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next to the fuselage. Finish up by putting hinge tape along the top of the hinge to seal
the entire length of the hinge. Do the same for the wing/aileron assembly.
When you are not participating in a class race event, you may find other motor,
propeller and battery combinations that provide faster speeds.
The BLUE RAY is a capable aerobatic airplane. A rudder servo could be added to make
it a full-house setup. This will add weight and provide no real advantage in pylon
racing. If you want a hot sport flyer, add the rudder servo. Make the rudder about ¾”
wide, cut from the vertical stabilizer as the ailerons were done. Mount the rudder servo
on the fuselage top next to the vertical stabilizer. You may need to add some nose
weight to get the CG in the proper location.
Conclusion:
This kit is intended for class racing where piloting skill determines the outcome more
than the airplane. The motor and propeller selections were made to provide good
performance for pylon racing at a low cost. We hope you like flying your Blue Ray
Racer as much as we liked flying ours.
Stats:
Finished weight without battery is 8 to 8.5 ounces (228 to 240grams)
Battery weight for 2-cell 1000 to 1300 mAh Li-Po is 2.2 to 3.0 ounces (62 to 85 grams)
Battery weight for 3-cell 1000 to 1300 mAh Li-Po is 3.0 to 3.8 ounces (85 to 110 grams)
Total flying weight:
w/ 2 cell Li-Po = 10.2 to 11.5 ounces – 290 to 325 grams
w/ 3 cell Li-Po = 11.0 to 12.3 ounces – 312 to 350 grams
Wing Span:
24 inches
Wing Area:
174 square inches
Wing loading: 8½
to 10¼
oz / sq ft
Airfoil:
Semi Symmetrical
Total Length: 28 inches
Motors:
The recommended 22 mm stator diameter outrunner motor is more than adequate.
See the web page for a list of potential motor suppliers. For non-completive flying, a
larger diameter motor has more torque and will fly faster. Just be careful not to add
too much weight.
