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Cloud Fly (AXN Floater-Jet)

Wingspan: 1290mm
Fuse Length: 860mm
Motor: 2208N Brushless Outrunner Motor
KV : 2100 rpm/v
Voltage : 3S (Cells) Outrunner
Propeller: 5x5inch x 2pc >> 4.5x4/5x3/6x3
5x5 prop it pulls 17 amps at 190 watts. with a 6x4 apc it pulls 19 amps and 205 watts.
ESC: 20A Brushless ESC with switching BEC
Servos: Rudder, Elevator, 2x Aileron (all 9g)

Receiver required: 4Ch
Battery required: 2-3S 1300mAh (3S 2200mah)

cg is 50-55 mm with 2200 maH battery (172 grams)

outsideloop at full throttle at 120feet - battery came loose (plummeted toearth) -plane just floated down - NO DAMAGE . amazing !!! tie downbattery if you want to try aerobatics. hardest part is to make a hole to put through y-cable from ailerons. zippy 1800mah 3s1p fits perfectly and balances dead on.

Mod List:

  • flattened the wings with 8x0.6mm CF strip (cut a slot, glued it in)
  • beefed up the rear with a 8x0.6mm CF strip (cut a slot, glued it in)
  • replaced the servos with a beefier and faster type
  • replaced motor with a Mega 16/15/4 driving a APC-E 6x4 prop (I want a bit of speed)
  •  made room in the fuselage to house a 3S/2200 lipo
  • double weave glassfiber tape to tape down control surfaces
  • removed stickers
  • glassed the underside with WBPU


Updated On: 18.10.15