Skywing 48" Edge 540 3D plane build video

[@jaymccaffrey7463]

Maiden flight on my 38 inch Skywing Slick 360 was amazing. It was able to do things easily that I struggled with on trainers. (Way more than I should have been doing on a maiden). I put some large wheels and it lands easily in the short grass. This plane will accelerate the learning process for sure. Thanks for the mentorship.

[@SteffenRC]

Thanks for the comment. Really appreciate the support. Have fun with that plane..

[@dalindsey80]

Great job. Excited to see how it flies.

[@SteffenRC]

It flies great.. New video coming later this week...

[@HciContractor]

That was very helpful thank you! I'm not sure. I would've figured out that landing gear. Thanks again again.

[@SteffenRC]

@@HciContractor definitely peel back the foam around the LG and reinforce the heck out of it before first flight. 😎

[@HciContractor]

@@SteffenRC ok gotcha I'll take another look under that foam. Thanks again!

[@Giovanisbr]

Very nice video! I am assembly one here. Helps me a lot!

[@SteffenRC]

Glad you found the video helpful.. Appreciate the comments. btw, I would reinforce the landing gear structure in the fuselage if you can. I posted some info on RCGroups about it. Thanks - Will

[@earlpoe7570]

Good job, Will.

[@SteffenRC]

Thanks Earl.. Should be a fun next step for my 3D journey.. I just hope I don't pile her in too soon.... Just need the weather to cooperate for maiden...

[@drumdog287]

Hi SteffenRC, I just recently purchased and received this plane yesterday, father's day!. For and affordable servo I am considering the servo's you installed on yours and wanted to ask what you think of them so far. Are they what you expected and are they good fit and doing the job for this airframe? Thanks so much for your great build and flight video's of this great plane. Greatly appreciated, Best, JC, Mineesota.

[@SteffenRC]

JC, It's a wonderful plane and can do whatever maneuver you are asking it to do... The servos I'm using are still going strong. I have an occasional issue with servo flutter (servos try to center and flutter) on the elevator and rudder while its on the ground, but it hasn't caused issues while flying. Appreciate the comments.. - Will

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Great build video Will! This is really a useful video for anyone building their first 3D ARF. The quick detach wings are awesome aren't they? Did you have a chance to fly it yet?

[@SteffenRC]

Thanks Adam. There so many little details. Haven’t flown it yet. Weather isn’t great. Should have the maiden in day or two.

[@terrypenner1751]

⁰

[@DownNDirtyRc]

How have those servos worked out for you? I have one coming and im picking servos now but dont want to spend 50 bucks each lol

[@SteffenRC]

They are still working. However, they have a bit of a centering jitter when on the ground.. They work great in the air...

[@domanic1996]

Nice plane, may I know what KV of this T-motor you are using on this set up?

[@SteffenRC]

Dominic, I’m using the 900kv AM480.

[@domanic1996]

Thank you 🙏

[@thomasallan8113]

The price at NorthWest RC for this plane is $165, a smaller version 38" for $115, and a 48" pattern plane for $158, all having an ETA of October. Just in time for winter build projects.

[@SteffenRC]

Gotta tell you, I really like my 540.. I've learned a lot with her and she'd goes to the field quite a bit... When I get another, it will be a larger version. I know its a bit more, but bigger flies better.. Right??😀. Thanks for commenting. Appreciate it. - Will

[@dennleo843]

Are you using regular CA glue or some kind of foam safe CA for hinges and gluing the horizontal stab?

[@SteffenRC]

I used a foam safe CA on the build..

[@dennleo843]

thanks@@SteffenRC

[@vjaygroup8759]

All 30e level models, their wings removable ?

[@SteffenRC]

Not 100% sure, but I'd be pretty confident saying yes... :-)

[@livegood9876]

How long would it take a new guy to build this plane knowing you have only owned FMS or Horizon products? Based on my understanding there does not seem to be any progression with building planes after FMS Horizon etc. Its jump in feet first. Seems its worth it because these Skywings fly that much better/lighter...

[@SteffenRC]

If you have replaced a servo on your planes or needed to repair some foam with adhesive, or better yet BUILT A DOG GONE CRACK YAK, then you can build/assemble this plane. Its going to take you a couple evening. I'm more than happy to help with this.

[@livegood9876]

@@SteffenRC LOL made me laugh.