Freewing F-22 Raptor 90mm EDF Jet - Flight Review - Motion RC

Join James and Pilot Patrick Croasdale for 3 full flights on the new F-22 Raptor! Video link table of contents below:
7:06 - Flight 1 - Speed, large aerobatics on 6s 5000mAh Admiral LiPo
12:54 - Flight 2 - Slow, Trainor like performance on 6s 5000mAh Admiral LiPo
21:05 - Flight 3 - Bit of everything on a 6s 5100mAh Admiral Carbon LiPo
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[@JTMarlin8]

RC has come a long way. I'm so excited to get back into it after a 20 year hiatus.

[@MotionRC]

Welcome back!

[@coopergarrison6589]

This guy is an incredible pilot

[@ShadowOppsRC]

Just told the wife what the next purchase will be! Luckily she know s it help me with my ptsd and she is okay with it. Now I need to start saving!

[@MajDuty]

So common to read ppl checking with the wife. Respect her, love her but wear those pants dude. Buy what you want when you want (that goes for her too) as long as the bills are paid no man should have to check with a woman.

[@RyanBlaze]

@@MajDuty it's just out of respect most time really.

[@RyanBlaze]

@@MajDuty notice how he said TOLD the wife lol!

[@jkepps]

@Eric Rogers Make sure you read the thread over at Hobby Squawk on the F-22, specifically about the proper neutral setting of the elevators. The picture in the book isn't as clear as it could be, and it has caused confusion for folks, and led to my crashing mine on take off. Had I read the thread first, I would have been fine. Replaced the vertical stabilizers/rudders, and the plane flew great, until I flew it too far away, lost orientation and dumb-thumbed it into the ground. I'm saving my pennies for a new airframe. I really like this plane!

[@DudePlays247]

How much does this thing cost? I love the F22

[@TheLoneRanger745]

I really like how you show the instructor pilot. AWESOME thanks

[@PlaneFunRC]

This F-22 looks AWESOME!! Now PLEASE make a YF-23 in a 90mm.

[@kentyannayon3741]

I second this request

[@carlosmatias474]

I third😁

[@vanderwallstronghold8905]

I fourth

[@curtissmyser3167]

I 750ml I mean 5th

[@davidpittman8031]

Yf-23 would be good in my 90 Fleet

[@OHHP3712U]

Patrick is a Great Sport Pilot! Enjoyable to watch the maneuvers.

[@janmb]

Agreed! I feel a lot of the flight demonstrations that have been put forward by MRC have been fairly one dimensional and boring, but it has certainly improved the last couple of years. Both Stuart in Europe, Patrick here, and Wesley (Merry Boozers) have taken it to a far more interesting level, with good flying skills and not just the "turn and burn" routine.

[@stone10473]

The best Motion RC video review yet! Nice job guys.

[@johnnydep8979]

Awesome close up view on this beautiful model. Good work guys. Simply awesome :)

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

Just picked one up to review excited!! should be great! Thanks Motion RC!

[@GBLynden]

Honestly, that video was incredible! You camera work was next level James and I don't make a comment like that very often. The editing and flying was on point too. Man do I want one of these jets.....

[@javaking70]

Excellent demo video. Great job on the cam on the flight and the radio. Thank you Patrick for "Flying Out Loud". I wasn't in the market for another EDF but, thanks to you, I'm reconsidering.

[@MotionRC]

Thanks Stephen. She a great flyer with a wide flight envelope. Hard to not have a smile while flying this one.

[@jared6072]

Yus👍 i have been waiting for a large scale f22 from freewing for 3 years. Take my 💰

[@jeffarab4947]

Same here love my 64mm alp other f22s were not powerful only feeewing does it

[@DeadlyDiddly]

WANT ONE! 😍👍🏼👍🏼

[@NabiL_Lam]

I can't wait to see a F-35B like this one i loved that F-22

[@thomasusowski2155]

I've always hoped Freewing would do this model in a 90mm!!! Super excited!!!! 🤘🤠🤙

[@scotabot7826]

Great job with the video. Very professionally done and very through. Thanks for not trying to oversell it, using the word awesome every 5 seconds and trying to create that fanboy hype. The product sells itself through its high quality, correct scale outline, looks, and supreme flying qualities. Motion and Freewing continue to knock them out of the park with their scale jets and warbirds. Whatever you guys are doing, don't change a thing!!!!!!

[@edwincordero8]

Great demonstration on different scenarios.

