STRIX PNP StratoSurfer Quick Setup Guide
Battery:
We recommend a
3s 3000-8000mAh battery. A smaller battery could be used, but will need
added weight to keep the CG at the recommended point.
Center of Gravity:
The recommended CG on the StratoSurfer is 65-70mm back from the leading edge of
the wing; or directly on the main wing spar.
Before flying
, try to balance the plane on your fingertips
placed under the spar. If the plane is too nose heavy, try moving your battery further back until it
balances. Move the battery forward if the plane is too tail heavy. A tiny bit nose heavy is OK, but
DO NOT
fly the plane too tail heavy, or you may experience poor flight characteristics.
Assembly:
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Tail Assembly
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Connect the included servo extensions to both the rudder and elevator servos. You may
choose to secure these connections with tape to avoid coming loose inside the fuselage.
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The horizontal stabilizer (rudder) should be laid flat on top of the tail with the servo facing
up.
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Slide in vertical stabilizer (elevator) into the tail so that it seats well with the horizontal
stabilizer.
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Main Wing Assembly
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Slide the spar into each wing half and gently push the two halves together until they are
about 25mm (1in) apart.
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Uncoil the motor wires from the motor mount assembly and pass the motor wires down
through the wing halves in front of the spar. You will notice an opening for these wires to
pass through. Ensure that the wires are in this opening, and slide the wing halves all the
way together.
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Place motor mount assembly on top of the wings and align bolt holes. Slide two 50mm
bolts through the front two holes, and two 40mm bolts through the rear two holes. Slide
these bolts through the main wings.