Hoobico FLW4090 Istruzioni operative
BUILDING- AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Technial data: Edge 540
Wingspan 1700 mm
Length 1620 mm
Take o weight 3600 g
Wing area 46.5 dm²
Wing load 77 g/dm²
Powered by FW 5065/380
FLWA4090 - Edge 540 ARF
EDGE 540
Fully licensed by the
Red Bull GmbH - Austria
The Flitework Gmbh assumes no liability in case of misprints.
Technical amendments reserved.
Version 1.01
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GENERAL INFORMATIONS
•Read this manual and its safety precautions
carefully! Keep this manual and if you give the
model to a third party, put this manual to the model.
•Take care, that you are familiar with your transmitter
and all electronic components, used in your plane.
•Take care of all safety instructions of tools, which are
you using to assemble this model.
•Only take glues, which are recommended for the
specic materials and which are approved for model
business.
•Before assembling please check all parts of this kit. If
some parts are missing or have a mistake, please call.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION INFOS
The symbols on the package show
you, that the model and its accessories
should not be put to waste. All electric
and electronic parts should be depo-
sed to places of waste management.
Batteries and accumulators must be
removed from the devices and should be deposed to
the correct waste management organisation. Take infor-
mation from your home town government.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General informations...........................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Environment protection infos .........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety precautions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Recommended accessories...............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Additional items required .................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Harware and accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Covering accessories........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Adhesives and building supplies.................................................................................................................................................................................4
Optional supplies and tools...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Kit check .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Spare parts................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Assembling the landing gear...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Rudder assembling...............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Elevator assembling.............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Installing the FW5065 engine..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Assembling the main wings........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the RC components....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Flight preparation .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Balance the model (C.G.).............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Balance the model laterally ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Set the control throws .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Preight................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Charge the batteries...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Balance propellers.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Ground check................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Range check ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Sécurité d'utilisation du moteur.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Check List................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
List of spare parts ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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Flitework quality
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality kit and instructions, but ultimately the quality and yability
of your nished model depends on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the performance
of your completed model and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or safety of your
completed model.
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Introduction
Congratulations for purchasing the Flitework Edge 540-M. We say thanks for your trust and we wish you a lot of happy
ights with your new Edge 540M.
The Edge 540 is one of the best competition planes in the world.The pilots of the Red Bull Airrace commit this versions
very successful in dierent contests.
Also the Flitework Edge 540M is one of the best aerobatic and 3D models in this class. And we wish you a lot of plea-
sure with this model.
Attention please!
Remote controlled model planes are not a toy! For assembling, ying and servicing such models, you need a high
grade of technical comprehension and liability. Careless assembling and operation may cause personal and material
damage.
Because the Flitework GmbH has no inuence on assembly, RC installation, operation and servicing of the ight
device, any liability is rejected under explicit advice to these dangers.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
❍1. Your Edge 540M should not be considered a toy,
but rather a sophisticated, working model that
functions very much like a full-size airplane. Because
of its performance capabilities, the Edge 540M, if not
assembled and operated correctly, could possibly
cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to
property.
❍2.You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as
doing so may result in a unsafe or unyable model.
In a few cases the instructions may dier slightly
from the photos. In those instances the written
instructions should be considered as correct.
❍3. You must take time to build straight, true and
strong.
❍4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in rst-
class condition and a correctly sized engine and
components (fuel tank, wheels, etc.) throughout the
building process.
❍5. You must correctly install all R/C and other
components so that the model operates correctly on
the ground and in the air.
❍6. You must check the operation of the model before
every ight to insure that all equipment is operating
and that the model has remained structurally sound.
Be sure to check clevises or other connectors often
and replace them if they show any signs of wear or
fatigue.
❍7. If you are not already an experienced R/C pilot,
you should y the model only with the help of a
competent, experienced R/C pilot.
❍8. While this kit has been ight tested to exceed
normal use, if the plane will be used for extremly
hight stress ying, such as racing, or if an engine
larger than one in the recommended range is
used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the hight stress points and/or substituting
hardware more suitable for the increased stress.
❍9. WARNING: The cowl and wheel pants included in
this kit are made of berglass, the bers of which
may cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Never blow into a part to remove berglass dust, as
the dust will blow back into your eyes. Always wear
safety goggles, a particle mask and rubber gloves
when grinding, drilling and sanding berglass parts.
