Freewing F-22 Raptor 80mm EDF

Familiarization flights after its maiden. I have 8 flights on it so far and the WOW factor on this model awesome. As the 70mm Freewing F-22 and 80mm Gripen with thrust vectoring are tops in their class, so is this model.
I already had a spare 80mm EDF fan unit and 100 amp ESC available and am accustom to the Spektrum AS3X+ gyro stabilized receiver set up, so I opted to buy the ARF version. Installation of the EDF and ESC unit is extremely easy. It is a very short run from the EDF bay to the battery / Rx bay to run ESC and throttle wires.
The ARF version does not come with the Freewing gyro box. The wooden platform for their gyro made a perfect place to mount the Spektrum 8 channel receiver.
I used 3300, 3700, 4000 and 4500 mAh lipo batteries placed in the rear most position during all of my familiarization flights. The AS3X+ stabilization allows for a rearward center of gravity (C/G) which optimizes high alpha maneuvering. My model balances approximately 15mm behind the molded C/G markings.
The upgrades to the model includes molded plastic parts and enhanced lighting features, such as the dual nose gear lights, wing marking lights and the cockpit HUD unit are highly visible.
I am working through the performance flight testing and am excited to test the boundaries. So far, this 80mm version has all the versatility of the 70mm and the stability of the 90mm.

[@brian1740]

I really like the footage from the runway camera! You did a really good job flying over it and landing by it!

[@2wdUnknown]

Thank you. Edited out the too many times I ran the camera over. 🤣

[@Hype_RC]

Well summed up description! I couldn’t agree more. My poor 70 is going to get lonely. Next project is to separate my wing surfaces for more cool flying effects. Glad to know I’m not the only one enjoying lighter packs.

[@2wdUnknown]

Thank you. I don't have the video out yet, but I was doing a medium speed, high bank turn at 1/3rd throttle; simulating the "Deadman's Curve", turning base to final landing approach, and pulled the elevator all the way back to force a wing drop tip stall. No stall, just flipped back on itself. Added power and flew away. Unbelievable.