Decisions You Must Make; Building Stand; Radio Equipment; Engine Recommendations - Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF User Manual

3. You must take time to build straight, true
and strong.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in
good condition, a correctly sized engine, and other
components as specified in this instruction manual.
All components must be correctly installed so that the
model operates correctly on the ground and in the air.
You must check the operation of the model and all
components before every flight.
5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not
flown this type of model before, we recommend that
you get the assistance of an experienced pilot in your
R/C club for your first flights. If you're not a member
of a club, your local hobby shop has information
about clubs in your area whose membership includes
experienced pilots.
6. While this kit has been flight tested to exceed
normal use, if the plane will be used for extremely
high stress flying, such as racing, or if an engine
larger than one in the recommended range is used,
the modeler is responsible for taking steps to reinforce
the high stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.
7. WARNING: The cowl, wheel pants, wing struts,
tail cone, wing tips and landing gear legs included
in this kit are made of fiberglass, the fibers of which
may cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Never blow into a part (wheel pant, cowl) to remove
fiberglass dust, as the dust will blow back into your
eyes. Always wear safety goggles, a particle mask
and rubber gloves when grinding, drilling and sanding
fiberglass parts. Vacuum the parts and the work area
thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top
quality, thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but
ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished
model depends on how you build it; therefore, we
cannot in any way guarantee the performance of
your completed model, and no representations
are expressed or implied as to the performance or
safety of your completed model.
Remember: Take your time and follow the
instructions to end up with a well-built model that
is straight and true.

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

This is a partial list of items required to finish the
Cessna 182 ARF that may require planning or decision
making before starting to build. Order numbers are
provided in parentheses.

BUILDING STAND

A building stand or cradle comes in very handy
during the build. We use the Robart Super Stand II
(ROBP1402) for most of our projects in R&D, and it
can be seen in pictures throughout this manual.

RADIO EQUIPMENT

A 6-channel radio system such as a Futaba
a standard receiver and six standard size servos with a
minimum torque of 44 oz-in [3.2 kg-cm] are required for
the control surfaces of the Cessna 182 ARF.
One standard torque servo such as an S3003 is required
for the throttle. Two 24" [610mm] servo extensions
(aileron servos), six 12" [305mm] servo extensions
(ailerons, flaps and wing tip lights) and two Y-harnesses
(aileron and flap servos) are also required. A receiver
3
battery pack with a minimum capacity of 1000mAh is
recommended. A 600mAh receiver pack for the flying
lights is also required. Order numbers are provided:
• Futaba S9001 Servo Aircraft Coreless
BB (FUTM0075)
• Futaba S3003 Servo Standard (FUTM0031)
• Hobbico Extension 24" Futaba J (HCAM2200)
®
• Hobbico Extension 12" Futaba J (HCAM2100)
• Futaba 6" Dual Servo Extension J (FUTM4130)
• Futaba NR4RB Receiver NiCd 4.8V 1000mAh
J (FUTM1380)
• Futaba NR4J Receiver NiCd Flat 4.8V 600mAh
J (FUTM1280)

ENGINE RECOMMENDATIONS

A .60 to .91 cu in [10 to 15cc] two-stroke or .90 to
1.20 [15 to 20cc] four-stroke engine is required. An
O.S. .61 FX two-stroke engine installation is shown
®
in this manual and is plenty of power for scale flight
and mild aerobatic maneuvers. Throttle management
should be practiced if installing a larger engine. If a
two-stroke engine is installed, a Pitts-style muffler is
also required.
• O.S. .61 FX Non-Ringed w/Muffler (OSMG0561)
• Bisson O.S. .61 SF/FX Pitts Muffler (BISG4061)
The Cessna 182 ARF also includes provisions for
installing a brushless out-runner motor and lithium-
polymer batteries. Installation
detailed in this manual for a brushless power system.
The following components are recommended for the
best performance:
• Great Planes RimFire
®
6EXAS with
®
runner Brushless (GPMG4770)
• Great Planes Brushless Motor Mount Large
Motors (GPMG1260)
• Great Planes Silver Series 60A Brushless ESC
High Volt (GPMM1850)
• Great Planes ElectriFly
20C Power (GPMP0623)
• Great Planes ElectriFly LiPo 7.4V 3200mAh 20C
Power (GPMP0622)
instructions are
1.20 (50-65-450) Out-
™
™ LiPo 11.1V 3200mAh