Wild Hare's newest 50cc class plane is derived from our most popular plane ever. The new Edge 540 is meant to provide a slightly different look in an level airplane for the pilot who wants to move up to gasoline powered airplanes and away from glow engines. At the same time it provides a platform for many engines whether they be featherweight or are a little overweight for their size but still perfectly good engines. This Edge features added wing area and a short canopy which is a little different look.

This new single place Edge is a 30% model of the full scale Edge 540. At 88" span this plane has 1440 sq. inches of wing area which results in even slower flight and easier landings, if that's possible.

This new Edge 540 reflects the trend towards large planes which has been possible because of newer more powerful 50cc class engines that are now available. The expanded wing area makes it possible to carry a larger engine and the lighter weight really pushes the performance with a TOC-53 into the ballistic range.

The plane is designed for maximum flexibility. The new wider cowl and fuselage will accept a wide variety of engines, even small twins. There are many configuration options which allow you to easily balance the plane with light or not-so-light engines.

A longer integrated canister tunnel allows installation of a quiet muffler/header system which canalso boost power. The tunnel cover also provides a roomy area to mount gas and smoke tanks and a smoke system.

In addition to expanded wing area the plane sports large more powerful ailerons, elevators and rudder, meant for 3D. The light wings make roll performance crisp, rolls and snaps start and stop instantly. The large surfaces give excellent control authority even at very low speeds, the prop blast alone is often sufficient to maintain control even at zero air speed.

Like most Edge designs, this plane is gentle to fly and land. It has very stable flight characteristics, and it lands as gracefully as it flies. But when you crank the double-beveled control throws up it becomes a 3D hot-rod!

As with our other new Fast-Build Wild Hare ARFs, this plane is 95% complete when you get it. The new lighter wings are built-up and pre-hinged as are the elevators. The rudder is half hinged for shipping. All the wood is laser cut. It is designed to be light, but new techniques of construction keep this plane strong as well, strong enough for the everyday pilot. Tab/slot construction, aluminum angle gear reinforcement, all this says the plane is not just for the pros. It's covered in Ultracoat/Oracover and is easily repaired. The pre-mounted cowl mounts with an internal ring so there are no visible fasteners, this makes mounting the engine a snap.

Other Fast-Build features include per-marked engine mounting location with laser cut templates for popular engines, and the canopy is pre-attached to the frame. All mounting screws and blind nuts are pre-installed, there's really not much to do except install the radio and control systems, the fuel system, engine, and landing gear.

This is the perfect plane for the beginner gasoline engine user or for the experienced pilot who just doesn't have time to build a plane.

The new Edge 540T is supplied with landing gear, a nice tailwheel assembly and all fasteners. No other hardware is supplied with the kit since many people have their own ideas about hardware. Wild Hare does have available a hardware accessory pack that includes everything you will need to assemble the plane except spinner, engine, and electronics.

Specifications: Built-up wings use one aileron servo per wing. Aluminum main gear and single wire type tailwheel assembly. Ring mounted fiberglass cowl and fiberglass wheel pants are painted in urethane enamel. Removable horizontal stab and wings on aluminum tube spars. Cowl is pre-mounted, firewall is pre-installed and marked and engine thrust angle is built in. Pre-drilled hardpoints in ailerons, elevators, and rudder for control horns. Elevators and ailerons are pre-hinged, rudder hinges are glued into the rudder but not fuselage. Covered with Ultracoat/Oracover. Available in color scheme shown. Wood parts are laser cut for accurate assembly. Rudder hinge holes pre-drilled. Tank mount and radio tray pre-installed. Canister tunnel is built-in. Mounts provided for radio and ignition switches. Full length hatch provides generous open work room. Mounts to control rudder via either push-pull (servos in tail) or pull-pull (servo under hatch) to make balancing easier. This plane is intended for 50cc engines such as the TMM TOC-53 or DL-50.