Edge 540 & Extra 260
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73"
68" rudder to spinner tip
9-10 lbs.
960 sq. in.
.91 to 1.20 2 stroke,
1.10-1.25 4 stroke, 26cc gas

We at Wild Hare are excited to announce two totally new aircraft in the quarter-scale size.

The new Edge 540 and Extra 260 are totally new designs replacing the older baby Edge 540T. These new planes feature an all new approach to aircraft in this size range. They are designed to be as light as is possible, flying weight is as little as 8 ½ pounds.

Reducing the weight makes these planes completely viable for economical electric power, and will make them radical performers with glow or gas engines of really modest cost. An OS 1.20 AX is more than enough power for rocketing pullout from a hover, and great 3d performance is also possible with any of the new 26cc gas engines that are becoming available. YS 1.10 is another excellent choice, or a Saito 1.25. Evolution 26 is a good example of an excellent gas engine choice.

These planes feature built-up wings and all wood fuselage construction.

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They still retain the features of larger planes with removable wings and stabs mounted on carbon-fiber tubes. A new design phenolic control horns and semi-finished CA hinging means that you can complete hinging and control horn installation in just a few minutes, two of the most time consuming steps in building a plane.

The planes are beautifully finished and covered in Ultracote, and have fiberglass cowl and wheel pants, lightweight aluminum landing gears. They are packaged in a single box to keep shipping costs low.