Hangar 9 EDGE 540 Manuel utilisateur

PRE-BUILT

0540

EDGE

Ultra Aerobatic 1.20 ARF

EDGE

Speciﬁcations

Wingspan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78′′ 198.10 cm

Length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.5′′ 174 cm

Wing Area:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1010 sq. in 651.6 dm2

Weight (Approx.): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 lbs 5-5.9 kg

Recommended Engines: 1.08 –1.50 2-Stroke

1.20 –1.80 4-Stroke

• 90% prebuilt

• High-quality hardware included

• Precovered in genuine Goldberg UltraCote®

• Preﬁnished ﬁberglass cowl and wheel pants

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 3

Warning 3

Additional Required Equipment 3

Tools and Supplies Required (not included in kit) 4

Contents of Kit 5

Section 1. Hinging the Ailerons 6

Section 2. Joining the Wing Halves 9

Section 3. Installing the Aileron Servos 12

Section 4. Installing the Aileron Linkages 14

Section 5. Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage 16

Section 6. Installing the Tail (Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers) 17

Section 7. Hinging the Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator(s) 20

Section 8. Hinging the Rudder and Installing the Tailwheel 21

Section 9. Installing the Rudder and Elevator Control Horns 23

Section 10. Mounting the Main Landing Gear 26

Section 11. Assembling and Mounting the Wheel Pants 27

Section 12. Installing the Engine (2/4 Stroke) 29

Section 13. Assembling and Installing the Fuel Tank 30

Section 14. Installing the Radio 32

Section 15. Installing the Control Linkages (Rudder/Elevator/Throttle) 34

Section 16. Attaching the Cowling 37

Section 17. Mounting the Hatch (with Canopy) 39

Section 18. Adding Decals 41

Section 19. Balancing the Edge 540 42

Section 20. Control Throw Recommendation 42

Set-up & Flying by Mike McConville 43

Preﬂight at the Field 49

AMA Safety Code 50

Saito 1.80

MDS 1.48

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hangar 9 Edge 540. This is the latest aerobatic line of ﬁne ARFs (Almost-Ready-to-Fly) produced by

Hangar 9. The Edge 540 is a high-performance aircraft best suited for the more experienced ﬂyer and modeler. Although this is an

ARF, it does have some construction features that can be challenging for a new modeler. If you encounter difficulty in any construction

sequence, please contact one of our technicians. We provide any assistance we can concerning the construction of your Edge 540.

Please feel free to contact us at:

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, IL 61822

(877) 504-0233

www.horizonhobby.com

Warning

An R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably

AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved ﬂying sites, following all instructions included with your radio and engine.

Additional Required Equipment

Radio Equipment

4 channels minimum

5 servos (50 in/oz plus servo for standard ﬂying

and 90 in/oz plus servos for 3-D ﬂying)

1100mAh Receiver Battery (JRPB4240)

Y-Harness (if not using a computer radio) (JRP133)

12” Aileron Extensions (2) (JRPA098)

Engine Requirements:

1.08 – 1.48 2-cycle engines

1.20 – 1.80 4-cycle engines

Recommended 2-Cycle Engines Recommended 4-Cycle Engines

Webra 1.20 Saito 1.20 – 1.80

Moki 1.35 Saito 1.20 GK – 1.80 GK

MDS 1.48

Additional Items Optional Items

12” Aileron Extension (2) (JRPA098)

3” Tru-Turn Spinner (TRU 3002)

True Turn Adapter for speciﬁc engine

Propeller:

MDS 1.48 = 16” x 8” (recommended)

Saito 1.80 = 16” x 8” (recommended)

Fuel tubing

Recommended JR Radio Systems:

JR400EX JR XP783

JR 421EX JR XP8103

JR XP652 JR PCM10X

Fuel Dot (HAN115)

Pitts style muffler for

speciﬁc engine (if using MDS 1.48)

Fuel Filter (HAN143)

Foam for cushioning radio and fuel tank

(DUB513)

Antenna Tube (HAN112)

Pilot ﬁgure (HAN8272 or HAN8275)

Instrument Panel (HAN186)

