Easy to build foam scratch build, the F-22 Raptor is a great design for a fun easy to fly RC plane, and it also has great trainer tendencies.
Watch this RC plane in action in our F-22 Raptor Review Episode here
TIP for printing the plans:
To print "tiled" use Adobe Reader X and in the print dialog select "POSTER", select "Cut Marks" and make sure "Tile Scale" is 100%. Then overlap and tape as required (after trimming the top overlapping edge).
(Thanks youtuber larrybarrick for this suggestion!)
Plans:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740049&highlight=simpl+f22
Recommended Electronics
RADIO
Turnigy 4X FHSS 2.4ghz Transmitter and Receiver (Mode 2)
HobbyKing HK6S 2.4Ghz FHSS 6Ch Tx & Rx (Mode 2)
SERVOS
Hextronic 9 Gram Servo
Suppo SP-90 9g Micro Servo
Turnigy TG9e 9g Servos
PROP
APC-style Electric Propeller - 8x4E
GWS EP Propeller (RD-8043 203x109mm) (6pcs/set)
BATTERY
Turnigy 500mAh 2S 20C Lipo Pack
Turnigy 500mAh 3S 20C Lipo Pack
ESC
Dynam 18Amp ESC w/ 3A BEC
TURNIGY Plush 18amp Speed Controller
Hobbyking SS Series 18-20A ESC
Suppo 18A Brushless ESC
Motor
Blue Wonder 2712-12 24g
HEXTRONIK 24GRAM BRUSHLESS OUTRUNNER 1300KV
Turnigy Park300 Brushless Outrunner 1380kv
Suppo 2208/14 1450kv Brushless Motor (Park 370 equiv.)
FOAM BOARD
ADAMS Foam Board
OTHER SUPPLIES
Push Rods: 1.4mm Piano Wire
Linkage Stoppers D1.8mm (10pcs)
Linkage Stopper "Speed Clevis"
Female JST battery pigtail 12cm length (10pcs/bag)
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Congrats for that present for your kid, btw, how old is he? what's the appropriate age to start your kids on the hobby? I mean, you have been in the hobby for many years and I bet you've seen many kids hopping on this ride, so what's your suggestion?
Thanks again.
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Thanks so much for the input. I will certainly apply it in the future. Our goal is make building these little gems as easy as possible, and your input helps. Both of my boys are flying the f22. They are 7 and 10 (but they have been flying for almost 2 years. Five is a great time to start if they show interest. It is more bonding than teaching though. Flight sims are what my boys loved the most. It took the fear out of learning, then I followed up with buddy box time!
All the Best!
JB
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Thanks for all you're doing.
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^^ usually in amps ^^
convert amps to mah ex. 9 amps = 9000mah
Example:
battery - 500mah
Time - 60 min
motor draw - 9 amps
(500x60)/9000
500x60=30000
30000/9000=3.33
so your flight time would be 3.33 minutes give or take a couple minutes
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http://www.giantshark.co.uk/cf2805-2800kv-brushless-outrunner-motor-p-213.html
I am hoping the motor is not too powerful at 2800KV and that it will fly nice and fast :-)
I am also thinking about doing a version with a small EDF unit.
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foam you used.could you
tell me?
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Thanks
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(i am a newbie too)
Pe4er
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just one more question:
What prop is used?
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Thanks
Carl
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Where is the C of G on this F-22? and from where is it measured from? In the video there are some figures given but he doesn´t say from from where the measurements are, i.e. from the "Leading edge" or from the "nose"? Can someone please throw some light on this on? Thankyou.
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http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8145735&postcount=6
on my plane cog is at this point glides nice but when powered nose dives i had the motor pointing up to the sky 2 degs thinking this was up thrust but waching flitetest video it called down thrust so going to try and move the motor facing the ground 2 deg see what happens :) i fitted my with kf2 wing aswell
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You have your motor on correctly, just look at a Bixler or Easy Star all of them have the motor pointing upwards, on the Easy Star it´s too far up.
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witch mad me think off changeg to the motor pionting down to the ground plus the prop was should push down on the back of the wing giving lift? i quite new to this self tort 3 months lol
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOHgvRv2Jfs
and the maiden flight (bad result and know why):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXSyUV4pWoo
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you use?
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Since you're new you probably haven't been haunting the forums at RC Groups. Try that. Also Ed at Experimental Airlines is very thorough and can give you some good ideas.
Your comment about Josh's face seems innapropriate to me. Perhaps you didn't mean to come off like that. These guys are seriously first rate, and this is the best RC site on the web. They offer heaps of top-quality content for free. That probably has earned them a little respect, don't you think?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lI2teWLQZA
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:) will post pictures soon
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I am just building one and noticed the prop did not fill too well on the prop saver when reversed?
Also, assume you wire up the motor to spin in the opposite way?
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Thanks
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I am new to the hobby, and would be looking for this to be my second plane. I have never scratch built before although I have a small experience with electronics. I was wondering a few things...
Firstly where do you get the foam from? I would like to use the same foam just for ease and there wont be the worry that it wont work...
Secondly, would a 3 cell 2200mah 25c battery work with this if I used the right esc? As I dont want to put money into more batteries...
Thanks very much and happy flying,
TehMaxwell
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I don't have a ton of experience but I do own a 3 cell 2200 mah lipo as well and know that it is significantly larger and heavier than the ones used here. As such there will be issues with CG (center of gravity) balancing as the placement is already close to the center. Plus with an increase of weight replacing the 500mah lipo the motor (depends on which one you choose to use) may not even have enough thrust to lift it properly. In regards to the esc you'll most likely need one that can support the voltage and cell size and the amp drain caused by the motor.
Hopefully someone more experienced can add more precise input, but from what I know this is what I can come up with.
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will it fly great with just flat wing profile or KF ?
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I like do this model but I have a dude: what is the name of tape that you use in the elevators?
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