BJ Craft Strato Update

The Strato was originally equipped with the PAP (Precision Aero Products) PCK 4bld drive. After logging 71 flights with the PCK drive and making many configuration changes.  I continued to be unsatisfied with the Strato's flight behavior. A few months back, I did some horse trading with a buddy for a PAP 2bld drive, so I decided to install the 2bld drive.  Right away, the flight behavior was more to my liking. The Strato was more locked, especially when executing radii.  Rudder was less sensitive.  After tweaking the throttle curve, constant speed control was easier to manage.

The Strato now performs like the previous BJ Craft designs I've built. The PCK drive ran flawlessly.  Maybe it's not the best match for the Strato. I'll try it again on a future product. For now, I look forward to logging more time on the PAP 2bld drive-powered Strato.

Strato Equipment List:

Futaba 

• 32MZ
• 7108rx (2) using PBR-12x, Mode = FASST Multi
• HPS-704 aileron
• BLS173SV elevator
• S-A501 rudder (pull-pull) vs tail-mounted servo
• S.BUS

Power setup

• PCK 4-bld -> PAP 2Bld (49gr lighter)
• D3 controller
• Falcon carbon spinner
• APC Carbon 22x13

Landing gear

• PT carbon mains and pants
• Self-designed tail wheel
• Central Hobbies Titanium axles

Misc.

• F3AU removable battery tray
• Batteries
• TP 10s 5000mah/6000mah ProLiteX and FAI
• TP 2s 910mah ProLiteX
• Radio South hinges

Next up for testing, Angel's Shadow DualSky 3500 10s contra upgrade