Tools and Supplies Required

Adhesives

Thin CA (Cyanoacrylate) glue

Thick CA (Cyanoacrylate) glue

6-Minute Epoxy (HAN8000)

30-Minute Epoxy (HAN8002)

Tools

Drill

Drill bits: 1/16'', 1/18'', 5/32'', 1/14''

Soldering iron

Phillips screwdriver

Z-bend pliers

CA remover/debonder

Standard pliers

Mixing sticks

5/32” hex wrench

Medium sandpaper

Moto-tool with sanding drum and cut-off wheel

Hobby knife with #11 blade

Masking tape

Threadlock Z-42 (Pacer)

Canopy Glue (Pacer PAAPT56)

Silver Solder (Staybrite)

Epoxy brushes

Scissors

Straight edge

Rubbing alcohol

1/16” hex wrench

Sanding stick (medium)

Small round ﬁle

Paper towels

Felt-tipped pen or pencil

90-degree triangle

Measuring device (36”)

Contents of Kit

Large Parts

Fuselage (HAN1351)

Left Wing Half with Aileron (HAN1352)

Right Wing Half with Aileron (HAN1352)

Vertical Stabilizer with Rudder (HAN1353)

Horizontal Stabilizer with Elevator(s) ( HAN1353)

Cowl (HAN1354)

Wheel Pants (HAN1355)

Hatch (HAN1358)

Other Parts

Main landing gear (HAN1356)

Wheels (2) (HAN2027)

Fuel tank and hardware (HAN1460)

Trim sheets (HAN1359)

Metal motor mount and hardware (HAN2033)

Tail wheel assembly (HAN2026)

Canopy (HAN1357)

Note: Instrument Panel (HAN186) is optional.

1/4 scale pilot optional (HAN8272 or HAN8275)

Note: The control surfaces, including the ailerons, elevators,

and rudder, are prehinged with hinges installed, but

the hinges are not glued in place. It is imperative that

you properly adhere the hinges in place per the steps

that follow using a high-quality thin CA glue.

Step 1. Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing

panels. Note the position of the hinges. The Edge 540 comes

with high-quality CA-type hinges.

Step 2. Remove each hinge from the wing panel and aileron

and place a T-pin in the center of each hinge. Slide each hinge

into the aileron until the T-pin is snug against the aileron. This

will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of

the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the wing panel.

Step 3. Slide the aileron on the wing panel until there is only a

slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and

aileron. Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wing

panel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be maintained between the

wing panel and aileron.

Step 4. Deﬂect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge

with thin CA glue. The aileron’s front surface should lightly

contact the wing during this procedure. Ideally, when the hinges

are glued in place, a 1/64” gap or less will be maintained

throughout the length of the aileron to the wing panel hinge line.

Note: The hinge is constructed of a special material that

allows the CA to wick or penetrate and distribute

throughout the hinge, securely bonding it to the

wood structure of the wing panel and aileron.

Step 5. Turn the wing panel over and deﬂect the aileron in the

opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin CA glue to

each hinge, making sure that the CA penetrates into both the

aileron and wing panel.

Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons

• Right wing panel with aileron and hinges

• Left wing panel with aileron and hinges

• Instant thin CA glue

• CA remover/debonder

• Paper towels

• T-pin (one for each hinge)(optional procedure)

Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed

Step 6. Using CA remover/debonder and a paper towel,

remove any excess CA glue that may have accumulated on the

wing or in the aileron hinge area.

Step 7. Repeat this process with the other wing panel, securely

hinging the aileron in place.

Step 8. After both ailerons are securely hinged, ﬁrmly grasp

the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely

glued and cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying

medium pressure, trying to separate the aileron from the wing

panel. Use caution not to crush the wing structure.

Note: Work the aileron up and down several times to “work

in” the hinges and check for proper movement.

Sealing the Hinge Gaps

It’s imperative that the aileron and elevator hinge lines be sealed

airtight to prevent ﬂutter. Sealing the hinge line has several

advantages. A sealed hinge line gives a greater control response

for a given control deﬂection. It also offers more precise,

consistent control response and makes trimming easier.

Sealing the aileron and elevator hinge line is

mandatory. Failure to do so may cause control surface

ﬂutter, resulting in a crash.

