Art-Tech CESSNA-182 User manual

CESSNA-182
Brushless version
Remote Control Model Airplane
OPERATING MANUAL
CESSNA-182
Brushless version
It is necessary to do frequency correction again when the 2.4 G transmitter is non-reaction,
please refer to attached manual for reference.
210*285mm

LEARNING HOW TO FLY
There are many true “beginner” airplanes out on the market today. They are usually electric power gliders,
slowflyers, or parkflyers. These beginner airplanes are such good models that most of them are not even bought by
first-time flyers but by long-time expert flyers! By following these simple instructions, you will learn to fly a RC
airplane in no time!
Understand how a plane flies. By understanding how a plane flies you will have greater control over your
plane. When the wing moves forward the air lifts it up. If it moves too slowly, it won't lift and it will fall right out of the
air. It therefore needs speed, which will come from either a motor and propeller, or by descending and gliding. All
the time that the wing is moving forward it is lifting, no matter what position it is in. It can be upside down, in a turn,
inverted, or doing acrobatics, and there is always a lift from the wing even though the lift might not be straight up as
it is when the plane is in flight. The airplane is able to make a turn by tilting in the direction of the turn, so that some
of the wing lift is angled either partly to the left or partly to the right depending on the direction of the turn. To turn
the plane, you tilt the wings with the ailerons or with the rudder, in the direction that you want the airplane to turn.
To make the airplane will go up, you give the up command to the elevator. The elevator surface angles up, and the
air that's hitting it blows the tail down and the nose up. As the airplane goes up it slows down. If it goes too slow
then the lift stops and the airplane falls-it will stall.
Turning a RC airplane is very different than turning a RC car or a RC boat. When you tilt the airplane's wing in the
direction that you want it to go, the airplane will continue to tilt as long as the wing is still angled in that direction..
To stop the airplane from turning, you move the control stick in the opposite direction from the turn so that the
wings will level out. If you let go of the control stick, the airplane should automatically come back to a level flight.
Make sure to check the following things before each flight.
★Choose a large flying field for your flight. Don't try to fly in your street or in another small enclosed
area, even if your airplane is capable of flying in such a restricted place. You will need a large open, airy place for
your first flights.
Hand launching your airplane. If you hand launch your airplane, make sure to throw it straight ahead
not up, and throw it hard.
Taking off from a ground roll. If you take off from a ground roll, the airplane needs to build up speed
before you signal up elevator, in order that you know that the airplane has enough speed to fly. When it actually
takes off and leaves the ground try to climb at a very small angle, not abruptly, because that may cause a loss of
airspeed and a stalled plane.
Don't climb too steeply. Give very little “up” elevator as you begin takeoff. Many beginners try to climb
too steeply which makes the plane slow down and crash.
Turns. Don't try any turns until the plane is very high up. Just climb straight ahead with very gentle turns.
Also make sure to practice gentle turns in the air before trying to land. Practice false landings while still high in
the air in order to get a good idea of the plane's falling speed. If the airplane stalls, just give it a bit of the down
elevator and the airplane will start flying again. When the airplane flies towards you, turn your body a little, so
that you can imagine right and left from the airplanes point of view. This will prevent you from getting confused
about which way to turn your airplane.
★Landing. Avoid turns when the airplane is low. Don't try to land your plane in a specific place. Instead just let
your plane glide slowly onto the ground ahead. The bigger the field when you fly for the first time, the greater are
your chances for success.
R/C STAFF WISHES YOU MUCH LUCK IN FLYING!

CATALOG - 430832
Main speclfication.........................................................4
Safet y precautions. .................................................................5
Ma in par ts of Cessna..........................................................7
Charging....................................................................11
Radio Control system for Cessna.........................................12
Trouble shooting............................................................15
Valuable experience..........................................................16
Spare parts list.....................................................................17

We would like to thank you for purchasing an innovative new product, designed for
the hobby enthusiast. The Cessna incorporates the use of a Radio Transmitter, speed
controller, electric motor, and electric servo's to provide long time enjoyment and give the
user an introduction into the excitement of R/C flight.
Standard:
Wing span:980mm
Length:860mm Flying
weight:560g
Motor:BM2408-21
Battery:Ni-Mh 8.4V 1000mAh
Radio:2.4GHz
1. Very stable flight, easy for control.
2. great attention has been paid to detail.
Keep away from the propeller at all times, as the system can automatically start when the
batteries are plugged in, regardless of transmitter in the on or off position. Propeller can
cause injury!
Ple ase read before operatin g this system!
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Main speclfication
The ai rplan e of fer s the fol lowing cha rac ter istics :
Safety Precautions! Please read this section until you understand!
Statement
1 This is not a toy. It is for experienced modellers only. You are responsible for the
safe operation of this model and any damage or harm it may cause
2 Please adjust this plane according to instruction and make sure finger and other parts
out of rotating parts of plane, or it may cause damage to the plane or injury.
3 Users should follow all instructions properly and assemble the model correctly. It is
your responsibilty to insure the battery is charged correctly, following these instructions.

