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Miniature Aircraft Nitro/Gas Helicopters > Just bought a Stratus

FlyJ
New Heliman
Location: Mount Kisco, NY

I bought a used stratus the other day and from what i can see so far I am extremely happy with my purchase. Just a few questions though...
As i was looking at it and exploring its details i noticed the head said x-cell pro. is this the head used on all the stratus'? Is the normal head better?

Thanks
Jordan

05-30-2008 01:43 AM

Saleh
Veteran
Location: Kuwait

yes it is normal, and i just bought my 2nd stratus but this time its BW

If you aint crashing you aint flyin

05-30-2008 01:49 AM

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FlyJ
New Heliman
Location: Mount Kisco, NY

What's the difference between the BW and the normal? Just stuff in the head right?

05-30-2008 02:09 AM

krashtagain
Veteran
Location: ohio

Welcome to the jungle

Learn to 3D or die trying !!!!

05-30-2008 03:22 AM

stanc
Veteran
Location: Conroe, TX

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What's the difference between the BW and the normal? Just stuff in the head right?

Much more than the head.

Stan
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05-30-2008 03:29 AM

krashtagain
Veteran
Location: ohio

Frames are different ,bell cranks different degree ratio for faster response ,and ...... help him out Stratus freaks

Learn to 3D or die trying !!!!

05-30-2008 03:34 AM

BJames111
Elite Veteran
Location: Billings, Montana

That's really about it. The head and tail are the same on the New High ratio stratus as the older stratus. The head and tail on the Fury extreme are also now the same. Frame layout, bellcrank ratio are the major differences. I think the Stratus is an awesome heli no doubt, but I prefer the fuel tank in the front (yes I know I'm weird)

Brian James
Miniature Aircraft Fury Extreme
G-Force Heli
Elevated R/C

05-30-2008 03:46 AM

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kcordell
Veteran
Location: O Fallon, MO

You like the fuel tank in the front? Come on, the real reason is you like the engine in the rear, much easier to access glow plug. I too have a Stratus and a Fury Extreme. Actually prefer the Extreme due to ease of glow plug access for starting and changing (but I fly my 2 Razors more due to not having to lug around all of those field supplies).

Team Futaba, Miniature Aircraft Pilot, YS Engines, VelTye

05-30-2008 12:19 PM

BJames111
Elite Veteran
Location: Billings, Montana

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You like the fuel tank in the front? Come on, the real reason is you like the engine in the rear, much easier to access glow plug. I too have a Stratus and a Fury Extreme. Actually prefer the Extreme due to ease of glow plug access for starting and changing (but I fly my 2 Razors more due to not having to lug around all of those field supplies).

True. I cannot lie.

I hate those remote glow adaptors. Not seeing the fuel level isn't a problem as long as I remember to set the timer. I don't really feel any real trim change as the CG changes as the fuel level goes down. It's a MUCH bigger issue on the vigor/Vibe.

Brian James
Miniature Aircraft Fury Extreme
G-Force Heli
Elevated R/C

05-30-2008 02:13 PM

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Knud Pedersen
Veteran
Location: Denmark - Europa

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What's the difference between the BW and the normal? Just stuff in the head right?

You can see it on Bobby Watts homepage

http://bobbywatts.com/Bobby_Watts_S...Information.pdf

I'm waiting for two Bobby Watts (high rotia converstion kits for my stratusses

On the sametime i'll replace the 9451@6V to 8717 "6V or maybe 8 volt.....

ChopperKnud

ChopperKnud - Knud Pedersen
Miniature Aircraft USA, CSM
www.ThePitchbrothers.com

05-30-2008 03:29 PM

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FlyJ
New Heliman
Location: Mount Kisco, NY

Now i think i shouldn't have asked lol.

I think i'll fly it as it is and if i feel like i need some more cyclic and better response ill change over.

05-31-2008 01:06 PM

nismoflip
Senior Heliman
Location: union city, ca, usa

nah you're fine. if you're happy with the stratus as is, then no need to get the bw kit. hopefully this doesn't happen but if you get into a wicked crash, just buy the bw update kit at that point.

05-31-2008 04:54 PM

rada70
Key Veteran
Location: upstate, NY

I wouldn't bother upgrading to HR. You can however buy the frame stiffeners. They are a plus. I have both; they both fly nice.

Just do it.

05-31-2008 06:21 PM

Ghostrider
Key Veteran
Location: San Diego, CA

Invest in a switchglow. They work awesome and are very convenient.

As far as the BW version or high ratio version, unless you are a hard core 3D guy, you will not need it or possibly not like it.

You purchased one of the highest quality kits on the market, so don't even think twice about making the wrong descision. You will absolutely love the way it fly's.

Don't be afraid to ask guestions if you need help.

Good luck!

Sam Gammo
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".

05-31-2008 10:28 PM

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