Official Freewing 70mm F-22 Raptor EDF Jet Thread

[Evan D]

Okay on mine. We have five at my field and all are okay.

Some have noted the plastic in the stabs is soft and strips easily. I put a dab of glue on mine. I think FW should have put a metal insert there.

[Daneflyer]

Has anybody else notice that the screw for the stabilator are too short? They don’t even penetrate into the axle groove. Actually don’t even protrude through the plastic tube for the stabilator. Even when the screw is fully seated, the stabilater pulls right off. Need to be probably 2mm longer.

[dsmithwc04]

Update: I just put out an 11min4sec flight using a Lion battery pack I built using Molicel P45B 21700 cells. The pack weighs 490 grams and came down at 3.12v/cell. Yes, it was down on power the last couple minutes but I can get extreme high alpha maneuvering with this light pack.

This flight was to check absolute best flight time with mixed high speed, high alpha, and mostly cruising. Moving forward I set flight timer to 9:30 so I have enough power for a couple go around if necessary.

This is the best flying and most fun jet that I own at this point. Inverted alpha maneuvers are very tame as well. Great jet.

Maybe I should post a video of a long duration flight?

[urrl]

Just installed the dual afterburner. the 29mm adapter is the best fit. Hope to maiden soon, maybe tomorrow with video.
Here is a short demo video:

https://youtu.be/NPU0TDFpyFU?si=AqEceGHf6x8NkZPN

[shortround91]

I did the battery tray mod now I fly tail heavy just me can now get packs way back. I flew 20 flights yesterday went from SMC 59/5100 53/4600 4400lipo strd 44/3800 to an admiral 4,000 pro pack. I’ll post a pic of my batt placement, the second mod I have done is to replace the tiny front wheel 🛞 probably fine on pavement not so hot on grass for me anyways. I used the FW F16 main wheel opened the axle up works great rotation not an issue anymore. I can say the Raptor is wicked fast wasn't doing speed passes but here’s the speed from what I consider reg flight. I still like my 90 better but wow is the 70 a work of art in this size, retracts holding up great, I do a rubber support to help save the retract mount. KMRC blue burner came in yesterday about to install charge some packs and take her back out today. Cheers FW Motion on another excellent plane

[orstratcat]

I got mine to balance right on the CG marks with a SMC 4400. I made a small platform just above the servo box for the LemonRX 7ch rx. I have the satellite rx at the other end of the battery bay.

[Evan D]

I’m liking it but the 90 is still my fav. Maybe with TV?

[shortround91]

I haven’t put the 53 or 5900’s in mine yet that sounds like some really great flight times. I actually liked mine so much I bought a second

[dsmithwc04]

Was able to get a dozen flights on this and so far it is my favorite Freewing airplane yet and I've had many. I like it better than my 6S and 8S 90mm F22 and way more of a flight envelope than my AeroFoam 105mm F22 ( I installed a 110mm FanJet with 840kv motor) . I have used SMC 5300 HV for most flights and if you move the wires in the back of the battery bay out of the way you can get CG right on the money and even 1 or 2mm further rearward from the marks. I've even used my new SMC 5900 HV-2 in it (around 750g) and it I didn't notice much difference from the 5300 other than CG is about 1mm forward of the marks but still flies great.

This thing can get some pretty aggressive alpha even with the bigger packs and the sound of the fan is WAY better than what I heard in the MotionRC videos. Mine sounds fine.

Flight times: SMC 5300HV = 6 min with 3.8v/cell remaining / SMC 5900HV-2 = 6min 47 sec with 3.8v/cell remaining.

These flights were a mixture of full throttle, cruising and some high alpha maneuvers. I simply can't imagine what more could be asked from this plane. Performance, price, build quality.... home run for Motion and Freewing.

[shortround91]

Awesome thank you I have a couple satellites sounds like a good idea

[Evan D]

Most is under the battery tray but the wing wiring I double backed it into the hole in the wing so less comes out. I took a dremel and cut the floor under the battery tray 1/4" deeper for more room for the wiring under there and to add room for the receiver and satellite under the battery tray.

