tape on the alloy
spar and add extra
tape to build up each section as required
to give the spar a tight fit along its length.
With the Edge assembled once more, I
tested the wing by forcing it every which
way, and it was rock solid. An easy fix but this
problem should have been rectified at the factory.
Back To The Flight Line
Once again, with all the pre-flight testing done,
it was time to get the Edge in the air. I punched the
throttle and the Edge was so much better in the air.
In the turns, it grooved really well and back to level
flight with no trim changes. Loops tracked well and
inverted flight took almost no down elevator so the
CG must be very close. Is this the same plane I
flew last time? Coming in for a landing, this time I
kept on a little throttle and greased it in. Very nice.
Conclusion
explore the limits of my low rates. The powerful rudder could knife-edge the plane for as long as I
wanted with only a slight amount of roll coupling to
the canopy. Rolls and snap rolls were spectacular
and done with no effort, but again the trim would
change in level flight and through loops. With enough
happy snaps done, it was time to land and try to work
out what was the problem. I lined up the runway and
the Edge was on a fast glide approach and then at
just over 500mm off the deck, the Edge nosed down,
and landed hard. Mental note to self: fly it down onto
the deck. Back in the pits, a close inspection ruled
out many things, and as I moved the