1) Do not fly in Strong wind or bad weather.
2) Never fly the model in crowded areas, where there are lots of people, automobiles
on the road and power lines over head. Also not to fly around the airport. Please make
yourself enough room for the flying and operating, as the plane can travel at high rates
of speed. Remember you are responsible for the safety of others.
Please read this section until you fully understand!
3) Children under the age of 12,
should have an adult guide. Not
recommend for the children under
the age of 14.
4) Never leave the charger in wet conditions.
Safety precautions!
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5) The Cessna is made from PA and polythene
which are tinder. When it meets the heat,
transfiguration can easily happen, so you must
keep your Cessna away from heat.
6) Do not attempt to catch the Cessna while it is
flying.
7) Never leave this system unattended around children with battery in the unit, as
injury can be caused due to children turning on the transmitter or the plane.
8) During the preparation for the flight, please remember to turn on the transmitter
before connecting the battery pack.
9) Close the throttle on the transmitter before connecting battery otherwise the
motor may operate. The turning propeller may cause injury.
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2. Apply some glue on the elevator
position of fuselage,
3.Spread apart the tail of fuselage a little
up, and insert the elevator into the
fuselage.
Fuselage, main wing, elevator, rudder, transmitter, battery, charger, landing gear, wheel,
propeller, glue
Assembly
Main parts of Ce ssna
Glue the Horizontal Tail
1. Inspect the elevator opening. Make sure that the top of the rudder and elevator opening
has a micro separation. If not make a gentle slice through it as shown in picture. Insert
Elevator into fuselage (body). (Make sure control horn is facing down when doing so)
You may need to slightly bend the elevator flap up to properly insert into fuselage opening.
Apply the included glue to secure the tail into place.

Glue the Vertical Tail
3.Attach the rudder into the fuselage.
1.Apply some glue on the rudder position of fuselage
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2.Apply some glue on the mounting
tabs of the rudder
4. Next apply glue to bottom edge of Rudder and
slide into fuselage. Make sure rudder is
perpendicular to body. Glue may take 12 hours to
fully cure. If quicker results are needed you may
use a 5 Minute epoxy to that can fully cure in 16
minutes. Epoxy is also stronger than the included
kit glue.

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Landing gear:
Push the nose landing gear onto
the nose of the plane
Push the main landing gear to the fuselage.
Insert both rear and front landing gear into the plastic openings on the underside of the
fuselage. Landing gear maybe slightly bent from factory. You can adjust this by hand as
needed.
Attach the control stick on the rudder, control horn.1.
Control system:

3. Look from the tail after finished
2. Attach the control stick on the elevator
control horn.
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Turn your transmitter on. Attach main battery to
airplane. Set the control stick not throttle stick on the
transmitter to the neutral (centered) position. Set the
control stick (throttle) all the way down. Adjust all trim
Tabs on the transmitter to neutral. Now adjust both
clevises in metal control rods coming out of plane to
ensure that a neutral setting is achieved when attaching
to control horn on both rudder and elevator. When
testing the throttle make sure to have a firm grip on the
plane.
Attaching Clevises to Control Hor n
Main wing
Attach the aileron servo into channel 1 on the receiver. Make sure polarity is correct otherwise
servo will not function. Observe the colored wires on the installed servos for guidance.
4Channel Version only

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1.Plug the charger into the AC power (pay attention to the voltage). Plug the Battery to
the charger and wait for 3 -4 hours the battery will become a warm to the touch, and may
seem even hot.
Charging
Insert the main wing into fuselage with mid-front section plugging into the female receptors
on fuselage and then secure the rear of the wing with both plastic set screws.
CAUTION
1.Be fully charged under no more than 1 A voltage by using the specified charger.
2.Be discharged under 10C voltage but avoiding discharge time too long to harm the battery.
3.Repeat the first and second step one or two times for new battery.
2. Never charge the battery more than 4 hours. Always remember not to put the Battery on
the things that are easy to burn when charging.

Ra dio Co ntrol system for Ce ssna
Your radio system will be one of the below four types, please choose one.
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Trim
Hook
Trainer port
Elevator down
Rudder
left
Rudder
right
Elevator up
Power switch
Power indicator
Throttle Max
Aileron
left
Aileron
right
Throttle Min
Antenna
Carrying bar
(Mode 1)
Trim
Hook
Trainer port
Servo reverse
Elevator down
Rudder
left
Rudder
right
Elevator up
Power switch
Power indicator
Throttle Max
Aileron
left
Aileron
right
Throttle Min
Antenna
Carrying bar
(Mode 2)
Servo reverse

