Flite Test - FT-22 Raptor - BUILD 

I just finished the build and maiden flight on the FT 22. WOW! What an exceptional plane! I thought maybe I over powered it with a SuperTiger 10 but it was not affected by the extra weight. It has unlimited vertical but will fly nearly walking speed. This plane is the best money I have spent in this hobby for a very long time. Thanks Flite Test !!

Josh, you are such a genuine guy, it's a pleasure to see you on the screen. Anybody else would not mention with such genuine conviction that building from scratch is what you want people to do and not feel "enslaved" into buying you speed build kits. Thanks for being that honest and the success of Flitetest is testament to this attitude being compatible with a working business model.

Josh Bixler is the Bob Ross of Paperboard rc-planes. Realy like to see the videos of the building instructions! Great plane, plan and build!

I built mine and powered it with a BP Cheetah A2212-6, 2200kv BDC motor, 40watt Cheetah ESC,1300mah battery. What a great flyer. With that motor you can really scream or I was having lots of fun at about 25% power just cruising around. Can't say enough about Flitetest designs. For a person that doesn't have the big bucks to spend on the store bought planes these open new doors from the generosity of the Flitetest crew. Thanks Flitetest!

Kudos to you fellas for not only marketing great products but for doing it with integrity. Your videos are beautifully produced and extremely easy to understand and follow as well. I wish Flite Test the greatest ongoing successes.

I built mine with a 2200kv motor, 40a esc, and 9x5x3R prop. Also took apart an LED flashlight, got a red and blue for wingtips, and good to go! Night flight is going to be amazing. If I can control the speed.

I've had plans from RCPowers for 2 months now. Why they could not put out a video like this is beyond me. For this reason I plan to order a plane kit from you so I can follow step by step on how to build. I've wanted to build one of these but never knew where to start. This looks very easy and something I think I can do ,now that you have given me a little guidance. I hope you sale thousands of them. Thanks So Much !!!

One of the things I did was install the wire linkage stopper backwards and trim out a little bit of extra foam for the throws of the servo arm. It takes away some of the pressure from the wire on the servo arm.

Met a young man and his father at the park while flying my quad. The 16 year old had the FT-22 Raptor. I was amazed how skilled he was and how cool the FT-22 flew. I'm now waiting for my kit and parts to arrive so I can have my very own! :) I hope I run into them again so I can thank them for turning me on to Web site. Can't wait to Fly mine. P.S. Great Video.

Nice video as always. But I do have to give one criticism. You guys really need to be more aware of the focus of the picture. Every single move or zoom the picture is out of focus for even quite long periods of time. It's always annoying, and might even mean some detail is missed (ok, I guess you'd make sure that doesn't happen in edit, but still, as a viewer you might think you missed something). And on that note, a touch better scripting/planning of the shots might also bring one more level of excellence. As it is now, from time to time it seems like the camera man doesn't know where the presenter is going next (general comment, not specifically this video. Problem is accentuated when there's more than one guy presenting).

A few years ago, I thought r/c was dying out... honestly, nothing has convinced me otherwise as much as this channel. Thank you for that.

Man im just hooked with these videos😭i built the corsair n it came out PERRRFECT😭🥺BRO PLSS DONT STOP MAKING VIDEOS!!!u guys r the key to my happiness..literally i mean that🥲making these planes just takes my mind off sm things n im greatfull for that..CHEERS TO THE FLITE TEST CREW🥂

Pin hinges are the way to go for any control surfaces on these foam planes. I have built all of mine (6 now?) with pin hinges and they work great. Do not use tape or glue, trust me, the paper will begin to bubble and peel.

Since kid always wanted one...parents cant affort it..but now i know i can make one for myself..thx guys im a big fan

I counted 26 "Simply"s or "Simple"s. Flite Test Build videos would make a GREAT drinking game :-D

I love this plane. I would love to see an electric ducted fan version.

Just built mine, and looks amazing. Gonna have to fly it tomorrow! I generally don't like jets but this thing looks mad. Also I know your guys' plans are so easy to build compared to others. Sorry I didn't buy a kit yet but I'll definitely be getting some decals sometime, maybe a shirt too! :)

I like you Josh. Smart and sensitive. A gentleman.

I love the show but you should change the lens so it issnt out of focus so much. I know it is a cool effect but in videos like this one I would love to see whats actually going on (:

Congratulations to Flite Test and Chad, for having the Any-copter featured in the latest edition of MAKE magazine!

