Pilot RC EDGE540 User manual

PilotRC EDGE540 67”
USER MANUAL
WINGSPAN:1710mm
LENGTH:1554mm

Thank you for purchasing our Edge 540 plane. we strive to achieve a good quality quick
build ARF aircraft .
It requires the least amount of assembly of any ARF kit to obtain the maximum
performance.
Both the design and manufacturing have been undertaken to the highest standards,
using best quality hardware, covering, wood & glue during factory construction stage.
By optimal weight and balance along with reliable construction, you will find this plane
ideal for 3D - Freestyle and aerobatic flying.
We hope that every effort and service we offer will, in turn, give you confidence using
PILOT Models.
Have a wonderful time flying your 3D aircraft in a suitable safe space!
Introduction
Warrant
●All Pilot-RC products are guaranteed against defects for 30 days of receiving your
airplane. This warranty is limited to construction or production defects in both material and
workmanship , it does not cover any component parts damaged through use or
modification .
●The manufacture cannot supervise the assembly, operation or maintenance, and is not
responsible for radio malfunctions. Please ensure your radio system is in good condition.
We are not responsible for any accident or damage while using this product. It is
impossible to determine for certain whether crash damage was the result of improper
installation of our products, a radio system failure, or pilot error. Model airplane owners use
our products at their own risk.
●Pilot-RC will not be liable for any costs, unless agreed and proved beyond doubt the
failure was due to faulty materials or fabrication. Any agreed cost will not exceed the cost
of the airframe and not include engine, radio equipment or third party claims.
●Should you wish to return a product or receive replacement parts, all shipping cost must
be paid by the customer.
Attention
●1. Do not regard this plane as a toy!
●2. To ensure safety, please read the instruction manual thoroughly before assembly.
●3. Building and operating an RC Plane of this nature
requires previous experience and competence to an experienced level. This plane is not for
a beginner!
●4. If you are in doubt have an experienced pilot at hand. Diligent practicing and correct
guidance is essential, accidents can cause bodily harm and property damage.
●5. Seek assistance from an experienced person or airplane model clubs in assembly,
operation and maintenance to ensure successful training.
●6. Fly only in a registered RC model club airfield that is approved by your local
Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).
●Pilot-RC has the right to revise the plane, the instructions and the limited warranty
without notice. If you have any problems and questions please contact Pilot –RC：
Email: pilot[email protected] , [e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Address: No.34, Chengnan Er Road , Zhongshan city, 528400, Guangdong Province, China

Included Hardware:
• Complete air frame with all basic accessories (such as carbon fibre main
undercarriage, tail-gear assembly and wing-tube as well as fibreglass control
horns and wheel pants)
• Pre-installed hinges and pre-mounted canopy
• Wheels, axels and wheel pants
• Pushrods with ball links
• Matching plastic spinner
• Wing bags
• Servo extension wires
Propeller: 15x8E
Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, propeller,
batteries, powerbox, extension leads and possibly other small accessories.
Engine Option 1 : Gasoline
Transmitters and Receivers
Gasoline engine - 20cc ) (for example DLE-20RA)
Servos (5pcs) (for example Pilot-RC PY-20AL)
Batteries of your choice - RX and / or Ignition
Engine Option 2: Electric
Transmitters and Receivers
Servos (4pcs) (for example Pilot-RC PY-20AL)
Electric motor (Pilot-RC CC20/400KV motor)
ESC (100A )
Batteries of your choice (3300-4500mah 6S 22.2V 35C lipo battery)
Required Hardware:
Other Accessories Needed To Complete:
• Epoxy Adhesives
• Cyanocrylate adhesives
• X-Acto and Saw knives
• Sandpaper
• Thread lock
• Aircraft stand or support
• Drill, screw drivers, allen keys, wrench set, pliers, etc

Main Landing Gear Assembly
Position the fuselage upside down and screw on the carbon undercarriage to
the fuselage using the nuts and bolts provided.
Screw the wheel axles on to the landing gear, and then slide on the wheels
and secure in place with the provided grub screws.
Some users may prefer to leave the wheels until the end of the build, to
prevent the model moving on the build table.

Tail wheel Installation
With the model still upside down, position the carbon tail wheel unit on its
correct location and mark on the underside of the fuselage to drill the holes
for the screws that will hold the tail wheel in place.
Screw the tail wheel unit to the fuselage using the blind nuts and bolts
provided.Attach the springs to the underside of the rudder using the metal
arm supplied.
We recommend to keep the pivot point of the tail wheel as in line with the
hinge line as possible to assure a bind free movement of the springs.

