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Introducing
the Extreme Flight
60" Edge 540T-EXP ARF
In our endless quest to
offer our customers the latest cutting edge designs,
we often look at our current products that have
been on the market for a few years and begin an
evaluation process to see where we can improve them
in performance, durability, aesthetics and ease
of assembly. We look to our own experience with
the airframe over several years as well as to customer
feedback for valuable information to help us improve
our designs. Our award winning 58 inch Extra 300
was released several years ago and was received
with great enthusiasm by the modeling community
at large. Since then there have been numerous advances
not only in airframe design and materials used,
but also in power systems and battery technology.
The availability of high quality 5S and 6S batteries
at very affordable prices (some as low as $28!)
forced us to re-examine this size aircraft. The
result is a new line of 60 inch aircraft, the first
of which is the brand new 60 inch Edge 540T EXP.
The Edge features many
of the construction techniques and technology incorporated
into our hugely successful 48 inch EXP line. Rather
than using carbon fiber and G10 composites as a
way to dress up our aircraft and coming up with
some kind of flashy name to use as a marketing gimmick,
we actually use carbon fiber to add strength to
the airframe at points that can greatly benefit
from this material. Carbon fiber longerons add strength
and rigidity to the fuselage while allowing it to
be handled and transported without fear of breaking
it. G10 composite sheets are used to reinforce the
landing gear plate and supporting structure creating
one of the toughest and most durable landing gear
mounting systems in the business. Airfoiled carbon
fiber landing gear, tail wheel assembly, and wing
tube provide strength and durability at a great
savings in weight. Of course the Edge features the
intricate interlocking laser-cut construction pioneered
by Extreme Flight almost a decade ago.
2 gorgeous high visibility
Ultracote color schemes are available and feature
matching showroom quality painted fiberglass cowls
and wheel pants. A protective wing bag set is included
as well as a decal set and spinner. The level of
pre-fabrication is amazing and will allow you to
get your Edge flying in a few short hours of easy
assembly.
The flying characteristics
of the Edge must be experienced to be fully appreciated.
There is simply no other aircraft that is any more
stable in high alpha flight than the 60 inch Edge.
If you are looking for an airframe to help you master
the Harrier maneuver, then look no further, it simply
doesn't get any easier. The Edge inspires confidence
when you are down low and slow and won't bite you
if you get a little sloppy with your inputs. It
has enough mass to maintain inertia for a super
fast roll rate and insane gyroscopic tumbling maneuvers,
yet is light enough to float like a feather on landings.
There are companies out there that would have you
believe that low weight is the "be all end all"
characteristic of a great 3D aircraft. This simply
is not true. While a relatively light weight airframe
is important, we must remember that we are flying
aerobatic aircraft, not box kites. The 5-6 pound
weight of the Edge has been perfectly matched to
the aircraft's size and power system allowing it
to be docile and "floaty" when required and fast
and aggressive when desired. The performance envelope
of the Edge is simply astounding.
The current economy is
affecting us all. Although our cost for this size
aircraft has increased over 30% since the release
of our 58 inch Extra 300, we are offering the 60
inch Edge 540T EXP to our valued customers at $259.95
plus shipping, the same price established years
ago for the 58 inch Extra. We know firsthand times
are tough and we want as many folks to experience
the incredible performance of this aircraft as possible.
We are also offering the recommended Torque 4016T/500
and Airboss Elite 80 Amp ESC which this aircraft
was built around as a combo with the Edge for a
substantial savings. Whether you are an experienced
3D flyer or a newbie looking to get your feet wet
in this exciting form of flying, you owe it to yourself
to check out the new 60 inch Edge 540T EXP from
Extreme Flight RC.
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