Carson Cessna 182 Skylane User manual

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CESSNA 182 CARSON R/C MODEL AIRCRAFT 50 050 5017
MODEL AIRCRAFT
CESSNA-182
CESSNA-LIGHT-AIRDRAFT
CESSNA-LIGHT-AIRDRAFT
Electric powered model aircraft
Instruction manual Page 2 - 22
Betriebsanleitung Seite 23 - 44
Mode d’emploie Page 45 - 66
Instrucciones Pagina 67 - 88
Instruzioni d’uso Pagina 89 -110
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Dear Customer
Congratulations on buying the Cessna 182 specifications concerning equipment, materials
aeroplane, which is designed using state of the art and design at any time without notice.
technology. According to our policy of steady Specifications or designs of the actual product may
development and improvement of our products we vary from those shown in this manual or on the
reserve the right to make changes in box.
equipment, battery and charger. The warranty
Manual does not cover damage caused as a result of
These instructions for completion and handling failure to follow the operating instructions. Normal
should be used for final assembly and operation of wear and tear, damage by accidents and damage
your model. Please read and understand this caused by incorrect operation are not covered by
manual before starting any work on your Cessna warranty.
182 or any accessories such as the radio control
Safety obstacles or anything that may pose a potential
Controlling a model aircraft is an exciting hobby, threat of a collision.
which demands a sense of responsibility. Any
relevant safety precautions have to be observed. 'Keep hands, face, hair and all parts of the
The Cessna 182 is not a toy; children of less then body clear of the propeller blades at all times.
14 years should only fly this aeroplane when Propeller blades rotate very fast and present a
supervised by an adult. For absolute beginners risk of severe injury.
we recommend that this model is used in a wide
open space and well away from people,
Liability / assurance obtained to cover liability in the event of an
The operator of a model aircraft is responsible for accident.
any kind of damage which may be caused by
flying this model or actions howsoever caused. It is
highly recommended that suitable insurance is
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this model kit with radio, motor, battery and D-90765 Fürth
charger is in accordance with the basic Tel.: [phone]
requirements and other relevant regulations of
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Cessna 182
R/C-Model Aircraft
Order-Nr. 50 050 5017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Preface / Declaration of conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tableofcontents.............................3
Safetyprecautions ...........................4
Usingthemanual............................5
Kinds of operating the Cessna 182 ..............5
Specification................................5
Contentsofthekit............................6
Explanation of some model aircraft expressions . . . . 7
Handling the LiPo-battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The 4-channel radio command unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attachingthetailunit.........................13
Assemblingthewing.........................14
Mountingthelandinggear ....................15
Balancing the centre of gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mounting and connecting the flight battery . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the speed controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Flying ....................................17
Start......................................18
Landing...................................20
Aftertheflight/Storing.......................20
Repairs...................................21
Limitedwarranty............................21
Troubleshooting............................22
Spareparts................................22
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Always switch on the transmitter
General caution first.The indicator light must light up
Radio controlled models, especially green. If the indicator light is red, the
aircraft models are not toys, and their transmitter batteries must be
operation has to be learned step by step. replaced (rechargeable transmitter
Children less than 14 years of age should batteries must be charged).
only fly the model under the supervision of The throttle lever on the transmitter
an adult. has to be in the "OFF" position when
Although the Cessna 182 has a switching on.
comparatively low weight it reaches high 2. Next, connect the flight battery and
speed and in the case of a collision with a thereby the receiver is switched on.
person or object can cause injury or 3. Check all rudders and ensure that
damage. Choose a sufficiently open & they are in a neutral position.
large flight area where there are no people 4. Make sure that all servos respond
or animals; it should be free of obstacles correctly to the transmitter signals.
and far enough away from any road or
traffic. Flying a model aircraft within the Safety during flying
vicinity of an airport is forbidden. Watch your model constantly and do not
Model aircraft clubs offer a novice the become distracted.
opportunity to use their facilities subject to
the appropriate insurance being held. Avoid propeller rotation as soon as the
Before you start, make sure that your battery is connected.
model is properly assembled, all systems
function correctly and that it has a 100% Never fly on a windy day or during rain or
integrity following a repair. thunder.