Servo Horn On The Elevator Installing:
It is very important to sand horn to assure a strong bond once glued to
the model.
Locate and cut the covering where the horns will be glued
Glue them to the surface using epoxy glue
Excess epoxy glue can be removed with acetone

Servo Horn On The Ailerons Installing:
It is very important to sand horn to assure a strong bond once glued to the
model.
Locate and cut the covering where the horns will be glued
Glue them to the surface using epoxy glue
Excess epoxy glue can be removed with acetone
Servo Horn On The Rudder Installing:
It is very important to sand horn to assure a strong bond once glued to the
model.
Locate and cut the covering where the horns will be glued
Glue them to the surface using epoxy glue
Excess epoxy glue can be removed with acetone

Aileron Servo Installation:
Locate and cut the covering where the servos will be installed.
Route the servo wire through the wing and screw the servo in place.
Centre the servo with your transmitter, attach the servo arm and connect the
servo to the ailerons with the pushrods provided.

Stabilizer installation:
Cut free the trailing edge of the vertical rudder in line with the stabiliser, in
order to allow you to slide the stabiliser into the fuselage. Keep the
removed section for later.
Trial fit the stabiliser into the fuselage. Make sure that it is centered
(measure the tip of the stabiliser to the tip of the wing on both sides and
make sure they are the same distance) and correctly aligned (looking at
wings and stabiliser, should show all being parallel)
Once centred and aligned, mark where it meets the fuselage. Remove
the stabiliser and carefully cut the covering on the inside of your mark, for
gluing.
Prepare a mix of Epoxy and generously coat the inside of the fuselage
where the stabiliser will fit, then re-insert the stabiliser into its final location,
checking again that it is centred and aligned.
Glue back into place the section removed earlier in this process.
Excess epoxy glue can be removed with acetone

Rudder Servo Installation:
Elevator Servo Installation:
Locate and cut the covering where the servo will be installed, at the rear of the
fuselage, under the elevator.
Route the servo wire through the wing and screw the servo in place.
Centre the servo with your transmitter, attach the servo arm and connect the servo to
the ailerons with the pushrods provided.
Centre the servo, attach the servo arm and connect the pull-pull wires to the servo
using the accessories included, securely crimping the wires with the brass tubing,
then cover with heat shrink.
Position the other end of the wires through the rudder horn, pull the wires tight and
crimp as before.
Fine adjustments can be made from the threaded rod connected to the ball links.

Motor Installation:
Follow the laser diagram on the firewall to drill the necessary holes for the
motor. These are designed for use with the Pilot-RC CC20 motor. If using a different
motor, hole position may vary.
Check if your engine requires any standoffs in order to reach the necessary position,
before attaching permanently to the model using bolts and blind nuts as per the
images.
Secure your ESC to the firewall close to the motor, we recommend on top of the
firewall however this may vary depending on your installation.

Motor Installation:
Replace the cowling with the screws
Measure the distance for the motor installation
Verification for clearance gap, should be about 1 to 1.5 cm
Follow the same procedure for petrol engine

Gas Engine Installation:
Install the the plastic support to the fuselage, use the mounting screws
to tightening it.
Install the engine
Validate the required space between the engine cowl and the propeller
bed before permanently installing the engine in place

Gas Engine component Installation:
After engine installation，then you can install the engine components
like battery, oil tank, receiver, and engine servo(include the servo arm,
linkage. ect) in fuselage.
Before install these components, check the correct location of
components depending on your CG.

Gas Engine component Installation:
Locate the appropirate hole and install the fuel dot in the side of the
fuselage
Screw the ignition switch to the side of the fuselage through the
appropriate hole, or install an electronic ignition kill switch.

Cowling Installation:
The cowling is secured using two separate methods. The top half
is secured with screws installed through the canopy hatch
opening, while the bottom half is scured with two screws installed
from the outside.
Place the model upside down and put masking tape next to the
two blind nuts that will secure the bottom half of the cowl.
Draw a line, and mark how far the hole is from a given point on
the masking tape.
Place the model upright, and position the engine cowling in place
and secure using the top screws.
Turn the model over again, add masking tape to the cowl and
continue the previously drawn line onto the cowl, and mark the
location of the hole.
Remove the cowl and drill the two holes as required.

Ancillary Components Installation:
Check the correct location of your chosen battery depending on your
CG.
Glue Velcro strip to the battery tray (and battery), as well as threading a
velcro strap round the battery tray, assuring a completely secure
battery once fully installed.
Finally install your receiver with double sided tape or velcro, making
sure that all servo leads can be easily connected without being too tight,
and that the receiver is securely fixed in place.
For specific tips on receiver and antenna location, please consult your
receivers manual.

Wheels Installation:
Slide the wheel pants over the wheels and axles, supporting the rear of the
pants to line up with the ground and mark where to drill the two screw holes
in the wheel pants.
Remove the wheel pants and drill the holes for the appropriate holes.
Before putting back on the plane, mount the bolt with the blind nut on the
wheel pant and tighten until the nut sits flush with the wheel pant.
Remove the bolts and the nuts should stay in place.
Slide the wheel pants back over the wheel and bolt in place.

Balance CG of Airplane:
Install the two balance rods in their position as shown in the picture below
Loop some wire/string over the rods between on the outside of the
fuselage (between fuselage and wing)Install the canopy and all final
components and accessories
Lift the model by the wire/string and this should balance.
If it does not balance, please move your batteries accordingly until
correctly balanced.

Final presentation of your model :