User Manuals: Top Flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE RC Airplane

User Manuals: Top Flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE RC Airplane

Manuals and User Guides for Top Flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE RC Airplane. We have 2 Top Flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE RC Airplane manuals available for free PDF download: Instruction Book, User Manual

Top Flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE Instruction Book

Top Flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE Instruction Book (56 pages)

Brand: Top Flite | Category: Toy | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Introduction

3
Precautions

4
Decisions You Must Make Early in the Building Sequence

4
- Engine Selection
  4
- Flaps
  4
- Operational Lighting
  5
- Notes for Competition-Minded Modelers
  5
- Documentation
  5
- Other Items Required
  5
- Suggested Supplies and Tools
  5
- Common Abbreviations
  6
- Metric Conversions
  6
- Types of Wood
  6
Die-Cut Patterns

8
- Get Ready to Build
  9
Build the Tail Surfaces

9
- Build the Horizontal Stabilizer
  9
- Tips for Making Wing & Stab Skins
  10
- Build the Elevators
  12
- Build the Fin
  14
- Build the Rudder
  15
Build the Wing

16
- Build the Center Section
  16
- Build Outer Wing Panels
  18
- Prepare the Polyhedral Braces
  20
- Join the Wing Panels
  21
- Sheet the Bottom of the Wing
  22
- Prepare the Wing Panels for the Flaps
  24
- Sheet the Top of the Wing
  24
- Wing Completion
  25
- Build the Flaps
  27
- Fit the Flaps
  27
Build the Fuselage

28
- Build the Fuselage Bottom Frame
  28
- Sheet the Fuselage Bottom Frame
  31
- Fuelproof and Paint the Interior
  33
- Install Pushrods and Servos
  33
- Frame the Fuselage Top
  33
- Install Nose Gear Steering
  35
- Install the Engine and Tank
  36
- Engine Servo Option
  37
- Attach the Stab and Fin
  37
- Tips for Silver Soldering
  39
- Complete the Fuse Top
  39
- Mount the Wing to the Fuselage
  41
Hinge the Control Surfaces

42
- Hinge the Elevator, Rudder & Ailerons
  42
Fuselage Finishing Touches

43
Finishing

47
- Final Sanding
  47
- Fuel Proofing
  47
- Balance the Airplane Laterally
  47
- Cover the Structure with Monokote
  48
- Painting
  49
- Draw Door and Hatch Outlines
  49
- Apply the Decals
  49
- Cockpit Finishing
  50
- Install Control Surface Corrugations
  50
Final Hookups and Checks

51
Preflight

53
Ama Safety Code

54
Flying

54
- Balance the Propeller
  54
- Takeoff
  55
- Flying
  55
- Landing
  55

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top flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE User Manual

top flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE User Manual (36 pages)

Brand: top flite | Category: Toy | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction

2
Ama

2
Safety Precautions

2
- Table of Contents
  2
Decisions You Must Make

3
- Building Stand
  3
- Radio Equipment
  3
- Engine Recommendations
  3
- Scale Competition
  4
Additional Items Required

4
Important Building Notes

5
Ordering Replacement Parts

5
- Replacement Parts List
  5
Kit Inspection

5
- Kit Contents
  7
Preparations

7
Assemble the Wing

7
Install the Tail, Landing Gear & Servos

13
Install the Power System

19
- Glow Engine Installation
  19
- Brushless Motor Installation
  22
Finish the Model

22
- Install the Receiver & Batteries
  22
- Install the Cowl
  24
- Install the Cockpit Windows
  25
- Install the Cockpit Kit
  26
- Install the Spinner & Propeller
  29
- Final Touches
  29
- Apply the Decals
  30
Get the Model Ready to Fly

30
Preflight

33
- Identify Your Model
  33
- Charge the Batteries
  33
- Balance Propellers
  33
- Range Check
  33
Engine Safety Precautions

33
AMA SAFETY CODE (Excerpts)

34
- General
  34
- Radio Control
  34
Check List

34
Flying

35
- Fuel Mixture Adjustments
  35
- Takeoff
  35
- Landing
  35
- Flaps
  35

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