50-60cc pau edge 540 build

[clarkj]

So, I bought another 50cc plane and have always been stuck with one manufacturer. This time i wanted to try a pau edge so I thought i would do a build thread on it. This isnt going to be a thread that I was asked to do so it will be a thread of how I honestly feel about 1: how well its built 2: how well it goes together and 3: how well it flies compared to the other 50cc planes ive owned. I will be using 7954's all the way around with a dle61. I wanted to use a da60 but i already had a nib dle61 i got a great deal on and my flying has slowed tremndously lately so I will just stay with the dle. This is the first dle I have owned, we will see if its my last one too or if i buy more in the future. I have a friend that has put many flights on his dles all with good. Tonight i unboxed it and looked it over. Build quality looks as good as all other planes ive owned.

 

[3dNater]

Sounds good Subscribing.

 

[3dmike]

Subscribing too! Awesome to see a PAU build! Thanks for sharing!!!!

 

[clarkj]

So after cleaning up the shop to work its a slow start this morning. I installed main gear and hinged rudder. I really do not like hinging because it can be messy and takes awhile. I forgot to mention there was absolutely no wrinkles in the covering, the first plane i have ever got this way. There is however edges of the covering that needs ironed down but thats no big deal.

 

[3dmike]

So after cleaning up the shop to work its a slow start this morning. I installed main gear and hinged rudder. I really do not like hinging because it can be messy and takes awhile. I forgot to mention there was absolutely no wrinkles in the covering, the first plane i have ever got this way. There is however edges of the covering that needs ironed down but thats no big deal. View attachment 34300

Looks awesome! I love the colors used in the scheme as well.

 

[3dNater]

My 30cc 3dhs extra had smooth covering... the wrinkles came the first time it saw the sun.

 

[clarkj]

The nice weather made me get busy today. I wish i would have ordered this a month ago so i could be flying. Got the motor mounted and stabs hinged. Also got one elevator linkage installed. Everything is fitting great so far. The only complaint i have right now is the instructions dont cover much. However anyone that is capable of flying this plane will know assembly procedures that are not covered.

 

[clarkj]

 

[clarkj]

Today i worked on installing throttle linkage. The manual does not cover alot of installing throttle servo so i put my own mount in from another kit i had. Also i put in ignition module and finished elevator halves. one other note: the pushrods for the elevators seemed just a little short, i only got about 5 turns into the 4-40 ball link so i used the ones for the ailerons which were a 1/2" longer and ordered 2 more for the ailerons

 

[clarkj]