Keep your plane away from high voltage
Before starting cables or radio masts.
Check all attachments, screws and plug-in Even a model in perfect condition may
connections as well as joints in the show sudden unexpected behaviour
operating rods. Scrutinise the complete caused by interference; always be ready
structure of the model and the propeller, to make steering adjustments.
for any cracks or damage. Should any Never fly towards people, animals or
defects be found, postpone the flight until across public roads.
the defective part is repaired or replaced. Land immediately, should you notice a
A damaged propeller or impeller has to be reduced climbing ability, due to a low
replaced and must not be repaired. powered aircraft battery, or if the power
The aircraft battery must be fully charged light on the transmitter starts flashing.
before every flight, the batteries of the To end operation, disconnect the receiver
transmitter must have sufficient power. first and then switch off the transmitter.
The indicator light must light up green. If Always disconnect the aircraft battery and
the indicator light is red, the transmitter receiver / speed controller immediately
batteries must be replaced (rechargeable after landing.
transmitter batteries must be charged). When you have finished flying, remove the
battery from your model.
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SPECIFICATION
Channels 4 ch
Trans- Batteries AAx8 or suitable Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
mitter Frequency 2,4 GHz
Control distance about 300m
Functions Speed control, elevator, rudder, and ailerons
Size Length 860mm Wingspan 980mm
Aero- Aeroplane battery LiPo Accu with 2 cells (7,4V / 1300mAh)
plane Weight of Model 560g
(RX)
Wing area 13 dm²
Wing load 43g/m²
The flight time may vary based on battery manufacturer, flying conditions and flight
characteristics.
Controller Perm. current max 20A
motor operating time about 6 min.
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USING THIS MANUAL KINDS OF OPERATING THE
Cessna 182
This manual provides all the necessary
information for the final assembly and operation of Due to its relatively high flight speed the
your Cessna 182 model. It should help you to Cessna 182 is not suitable as a first model for
understand the components and operation of your beginners. If this is the case we would recommend
and model acquire some technical knowledge, an expert model pilot execute the start and then
even if you are a novice. For the absolute hand over the transmitter to the novice, when the
beginner who has never operated any radio plane has reached a safe altitude. The first
controlled model before, we would recommend the landings should also preferably be handled by an
assistance of an expert model pilot for your first expert. The Cessna 182 can be launched by
few flights. Ask your retailer for details on local hand and landed on grass.
flying clubs. Safety for your environment, for
yourself and your model should always be your
first priority.
This manual also includes a list of the most
important spare parts and you should therefore
keep this manual for reference. Any descriptions
referring to direction in the manual e.g. "right side"
should be interpreted as viewed from the direction
of flight.
Assemble your Cessna 182 exactly according
to the instruction manual and make sure that all
steps are followed fully and that all parts are
correctly fitted. Only a correctly assembled
Cessna 182 can provide optimum performance.
It is possible to land on
asphalt or other hard surfaces thanks to the
landing gear. Launching from the ground is
possible, but due to the relatively small size of the
model it requires a suitable runway e.g. a grass
strip mown very short.