[@Icarusthe2nd]

AWESOME ! Very informative vid James and I really like the honest battery information after the flight. The added flighttimer and the view on the pilot's tx & thumbs are really cool :-) Patrick is obviously a gifted pilot :-) It looks like this plane will be another Motionrc & Freewing winner because of the low wingloading. Best greetings from Belgium (Icarus the 2nd)

[@larrysouthern5098]

A beautiful airplane and it looks full scale...The pilot make it look easy I like the split screen when he doing flight aerobatics!!!! GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[@RaptorDad]

Pre-ordering it next check! Can't wait to fly it!!!

[@derjoh1986]

The Freewing F-22 Raptor 90mm EDF Jet is very nice addition to the 90mm fleet!! Having an ARF addition of this super bird is a nicer touch as well!!

[@justsomeguyinnc473]

Great video, thanks. I picked up one of these F-22s from MotionRC a few weeks ago, and it is just next level in terms of quality, detail, fit & finish. What a beauty. Can't wait to fly it in the spring!

[@kendrickh91]

Idk how many times I've watched this. I can't wait until I'm good enough to get this. I love F-22's 🙌🏿

[@ehandpiece]

nice landing

[@KidFitBoxingFitness]

I can't believe i spent 30 minutes on Thanksgiving watching this🤣🛩 Great presentation!

[@arlenn729]

Finally! Freewing gives us F22! Everyone love F22

[@maverick4573]

Edf's with the wiggles drives me crazy. I have a gyro on my upgraded freewing F16 and it's so solid its creepy I absolutely love flying it.

[@jamessala10]

Maverick which gyro did you use ?

[@alwaysflying6540]

@@jamessala10 I use a dx9 with an Ar636 reciever running my gains around 35 perecent

[@Man13471]

Great flights guys 👍 good review

[@rcaddict2.0]

Very nice video production. Nice flying and commentary. Great jet. Thanks MotionRC. I have a 90mm stocking hanging from my mantle.....I hope that the wife gets the hint.

[@lauriesimmonds8016]

Patrick is Badass

[@jasonfalcon4052]

I’m so happy with motion pro that I ordered the XK 130 for 3 day delivery and it showed up exactly 3 days later. Next order is either the F-15 or the F-22.

[@NoAgendaFPV]

Sick!

[@Mektah]

I saw the XK X520 in the background and I got excited because that's where I'm starting out at. One day I'll get to this level.

[@MotionRC]

Definitely. And it doesn't have to take long. Get your practice in and you'll be flying bigger stuff in no time. I still enjoy the XK520. So much fun to fly in the yard

[@usagtrpilot]

Wow..that use to be my field back in GA..great pit area, but lots of trees..

[@foxprogt]

At 27:05 you can see the right gear "sprain its ankle" and causes the jet to swerve for a moment. That could potentially become a big problem that will cause excessive wear on the wheels. Defiantly not a deal breaker for me though.

[@davidgerlach1132]

Correction. This landing gear set was upgraded to compensate for initial landing strut impact, also to help in closing the main gear doors flush -- ex: 2:34. They can take a good deal of gentle abuse.

[@carlossalas7945]

this thing is a dream

[@MangGai168]

Very nice 👍👍

[@jeffdillingham2999]

Nice job Motion RC, keep em coming! Just bought my first, the L-39. Great camera work James! Smart move too getting James and Stuart on the Motion RC team, they're both very good at what they do and ambassadors for the hobby.

[@nemonespider]

Great job James and Patrick.....it's Nemone from the Fan media page

[@MotionRC]

Hey Nemone! You can take a shower with this one too! ;)

[@nemonespider]

@@MotionRC lol I just might then u can post it on your review post

[@polzchannel9784]

Tjakepzzz 👌👍 Sangatzzz Very 👌👍 Nice Just Awesome 👌👍👏👏👏

[@scottthompson2481]

Very Nice .......

[@sumithrahp6029]

I have subscribed the channel because of the f22 raptor

[@RGunth]

Great flight video! Would be nice to see the complete building process.

[@MotionRC]

Like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIHFgqRpn6-ll80

[@victorrcjets7660]

I want one so bad!

[@nemonespider]

I don't know why alot of ppl complaining about this but the way James and the pilot brought this to us makes me wanna get one

[@backyardscaler]

Wow!

[@Shinobi117]

I love this plane. so much that I purchased 2 8s versions in less than 5 days apart. guys, 6s does not do this plane justice. show everyone what shes really made of.