Great video! Postage to the UK makes buying your quick build kits expensive so I'll have to scratch-build I guess :) I have a great aversion to glueing servos directly to an airframe in case they need to be replaced (stripped gears for instance). I get over the problem by wrapping ordinary paper masking tape round the servo before glueing it in place. Then the servo can be removed simply by cutting through the tape with a scalpel. I would usually fix receivers ad esc with Velcro but the making taper works for them too, I guess.

Suggestion: I know you guys have many plans/projects coming down the shoot and love your channel. One potential episode I, and many others, would like to see is a review of the zephyr 2 with fpv! Thanks and love the show!

please.... switch for a smaller aperture, that out focus is driving me crazy

Your always smiling and are very cheerful in this video. Thts really cool

Thank you geogre You is best air carft engineer This aircraft is best i loved this f22 raptor❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you geogre. Iam from Sri Lanka😎

If you point the linkage stopped towards the fuselage, you get less bend in the push rod and therefore less resistance on the servo. Tried it on my build last night worked great. -RCFTSTEVE

Hey David, Josh Bixler used your wire cutters!

This is really relaxing to watch, thanks for the vids guys.

LOL, this was my first plane. I've made a heap since, but I still love the look of it...

Where's the speed build kit? It's unavailable. :(

I was on your guy's website wanting to order a Ft22 speed build kit with a power pack. When will "power pack B" be in stock? If not soon, will any other power packs work for the ft22?

00:45 There is a Traxxas Summit monster truck to the right of josh. Never knew FliteTest was into land vehicles...

Just ordered mine and hope to build and fly very soon, have a high wing plane that i build but crashed first time out. My first two plane were very small per-built RTF planes. Have repaired first speed build and waiting for better flying conditions.

I am a verrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy huge fan of yours George...............salute to you man.

That is super cool, my boy and I are definitely building one, thank you!

is there a simple remote control to use with these planes because i want to try building this and that remote is abit too advanced :/

Are you recommending doing the varnish seal you did on the original F-22?

You can put baking soda on super glue to make it dry instantly or mix some with water to make afast drying spray

How to fly this? Since I have made same plane using your speed build kit. I m scared to fly that thing. Transmitter control became hard for me .

Cam anyone help me ? I live in India and I cannot get the shipping if the speed build kit. So I have downloaded the free plans and now I don't know on what size of foam board should I get these printed on

Josh is like the Mister Rogers of RU-vid...

I just built this Raptor and when I turned, it spun... am I turning too much? since without a rudder I guess I need to slight tap left or right to turn?

I'm so happy I've found this channel... too bad I have no family or friends in this city to share this.

Why dont you guys go like preposterously big and make something like a giant plane? I would definately watch! PS love your show!

Nice design. Simple enough for me to have a go.

I just went to order one guys. $46.00 for freight for a $28.00 plane is over my spending budget. Are there any cheaper alternatives for freight please?. I don't mind if it takes a month to get here. Being a pensioner in Australia on a Veteran's pension makes it hard to get that much all in one place. I've tried saving for RC goods but for some reason something always happens and the money has to go elsewhere. Keep those videos coming. Nice to see shorty Josh grabbing that controller, Well done.

Father/Son Father/Daughter Mom/Son Mom/Daughter whole family build.

Thanks lots of fun following the build.

Is there any ESC that when the battery gets low, will cut power to motor but retain a small amount to the servos? I built the raptor but get so distracted flying I have had several flights end in complete nose dives. The plane did survive most of them except the last which was from a great height..... If the ESC could have given me just 20 or 30 seconds of servo power the plane would still be flying..... I guess I need the ability to program the ESC to cut power to motor when the voltage starts to drop if that is even possible........

nice touch n go!!! epic flying!

Well done looks great !! Also looks a bit on the cold side in Ohio

hi, if i dont install any motor and propellers, will it still glide far if i throw it? PLEASE REPLY!

como haces para q dos cervir tengan las dos funciones. lade bajar y subir al mismo tiempo, y la de aserlo tamvien de dorma contraria. mientras un aleron baja el otro sube gracias

love this plane will try to build one thanks guys.

when the power packs will be avalibe? (i want to buy the planes but don't want to buy my stuff from 4 diffrent places)

Tip = ask a motorcycle bloke for his old batteries - they make great table weights for holding the foam sheets down! Den, Swansea, Wales.

i am using electronis for ft 22 raptor A2212 1400kv brushless motor and 30a esc 11.1v 850mah lipo battery prop 9*4.7 prop conformed Will the plane fly if I put this thing on it?

