In mid-December 2024, I took delivery of an early release version of BJ Craft's Strato. Like the previous BJ's ARC kits I built, the fit and finish, balsa quality, and prep work were very well done. Given the recent low temps here in SE Texas instead of flying, I am making steady progress on the Strato. The plan is to outfit it using the same/similar products and methods that proved successful with other BJ designs I completed.
Here is a list of items I currently plan to use...
- Futaba
- 32MZ
- 7108rx (2) using PBR-12x
- HPS-704 aileron
- BLS173SV elevator
- S-A501 rudder (pull-pull) vs tail-mounted servo
- S.BUS
- SBD-3 decoder
- Power setup
- PCK 4-bld
- D3 controller
- Falcon carbon spinner
- Landing gear
- PT carbon mains
- Self designed tail wheel
- Central Hobbies Titanium axles
- F3AU removable battery tray
- Batteries
- TP 10s 5000mah/6000mah ProLiteX and FAI
- TP 2s 910mah ProLiteX
- Radio South hinges
Notable design differences compared to the Invitation, Epilogue and Anthem.
- More narrow fuse
- Taller fuse between the T-can and Fin
- Flat bottom fuse vs rounded
- Elimination of sub-fin molded into fuse
- Smaller T-can wing
A few progress pics...