[@GulfCoastTim]

Guys this F22 is incredibly epic!

[@R8Gaming1974]

I am curious as to what the cells were at after flying with the Carbon (last flight). I just bought that same lipo for my F-22 and would love to see what that flight brought the cells down to if you guys remember. Thanks.

[@LtDavidB312]

I'm curious to see how this 90mm would fly with a beefier battery setup; adding a second battery of any rating would undoubtedly affect it. Even so... Damn.

[@cdolsenmotionrc5948]

I wish great planes brought back the p-38. Currently right now I am working on their p-51 balsa kit. Which is beautiful. New flyers if you want to build rc planes go for Great Planes because it is an easy construction with plans and instructions.

[@bohan9957]

That battery compartment looks ginormous. I can probably fit a HobbyKing 6500mah brick in there.

[@kennyherbert5575]

I just bought this jet because it was such a great deal. Problem is is that I'm a beginner and I'm needing some advice on what type of controller, receiver, ECT I need to purchase. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@techgamer211]

This is a good plane

[@MotionRC]

A fantastic flyer

[@swhbpocl]

Trying to sort out what kinda flying time to expect. Seen statements from 2 minutes on 8s4000mAh up to 6 minutes on 8s5000...or was it for 6000? How much battery weight can it take before performance loss and landing speed becomes noticeable? Seems like there are plenty of space for larger batteries at least.

[@davidgerlach1132]

Curious you didn't speak about any setup for dual elevators, flaperons or tailerons?

[@rickf7445]

Has the 900mm version been tested with a 6000mah battery vs the standard 5000mah? Thanks.

[@BelgianDneprGuy2003]

that looks amazing. reminds me of Starscream from Transformers xD

[@jeffarab4947]

Hell yea

[@billgoff8508]

PM. Is it for a beginner as I haven't flown for several years

[@SkyFireDrone2022]

Wish I was good enough to fly this 🤓

[@andrewmagro7703]

Hi Guys What what you suggest i do to get models from Motion RC in Melbourne Australia, is there a supplier in Aus or do i have to order from The U.S direct as there a several Models i would like to purchase ,A-10,A-6 and F-18c Blue Angles so any help would be great, cheers guys.

[@Pharaoh_The_Great]

Yo Joe! 💥🇺🇸👍🏽

[@RcAndries]

Very cool plane! The one thing I can't figure out though. What lens are you using on your GH5? I still have one lying around but I never found a proper lens to film RC planes with. Thanks!

[@RcAndries]

Wait, is it the 45-200 f/4.0-5.6?

[@MotionRC]

nailed it. that's amazing by the way

[@claudebaron9525]

Man that’s a pilot the landing are in scales with the jet I would class that a 12 out of 10 , Absolutely perfect, if we could only have much more distance coverage for the radio to reciver we could fit a fpv and camera on this thing and it would really mean * sky’s the limite * I have 5 Rc up to now but never when on the side of flying I’m more on the crawler, racer,short course, kinda guy but I’ve watch a couples of jets specially the stealth one maybe not the one who’s fly the best but the look of exclusivity is undeniable so I’m thinking going on the dark side as they say 😂😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@danieldorn2927]

I plan on getting the F14 and put in a self engineered camera and telemetry system which I can view on a little screen while flying. The F14 is large enough and with enough power (2 * 80mm EDF) to get the extra weight of the ground

[@merrickmanor7065]

Thank you Motion RC for placing a picture in picture to show pilot trick how he controls the plane, please do this from now on, on all your flight reviews, one question, what receiver are you using? Gyro, Stabilization? Is this a 12 blade? Thank you for such a great plane.

[@MotionRC]

no problem. Will be the standard for flight reviews going forward

[@racerx600rr]

Merrick Manor no gyro used in these flights. We used the new antennaless 6ch spektrum rx.

[@NabiL_Lam]

It would be awesome to see a F-35B as 90mm please make it

[@youngone697]

THATS BAD ASS I WANT ASAP PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW TO GET PNE WHERE CAN I ORDER FROM????

[@caitlinfarren6249]

Make a 70mm f32 raptor I would definitely buy it

[@lawrencewilliams1477]

A SPECIAL DAY TOP GUYS TOP REVIEW BEST TIMES MEMORIES OF A LIFE TIME

[@IntegrityRC]

The F-22 has actually been around since 1997, not 2005 like said in the video. I'm SOOOO happy Motion and Freewing are venturing into 1980s+ models!! This one made my dreams come true. But at the risk of sounding greedy. Next I'm hoping to see a new 90mm Super Hornet to replace the older, discontinued 90mm kit. (maybe in Blue Angels to celebrate them upgrading to Super Hornets over the next two years? Just a suggestion).