Vacuum the parts and work area thoroughly after
working with berglass parts.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
This is a partial list of items required to nish the Edge 540-M
that may require planning or decision-making before starting
to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
❍1 x Motorset FW 5065 order no.: FLWA8007
❍2 x TACM0225 (Elevator)
❍3 x TACM0245 (Ailerons and Rudder)
❍1 x Lipo-Akku 6s 4350mAh 30C order no.: FPWP3436
❍1 x 6-channel receiver TACL0625
❍4 x Servo cable extensions
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
HARWARE AND ACCESSORIES
In addition to the items listed in the “Decisions You Must
Make”section, following is the list of hardware and accessories
required to nish the Edge 540-M. Order numbers are provided
in parentheses.
❍Hook & Loop Velcro (GPMQ4480) or Flitework 300mm
battery belt.
COVERING ACCESSORIES
❍21st Century® sealing iron (COVR2700)
❍21st Century trim seal iron (COVR2750)
❍21st Century iron cover (COVR2702)
ADHESIVES AND BUILDING SUPPLIES
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the“short list”of the most important items required to build
the Edge 540-M. Great Planes Pro™ CA and Epoxy glue are
recommended.
❍1/2 oz. Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
❍1/2 oz. Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)
❍6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045)
❍30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047)
❍Small T-pins (HCAR5100)
❍Electric drill
❍Drill bit set including (1/16" 3/32" 1/8" 5/64" and 1/2" bits)
❍Small Phillips and at blade screwdrivers (HCAR1040)
❍Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
❍Standard Hex wrench set (HCAR0520)
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OPTIONAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Edge 540-M.
❍Great Planes CG Machine™ (GPMR2400)
❍Top Flite® Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer™ (TOPQ5700)
❍Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
❍Cutting mat (HCAR0456)
❍Masking Tape (TOPR8018)
❍CA Applicator Tips (GPMR6033)
❍CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
❍CA Accelerator (GPMR6034)
❍Milled Fiberglass (GPMR6165)
❍Microballoons (TOPR1090)
❍R/C-56 Canopy Glue (JOZR5007)
❍Epoxy Brushes (GPMR8060)
❍Mixing Sticks (GPMR8055)
❍Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
❍Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❍Hobby Knife (HCAR0105), #11 Blades (HCAR0211)
❍Non-elastic monolament or Kevlar shingline (for stab
alignment)
❍Builders Triangle Set (HCAR0480) (for n alignment)
❍Easy-Touch™ Bar Sander (GPMR6170, or similar)
❍Felt-Tip Marker (TOPQ2510)
❍Small metal le
❍Rotary tool such as Dremel®
❍Rotary tool reinforced cut-o wheel (GPMR8200)
❍Curved Tip Canopy Scissors for trimming plastic parts
(HCAR0667)
❍Dead Center™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)
❍Great Planes AccuThrow™ Deection Gauge (for
measuring control throws, GPMR2405)
KIT CHECK
Before starting to build, use the Kit Contents list to take an
inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect the
parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts
are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need
assistance with assembly, contact Revell Product Support.
Service-Center Revell GmbH
Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bünde, Germany
Tel: +49 5223 - 965 0
Email: Hobbico-Service@Revell.de
SPARE PARTS
Support, but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail
order/Internet order rms. Hardware items (screws, nuts,
bolts) are also available from these outlets. If you need assis-
tance locating a dealer to purchase parts, contact Product
Support.
ASSEMBLING THE LANDING GEAR
Put the wheelshaft together with the distance shim the lock
ring and the safety nut to the landing gear. Dont lock the nut
at this time.
After merging the wheel pant between landing gear and
hexagon of the shaft, you can lock the M4 nut.
It is important, that the wheel pant is positioned between the
landing gear and the hexagon of the wheel shaft.
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Next step is to x the aluminium landing gear to the fuselage,
4pcs of M4x20 screws with shims and locking nuts.
Place the fuselage on a plane table and adjust the wheel pants
on both sides, that they are parallel to the fuselage.
Now drill a hole through the bore uppon the locking nut of
the wheel shaft. Use a 1,5 mm driller.
Fix the wheel pant with the 10 mm woodscrew.
RUDDER ASSEMBLING
Put a little bit silicone oil into the pivot point of the hinge,
that no glue goes inside the axis. Glue the hinges with 5 min
epoxy into the rudder. Take care of the correct direction of
the hinges. Bend the hinge to 90 degrees, so you can nd the
correct position very easy.
