Top Flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE User Manual

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damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Top Flite’s liability exceed the original cost of the
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user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product the user accepts all
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Top Flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE Specifications

General

Brand	Top Flite
Model	CESSNA 182 SKYLANE
Category	Toy
Type	RC Airplane
Power Source	Glow or Electric
Material	Balsa and Plywood
Completion Level	ARF (Almost Ready to Fly)
Wingspan	81.5 inches
Weight	10-12 lbs
Channels	4-5
Skill Level	Intermediate

Summary

Warranty Information

Important Safety Precautions

Building the Tail Surfaces

Constructing the Horizontal Stabilizer

Detailed instructions for building the horizontal stabilizer.

Constructing the Elevators

Step-by-step guide for building the model's elevators.

Constructing the Fin

Instructions for building the vertical fin for the model.

Constructing the Rudder

Step-by-step instructions for building the model's rudder.

Wing Assembly

Building the Center Wing Section

Instructions for constructing the central section of the wing.

Building Outer Wing Panels

Steps for constructing the left and right outer wing panels.

Preparing Polyhedral Braces

Joining the Wing Panels

How to join the wing center section and outer panels.

Sheeting the Bottom Wing Surface

Sheeting the Top Wing Surface

Flap Construction and Fitting

Building the Model's Flaps

Detailed instructions for constructing the optional scale flaps.

Fitting the Model Flaps

Fuselage Assembly

Building the Fuselage Bottom Framework

Steps to construct the main framework of the fuselage bottom.

Sheeting the Fuselage Bottom

Constructing the Fuselage Top

Steps for building the upper section of the fuselage.

Installing Nose Gear Steering System

Engine and Fuel Tank Installation

Instructions for mounting the engine and installing the fuel tank.

Attaching the Stabilizer and Fin

Steps for securely attaching the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin.

Completing the Fuselage Top Section

Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage

Hinging Control Surfaces

Hinging the Elevator

Instructions for hinging the elevator control surface.

Hinging the Rudder and Ailerons

Hinging procedures for the rudder and ailerons.

Final Finishing and Covering

Final Sanding Preparation

Lateral Balance Adjustment

Covering the Airframe with MonoKote

Detailed technique for applying MonoKote covering film.

Final Hookups and Checks

Flap and Aileron Control Hookup

Installing Receiver, Battery, and Antenna

Control Surface Throw Settings

Balancing the Model (Center of Gravity)

Procedure for finding and setting the correct center of gravity.

Pre-Flight Preparations and Checks

Performing Ground Checks

Engine Safety Precautions

AMA Safety Code and Flying Guidelines

General Safety Rules

General safety guidelines for model aircraft operation.

Balancing the Propeller

Takeoff Procedures

General Flying Characteristics

Landing Procedures