Freewing 90mm F-22 Raptor - Official Thread

[billd3]

I just rebuilt my 90mm F 22 due to a disorientation crash...think I'll paint my Vertical Tails insignia red to improve orientation. What's the best paint to use over that foam?
Bill

[Reptielenfreak]

Water based paint

[billd3]

Well, I kinda figured that...I shoulda been a little more detailed...My bad, Reptielenfreak. Some water based paints spray better than others, so maybe the brand and or any specific details to make it spray really well.???
Bill

[shortround91]

Well, I kinda figured that...I shoulda been a little more detailed...My bad, Reptielenfreak. Some water based paints spray better than others, so maybe the brand and or any specific details to make it spray really well.???
Bill

For airbrushing I’ve been using Tamiya there already thinned fine for me spray consistently and cover really well.

[Airguardian]

You may have seen a few of our aerial videos showing my jets flying as seen from drone perspective, filmed by my ever faithful wingman Ernest Tuckie, but I haven't upload much of what these flights actually look like from the ground. In the air it all looks pretty intense and fast paced, but those are video edits, short clips put together. The full flights tend to be constant repetitions of the same maneuver again and again, with very thought out patterns and communication to ensure flight safety. These are some of those flights uncut, and you can hear us exchanging instructions back and forth... may not be the most thrilling stuff to watch, but it gives some further insight into how we do what we do, hope you find it interesting! ;)

[Reptielenfreak]

Well, I kinda figured that...I shoulda been a little more detailed...My bad, Reptielenfreak. Some water based paints spray better than others, so maybe the brand and or any specific details to make it spray really well.???
Bill

So i dont know where you are from, but i get my spray can paints from the store Action. Just basic water based will be fine.

[Wheelman604]

Took my F22 90mm out for Maiden today and on the takeoff roll the motor quit just as it lifted off.

As I was preparing to quickly get it back on the ground, the motor came back on again (after 3sec), full power, and the plane pitched up, stalled and crashed and is destroyed.

Brought the pieces back to the pit and when I advanced the throttle to diagnose, the ESC was in 'reverse mode' despite the transmitter not being set to reverse (have the blue ESC). I could not get it out of reverse unless I engaged reverse first on the transmitter. I have thoroughly bench tested this plane, never had an issue, although this was probably the most sustained full power run up.

I have a FrSky X18 with a data log, so went in and verified no loss in signal, no holds, no battery issues during the takeoff roll.

I don't recall loosing any flight surface controls either.

Seems to me like a junk ESC...super unfortunate.

[kallend]

Took my F22 90mm out for Maiden today and on the takeoff roll the motor quit just as it lifted off.

As I was preparing to quickly get it back on the ground, the motor came back on again (after 3sec), full power, and the plane pitched up, stalled and crashed and is destroyed.

Brought the pieces back to the pit and when I advanced the throttle to diagnose, the ESC was in 'reverse mode' despite the transmitter not being set to reverse (have the blue ESC). I could not get it out of reverse unless I engaged reverse first on the transmitter. I have thoroughly bench tested this plane, never had an issue, although this was probably the most sustained full power run up.

I have a FrSky X18 with a data log, so went in and verified no loss in signal, no holds, no battery issues during the takeoff roll.

I don't recall loosing any flight surface controls either.

Seems to me like a junk ESC...super unfortunate.

6S or 8S? What pack?

Would that be this ESC? https://www.motionrc.com/products/fr...ion-092d002001

If so, I have not found them to be "junk". Quite the contrary, in fact.

Symptoms sound like a hard LVC.

Are you, by any chance, running a HV pack?

[Evan D]

Sorry to hear this. I have quite a few planes with that ESC and no issue. Let whoever you got it from know so they can let FreeWing know to investigate.

[Wheelman604]

6S or 8S? What pack?

Would that be this ESC? https://www.motionrc.com/products/fr...ion-092d002001

If so, I have not found them to be "junk". Quite the contrary, in fact.

Symptoms sound like a hard LVC.

Are you, by any chance, running a HV pack?

No HV Pack...
Using 6S - Zeee 5000Mah 100C (brand new)

Yes - That's the same ESC. I find it weird it was stuck in reverse after the plane came to a rest.

Battery telemetry showed all cells above 3.7V under full load

[Wheelman604]

Sorry to hear this. I have quite a few planes with that ESC and no issue. Let whoever you got it from know so they can let FreeWing know to investigate.

Definitely...have reached out to Motion RC with the explanation. Will see what they say after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Is your ESC the newer blue version with reversing?

[Evan D]

Yes, I have them in my Zeus (I’ve had two), F-22, F-16v2, J-10, and Eurofighter.

[billd3]

recently bought a decal sheet for the 90mm F-22...Support said they have no location chart but look at photos. I looked on the manual but there are no images showing placement of decals anywhere. Anyone else have any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Bill

[Evan D]

Lots of pictures in the thread on RCG. Lots here too, use the filter button.

[shortround91]

recently bought a decal sheet for the 90mm F-22...Support said they have no location chart but look at photos. I looked on the manual but there are no images showing placement of decals anywhere. Anyone else have any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Bill

Happy to post pics of mine, if interested say the word

[billd3]

Thanks, Shortround91...I think I've found enough pics on this forum to get it done; but if I need more I'll contact you.
Merry Christmas.
Bill

[billd3]

Has anyone here made a 3D printed pilot for the 90mm F-22?
Bill

[Oachidori]

Has anyone replaced the gear train for F22 90 mm in order to open/close faster that the original? It will have break too will be the best.
tks

[Evan D]

Most, if not all electric retracts are the same speed. If you are looking remember these are 110 deg retracts not the usual 90.

You can speed up the overall movement by using something other than or bypassing the MCBe but you'll need something to activate the front gear doors.

[Oachidori]

Most, if not all electric retracts are the same speed. If you are looking remember these are 110 deg retracts not the usual 90.

You can speed up the overall movement by using something other than or bypassing the MCBe but you'll need something to activate the front gear doors.

Evan, i tried direct to receiver but i didn t saw any difference..that was the ideea , how can i replace with something quicker..my radio have the possibilty to delay the opening of the front doors, so will be no problem, and i still have chanels dispo for that.