1.The transmitter needs 8 AA dry batteries. After you install the batteries, you can turn on
the transmitter, the green will come on. If the voltage of battery is too low, the transmitter
will beep automatically, then you must install new batteries.
2.Turn on the transmitter first, then connect battery.
3.Keep the throttle stick at the lowest level for at least one second, then you are able to
open the throttle and the motor will respond. This is a safety feature. If the motor does not
work, please reset the controller by disconnecting the battery and repeating steps 2and 3.
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Install the batter y
Connect the battery to the speed
controller connecter
Turn the screw to lock the cover of
battery box
5.Distance testing: The control distance of the radio system is 900 feet on the ground.
Here is a simple distance testing method: Shorten the transmitter antenna, and ask your
partner to handle the Cessna and walk away. If you can control Cessna when your partner
is 60 feet away from you, it indicates that the radio system is working well. Remember tell
the partner to stay clear of the Propeller at all times.
4.When the battery voltage is lower than safety voltage, the speed controller can auto-
cut the power to the motor but still keep supplying power for receiver & servo.
Flight Preparation
Make sure that batteries in your transmitter are fresh and that antenna is extended all the
way up. This will ensure full range for your aircraft. If you notice your going to crash, cut
throttle immediately. This will minimize damage.

1. Cessna will fly better with fully-charged batteries.
2. Keep flight straight: when you find it is difficult to fly Cessna straightly, please adjust
the micro-adjuster on the transmitter. For example, when you find Cessna always fly toward
left, please push the micro-adjuster on the transmitter to inverse direction --- right, as this
will move the rudder to compensate.
3. Keep flight horizontal: when you find it is difficult to fly Cessna in level flight, or
Horizontally, please adjust the micro-adjuster on the transmitter. For example, when you
find Cessna always fly upward, please push the micro-adjuster on the transmitter toward
the top, as this will adjust the position of the elevator.
1. Never fly in strong wind.
2 .Do not fly at any place where another same-frequency Cessna is flying.
3 .Taking off:
Always take off toward the wind.
If you want to launch Cessna by hands, maximize the power (including the micro-
adjustment) and run several meters to accelerate yourself, at last throw the Cessna
horizontally.
If you want to launch Cessna on the ground, maximize the power and let Cessna
accelerate, keep it running straightly, after it runs more than 60 feet, you can pull the
elevator joy stick, and it will take off.
4. Course: you need only 30% of the maximum power to keep Cessna flying. It is a good
idea to fly with power for a while and glide for a while. In this way You can increase your
maximum flight time and familiarize yourself with Landing approaches.
5. Landing: Before landing, switch off the power, fly toward the wind, and when Cessna
flies near to the ground, you may pull the elevator joystick and Cessna will land gently. It
really needs practice, although it sounds easy. It may be difficult for you until you do this
many times.
Flight adjustment
Flight attention
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Trouble shooting
Phenomenon Problem
How to solve
Motor does
not run
1.Battery in plane is not fully charged.
2.The battery in the transmitter
is flat.
3.The circuit in the model has been
damaged due to crash.
Cannot fly
straight
1.The rudder or elevator is not in
the centre position.
2.The main wing has not been
installed on the fuselage properly.
Cannot climb
1.The battery is not fully charged.
2.The elevator is angled downward.
Control range
is limited
1.The batteries in the transmitter
are running flat.
1.Charge the battery.
2.Install new dry cells.
3.Contact the distributor
1.Adjust the trim switch on the
transmitter.
2.Take off main wing and put
it on again, flush with
fuselage sides.
1.Charge the battery.
2.Adjust the elevator trim on
the transmitter.
1.Install new dry cells.
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Propeller assemble
Press the cowling into the propeller holder, it means to be fastened when it make a sound of "Pa".

If you damage some parts of Cessna, you may check with your local hobby shop dealer
where you purchased your Cessna for replacements.
Backup parts
1.If you have a computer flight simulator, it is a good idea to practice with it before actually
flying with the Cessna.
2. You can taxi Cessna on the ground with little power, make yourself become familiar with
the direction control. Especially being familiar of the control style when Cessna taxi toward
you.
3.You must learn how to control Cessna gently, you are using a proportional radio control
system, and only slight corrections are necessary to change the direction of the Cessna.
4.Do not push the joystick to maximum position more than 3 seconds. This will cause
crash.
5.If you have an instructor with experience, you will be more likely to succeed in first flight.
6.Do take off and land toward the wind.
Always keep the Model airplane in front of you, if you fly behind you, it may cause you to
become disoriented and lose control of the airplane model.
It is a good idea to purchase at least one more battery or fast charger from the
distributor to make your flights last longer. Although after your first flight, please allow
the motor to cool on the Cessna for a couple of minutes so that it performs smooth during
Valuable experience
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Spare parts list
Item:54024
Propeller Adapter
Item:54011
Fuselage
Item:54013
Main wing
Item:54021
Tail wing
Item:54014
Propeller
Item:54031
Landing gear
Item:54034
Propeller Spinner
Item:54041
Small Plastic Parts
Item:54044
Sticker
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Item:31031
Radio set
Item:3F021
Battery Pack (8.4V)
Item:3A01D
Brushless Motor 80W

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