Hobbico FLWA4140, FLWA4150 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FLWA4140 - Edge 540 RB 1,2 m

EDGE 540 RB

Fully licensed through
Red Bull GmbH
Austria

78239

Version 1.00

Technical data : Edge 540 RB

Wingspan 1 290 mm
Lenght 1 150 mm
Take o weight 1 250 g
Wing Area 28 dm²
Wing loading 44,6 g/dm²
Battery LiPo 3S 2200 mAh
RC Functions Ailerons, elevator,

rudder, motor

Please read the instruction manual carefully and take notice of the safety guidelines.

If the model is given to a third party, always include this instruction manual to the model.

The Flitework Gmbh assumes no liability in case of misprints. Technical amendments reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ........................................................................................ 2

General informations ...................................................................... 2

Environment protection infos ....................................................2

Safety Precautions ...........................................................................3

Additional items required ............................................................3

RecomMended accessories ..........................................................3

Kit check ................................................................................................ 4

Spare parts ........................................................................................... 4

Contenu du kit .................................................................................... 5

Installing the elevator ....................................................................6

Elevator linkage ................................................................................. 7

Mounting the rudder ......................................................................8

Rudder linkage ...................................................................................9

Installing the landing gear ........................................................ 10

Installing the motor ...................................................................... 11

Mounting the main wings .......................................................... 12

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Introduction

Installing the RC components .................................................. 12

Installing the battery ................................................................... 13

Final ight preparation ............................................................... 13

Center of gravity (C.G.) .............................................................13

Balance the Model Laterally .................................................. 13

Check the Control Directions ................................................ 13

Set the Control Throws ............................................................ 14

Check-List .......................................................................................... 14

Hobbico Service Line Europe ................................................... 14

Hobbico Service Line USA .......................................................... 14

Flitework Service Line..................................................................14

The Flitework Edge 540 1.2m is a handy sized model, which is constructed for a big range of aerobatic- or 3D ight.
In case of the light weight construction the ight characteristics are very good-natured. This Edge is a nice designed
trainer for every day.

The original plane is located in Hangar 7 of Red Bull - Salzburg/Austria. Red Bull uses it for air shows, own by the
multiple champion of the Red Bull Airrace - Hannes Arch.

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 inuence on assembly, RC installation, operation and servicing of the ight
device, any liability is rejected under explicit advice to these dangers.

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

• 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 deposed
to places of waste management.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION INFOS

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 specic materials and

which are approved for model business.

• Batteries and accumulators must be removed from

the devices and should be deposed to the correct
waste management organisation. Take information
from your home town government.

• Before assembling please check all parts of this kit. If some parts are

missing or have a mistake, please call.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

❍ 1. Your Edge 540 1.2m 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 540, 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 unyable model. In a few
cases the instructions may dier 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.
❍ 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 high 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 high stress

points and/or substituting hardware more suitable for the

increased stress.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

❍ 1 x Motorset FW 3545/100 (Référence : FLWA8003)
❍ 3 x Servos TSX10 (Réf. : TACM0210) (Elevator/Ailerons)
❍ 1 x Servo TSX20 (Réf. : TACM0220) (Rudder)
❍ 1 x LiPo 3S 2200 - 2 500 mAh 25C (Order No: GPMP0861

or FPWP2253)

❍ 1 x Receiver min 4 channels (Tactic TR624 Order No.

TACL0624 or Tactic TR625Order No : TACL0625)
❍ 2 x 300 mm servo extensions (HCAQ7332)
❍ 2 x 100 mm servo extensions (HCAQ7330)

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

❍ Hobby knife
❍ Flat screw driver
❍ Philips screw driver
❍ 5 min. Epoxy glue
❍ CA glue thin
❍ Set of driller
❍ Thread lock - blue
❍ Long nose pliers
❍ Mini grinder

ENGLISH

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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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 Hobbico Product
Support.

Service center Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bünde,

Germany

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Hobbico Product Support

3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1

Champaign IL 61822 USA

Telephone: [phone] ext. 6

Fax: [phone]

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E-mail: [e-mail]

SPARE PARTS

Spare parts 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 assistance
locating a dealer to purchase parts, contact Product Support.

NOTES

Service-Abteilung Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bünde, Germany

Tel: [phone] (nur für Deutschland)

(Anrufkosten: 14 Cent/Min. a. d. dt. Festnetz;

Mobilfunk max. 42 Cent/Min.)

Email: [e-mail]

Order N° Part name

FLWA4141 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Fuselage
FLWA4142 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Elevator complete
FLWA4143 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Main wing set
FLWA4144 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Carbon wing joiner
FLWA4145 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Motor cowl
FLWA4146 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Canopy

FLWA4147

FLWA4148 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Wheel pants
FLWA4149 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Rudder
FLWA4996 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Tail gear complete
FLWA4997 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Main wheels
FLWA4998 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Linkage set
FLWA4999 Edge 540 RB 1.2m Screw set

Edge 540 RB 1.2m Landing gear bow
including axles and screws.

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CONTENU DU KIT

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ENGLISH

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1 Painted motor cowl
2 Fuselage
3 Canopy
4 Elevator complete with connection
bracket

5 Rudder
6 Wing set
7 Carbon ber wing joiner 460x13mm
8 Landing gear bows with axles
9 Wheel pants

10 Linkage- and screw set
11 Tail landing gear
12 Main wheels

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