How did you get your wiring to get that battery back further one thing I’d like to do with mine to get CG back a little further

[shortround91]

How did you get your wiring to get that battery back further one thing I’d like to do with mine to get CG back a little further

[Evan D]

Congrats on the maiden.

[shortround91]

Damn it is fast, set mine up with tailerons gets up nice pretty easy on packs too. I did make a front gear support using a rubber bushing so far so great

[Evan D]

Four flights today, balanced 5mm aft of marks with 545g battery as far back as I can. One click of elevator trim and one of aileron. 150% on ailerons and 120% on elevators. Added a small down trim with ailerons to have a more linear roll. Flies great. Great flat spin with tailerons.

[Evan D]

Done, wire management, receiver and satellite under the battery tray and painted the rudder servos. Balanced with 5000 at 115. 10ch rcvr so I have reverse, tailerons and separate steering. I removed the box and did Y's.

May do TV.

The flaps are hinged on the bottom with flat plastic hinges. I thought of cutting a bevel in the top to permit upward travel for full span ailerons but want to see how it flies first.

There is a ton of extra wires in this for the little black box it the front of the battery area, crazy amount.

[shortround91]

I just looked up yesterday and saw the 4mm pins, that a welcomed upgrade my only complaint on the 70 F16 are the weak 3.1 pins. Thanks for the reply back just saw the first shipment is supposed to arrive tomorrow and I can’t wait

[3D-Seth]

Already have my preorder in will fit right in with my 64 and 90. One question is what pin size are the retracts the 3.1 or 4.1? Hopefully the later of the 2

Both mains and nose gear are 4.1mm pins.

[shortround91]

Already have my preorder in will fit right in with my 64 and 90. One question is what pin size are the retracts the 3.1 or 4.1? Hopefully the later of the 2

[Aros]

F-22 Raptor High Performance 70mm EDF Jet - (Plug-N-Play) - PNP - from Freewing - FJ22211P

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• 2957-2210Kv Inrunner Motor for high-performance speed and efficiency
• 80A ESC with thrust reversing, 7A UBEC and EC5 connector for advanced control
• Plastic corner protection located in key areas like intake leading edges, wing tips and the trailing edge of the fuselage to help prevent hangar rash
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• 12-blade 70mm EDF Power System (installed)
• 2957-2210Kv Inrunner Motor (installed)
• 80A ESC with reverse thrust and EC5 connector (installed)
• Electronic, retractable landing gear (installed)
• Servos (installed)

Requires:

• 6-7 Channel radio (7 required for Reverse Thrust) - select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
• 6-7 Channel receiver (7 required for Reverse Thrust) - select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
• 6 Cell 22.2V 4000 mAh LiPo battery with EC5 connector - we recommend the Admiral Pro 4000mAh 6S 22.2V 60C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector
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Product Specifications:

AGE LEVEL :14 and up
SKILL LEVEL :Intermediate
BUILD TIME :1 hour

Scale	1/16
Wingspan	816mm / 32.1in
Length	1150mm / 45.3in
Weight	1.74kg (3.83lbs) without battery
CG (Center of Gravity)	108mm from the leading edge of the wing at the root
Power System	2957-2210Kv Brushless In-Runner Motor
Electronic Speed Control	80 Amp with 7A UBEC and thrust reversing
Propeller / EDF	70mm 12-Blade
Servos	Nose Gear Steering, left and right ailerons - FSS31093-300 Left elevator, left and right rudder, left and right flaps - FSS31093-100 Right elevator - FSS31093R-100 Nose gear doors - FSS31091-300
Landing Gear	Retractable landing gear with CNC-machined aluminum, shock absorbing struts
Required Battery	6 Cell 22.2V 3500-5000mAh Li-Po battery with EC5 Connector
Required Radio	6-7 channels (7 required for thrust reversing)
Ailerons	Yes
Elevator	Yes
Rudder	Yes
Flaps	Yes
Lights	No
Hinge Type	Nylon
Material	EPO Foam
Skill Level	Intermediate
Build Time	1 Hour
Recommended Environment	Outdoor