TEST
BY MARK RONGE PHOTOS BY HOPE McCALL
ElectriFly
EDGE 540T
A fully 3D aerobatic model perfect for everyday flying
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WITH THE TECHNOLOGY of electric
flight still increasing at a rapid pace, “ 40
size” or 50-inch wingspan electric aircraft
have been showing up on the market more
frequently. The larger size, stability and relatively light weight make these airplanes
ideal candidates for everyday flying. The
ElectriFly Edge 540T is one of the newest
airplanes in this category, and after testing
it, I think it’s one of the best. This airplane
comes as an ARF, all of the hardware is
included, along with plenty of high-quality
features that help improve the assembly of
the model and make it even easier to use.
The entire model is covered in MonoKote
and the purple, blue and white color
scheme really looks fantastic. There are
even some upgrade carbon-fiber parts available for purchase to improve the strength
and lighten the model. The Edge is a fully
3D aerobatic model and can be flown by
anyone with sport plane experience. The
quality of the materials is fantastic and the
The recommended RimFire 42-50-800 kV is a drop-in fit and when combined with the RimFire ESC, it
is plug-and-play.
HIGHLIGHTS
■ mbly when using
nded ElectriFly power system
■ light balsa ply/carbon-fiber
on
■ and sport aerobatics
■ rim scheme
fit and finish of all the parts is perfect. As
with all Great Planes products, the instructions are very detailed and there is nothing
left out. In order to power this airplane,
you’ll need four micro servos, a 4-cell LiPo
battery (around 2100mAh), and a suitable
brushless speed control and motor combo.
The Great Planes equipment is a direct
drop-in, speeds up assembly quite a bit and
works great.
The elevator servo is located in the tail, resulting
in a short direct linkage for precise control. The
rudder servo can be installed in the tail if desired.
UNIQUE FEATURES
Upon opening the box, right away I
noticed the Edge’s excellent color scheme.
The purple and blue colors really work well
together and are also enjoyable to look at.
There are fiberglassed parts, the cowl and
