OMP 80" ARF EDGE RTF SOLD!!!!!

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funflyr

Discussion Starter · Oct 30, 2004

This is the OMP ARF Edge profile red,white, and blue. Includes an OS 160 with the Jerry's pipe, Hitec HS-645MG servo's, pro-zinger prop, sanyo battery pack, add receiver and fly $850.00. Too big to ship, but I might meet halfway in the midwest. Everything has 30 flights on it, with no damage.

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McDDD

· #2 · Nov 8, 2004

SOLD!

Got to put two flights on the 80" OMP Edge 540 ARF today. At 10 lbs, 14 oz, it flys great!

Thanks funflyr for trading!

dhooks

· #3 · Nov 8, 2004

McDDD said:
SOLD!

Got to put two flights on the 80" OMP Edge 540 ARF today. At 10 lbs, 14 oz, it flys great!

Thanks funflyr for trading!

Give us a flight report Dave.....are the big profiles really as slow as we hear they are?

RSands

· #4 · Nov 8, 2004

Not to detract from Dave's response, but YUP :lol: Very easy/stable to fly. Think big noisy foamy with an exaust that almost looks like smoke when you're hovering.

Did a short vid a few months ago with mine. Started out as a mathewson idea (watch the last 5 seconds) but ended up on OMP's site without the trailer. Not the greatest flying, but if you watch it, you'll have some idea on how slow/stable they are. The original vid is here: http://f1.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/[email protected] it's titled GS540 Mathewson ama, click or right click/save as. A little pricey to put one together, and I ain't rich so it's hard for me to get too crazy with it, but they certainly have you grinning from ear to ear when you fly em.

McDDD

· #5 · Nov 8, 2004

.....are the big profiles really as slow as we hear they are?

Due to it's size, the 80" OMP Edge looks like it flys slower than a 46 size profile, but I think this is just an illusion.

On the other hand, the 80" Edge definitely lands slower than a 46 profile during "normal" landings. Landing the 80" Edge feels sort of like landing a kite.

The control response on the 80" Edge feels slower than a 46 profile. The big Edge still does all the same stuff, but it feels like slow motion compared to a 46 profile. This probably sounds crazy, but it sort of has that "lightweight electric 3D foamy" feel.

I've only got two flights on the 80" Edge so far, so I'm going to refrain from giving a detailed report until I get several more flights on it. But from what I've seen so far, I'm going to really like this plane!

The main thing that has my attention at this point is the poor mid-range throttling of the OS 160 with the Jerry Smith mousse can. The engine runs great at full throttle and at idle, but really tends to load up and run slobbery rich in the mid-range. This really surprised me since OMP recommends this particular setup for this plane. But before I start modifying this mousse can, or experimenting with other mousse cans, I need to make sure that the tank, carb, and the remote needle valve system aren't causing this problem.

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Jim D

· #6 · Nov 8, 2004

McDDD said:
The main thing that has my attention at this point is the poor mid-range throttling of the OS 160 with the Jerry Smith mousse can. The engine runs great at full throttle and at idle, but really tends to load up and run slobbery rich in the mid-range. This really surprised me since OMP recommends this particular setup for this plane. But before I start modifying this mousse can, or experimenting with other mousse cans, I need to make sure that the tank, carb, and the remote needle valve system aren't causing this problem.

Well, it might not be the Jerry Smith mousse can causing the rich midrange. We've had several of these through the field and rich blurbling midrange is a common occurance with all of them. One guy even went with a perry carb/pump setup to smooth out the mid range.

I had hoped to hear that the OMP MCP solution might improve this engines midrange, sounds like it doesn't.

I am Jones'n for either the 80 inch Edge or 79 inch Yak this winter. I'll probably go Saito 180. Heard lots of good stuff on the big Edge. Looking for flight reports on the 79 inch Yak.

Jim T

· #7 · Nov 8, 2004

How would a Saito 150 work on this plane?

Jim D

· #8 · Nov 8, 2004

BillyHell said:
How would a Saito 150 work on this plane?

The listed weight of the ARF is 11 lbs. A 150 would probably hover fine, but pull-out would be on the sluggish side.

If you could afford it, one of the new YS160's would be primo (when they become availible). But for that price I'd have to look at gassers as well.

RSands

· #9 · Nov 8, 2004

Hi Dave, A lot of people experience the same problem your having, as did I. It's probably not the pipe unless the pressure nipple is in the wrong place. The ideal location is suppose to be on a 45° right in the weld of the header. A big part of it on mine was just break in, took a few gallons. An OS #8 plug seemed to help to. After it loosened up some the needles could be leaned enough where it isn't a problem. It's still temperamental on having the right adjustment but transition is now excellent. As already mentioned, the perry pump is a very popular solution, and the Iron Bay has also been used successfully. BTW try an APC 18x6W, holy crap! A little bit slower on spool up, but turns the same RPM's as a Pro Zinger and has tons more thrust. My plane weighs over 13 lbs with fuel and it yanks it around real well.

dhooks

· #10 · Nov 8, 2004

I think a lot of guys are running Cline regulators on the 1.60.....just smooths them right out. THeres a big thread on RCU where a bunch of guys faced this problem I believe........Check under the tach readings forum.

BH if you run 30% fuel I dont think the 1.50 would be a problem....

Chelo

· #11 · Nov 8, 2004

How about using a gas engine in the omp 79 yak if its posible what is a good choice? I would really like gas becauce buyng glow fuel its expensive.

Marcelo

dhooks

· #12 · Nov 8, 2004

You ll have to use one that has lug mounts like an MVVS....they have a cpl sizes that would work well with an 80 inch profile. Go to morris hobbies site to look at them.

John Wells

· #13 · Nov 8, 2004

Dave, it is like a kite on landing. Slo-Mo is the sensation too. I have a moki 2.10 / pro-zinger 20X6 on mine. It's a riot to hover, and a real smoothie that doesn't jump around. The 2.10 sips gas the way I use it on the edge.

JW

McDDD

· #14 · Nov 9, 2004

Update 11/8/04:
A pinhole was found in the clunk line where it attaches to the brass tube. The clunk line was replaced.

The remote needle valve assembly had two air leaks. The first air leak was significant, and was cured by tightening up the remote needle valve assembly. The second air leak was minor, and was cured by putting a piece of fuel tubing over the needle to seal against the valve body.

The MCP was removed and the stock OS 160 muffler was installed. This added another 4 ounces of dead weight, but I want to see how the stock engine setup runs and throttles on the 80" Edge. If the 160 runs great with the stock muffler, then it should run and throttle even better with the MCP. If the 160 doesn't run and throttle well with the stock muffler, then it might be time to look into a pump or regulator.

Can't wait until Saturday or Sunday to test it!

dhooks

· #15 · Nov 11, 2004

Why dont you do a whole report thread on this plane Dave....Im sure a lot of bros are interested in this kind of plane but dont want to spend the dollars to find out its a dud.......

Chelo

· #16 · Nov 11, 2004

Thats a great idea!!!!

McDDD

· #17 · Nov 11, 2004

Why dont you do a whole report thread on this plane...

Since this thread seems to have generated quite a bit of interest in the OMP 80" Edge ARF, I'll go ahead and start a mini report in the SHOWCASE and FLIGHT REPORTS section sometime in the near future.

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