arko66 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Im looking to buy my first low wing aircraft. Its an Extreme Edge 540t-E. Its a combo deal with:PropulsionTorque 2818/900 brushless outrunner motor Propellor13/6.5 APC-E propellorElectronicsAirboss 35 amp electronic speed controller4 x HS 65 Servos BatteryFlight Power 2100 Evo Lite 3S battery Price £259.Any comments good or bad appreciated. Ive seen this bird flying and I am fascinated although the Extra 300 54" looks really impressive too. Thanks. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Sorry Ian, which Edge is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I believe Ian maybe talking about the aircraft on the same website, freestyle rc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Extreme Flight then, OK I've not seen the Edge but other models from the company have certainly impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260 Flyer Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I have not seen this plane but I'm not sure it would make a good first low wing aircraft. Highly tapered low aspect ratio wings can BITE!The summary from the review states: Is This For a Beginner? You probably need to have a couple of sportier mid to low wing aerobatic to 3D planes under your belt before you take on this one. This would be a pretty frustrating pile of balsa in short order for the beginner. Also I know the 35Amp ESC is part of the recommended package but the motor is also rated at 35A peak, which to me is a bit too close for comfort. For an extra £6 you can get their 45A version which also has a switching BEC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arko66 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hi all. Back again after the hols. I still managed to get onto a pc to enter the xmas draw though. @Rob, How much difference would a 45A make? @David, Yep its the extreme-flight. I dont know, this model just appeals to me so much, its getting a bit of a fetish...looking up everything on all sites, reading the mags, (no...not those ones!) watching the red-bull races etc, etc. By the way, going off-topic, is it true that Red-Bull decal sheets are not allowed to be sold separately? Ive heard that only a very few firms are granted a license to have these on their models, if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260 Flyer Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Ian Williams wrote (see) @Rob, How much difference would a 45A make? The extra 10A would give you a bit of headroom to contain the magic smoke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Darnley Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I had this model for a few years and it was fun, but hovering was a pain, and it's too twitchy for a real imac sequence. As a good throwaround model to keep assembled in the back of the car it's great. There are pics in my gallery if you want a look, and if you go to RCGroups 3d flying section you'll find a 40ish page thread on the model, along with a few videos on youtube. One point of note is that spares back up will be non-existent as freestyle rc are now closed and no new european distributor has been appointed yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Darnley Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Rob, not calling you out here but plenty have flown on the 35A ESC(myself included) without any problems, just don't get too ambitious with the prop and stick to the rec'd 13x6.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260 Flyer Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I was merely pointing out that for just a few more £'s you get a lot more ESC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arko66 Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Funny, I was just on freestyle rc and checked the spares and it seems that they are still available. Or is that the old web site. Anyway, I have contacted them and await an eager reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Darnley Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 You'll be waiting a long time Ian, unfortunately the website hasn't been updated but here's a link with a post from Tom Graham who was one of the display pilots for freestyle, post 13 is the one you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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