Operational Lighting; Notes For Competition-Minded Modelers; Documentation; Other Items Required - Top Flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE Instruction Book

The flaps require one extra channel, a
Y-harness, and two standard servos. They are
a highly recommended fun option for those who
wish to install them. More information on the
use of the flaps may be found in the "Flying"
section.

OPERATIONAL LIGHTING

We installed an operational lighting system
for added realism and scale appearance. If you
plan to use a similar system you should route
the wiring before enclosing the wing and fin.
In lieu of installing the actual wires, string can
be taped into position for use in pulling the
wires through the structure after covering. We
used a separate servo connected to the retract
circuit of the radio (instead of "Y-ing" into the
flap servo) to operate the landing lights. The
rotating beacon and position lights were
connected to a hidden toggle switch. (See
Optional Lighting in the next section)
NOTES FOR COMPETITION
MINDED MODELERS
If you plan to compete with the trim scheme
shown on the box, here are a few things
to consider:
The full-size Cessna 182 "Q" Skylane,
N735PE, that was modeled for this kit is
hangered near Birmingham, Alabama. The
182Q version was manufactured from 1977
through 1980. During this time 2,540 were built.
We designed our model from Cessna's own
1979 3-view drawings for accurate scale outline.
If you plan to enter your Skylane in
competition, this kit will qualify for the Sport
Scale category without any changes. Always
work from photos of a full-size aircraft when
finishing your model because that is what you
will need for judging documentation. For
dimensional accuracy, the Top Flite Cessna 182
is exactly 1:5 ¼ scale.
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DOCUMENTATION

Three-view drawings and photo packs of
N735PE and other Cessna 182's are available
from:
Scale Model Research,
3114 Yukon Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-8058

OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED

4 to 6 channel radio with 5 to 7 servos.
Engine (see page 4)
Propellers (see engine instructions for
recommended sizes).
1 or 2 Pilot figures (1/5 scale recommended)
Fuel Tank (Great Planes ® 12 oz. GPMQ4105
recommended)
3-1/4" Main Wheels (2) (Dubro 325T)
2-3/4" Nose wheel (1) (Dubro 275T)
(2) 3/16" Wheel Collars (Great Planes
GPMQ4308 recommended)
Top Flite Super MonoKote
Finishing section)
Paint (see Finishing section)
24" Silicone Fuel Tubing (Great Planes
GPMQ4131 recommended)
1/2" Latex Foam Rubber Padding (Hobbico
HCAQ1050 recommended)
2-1/4" Spinner
(Top Flite TOPQ5405 recommended)
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Optional:
Fuel Filler Valve (Great Planes GPMQ4160
recommended)
(6) Large Hinge Points (for flaps) (Robart
#309 recommended)
Top Flite Header & In-Cowl Muffler (See
page 4 for more information)
Optional Lighting:
Ram #03 Landing Lights (RAMQ2303)
Ram #04 Rotating Beacon (RAMQ2304)
Ram #14 Big Airplane Navigation Lights
(RAMQ2314)

SUGGESTED SUPPLIES AND TOOLS

We recommend Top Flite Supreme
and Epoxies
(2) 2 oz. CA (Thin) (TOPR1003)
(2) 2 oz. CA+(Medium) (TOPR1008)
1 oz. CA- (Thick) (TOPR1011)
6-Minute Epoxy (TOPR1040)
30-Minute Epoxy (TOPR1043)
Titebond
Hand or Electric Drill
Drill Bits: 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16",
13/64", 1/4", 15/64"
Soldering Iron and Silver Solder
Sealing Iron (Top Flite)
Heat Gun (Top Flite)
® (3-4 rolls, See Hobby Saw (X-ACTO
Hobby Knife, #11 Blades
Razor Plane (Master Airscrew)
Pliers
Screwdrivers (Phillips and flatblade)
® Round file (or similar tool)
T-Pins (short & long)
String
Straightedge with scale
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® Wood Glue (optional)
® Razor Saw)
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