Motor Recommendations; Esc (Electronic Speed Control); Flight Battery; Additional Items Required - GREAT PLANES EDGE 540 T Performance Series Instruction Manual

Motor Recommendations

The Edge 540T EP ARF comes with a mounting box for the
Great Planes RimFire ™
motor has been tested with this plane and works well.
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Great Planes RimFire 42-50-800 Brushless Out-runner
Motor (GPMG4700)

ESC (electronic speed control)

A brushless ESC (electronic speed control) is required for the
recommended motor set-up. We recommend using the Great
Planes Silver Series SS-45A Brushless ESC (GPMM1840).
If you will be using the 4S LiPo setup for 3D fl ying, a voltage
regulator must be used with this ESC. If a voltage regulator
is not used the ESC may be damaged.

Flight Battery

We recommend two different battery and prop setups
depending on the type of fl ying you prefer to do. For basic
sport fl ying we recommend the Great Planes Power Series
LiPo 2100mAh 11.1V, 3200mAh 11.1V battery or Flight
Power 2170mAh 11.1V and 2500mAh 11.1V with an APC
13" x 8E propeller.
For all out 3D type fl ying we recommend the Great Planes
Power Series LiPo 2100mAh 14.8V or FlightPower 2170mAh
14.8V battery with an APC 12" x 6E propeller. A voltage
regulator will also be required to power the receiver. Be sure to
follow the ESC instructions for using a separate power source
(voltage regulator or receiver battery) for the receiver.
When charging the batteries we highly recommend using a
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Great Planes Equinox
Sport Setup:
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Great Planes Power Series LiPo 2100mAh 11.1V 20C
discharge w/balance plug (GPMP0617)
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Great Planes Power Series LiPo 3200mAh 11.1V 20C
discharge w/balance plug (GPMP0623)
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FlightPower EVO25 LiPo 2170mAh 11.1V
25C (FPWP0327)
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FlightPower EVO25 LiPo 2500mAh 11.1V
25C (FPWP0333)
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APC 13" x 8E Propeller (APCQ3080)
3D Setup:
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Great Planes Power Series LiPo 2100mAh 14.8V 20C
discharge w/balance plug (GPMP0618)
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FlightPower EVO25 LiPo 2170mAh 14.8V
25C (FPWP0328)
brushless out-runner motor. The
LiPo Cell Balancer (GPMM3160).
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APC 12" x 6E Propeller (APCQ4130)
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ElectriFly Voltage Regulator (GPMM1920)
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Great Planes Parallel ESC Adapter Deans Ultra
Connector (GPMM3141)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Required Adhesives & Building Supplies
This is the list of adhesives and building supplies required to fi nish
the Edge 540T EP . Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
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1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro
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1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)
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Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
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Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
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Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 3/32" [2.4mm], 9/64" [3.6mm],
5/32" [4mm], 7/32" [5.6mm],
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#1 Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
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#11 Blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)
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Small T-pins (100, HCAR5100)
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Non-elastic monofi lament or Kevlar
(for stabilizer alignment)
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Optional Supplies & Tools
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Edge 540T EP ARF.
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2 oz. [57g] Spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
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CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
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CA debonder (GPMR6039)
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Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
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Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
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Threadlocker threadlocking cement (GPMR6060)
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AccuThrow Defl ection Gauge (GPMR2405)
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C.G. Machine (GPMR2400)
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21st Century ® sealing iron [COCR2700]
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21st Century iron cover [COVR2702]

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

• There are two types of screws used in this kit:
• Sheet Metal Screws are designated by a number and
a length. For example 2 x 12mm.
The screw has a diameter of 2mm and a length of 12mm.
• Machine screws are designated by a number, threads
per inch, and a length. For example 4-40 x 3/4" [19mm]
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CA (GPMR6001)
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fi shing line