[@MotionRC]

I meant it started service in 2005

[@IntegrityRC]

I just remembered when I was in ROTC and these were the new thing everyone was talking about, along with the (then) new Super Hornets. Which is probably why those are my favorites.

[@jeffarab4947]

Actually it was in 92 i think it first flew or so i think

[@MotionRC]

its maiden flight was 1997, then entered service in 2005.

[@1STB11TME]

Looks great...But since when is 15% at storage charge? When I buy batteries they are 30/40%

[@MotionRC]

Proper storage voltage for a LiPo is approximately 3.85v per cell. We just a bit under that.

[@robertramirez4605]

I need to get one, can any one just buy one or do u need to take a class on how to fly it?

[@officialgobbstopper]

Do you think you could train on it?

[@ayaxg3355]

Cuál es su autonomía de vuelo?

[@bobturner3388]

Just,what are the wires comming off of the esc wire? (VTX?) You can see what I’m asking at 13:30 on video

[@MotionRC]

That's the BEC. In case your motor ever cut out, this provides power to your receivers so you have a chance to dead stick your aircraft with control surfaces still functioning

[@nabil7sleiman]

Do you need training to fly it?

[@tusharhbk]

Is this is thrust vectoring

[@jesusmarcialbernardodelacr633]

Wow where and how can I get that Jet.

[@jons858]

Can you comment on which plane (Freewing f-35 70mm) faster, more flight time or overall performance?

[@MotionRC]

Sure. They really are different beasts. This F-22 is larger, has flaps, has a larger wing loading which makes it ideal for beginners as well as seasoned pilots. The 6s version is fast, but the 8s version takes it to another level. The F-35 is also super quick, but since it is smaller and no flaps, it can be more of a handful for less experienced pilots. They really aren't a great comparison to one another. You should be able to get more flight time on this f-22 as it can fly fast and slow much easier

[@thomasmilano9796]

How does it do on grass?

[@Jonathan-vo1vt]

Is this a decent entry into EDF for someone who has high wing, low wing, and tail dragger experience? (Planes like Eflite T-28, E-Flite 300D, E-Flite RV-7, etc).

[@Jonathan-vo1vt]

Or would the E-flite F-16 be a better choice. Trying to reduce the purchase of planes, because if I get used to the F-16 real fast, I'm going to want to buy The F-22....

[@MotionRC]

The F-22 is one of the most stable, forgiving Jets on the market. Hard to guage your readiness, but this plane can work for all ranges of pilots

[@bayarea5168]

What’s next? Twin 80mm YF-23!

[@dailyhindustan5843]

Can u plzz make the turboo cat from swat kats bilieve me alot of people are going ti buy that and i will be the first one to buy it

[@curtissmyser3167]

I hear people talking about high rates and low rates. How is this, or is this different from dual rates?

[@MotionRC]

Same thing. Dual rates just means you have a set of high and low rate programmed into your transmitter. Sometimes a model doesn't require full throws on some control surfaces or is better during different situations. For example I prefer to take off in full high rate, but once cruising I switch to a lower setting for tamer movements.

[@randolphsloan2263]

Live cam ??

[@anthonyhill3771]

I wonder how much that f-22 is

[@themaddestbomber]

Hey guys can you please explain to me how the useful throttle timer works because I tried to do what I thought you meant and I don't understand... I see you getting four minutes

[@ethanm3923]

Little late, but they set the timer in the transmitter to only count down when the throttle is above a certain percentage, say 10 percent, so when the throttle is “idle” (at 0) the timer does not count down. So 3 minutes on the transmitter might equate to 4 minutes in real time

[@scareglow28]

Quick question guys if you are a beginner at EDF jets is this model that easy to pick up and fly?

[@MotionRC]

we've had this debate at the field just yesterday. I believe if you have flown an edf and are comfortable landing, you should have no problem with this one. It is very forgiving.

[@knightrider3766]

it's a sexy looking jet...

[@SunDevil527]

I wonder if this RC plane can be hidden from the radar as well just like the real one.