On the test flight website, it had one recommendation for a controller, and the link goes to a page that can not be found. Is there another controller that works, with a decent to low price anyone can recommend?

Hello Flite test galley again with another surprising progeto very cool, I'm a fan of all the vocêis Chi in Brazil and all short projects vocêis Congratulations!

can you put on landing gears on it because I did and dont know if it will fly well?

if you buy the kit from the web page, do you get servos, electronics and the motor?

Im new in plane building and id like to know if the modell is able to carry a gopro hero 3

Hi I built one the other week.easy build.but mine is nose heavy so I had to move the battery all the way back in the tunnel below the motor is. The first flight had no left or right had up and down CG was good But I think it was the placement of the battery was the problem

Hi Flite Test, Can I switch the 2730 motor to a 3000kv in the same size? What prop should I use & will it run with the same specs without overheating? I was thinking of installing a 2836 motor to skirt around the overheating issue but I would end up having to change the entire spec(ESC, battery) and the equipment is heavy. Let me know if I can pull it off with a size 2730 that's 3000kv Thanks

Just completed my second FT22 build. First one went sour during paint process. This one was a very EZ build and successfully painted. Did its maiden flight this past Saturday. It flew amazing. Came home without a scratch. Wish I had video'd. Built originally with a 2200kv. Too much power for me. Downgraded to 1400.

How to make servo work as ailerons as well as elevators? On 6channel transmitter and receiver? Please help. I m confused with that.

I can't figure out all of them but can you give me a list of all the electronics and the prop like the motor, esc, battery, servos, and prop.

Hey, I was wonderin' if you could make a video on what it takes and what your thoughts are on building an R/C Plane. Thnx!

Do u guys have a controller video because I want to build this kit but don't have a controller

Could you build one these from a 4x8 Sheet of Foam and one of the one you built in the video you Published on May 28, 2012

For anyone wants to build this make it push to postive, use metal gear servos, and don't use the foam pushrod holding technique.

how impractical is it to use power pack c on this build. i want to try making a jet but i only have pack c.

Is A4 size paper is use for tiled plan print? Please tell me

im gonna ad this to my build list. thank you so much you have gottin me and my brother into the hobby. also could you please make a fpv scrach build plane with recomended electronics. thanks

Size of propeller for this pls i bought all parts and propeller does not fit

how much does this weigh with the battery and all electronics onboard. ...?

That F-22 would look even more slick if it was painted to look like Starscream from the Transformers movies.

Are we suppose to take the tape off of the wing or no ?... I mean which will last longer?

Can i use a EDF in this plane?

can I use 10×45 propeller????? plzzzz tell me I am going to make this.

i just finish building the speedster and perchised the f pack can i use that same motor and prop for this f22?

My main question is that what is the thickness of the foam board pls reply

Bind plug on the key chain! That's awesome! haha!

As always. Cheap, fast, comfortable, nice and ... COOL! :)

Where can I get this foam in New Zealand? Is this dollar tree stuff amearican? I need info and can u do elivon mixing on dx4e transmitter?

I would like to know if you have any configuration video for this model of this video for the radio flysky i6 thanks

do you guys ship to holland? and does somebody know how much the shipping costs are?

Ft-18? As always love your builds can't wait to build this one.

Υου guys are THE best

because even i am interested in the hobbyand when i saw your videos i just wanted buy some of your speed buil kits they are the coolest

if you wanted to inter change servos can you remove the glue or are they fixed

Would it be possible to use the "c" power pack with a 9×6 prop om this plane?

The store isnt available. Could you help...

How much would you estimate this would be to build buying EVERYTHING needed

Thanks very much bro I have make one with your help

I Love Flite Test Videos.

this is so cool the f-22 is my favorite plane

hay FliteTest u know the QAV250 can u please send me a link to buy plz thanks

Is there a way to install the swappable power pod for this plane? If so I will definitely be building this! Thanks for any help

Hey I have a old Art-Tech winged sportsert that no longer have wings... :P Can I use the parts from that RC-plane to build this one? Because I have all the servos and an engine, with a reciver and a transmitter. But then again the battery is pretty big and heavy, could I swap it out for a LiPo-battery? All help is appretiated! Regards Mats