Ok guys,
I'm finally ready to post this.
I am really happy with this design. Not only does it do some cool flips it does some really cool spins. I am running a conventional aileron, elevator, rudder combo on this, but it could be done in different configurations too. In some of the high alpha stuff I have both aileron's acting as spoilerons (both up about 25 deg's) programed on a switch. This helps to keep it stable in high alpha and in some of the crazy tumble moves.
Here is a new video of it doing some of it's new moves.



I hope you guys enjoy this one.





Attached files 3DMON'S F-22 Instructions.pdf (30.2 MB)Â 3DMON'S Full Fuse F-22 Group 1.cnc (34.1 KB)Â 3DMON'S Full Fuse F-22 Group 2.cnc (9.9 KB)Â 3DMON'S Full Fuse F-22.skp (1.1 MB)Â F-22 Aileron Pushrod Template.pdf (7.7 KB)Â

 

I too have been waiting for this one! Thanks this is one sharp looking plane.
That's awesome you put together a build log as well Nice job on the design, it's very professional. I love that you added the motor and servos and built up the 3D model keeps the guess work out of what electronics are need to make this model.
Just a heads up the link for the build instructions is not working
Thanks again
Mark

 

Sorry about the broken instruction link. It's fixed now in the first post.

 

Thanks Fozzy!
I'm so happy to hear this is gonna be your first project to cut out. I can't wait.
The slot will accept a prop 6" or smaller, so you might have to modify it if your putting a different motor on there. I would make sure you put something in there that has a good amount of thrust. Mine came out to 16 ounces ready to fly.

 

When I click on it worked for me. It should pop up with a window asking you to save it.

 

Thanks Meistertek,
I think I got the link fixed. Would you mind letting me know if it works now.

 

Ok all fixed now.
First post was updated with the pdf file.
I assumed it was too large to post it because it is for rcgroups.

 

This plane can do different kinds of spins. You will need the rudders to do them.
One of the easiest spins is what the guys at the field call the maple seed. You go up high, cut the throttle, point the nose straight down then give right rudder, left aileron, and up elevator at the same time. This puts it right into a maple seed type of spin.
The sort of conventional way of doing a normal upright flat spin gets the plane in that slow type of flat spin. For this you go up high, cut the throttle, point the nose down just a little, give full rudder,full elevator, and full aileron in the same direction as the rudder. Then just after it starts to spin feed some power in as you move the aileron the other direction to flatten it out. I say sort of conventional because normally you do all of that right after the plane stalls, but this plane you don't have to worry about putting it in a stall. Just play with it and you will find this plane does some interesting stuff.
Hope this help some.

 

I was trying to get it painted before that last video but I couldn't decide how I wanted to paint it. I want to give it something unusual...not the typical gray. I still haven't fully decided on a cool scheme but I know I want something different. I like the tiger look but I'm saving that for my newest design I'm working on. I'm thinking of some red, white, and blue.

 

I like the look of the black on the ground but not a fan of it in the air. I like color

 

Sounds good Julian.
The split elevators will work fine. Looking forward to it.