Step 9. Cut a piece of clear or blue UltraCote®(not included)

for sealing the ailerons to approximately 3'' x 28''. Fold the

UltraCote®down the center with the adhesive side to the outside

making a sharp crease at the fold.

Step 10. Using a ruler, measure 3/8'' from the folded crease

and mark two places with a pen.

Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons

CONTINUED

Sealing the Hinge Gaps (continued)

Step 11. Using a sharp #11 blade and a straight edge, carefully

cut through both layers of UltraCote®covering at the 3/8'' point

marked in Step 2.

Step 12. Mark and cut the folded covering to an overall length

of 25 5/6''. This piece will be inserted and ironed down into the

hinge bevel on the bottom of the aileron.

Step 13. Remove the backing from the UltraCote®. Place the

folded crease side into the center of the hinge line on the bottom

of the wing. Using a straight edge as shown, hold one side of the

overing in place while ironing down theopposite side with a

sealing iron. We recommend setting the iron temperature to

320° for this operation.

Step 14. Fully deﬂect the aileron in the up position. Place the

straight edge over the hinge line covering that you just ironed

down in Step 5 with the edge of the straight edge placed ﬁrmly at

the bottom of the hinge line as shown. Iron down this side of the

covering, making sure the aileron is fully deﬂected.

Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons

CONTINUED

Step 1. Locate the plywood wing joiner. Using the ruler,

determine the center of the wing joiner and mark it with a felt-

tipped pen or pencil.

Step 2. Trial ﬁt the wing joiner into one of the wing panels. It

should insert smoothly up to the center line marked in Step 1.

Now slide the other wing panel onto the wing joiner until the

wing panels meet. If the ﬁt is overly tight, it may be necessary to

sand the wing joiner.

Step 3. The correct dihedral angle for the wing is 0 degrees (at

the center line). Place the wing on a large ﬂat surface one wing

panel resting on the ﬂat surface. The other wing tip should be at

11/8'' in height from the surface (see illustration below). If

necessary, sand the wing joiner until this is achieved. There

should be no gaps in the wing center. Once you are satisﬁed

with the ﬁt, remove the wing joiner from the wing panels.

Step 4. Mix approximately 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy.

Note: It is extremely important to use plenty of epoxy when

joining the wing panels together. It will also be helpful

to use wax paper under the wing center when epoxying

the wing panels together.

Step 5. Using an epoxy brush or a scrap piece of wood, apply a

generous amount of epoxy into the wing dihedral cavity in one

wing panel.

Step 6. Coat one half of the wing joiner with epoxy up to the

line marked in Step 1. Install the epoxy-coated side of the

dihedral brace into the wing panel cavity up to the marked

center line.

• Right/left wing panels

• Dihedral brace

• Plywood wing dowel plate

• Wooden dowels

• Wing bolt plates

• Wing trim tape

• 30-minute epoxy

• 6-minute epoxy

• Mixing stick

• Epoxy brush

• Masking tape

• Hobby knife w/#11 blade

Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed

Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves

• Rubbing alcohol

• Paper towels

• Wax paper

• Ruler

• Felt-tipped pen or pencil

• Medium sandpaper

Flat Surface

11/8''

0°

Step 7. Apply a generous amount of epoxy into the other wing

panel cavity.

Note: You may need to mix up more epoxy to complete the

joining process.

Step 8. Now apply epoxy to all sides of the exposed wing

joiner and uniformly coat both wing roots with epoxy.

Step 9. Carefully slide the two wing halves together and ﬁrmly

press them together, allowing the excess epoxy to run out. There

should not be any gap in the wing halves. Use rubbing alcohol

and a paper towel to clean up any excess epoxy.

Step 10. Apply masking tape at the wing joint to hold the wing

halves together securely. Place the wing on a ﬂat surface. With

the center wing panels ﬁrmly supported to lay ﬂat on the surface,

the wing tips should be propped up so it is 11/8'' from the surface.

Apply more masking tape the center wing joint and recheck the

11/8'' measurement. Allow the wing joint to dry overnight.

Note: It is useful to use wax paper underneath the wing

center while the epoxy is curing. This will help prevent

excess epoxy from adhering to the work surface.

Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves

CONTINUED

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