. This will prevent the wheel from turning.
Insert the protruding bolts through the landing gear hole.
Tighten up using a washer and lock nut.
Repeat for other side.
Horizontal Stab
First, remove the covering where the elevator horns fit into the stab, use either a
soldering iron or a sharp hobby knife.
Test fit the horns before gluing; some adjustment may be needed.
The area of the horns that goes inside the elevator needs to be roughed up with
sandpaper before gluing. This will result in a better glue joint.

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Glue the horns in place using epoxy glue or CA. Put a bolt through the ball joint hole
to make sure that the horns stay in alignment while drying.
Before fitting the elevator servo, fix an extension lead so that the wire can be routed
through the fuselage. Be sure to secure the coupling.
Remove the covering for the elevator servo
Fit the Elevator Servo and, using a fine drill, drill holes for the servo screws. Remove
the servo and drop thin C.A. into all 4 holes after first threading the servo.

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Re-fit the elevator servo and secure it in with servo screws after the glue fully dries.
Centre the servo using your TX, and fit a servo arm. Use either an aftermarket arm or
attach the arms that were supplied to a servo head. Screw ball joints onto the
pushrod (use pliers to hold pushrod) and bolt in place with supplied bolts. Centre of
servo should align with elevator flat to the stab.
Rudder
Remove the covering where the rudder horns push through with either a knife or
soldering iron.

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Test fit the rudder horns
Sand the area on the horn that fits inside the rudder so the glue bonds better
Glue the rudder hinges into both the rudder and fin using epoxy glue. Remember to
use Vaseline on the hinge joint. While drying, use tape to keep it in alignment.
Glue the rudder horns through the rudder with epoxy; wipe off excess glue while it is
wet. Use the ball joint and bolt while gluing to maintain alignment. While still
movable, measure that the same amount pushes out each side. Care needs to be
taken here, otherwise your rudder geometry will be incorrect.

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Assemble the rudder servo control arm as below, drill holes for screws and use CA
glue to stop the nuts from coming loose.
Fit the rudder servo and drill holes using a fine drill for the servo screws, drop thin CA
glue into the holes to strengthen the wood.
Using servo screws fix the servo in place, note the spline is towards the front of the
plane
The closed loop wires are assembled in the plane; attach the rear ball joints to the
rudder. Do this to both sides.

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Fit the arm onto the rudder servo and crimp the wires to a tight tension
Tail Gear
Locate all parts as in picture. When assembling, remember to do a thread locker on
all parts
Assemble the Gear as per photo

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Screw the CF gear on with the three supplied self taping screws.
Drill a hole in the base of the rudder for the rudder steering guide.
Before gluing with CA, place it over the thin rod.

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Aileron Servos
The ailerons on the wings are pre-glued. Check each one by gently pulling to make
sure that they are secure
Remove the covering where the aileron horns are glued in place. Use either a
soldering iron or a sharp knife
Using sand paper rough the area that will be glued into the aileron.
Glue both horns in with epoxy glue, use a bolt through the horns when gluing to
make sure the alignment is correct.

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Fit the aileron servo and drill fine holes where the servo screws will fit. Then apply
thin CA to strengthen the holes.
If required install a servo extension lead onto the servo, remember to use a servo
plug clip.
Fit the servo and centre the servo arm.
Using the pushrod supplied screw ball joints onto each end. The correct length will
leave the aileron lined up to the inner part still attached to the wing.

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Using supplied bolts attach the pushrod at both ends. Check to see you have
sufficient movement of the aileron. If not adjust.
Carry out the same procedure on the other wing.
Gas Engine
From the template that came with the engine, using the cross axis on the engine box
mark the mounting holes.
Check the diameter of the required bolts and drill accordingly.

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Mount the engine with the stand offs to the bulkhead. Remember to use large
washers on the inside to spread the load and use plenty of nutlock.
Exhaust options. Depending on the engine many exhaust options are available.
Standard muffler, Pitts Exhaust or canister with header.
If using a canister a bracket is already inside the model. Using silicon tubing it will
hold the end of the canister.
The front outlet of the canister will pop out of the bottom of the cowl

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Cut out the area for the engine cylinder head and the exhaust outlet on a piece of
thin card and tape this to the fuselage at one end.
Remove the engine and fit the cowl, then fold the card back over.
Mark the area and cut out using a dremel. Ensure that enough air can get out of the
cowl. The ratio is usually 3 times inlet area for outlet air holes.
Fit the ignition on the side of the motor box. Use Velcro and also a strap to ensure it
does not come off with vibration.
The cowl is fixed in 4 places, 2 at the top and 2 at the bottom. Place masking tape
over the bottom 2 and pierce where the blind nut hole is.

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Refit the cowl and drill where the marked hole was.
The fuel tank is pre-installed. Attach petrol proof pipe as per labelling on tank
Use the supplied pushrod with a ball joint to connect to the throttle arm on the
engine. Then find a convenient place to locate the throttle servo using the supplied
mount.
Install the engine box cover plate once all connections have been made for the
engine.

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Electric
Assemble the supplied electric motor box and bolt to the engine bulkhead.
Depending on the length of your motor you may need to use the supplied round
plywood spacers to achieve the correct length for the motor.
Mount the ESC in airflow on the side of the electric motor mount, using a velcro
strap.
With the removal of the fuel tank it leaves a large area where the batteries can be
mounted.

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Switch
On each side of the fuselage near the canopy bolts are areas for switches to be
mounted.
RX
A convenient place to mount the RX is just in front of the rudder servo. Ensure that it
is mounted on velcro and strapped down.
Canopy
The canopy is held in place with the 2 thumb screws, ensure these are tight before
flying

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Set-up
We highly recommend the use of both dual rates and exponential. This will allow the
model to fly both precision and 3D at the flick of a switch.
Low Rates Exponential High Rate Exponential
Elevator 15-20 deg 15-20 % 35-45 deg 45-60 %
Ailerons 15-20 deg 15-20 % 35-45 deg 45-60 %
Rudder 25-30 deg 15-20 % 35-45 deg 45-60 %
For test flights always use low rates, remember that + and –exponential is different per
manufacturer, check your TX manual.
Always check the range on your model before the maiden flight. Carry out a short flight
then go over everything to make sure nothing has come loose.
CG Location
We suggest for initial test flights set the CG 87.5mm or 3 1/2 inches from the leading edge
of the wing.
Adjust after first flights to personal preference.

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Enjoy Flying!!