Take the shorter berglass levers and glue with 5 min epoxy
into the slots of the rudder. With a tape arround the slot you
can prevent the rudder of glue spots.
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Now you can glue the rudder to the fuselage. Take care, that
the pivot point of the rudder is the same like from tail wheel
suspension. If it is ok, you can drill 2 holes with a 1.5 mm drill
through the aluminium plate and x it with 2 pcs of 10 mm
woodscrews.
Push the collar upwards to the aluminium plate and x it with
the set screw. Us locking agent for the set screw.
Screw the eyebolts halfway into the swivel ball links and
mount it to the rudder lever, using the M2x10 screws, shims
and nuts. Use blue locking agent for the nuts. Contrive the
steel rope into the eye bolts and the sleeve. The rope should
withstand over the sleeve,1 cm in ight direction. Then crimp
the sleeve with suitable pliers. Bend the withstanding rope
backwards 180 degrees and supply it with a shrink tubing.
18 mm from the lower side of the rudder drill a 2 mm hole for
the nosing of the tailwheel suspension.
From the hole downwards make a little ditch for the 2mm
steel wire of the tailwheel suspension.
Before gluenig the suspension to the rudder, take care that all
parts like collar and aluminium plate are in position. Sand the
steel wire a little and glue it, like in the picture, into the rudder.
Use 5 min epoxy glue.
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ELEVATOR ASSEMBLING
Please glue the aps to the elevator in the same way, which
you did with the rudder ap. Sand the berglass levers a little
and glue them into the prepared slots on both sides.
As linkage use the 115 mm threaded bolt with swivel ball links
on both sides.
Use the M2x10 screws to mount the ball links to the berglass
levers and the servo levers. For installing the elevator servos,
you need a servo cable extension with about 500 mm of
length. Take care, that both cables have the same length and
thickness. Dierent cables cause dierent speed of servos.
When mounting the elevator servos it may be necessary its
intended servo slot to enlarge somewhat. For this use a le or
a small separating disk.
It is very important, that both aps are in same position all over
their movement range. If necessary, adjust the movement of
the elevator aps with your radio software.
Take a bowden cable to implement the steering wires into the
fuselage and pull them crosswise to the servo control lever.
Fix the rudder with a tape in neutral position, stretch the steel
rope and crimp in the same way, like on tail linkage. You can
adjust the tension by twisting the eye bolts.
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Put the cowling to the fuselage and take care of a gap of 3 mm
between the spinner and the cowling. Fic the cowling with
tape in this position.
Now drill with a 1.5 mm driller 3 holes from the outside through
the cowling and the wood of the fuselage. The distance form
the cowling border to the holes should be about 8 mm. Fix
the cowling with 3 pcs of 10 mm wood screws. Now you can
mount propeller and spinner. The best result you have, if you
balance propeller with spinner together.
INSTALLING THE FW5065 ENGINE
Fix the drilling template on the rewall, that the dotted lines
are congruent with the laser lines on the rewall frame. Drill
4mm holes at the markers in each corner.
The FW5065 motor should be screwed against the rewall,
using the 4mm PVC distance shims. On the backside of the
rewall take the bigger shims for the lower screws and smaller
shims for the upper screws.
The FW Control-100 ESC can be placed on the left side of the
fuselage, to keep enough place for the battery.
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Assemble the linkages like you can see in the picture. For
maximum movement use Flitework carbon ber servo lever
extensions.
INSTALLING THE RC COMPONENTS
The installation, shown in the following pictures, should be
only a possibility and is not obligatory. It is important, that
the position of the antennas is not behind a silver coated lm
of the fuselage. Silver coated lm contains aluminium, which
decreases the strength of the radio signal.
The aileron servos can be plugged to 150 mm servo extension
cables, which are coming from the receiver. So you can remove
the wings very easy.
Here you can see the position of the battery, which is xed
with a Flitework battery belt. The battery is placed on an anti
slip map.
Always take care that you have plugged in the
aileron servos after completing your plane for
ying.
ASSEMBLING THE MAIN WINGS
Glue the hinges to the aps and afterward to the wings with
the same method like rudder and elevator. Take care for
smooth and wide movement of the aps. A sticker arround
the slots for the ap lever prevents for making glue spots.
Sand the levers a little and glue them into the ap slots, using
5 min. Epoxy.
Drill 1.5 mm holes through the servo mounting anges and
x the servos with adequate screws from the accessory set of
the servos.
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