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CONTENTS OF THE KIT
Stabilizer
100/240V Mains-Adapter
Output 12,8V 1,25A
Rudder
2,4GHz Micro-
receiver
installed
4-channel-transmitter
2,4 GHz
Wing
Wing
4 Micro-Servos
installed
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ETB41 - 2.4 GHzETB41 - 2.4 GHz
ONON
OFFOFF
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8 AA Mignon
Batteries
for the transmitter
GLUE
Adhesive for attaching
tail unit
Short-circuit
connector
for binding
LiPo battery-pack
1300mAh 7,4V
BAT
GEAR
AUXI
RUDD
THRO
ELEV
AILE
6
6
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RECEIVER
ER61-2.4GHz
DSSS
SIGNAL
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Motor
with speed controller
CONTROLLER
CESSNA-182
CESSNA-LIGHT-AIRDRAFTCESSNA-LIGHT-AIRDRAFT
Landing-
Gear
BALANCE-CHARGER
BALANCE-CHARGER
FORLI-PO
BATTERY
FORLI-PO
BATTERY
1
.2A 0.3A
20C
X-Pack
LiPo-Akku7
,4V
mAh
ACACPOWER ADAPTER
MODEL:DG-CO12V010
INPUT:100-240V~
50/60Hz 0.6A MAX
OUTPUT:12.8V=1.25A
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RISKOF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DONOT OPEN
Propeller
and Spinner
Fuselage
Carger / Balancer
for charging and balancing
7,4Volt LiPo batteries
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The Cessna 182 may be your first flying model BEC Battery Eliminating Circuit:
and it may therefore be useful to understand some is a circuit for electric powered models where a
of the technical expressions used in this hobby. separate power source for the receiver is not
Some of these terms and their meanings are required. The receiver is supplied with current from
detailed as follows in alphabetical order. the flight battery. The voltage is controlled by a
special device to a specific value.
Accumulator: Rechargeable storage unit for Centre of gravity: The centre of gravity is the
electrical energy commonly referred to as a central point at which the forward and rear sections
rechargeable battery. For model airplanes Nickel of the aircraft can be balanced. In an airplane the
Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Lithium Polymer position of the centre of gravity in relation to lift,
batteries (Lipo) are used. The stored energy is plays an important role.
measured in Milli-Ampere-Hours (mAh). A battery
with 1300mAh is able to discharge a current of 12A Crystal: With the technology used to date, it is
for6 minutes. To operate the motor of an airplane
the battery must be able to discharge heavy possible to control several models at the same
current; within a few minutes it transmits its energy time via different channels (frequency bands), each
with the aid of the speed controller to the motor. channel must be specified by means of the quartz
Accumulators / batteries can be charged frequency crystals to be inserted into the
depending on their specification several hundred transmitter and receiver. The Cessna 182 is
times. Make sure to use only the charger which is controlled via a system in the 2.4 GHz frequency
suitable for your type of battery. Worn out or band which, thanks to state-of-the-art technology,
defective batteries (hazardous) must be disposed permits the simultaneous operation of almost any
in an approved manner. number of models without the use of quartz
crystals. Susceptibility to disturbance relative to
other transmitters (e.g. including radiotelephony
with overreach) is almost zero compared to
existing technology. Transmitter and receiver are
assigned to each other, a reaction to an
Aileron: An airplane turns rather like a extraneous signal is suppressed.
motorcycle, with aerodynamic and gravitational
forces playing an important factor. The sideways Electric motor: Motor for direct current. The
pitch of a conventional aircraft is achieved by design of motors and batteries which can use high
moving the flaps or ailerons on the wing. On the powered flying with electric aeroplanes has now
MINIMOA the separate control surfaces of the been achieved. Motors and batteries become hot
optional ailerons are operated in the opposite during the flight. Let them cool down before
direction. recharging and before the next flight. See also:
speed controller, brushless.
Cessna 182
Elevator: The elevator of an airplane in a normal
design is similar to a small wing at the tail of the
plane with a moveable flap at its end. By moving
this control surface up or down the lifting forces at
Battery / dry cell: Dry cells like Alkaline the elevator are altered; the tail of the plane is
batteries are disposable power sources. With the dropped or lifted, resulting in ascent or descent of
Cessna 182 dry cells can be used for the the airplane.
operation of the transmitter. At the end of its
lifetime the voltage of a battery decreases and
must be disposed. Never try to recharge a dry cell
with any charger; which may result in fire or
explosion.