[@danielchandler4585]

I would like to no how to fly Rc jets..then I would by this..just found it on online

[@janmb]

If you have experience with RC flying in general, have flown prop planes for a while, and want to get into jets, this is certainly a good option. Setup is important though (as with any RC model), so make sure to get CG, throws and expo right.

[@DesertFoxProductions]

On the first flight you came down with 15% battery remaining, 3.768 per cell avg. Recommended is coming down with 20% capacity remaining. Recommended storage charge is 3.85 volts per cell. Again on the second flight you came down with 15% capacity remaining. You did not show the remaining capacity of the third flight with the Admiral Carbon. At 7:04 into the video James called out flying with 6000 milliamp 5s battery when you are flying 6s. Little details matter. Love the free flowing formant, nice new change up.

[@MotionRC]

Sorry fumbled my words. This is raw flying. Didn't want to audio dub it or give any impression you aren't seeing the real thing. As for storage charge, it's close enough. I prefer 15% for that extra pass but too each his own.

[@DesertFoxProductions]

No apologies needed, as I said I love the format presentation. There is a difference between recommended discharge voltage and recommended storage voltage for lipo batteries as I know you are aware. Recommended maximum discharge voltage is around 3.5 volts per cell and recommended storage voltage is around 3.85 volts per cell. These value matter as the quality of batteries varies between brands.

[@Dashone93]

Where does the UBEC connect too on AR637T

[@MotionRC]

The UBEC can connect to any open channel, just provides power to the RX

[@Dashone93]

Ok thanks

[@gavstreet8976]

What’s up with the right vertical stab at 4:18 looks like it got chewed up

[@MotionRC]

Hanger rash. What happens when you try to move them sometimes. Caught a door frame

[@gavstreet8976]

Motion RC happens to me all the time lol

[@deepfried2304]

how does it work? i'm confused. battery powered? no blade? jet? huh?

[@MotionRC]

EDF it has a brushless electric motor in it 😉

[@tylermills79]

Awesome plane and all but this is the reason I’ve never been able to get into electric flight high fiving over being able to fly for 3 minutes. I know other slower and different types of aircraft can do a lot better but I love flying speed. I learned how to fly on a 4 stroke warbird and and also 4 stroke ugly stick when I was a kid in the late 80’s I never did the trainer thing lol if we could get that big battery breakthrough I’d be all over this until then I’m sticking with nitro even if I’m more limited as to where I can fly.

[@ClaytonMasse]

Ronald Mills ,howlong due gas motors usually run for?

[@tylermills79]

ClaytonMasse it depends on different things obviously but I could keep my ugly stick up in the air for 15 minutes or so. I never actually ran it out of gas that I can remember. The warbird a P-51 was a lot less but that was for racing so to save weight it had a very small tank and was always going full open. Between launching, waiting for the race to start, dispersing, and landing anywhere between 5-10 minutes

[@ClaytonMasse]

@@tylermills79 thanks for the info. I am looking to get into RC planes as I have always had a fascination with them. Total newbie here. Is there a forum that newcomes can get info from?

[@akacagen]

What gyro would you recommend?

[@MotionRC]

Love the HobbyEagle line like the A3-l V2, A3Pro or A3Super3

[@MrDjh66]

Ok thanks yes very easy I have done over the years

[@nazur72]

Now you need a Russian RC "Bear" for you to intercept lol..

[@brianmodum5312]

Can't believe this just needs some moisture coming off the wings

[@jeremyoneal4477]

Make a raptor with thrust vectoring

[@jeffarab4947]

U dont need it when u have full stabs u can pull off alot of scale stuff

[@carmelocatalano307]

i have the f16 and if i have to use the 5100 carbon i have to put the battery at least 5 cm back with respect to the normal admiral 5000 otherwise is nose to heavy and it does not lift off. he put the 5100 just one or 2 cm back..and it flies well...that a mistery..

[@MotionRC]

This is the F-22 though...?

[@carmelocatalano307]

@@MotionRC yes it was just a comparison, can you help me with a video on F16 cg with admiral 5100 Carbon? They are to heavy i cannot find good cg.. help me please

[@carmelocatalano307]

@@MotionRC please help me with the f16 CG with admiral 5100 carbon. they are very heavy and battery has to goes really alot back..with respect to the admiral 5000. thanks

[@MotionRC]

@@carmelocatalano307 the best bet is to jump on the HobbySquawk forum. You can get get much easier help in the F-16 thread there

[@carmelocatalano307]

Hu don’t you make a video on the f16 to help on CG for f16? F16 is good plane but very critical..