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I decided to try something different and having never gone down the Bixler style road, the Strix StratoSurfer seemed like a good place to start. Also, after reading much about this plane, I decided to start with a larger motor/prop combo. For flight management/control I'll be starting with an Omnibus F3Pro flight controller to keep it light and simple.<br>
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I decided to try something much smaller in the Wing world. The Z84 is a smaller version of the C1 and FX-61 and I am hoping it flys well as I want to take it backpacking! For flight management/control I'll be starting with an Omnibus F3Pro flight controller to keep it light and simple.<br>
  
 
Here then is a collection of my build notes and eventually a flight review of this plane.<br><br>
 
Here then is a collection of my build notes and eventually a flight review of this plane.<br><br>
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==== Power Set-up ====
 
==== Power Set-up ====
  
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For power on this build I plan to use a Cobra 2217/16-1180kv motor and a Hobbywing 40A v5 ESC with its active freewheeling and awesome 8A, super quiet BEC. Initially I started with the Sunnysky X2216-1250kv and a HobbyKing Blue Series 40A with a pair of Low ESR capacitors added.<br>
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For power on this build I will start with a Multistar Elite 2204-2300kv motor and a HobbyKing Blue Series 20A with a single Low ESR capacitor added.<br>
  
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:* Motor - Cobra 2217/16-1180kv
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:* Prop - Aeronaut Cam Carbon Folder, 8x7
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:: For more informaion on setting up a pusher folding prop - <u>[[How_To_-_Set-Up_a_Pusher_Style_Folding_Prop | How To - Set-Up a Pusher Style Folding Prop]]</u>
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I made some initial changes based on experience with the C1 and FX's.
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The first change was to swap the very flexible fiberglass spar for a slightly larger Carbon Fiber tube spar. THe CF spar is slightly lighter but considerably stiffer. I only had to do a small amount of hot-wire work to fit it in nicely. Of course this means I will have to come up with my own hatch latch (stay tuned)<br>
  
 
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The next "Aero" change I made was to cut down the center fin on top of the hatch and grind away the rear flare around the motor mount top and bottom (not shown). The fin on top just collects damage. The flare around the motor mount makes the prop less efficient and much, much noisier!<br>
  
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I opted for the bare bones kit because I live and fly at 2500ft or more altitude and it has been my experience that most PNP setups are underpowered and supplied with servos that could be improved, etc. With that said, all in all this is a really nice kit. The linkage components in mine are well made and sized perfectly. There are good, solid stiffeners in the control surfaces and having the channels pre-cut in the wings for servo wires is a big plus.<br><br>
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The plastic fuselage is also a big treat. Using plastic makes for an enormous amount of room, it is very stiff and has a nice battery tray pre-installed.<br><br>
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I opted for the bare bones kit because I live and fly at 2500ft or more altitude and it has been my experience that most PNP setups are underpowered and supplied with servos that could be improved, etc. With that said, all in all this is a really nice kit. The linkage components in mine are well made and sized perfectly.<br><br>
  
 
Here are some of my personal points for improvement:<br>
 
Here are some of my personal points for improvement:<br>

Revision as of 10:59, 24 April 2018

AIRCRAFT
© Mark Qvale - January, 2018

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  New (tiny) wing!


Introduction

I decided to try something much smaller in the Wing world. The Z84 is a smaller version of the C1 and FX-61 and I am hoping it flys well as I want to take it backpacking! For flight management/control I'll be starting with an Omnibus F3Pro flight controller to keep it light and simple.

Here then is a collection of my build notes and eventually a flight review of this plane.

General Specifications

Distributor - ReadyMadeRC, USA
Aircraft - Strix Stratosurfer
Build Date - January, 2018
Update - 5 February, 2018

Airframe Type -  Top Wing FPV Specialist All-Up Weight -  59oz (1670g) w/ 4S/7000 Li-ion Pack
Wingspan -  59 inches (1500mm)   56oz (1676g) w/ 4S/5200 Li-Poly Pack
Length -  39 inches (1000mm) COG -  65mm - 70mm @ Wing root (Stock)
Wing Area -  2.95 ft^2 (27.4dm^2) Wing Load w/5200mAh/4S -  19.7 oz/ft^2 (61g/dm^2)
Motor -  Cobra C2217/16-1180kv Max Continuous Power (4S) -  360 watts (4S)
Propeller -  8x7 Aeronaut Cam Carbon Folder Max Prop Power -  358 watts @ 2550ft ASL
Static Thrust & Prop Speed -  1245g & 88mph @ 2550ft ASL Static Thrust/Weight -  0.75
Battery Type -  4S1P Lipo -or- 4S2P Li-ion Battery Capacity -  5200mAh/10C or 7000mah/3C
In flight efficiency -  <135mAh/mile (<84mAh/km) Typ. Flight Time -  80 min
       


Components/Flight Gear

Below is the approximate layout of installed components:

TBA

Power Set-up

For power on this build I will start with a Multistar Elite 2204-2300kv motor and a HobbyKing Blue Series 20A with a single Low ESR capacitor added.

  • Motor - Multistar Elite 2204-2300kv
  • ESC - Blue Series 20A
  • Prop - HQ6x4.5
  • Battery - Li-ion 3S/3500

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