Appropriate servomotors and the
operating linkage are already installed in the
. When constructing the aircraft, the
appropriate connectors must be inserted into the
receiver on the wing root.
EXPLANATION OF SOME MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPRESSIONS
LiPo-
battery-pack
2 cells
20C
X-Pack
LiPo-Akku7
,4V
mAh
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Turning around the longitudinal
axis (banking or turn): aileron
Receiver and speed controller are already installed
Free axes of revolution: In contrary to a car into your Cessna 182. Only equipment from the
or a ship, the Cessna 182 is controllable at all same manufacturer will work with the 2.4 MHz
axes (3D) as soon as it moves in the air. Changes technology used here.
in attitude and flight direction are initiated by
movement of the control surfaces (rudder, elevator,
and aileron).
Power switch: Transmitter and receiver are Rudder: The rudder of most airplane designs
each equipped with a switch to turn on or off utilise at least one fin, preferably in a vertical
current supply. position with a movable flap at the end. By
swinging the flap to the left or to the right, affects
Propeller (airscrew): The propeller is driven the airflow which moves the tail of the airplane
by the motor and generates the propulsion of the sideward. Together with other effects (V-shape of
model. The power of the motor, size and weight of the wing or operating the here optional ailerons)
the model and resulting air speed, determine the the rudder starts turning the airplane.
design of a propeller. The better the propeller is
matched for a model, the better the efficiency and Servo: The steering signals of the transmitter are
flying performance. There are two important converted by the receiver into control
dimensions that determine a propellers values for the allocated servos. The
performance. Diameter and pitch preferably servo motor operates the servo lever
indicated by the inch. The propeller of the by means of a gear, which then
Cessna 182 with the values 8x5 (inches) has a moves in an arc according to the
diameter of 8 and a pitch of 5 inches; during one signal, up to 1/6th of a circle. Usually
rotation this would make a forward movement of 5 the servo lever is connected via rods
inches for one revolution. If rotating at 8,000 rpm to the control surfaces.
that would result in approx 38 mph. The speed
which can be attained is slightly lower as the
propeller can generate propulsion only with a Speed controller: The electronic speed
certain amount of "slip". controller regulates the speed of the motor with
almost no power loss, by switching the motor
current on and off (with a very high frequency) in
Receiver: The receiver intercepts the signals of differing long pulses. If the voltage of the battery
the transmitter via its antenna and converts them drops by continuous discharge below a certain
into pulses for the servos which operate the control limit, needed to operate the servos, the speed
surfaces. In addition it converts the radio signals controller will stop the motor. Your Cessna 182
for the electronic speed controller which regulates ri
the speed of the electric motor according to the
position of the throttle lever on the transmitter.
emains controllable n a power off glide.
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Turning around the vertical axis (curve):
rudder and aileron
Turning around the lateral
axis (up - down): elevator
longitudinal axis
vertical axis
lateral axis
4-channel
Micro-receiver
BAT
GEAR
AUXI
RUDD
THRO
ELEV
AILE
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RECEIVER
ER61-2.4GHz
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LiPo batteries (Lithium-Polymer) are state of the art LiPo e
electric power sources with high capacity in s
relation to their weight. Handling such batteries d
requires special care to avoid possible hazards
and premature loss of power with regards to c
charging and discharging as well as storing and o
any other kinds of handling. Non-observance of n
instructions and warnings can rapidly affect loss of
power, shortening of service life or defects even
under certain circumstances cause the battery to Depending on the way you fly, the voltage of your
ignite. After the flight and at the end of charging, LiPo battery pack will drop at some stage resulting
the battery may become hot. Within certain limits in a lower rpm of the motor combined with reduced
this is a normal process. climbing ability of your model.
