Freewing F-22 Build Video with XFly 64mm 4s EDF and Afterburner Installed
Channel: RKIVIDS
Date: 2022-12-29

This is a complete build video showing how I was able to get the CG right after installing a high C rated 2200mah 4s 75c Lipo pack and the electronics for the 5280RC Led Truefire Afterburner kit.  Since reviewers were saying it was under powered, I decided to install the X-Fly 64mm 4s EDF as well.  It will show how it was built, the stats regarding the amp and watt draw on two different battery packs, video showing how the afterburner looks after being installed and the video showing thrust to weight ratio with this setup. This video is for information only.

7/2024 Freewing F-22 Raptor Maiden Flight.  2 years later!  I spent so much time on this build from bare foam that I was reticent to fly it.  I didn't was to crash it on it's maiden flight.  I've had plenty of those maidens over the past 15 years.  So, it sat looking pretty at my house until now.  Here is the first 2 flights so far.  I feel it needs a little more fine tuning and I need so more stick time to get it down right.  I'll post another video once I do.

Freewing F-22 Raptor Maiden Flight: 
https://youtu.be/5n69qIXdex0

Link to Part 2 of Build Video.  Switching to LIHV high voltage batteries.  Less weight and more power and able to achieve the perfect CG.
https://youtu.be/Gquxdt5rbVg

11:45 Peak Watt and Peak Amp test using the Liperior 200mah 75c and the Roaringtop 2200mah 80c batteries
12:45 Afterburner
14:20 Thrust to Weight Test