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NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 5/12/2008 5:22:34 AM   
ncl420


 

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Status: offline 		I just bought the NitroModels F22 Raptor RC (RTF version) this is my first RC plane. Can anyone tell me if this thing is any good? how well does it fly? any comments you have that can help me. Also what is the best way to learn to fly these things?
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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 5/12/2008 7:28:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		This is not a beginners plane. Get a simulator. Get an experienced instructor. Get a trainer aircraft.

Good luck.

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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 5/12/2008 1:38:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		Double ditto !!!!!! If you TRY to fly this plane, you WILL crash it.!!!!!! Do yourself a really big favor, saving a considerable amount of money & frustration. Like Mr67mustang said,get a trainer,get a good instructor. Master the trainer first. This hobby CAN be most enjoyable. But when you don't follow life's outline, ( crawl, walk, run,)so to speak. This hobby will be short & not so sweet. Good Luck

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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 5/12/2008 3:27:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		The comments from others about crashing it are right. I bought the Raptor f22 too, and I have yet to get it in the air without immediately crashing it. Not too much damage, but I decided to shelve it and buy a simpler plane from which to learn.

It's not clear from the manual how to construct the plane, either. The model comes with only one servo per side, and though the pushrods are shaped/sized to be attached to both the ailerons and the elevators, I'm not sure they should be. I think the servo-pushrod should only be attached to the elevator on each side at least that's where I'm at now with it. I have another thread in this Support forum asking Nitroplanes for help on this. I've had no response to date.

ejd

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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 5/12/2008 6:32:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		This is one of those "up to you" things.

Like most of their planes, they provide the platform for you to do with as you please.

e.g. you could set the plane up for elevons, or elevator, rudder, using a wire between the driven and the non-driven ones.

Elevons is easier to implement though.



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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 5/12/2008 9:32:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Every bit of this info is a great help. if anyone else has any more info on how to set the thing up for flight that would be great. i have contacted a local instructor, hopefully it wont cost an arm and a leg.

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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 5/12/2008 9:39:18 PM   
opjose



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ORIGINAL: ncl420

if anyone else has any more info on how to set the thing up for flight that would be great.



Set it up for Elevons. If you got the RTF version the radio supports both I believe.

However start with a more appropriate trainer airplane.



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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 5/12/2008 10:23:17 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: ncl420

Every bit of this info is a great help. if anyone else has any more info on how to set the thing up for flight that would be great. i have contacted a local instructor, hopefully it wont cost an arm and a leg.

Flight instruction is normally free. If your instructor wants to charge you... find a new instructor.

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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 5/13/2008 8:59:01 AM   
ncl420


 

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Status: offline 		is this a flyable RC for a more experinced pilot? are the motors powerful enough? (the edf55) Basicly, should i hang on to it until i learn how to fly them or send it back?
Thanks

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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 5/13/2008 10:11:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		Sure, it's flyable. If you like it, do just that. Put it up untill you get a good grasp on Radio Controlled Flight.

Have yo spoken with the instructor and discussed a suitable starting point/plane?

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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 6/28/2008 2:15:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Im thinking of buying the RTF version of this plane. is the radio equipment any good that comes with it. I fly helis and a F27C Stryker now is this plane gonna be manageable for an intermediate pilot. is there a main forum for this plane? I love the look but is the quality there?
Happy flying NitroModels F22 Raptor.
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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 7/7/2008 4:13:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have the F-22 Model arrived July 3rd. Paint is bad..needs plenty of touch-ups. Also the workmanship on some parts needs to be redone (Ailerons were not cut all the way through foam) battery and receiver compartment needs work also they are held closed by 2 VERY weak screws that should have been longer in length. Foam is OK..typical EPP. Had to order wall charger separate due to it not coming with one (Kinda a let down). Radio is obviosly cheap feel to it..but thats what I expected for RTF $185.00 Same model is available in China for $125.00 RTF..so there ya go...(Wholesalers) The F-18 (same manufacturer) looks a little better at $130.00 for the kit ARF. Haven't flown it yet. Instructions are easy to assemble but dodgy language in areas. Reminds me of Japanses videogames with poor english translations. However it does come with bleached out photographs of the assembly process. Just stare at them a little and you can make out some details.

Final Kit review to be added later..at this rate I am already thinking of building my own...pft..

I'll let you know later as a flight or two could change my world perpective on this plane.

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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 7/9/2008 12:45:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes the foam needs to be cut by the user. Make sure you use thread locker for the alierons screw. If you need a wall adapter I'll get you one.

John
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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 7/9/2008 4:05:48 AM   
Flexserve


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks already purchased adapter from you guys..LOL.. The CG thing seems to be an issue... WoW instructions need this info!

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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 7/9/2008 11:39:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Heres one flying. The guy flying it said an intermediate Rc pilot could handle this thing. I have an F27C Stryker but the plane I want is The Starmax Rafale from hobby lobby international
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuAlCuGS4WA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8C0mngv8pg

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RE: NitroModels F22 Raptor Help. - 7/11/2008 11:25:23 PM   
omfgitzxjoshx


 

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Status: offline 		i was wondering if someone could help me with this. i bought the f22 raptor i think its a good plane two fall back on it are..The planes ail are not cut alll the way through are u supposed to cut them,? and i flew it and tryed to do a loop and the