The 100/240V charger included in the aeroplane As soon as you realise this fact you should start to
kit consists of a power adapter, which should be land. Landing with not enough or no power is
connected to a standard socket, and a LiPo always difficult and you may not have sufficient
balancing charger. It delivers a current up to 1.25A power to reach your intended landing point.
at 12.8V voltage, giving a charging time for the
LiPo battery of approximately 1 hour. The charger
/ balancing unit can also be set to a lower voltage
for slower and more gentle charging which results
in better battery life.
1. Connect the power adapter to the LiPo
balancing charger. 2. Plug the power adapter It is prohibited to charge the battery pack inside the
into a socket. model and we recommend removal of the battery
3. Push the white (balancer) plug of the LiPo after each flight and storage in a safe place.
battery into the charger socket. 4. To avoid a
short circuit check that the plug connectors are
firmly connected.
5. Towards the end of the charging time check for
excessive heating of the battery. The
temperature must not exceed 50°C. If it reaches
this temperature, disconnect the battery.
5. Charging is complete when the green LED is
illuminated, and the charger should be
disconnected from the power supply as soon as
possible.
batteries are very sensitiv to deep discharge
where the voltage drops to les than 3V per cell;
they can be permanently damage by this process.
The electronic speed controller (ESC) is equipped
with a safety switch that prote ts against under
voltage by shutting down the mot r; the remaining
voltage is sufficient to maintai control in a power-
off glide.
Short circuits must be absolutely avoided; they can
cause great heat and melt the wire insulation and
can ignite surrounding combustible material.
The battery pack may be rather hot after a flight.
HANDLING THE LiPo BATTERY PACK
20C
X-Pack
LiPo-Akku 7
,4V
mAh
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Dispose of battery properly. The durability of NiMH to be disposed of at
battery packs depends on the kind of use and special disposal
current consumption. If a steady high current is sites and must not
consumed e.g. during fast flying with high rpm, be included with
about 250 charge / discharge cycles are possible. normal household
A reduction in capacity will also be noticed sooner. rubbish.
A worn out (only very low capacity) or damaged
battery pack (wrapper damaged, worn cable) has
Disposal of worn out or damaged batteries
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BAT
GEAR
AUXI
RUDD
THRO
ELEV
AILE
6
6
CH
RECEIVER
ER61-2.4GHz
DSSS
SIGNAL
TM
DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMDIGITAL PROPORTIONAL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM
ETB41 - 2.4 GHzETB41 - 2.4 GHz
ONON
OFFOFF
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Frequency alignment button Short-circuit connector
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flying will be conducted at a closer distance in
Your almost-ready-to-fly Cessna 182 set includes order to see the flight attitude of the model.
a 4-channel radio control unit, receiver and flight
controller already installed in the Cessna 182, as Never start when batteries in the transmitter are
well as 4 micro-servos to operate the rudder and weak (voltage indicator in red area) otherwise your
elevator. This system is designed to have a range Cessna 182 could fly away out of control.
of 300m which means that you can control your
aeroplane up to this distance. In practice, normal
4-CHANNEL RADIO CONTROL UNIT
During remote control operation, an electronic
identifier is transmitted with each transmission
pulse in addition to the control information. Based
on this identifier the receiver identifies that the
signal is from "its" transmitter. As there are many
millions of transmitter identifiers available, it is
extremely unlikely that a foreign transmitter will be
able to affect your receiver. However, the
transmitter must communicate this identifier once
to each new receiver prior to the initial start-up.
This requires the following procedure which where
possible should be carried out in a place where
this transmission by radio cannot be disrupted by
any other electrical signals, particularly not by
other 2.4 GHz transmitters.
Assignment of Transmitter Identifier to Receiver (Binding)
1. Arrange transmitter and receiver side-by-side
and close together in working order but
switched off. To assign the receiver to the
transmitter, press the frequency alignment
button on the transmitter and switch on the
transmitter.
2. Insert the short-circuit connector (see diagram
below) into the "BATT" socket on the receiver.
Connect the flight controller to the receiver and
the flight battery to supply the receiver with
power and this should light up the indicator light.
