The Edge 540 is well known for being one of the most aggressive full size aircraft ever made.

It this latest reincarnation, Pilot-RC takes our already popular Edge 540 and Edge 540 V3 designs for the ultimate Edge, both in design and performance.

Adopting all the latest carbon infused build designs, Pilot-RC’s patented quick release systems and all the experience and know how from all our latest showstoppers, this new Edge is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

SPECIFICATIONS :

Model: Edge 540
Wingspan: 74″ (1.880mm)
Length: 65.95″ (1.675mm)
Wing area: 1,033 “² (6,667 cm²)
Weight: 11.66lbs (5.3kg)

FEATURES :

NEW! Hybrid construction from wood and composite materials for specially reinforced fuselage and wings.
NEW! Patented quick assembly system for wings and SFG.
NEW! Patented quick assembly system for canopy. Especially useful for electric version, fast battery change!
Genuine German Oracover (Ultracote) covering
Highly prefabricated, experienced builders can have air ready in under a day
Pre-installed hinges (glued and pinned)
Easy canister installation due to open construction
Removable wings and stabilizer
Laser engraved motor mounting position
Pull-Pull system for Rudder servo
Cowl fits both gasoline and electric motors

INCLUDED HARDWARE:
Complete air frame with all basic accessories (such as carbon fibre main undercarriage, tail-gear assembly and wing-tubes as well as fibreglass control horns and wheel pants)
Pre-installed hinges and pre-mounted canopy
Fuel tank and fuel tubing pre-prepared, fuel dot and breather valve
Wheels, axels and wheel pants
Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links
Matching carbon spinner, 3″

REQUIRED HARDWARE:
Motor: 30-40cc or equivalent electric

Servos: 5 high torque plus throttle // Uses x1 per aileron, x1 per elevator half and x1 on rudder

Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, propeller, batteries, powerbox, extension leads and possibly other small accessories.

EXTENSION WIRE LENGTHS :
Throttle: No extension required

Each aileron: 10cm (to reach receiver direct)

Each elevator: 90cm

Rudder: No extension required

CENTER OF GRAVITY : 139mm
Measured back from leading edge of the wing at the fuselage.

You will find a laser engraved C.G. emblem on the inside of the fuselage, located close to the wing tube, which also shows the exact location for Center of Gravity.