User manual Cessna 182

Your Cessna 182 Skylane is not a toy, but
rather a sophisticated, working model that func- tions very much like an actual airplane.
Because of its realistic performance, the
Skylane, if not assembled and operated correct- ly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage property.
To make your R/C modeling experience
totally enjoyable, we recommend that you get experienced, knowledgeable help with assembly and during your first flights. You’ll learn faster and avoid risking your model before you’re truly ready to solo. Your local hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area whose membership includes qualified instructors.
You can also contact the national Academy of
Model Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,500 chartered clubs across the country. Instructor training programs and insured newcom- er training are available through any one of them.
Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free
phone number below.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
[phone]
Thank you for purchasing the Top Flite
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EDITION
Cessna 182 Skylane.
The Top Flite 182 Skylane makes an excel-
lent sport scale competition aircraft. Its large size and accurate scale outline afford the oppor- tunity for the scale builder to
go all out
with the
surface details and finish. With the abundance of Cessna 182s in airports around the world, find- ing a full-scale plane to document and duplicate for competition shouldn’t present a problem.
The Top Flite Cessna 182 has demonstrated
flight characteristics rarely found in any scale model. Anyone who has mastered a trainer with ailerons should be able to fly this model with a high level of proficiency from the first flight. It handles very much like a full-size Cessna—
smooth and predictable
. Our 11 pound
prototype was flown with an O. S. .61SF 2-stroke and 12 x 6 prop throughout much of its flight testing. This combination provided more than ample power for all normal flight maneuvers and aerobatics.
Because of its 81” wingspan, the Top Flite
Cessna 182 is eligible to be entered at IMAA* events. In order to be IMAA
-legal,
some of the
control components and hardware may need to be replaced to conform to Giant Scale rules even though
this
model does not require heavy
duty hookups.
The cockpit interior has been engineered to
be free of obstructions, servos and pushrods. This feature provides the modeler with the space to build a scale interior with front and rear seats, baggage compartment, and full figure pilot.
Simulated Fowler Flaps allow beautifully slow approaches and landings. Half flap takeoffs require less ground roll to rotate and allow a fair- ly steep climb over obstacles.
The nose of this model has been engineered
to allow you to completely hide most 2-stroke engines in the recommended range. A Top Flite 2-stroke muffler with headers to fit several of the recommended engines have been specifically designed for and tested in the Skylane and other Top Flite models. This muffler provides good sound reduction while fitting entirely inside the cowling. More information on the recommended engines and related items can be found in the
Engine Selection Section
on page 4.
* IMAA is the
International Miniature Aircraft
Association
, an organization that promotes
non-competitive flying of giant scale models.
IMAA
International Miniature Aircraft Association
205 S. Hilldale Road
Salina, KS 67401
Please inspect all parts carefully before
starting to build! If any parts are missing, broken or defective, or if you have any ques- tions about building or flying this model, please call us at [phone] and we’ll be glad to help. If you are calling for replace- ment parts, please look up the part numbers and the kit identification number (stamped on the end of the carton) and have them ready when calling.
INTRODUCTION
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,
YOURSELF & OTHERS –
FOLLOW THIS IMPOR-
TANT
SAFETY PRECAUTION
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