3. If the frequency alignment was successful, the
indicator light will continue to be lit up. 4.The
indicator light will start flashing when the short-
circuit connector is removed. The receiver goes
into the ready to operate mode.
5. Press the frequency alignment button again for
acknowledgement. The transmitter is now ready
to operate and the indicator light lights up
indicating normal function of the receiver.
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External view of the transmitter
1 Pivotable antenna
Only use the aerial fully extended.
2 Indicator for battery condition
Sufficient power for flight control is available as
long as long as the indicator light is showing
green. If the indicator is redthe flight must be
ended as soon as possible (a safe landing is
still possible); launching again is prohibited.
The batteries are too weak and have to be
exchanged with new ones.
3 Left steering stick
4 Right steering stick
If released, the steering stick on the transmitter
returns back into the neutral (central) position
by a spring action. The throttle stick is the
opposite: it remains in the adjusted position by
a ratchet setting.
5 ON/OFF Switch 11 Charging jack (lateral)
After switching on, the indicator light on the Note: ON/OFF switch should be in the "OFF"
transmitter (2) must light up green, otherwise take- position before charging. A charger is to be used
off must not take place even if all the model's only for Nickel-Cadmium or Nickel-Metal Hydride
functions appear to be working correctly. batteries (Ni-Cd / NiMH), type N-3U or equivalent.
Other types of batteries can explode and could
cause personal injury and/or damage.
6-9 Trim tabs channel 1-4
This device enables you to trim the controls, obtain
true neutral settings and to adjust individual 12 Neck strap connector
performance characteristics of your model. The
trim tabs are on a ratchet which means that you (Available separately item No. 13898)
are able to make fine adjustments and corrections. By fixing the transmitter with the separately
available neck strap the security in handling the
transmitter is improved.
10 Receiver assignment button
A new receiver must be assigned to the transmitter 13 Carrying handle
once before starting operation (binding). The
bottom-most button among others is used for this. 14 Reverse switches
See description on page 10. The switches make it possible to reverse the
direction of rotation of the servomotors and to
reverse the function of the flight controller
(propeller's direction of rotation).
STEERING MODE2 THROTTLE LEFT
Left stick Right stick
up / front Throttle Height down
below / rear Motor off Height up
left Rudder Turn left Aileron left up
right Rudder Turn right Aileron right up
Polarity of the
charging jack
1
4
6
78
9
10
11
12
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Changing the transmitter batteries
To remove the battery cover, slide in the
direction of the arrow (downward) whilst
lightly pushing the finger mark. When
inserting batteries always insert the negative
end first observing the correct polarity as
stamped in the battery case. If the
transmitter voltage indicator fails to register,
check the contacts, (especially the negative)
and recheck that batteries are fitted correctly.
Also make sure the batteries are fully
charged.
Used correctly, domestic batteries are a
safe and dependable source of portable
power. Problems can occur If they are
misused or abused - resulting in leakage or,
in extreme cases, fire or explosion.
Here are some simple guidelines to safe
battery use designed to eliminate any such
problems.
Store unused batteries in their packaging
and away from metal objects which may
cause a short-circuit resulting in leakage or,
in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion
Never attempt to recharge ordinary
batteries, either in a charger or by applying
heat to them. They may leak, cause fire or
even explode. There are special
rechargeable batteries which are clearly
marked as such.
Take care to fit your batteries correctly,
observing the plus and minus marks on the
battery and appliance. Incorrect fitting can
cause leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or
even an explosion.
Remove dead batteries from equipment and
all batteries from equipment you know you
are not going to use for a long time.
Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause
damage.
Supervise children If they are replacing
batteries themselves in order to ensure
these guidelines are followed.
Replace the whole set of batteries at one
time, taking care not to mix old and new
batteries or batteries of different types,
since this can result in leakage or, in
extreme Gases, fire or even an explosion
Never dispose of batteries in fire as this can
cause them to explode. Do not put dead
batteries in with the normal household
waste. Deliver them at special collecting
institutions.
