FT-22 Raptor - PROJECT

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If you've been with us for a while you might recognize this beauty, but with a few new additions. Say hello to the FT-22 Raptor!


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We based this off our original F-22 design (above) but with all the improvements you could ask for.


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The front scoops created by the belly plate provide excellent cooling for your electronics, and it looks cool!


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The nose is actually made completely from foam which drastically increases the durability. No more wrinkled poster board noses!


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There is plenty of space in the cockpit for your battery or whatever else you guys might want to throw in there.


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To reduce rod flexing, Josh noched out a small piece of foam attached to the side plate and ran the rod through. No flex, no hassle!


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To go along with our decal kits we have new bigger logos color matched and ready to go!


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Also, the first 250 people who buy a speed build kit will also get a FREE small decal. Our thanks for being awesome!


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Even though this plane is technically a jet, don't let that intimidate you! It's extremely easy to build and it will only go as fast as the motor you put in it.


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The FT-22 boasts great high-alpha, and acrobatics are no problem.


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As always, fly with a friend (or three)!


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Sadly, we still haven't figured out how to make the planes tree-proof.


As always, we want to thank you guys for supporting Flite Test. We wouldn't get to do what we do if it weren't for your help.


As always we have free plans and a build video on the way!




 

Ron B

Posted a thousand or more times
@ Bitogre I went to the store and it was listed as beginner to intermediate.
 

Ron B

Posted a thousand or more times
Who doing the flying around the trees at the end of the video?
Nice flying
 

Okie

Flite Test Aviatrix
I thank Bixler was flying at the end seems like something he would do .

and one of my planes are in a tree too so when you figured out how to make the planes tree-proof let me know my planes love to play in the trees
 

lolingbanana

Junior Member
so wish there was a uk store, would love to build this and get back in to the hobby, but over $40 for shiping is daylight robbery but i know you are not to blame for that, its just what things cost these days.
 

jhitesma

Some guy in the desert
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I had a feeling this was coming...I just printed some F22 plans off rcgroups about two weeks ago but haven't had a chance to start building yet. Looks like I'll hold off just a little longer and switch to the FT plans - looks a lot nicer!
 

eagle4

Member
lolingBanana, there will be free plans available

I wonder what battery its setup to use.

Also if they used a KFM2 airfoil it should produce more lift, which would be great for some fpv flying.

I wonder if they tried tilting down the shoulders of the wings just a little bit, this would make the wing have a little bit of camber, thus increasing lift. The real F22 had this, it was a semi lifting body. just a thought, as this may or may not work.
 

Bladezx2

Junior Member
Electronics Requirements

I wonder what battery its setup to use.

Got this from the Store page for the plane.

Recommended electronics:

MOTOR (Option 1) - "Blue Wonder" 2712-12 24g

MOTOR (Option 2) - Suppo 2208/14 1450kv Brushless Motor (Park 370 equiv.)

MOTOR (Option 3) -"THE BEEF" (Motor only) GT2215/09 70g

Servos (Option 1) - Hextronic 9 Gram Servo

Servos (Option 2) - Suppo SP-90 9g Micro Servo

ESC (Option 1) - TURNIGY Plush 25amp Speed Controller

ESC (Option 2) - Suppo 18A Brushless ESC

Battery (Option 1) - Turnigy 500mAh 3s 20C Lipo Pack

Battery (Option 2) - Turnigy 1000mAh 3s 20C Lipo Pack

Battery (Option 3) - Turnigy 1300mAh 3s 20C Lipo Pack

Prop (tractor) - Slow Fly 9x4.7 prop

Prop (pusher) - 8x6 Slow Fly prop
 
I noted rod flexing problem, possibly this is the answer to the problem I'm having with a delta combat plane which flys well a half throttle but when I hit it all h*** breaks loose,I though it might be fuse flexing but could be a combination of the two
 

Flynn

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I noted rod flexing problem, possibly this is the answer to the problem I'm having with a delta combat plane which flys well a half throttle but when I hit it all h*** breaks loose,I though it might be fuse flexing but could be a combination of the two

I has the exact same issue, then retired the Delta.
 

Steve Bowman

Junior Member
Great build, the F-22 went together in 2-3 hours. The maden flight was great, a little trimming and away we go.
Love the plain and so do a lot of other stander byers..
 

BLewis

Junior Member
I built mine and used slightly larger wire (.055") for the control rods and put them in a coffee stirrer and used an additional piece of foam with a slot in it to secure the stirrer. Works great and does not flex.
also another tip: I did minwax the plane and sprayed it with thinned craft paint. I did get it a little heavy (did not cover very well) the weight is ok, but it warped the wings and had to give it quite a bit of aileron trim. Will not use craft paint again.