Seagull Models EDGE 540 User Manual

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 F) From behind the airplane, look at the
aileron on the right wing half. Move the aileron
stick to the right. The right aileron should move
up and the other aileron should move down. If
it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on
your transmitter to change the direction.
PREFLIGHT CHECK.
1) Completely charge your transmitter
and receiver batteries before your first day of
flying.
2) Check every bolt and every glue joint
in the EDGE 540 to ensure that everything is
tight and well bonded.
3) Double check the balance of the air-
plane. Do this with the fuel tank empty.
4) Check the control surfaces. All should
move in the correct direction and not bind in
any way.
5) If your radio transmitter is equipped
with dual rate switches double check that they
are on the low rate setting for your first few
flights.
6) Check to ensure the control surfaces
are moving the proper amount for both low
and high rate settings.
 E)Check the throttle. Moving the throttle
stick forward should open the carburetor bar-
rel. If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch
on your transmitter to change the direction.
 D) Check the rudder. Looking from be-
hind the airplane, move the rudder stick to the
right. The rudder should move to the right. If it
does not, flip the servo reversing switch on
your transmitter to change the direction.
8) Properly balance the propeller. An out
of balance propeller will cause excessive vi-
bration which could lead to engine and/or air-
frame failure.
We wish you many safe and enjoy-
able flights with your EDGE 540.
7) Check the receiver antenna. It should
be fully extended and not coiled up inside the
fuselage.

Seagull Models EDGE 540 Specifications

General

Brand	Seagull Models
Model	EDGE 540
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

PREFLIGHT CHECK

Charge transmitter and receiver batteries

Ensure transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged before the first flight.

Check all bolts and glue joints

Verify that all bolts are tight and all glue joints are secure and well-bonded.

Double check airplane balance

Confirm the aircraft's center of gravity is correct, checking with an empty fuel tank.

Check control surfaces direction

Ensure all control surfaces move in the correct direction and do not bind.

Set dual rate switches to low

For initial flights, ensure dual rate switches are set to the low rate setting.

Check control surface throw amounts

Verify control surfaces move the proper amount for both low and high rate settings.

Check receiver antenna extension

Ensure the receiver antenna is fully extended and not coiled inside the fuselage.

Properly balance the propeller

Ensure the propeller is balanced to prevent excessive vibration and potential failure.

CONTROL THROWS

Recommended control throws for flying

Lists recommended control throws for both low rate (sport) and high rate (aerobatic) flying.

Center control surfaces and servo arms

Center control surfaces and servo arms by adjusting clevises or servo connectors.

Measure control surface throws accurately

Use a ruler to measure control surface throws at their widest point.

Adjust control horn position for throws

Modify control horn position to increase or decrease control surface throw amounts.

BALANCING

Importance of correct airplane balance

Emphasizes that correct balance is critical to prevent loss of control and crashes.

Correcting nose-heavy or tail-heavy conditions

Provides instructions on how to adjust weight distribution to correct balance issues.

FLIGHT PREPARATION

Check control surface operation and direction

Verify the operation and direction of elevator, rudder, ailerons, and throttle.

Plug in and turn on radio system

Connect and power on the radio system according to manufacturer instructions.

Check elevator direction and movement

Test the elevator by moving the stick back to ensure it moves upward correctly.