Make sure battery compartments are
secure.
BATTERY SAFETY
GUIDELINES
RECYCLE
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For reasons of transportation the tail assembly is
not mounted when supplied.
Apply a little adhesive to the precut slit in the
The kit includes adhesive for attaching the tail fuselage and to the mounting tabs on the rudder
assembly. It requires a drying time of assembly. Now push the rudder assembly into the
approximately 12 hours, during which time the glue slit in the fuselage, checking that it is positioned
joint should not be subjected to stress. To speed correctly and is straight. Strengthen the glue joint
up the process and provide superior adhesion, 2- by gluing around the abutting edges. This is not
component 5-minute epoxy glue (available necessary when using epoxy glue. Before the glue
separately) which achieves full strength in less has dried completely, check once again that the
than an hour may be used. To improve flexibility, parts are positioned correctly.
flex the rudder flaps of the elevator and tail fin
slightly. Do not overflex!
Attaching the elevator
Push the elevator into the precut slit in the
fuselage and check that the rudder flap can move
freely. If it scrapes against the fuselage and is
difficult to move, use a modelling knife to cut away
the fuselage at this point taking extreme care.
Apply the glue contained in the kit to the parts on
the elevator that will later come into contact with
the fuselage. You should also apply a little glue to
the contact surfaces on the slit in the fuselage.
Ease the fuselage slightly apart and push the
elevator (the rudder horn facing downwards) into
the fuselage, checking that it is positioned straight
in both directions. Allow the glue to dry slightly
before continuing with assembly.
Gluing the rudder in
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Adhesive
If necessary cut here
Adhesive
90°
90°
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The wings of the Cessna 182 are removable for
transport.
Before mounting the wings, push the plug for the
aileron servos (merged into one channel) into
Channel 1. You can use the cable
colour of the servos that are already
plugged in to guide you. Push the wing
with the nose on the front edge into the
fuselage cutout behind the windshield,
pushing it in from the top at an angle. Then
fix the wings to the fuselage using the two
plastic screws. The ailerons are deflected in
opposite directions. The first time they should be
checked for correct operation. Joystick to the right:
right aileron up, left aileron down, joystick to the
left, positions reversed. If this is not the case, the
servo release switch for channel 1 must be
switched over..
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To adjust the rudder flaps on the tail unit, the Do not forget to disconnect the battery again and
remote control must be in operation, i.e. the switch off the transmitter.
transmitter must first be switched on and the flight
battery connected. The throttle control must not be
pushed forward, the aeroplane should be held
firmly and kept away from the propeller’s plane of
rotation, as there is always the chance that the
engine may be started unintentionally. The left
hand control stick on the transmitter (for the engine
and rudder) must be in the “Engine Off” position
(completely down) and for the rudder on “neutral”
(in the middle). The right hand control stick
(elevator and ailerons) should be in the fully
neutral position. The trims for the fin and elevator
must also be in the centre position. To allow the
plastic fork crown of the control linkage to be
screwed in and out of the rudder horn, it must be
adjusted in such a way that the bearing pin fits
exactly into the second hole in the rudder horn
(from the outside). It should then be pushed into
this hole and secured by pushing together. The
elevator and side rudder should also be fixed in
this way. You should now check that the rudder
flaps function correctly: joy stick for the rudder to
the right, rudder deflection in direction of flight to
the right (right bend); joy stick for elevator forward,
rudder deflection up (climbing). Slight deviations
can be corrected using the trim lever, greater
deviations should be corrected at the fork crown.
Check that the tail assembly functions by operating
the transmitter.
If horizontal and vertical are reversed on the
transmitter, pull the plugs in channels 2 and 3 out
and plug them back in the opposite way round.
Adjusting the tail unit to neutral
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MOUNTINGING THE WINGS
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Push the main landing gear firmly into the slit in the
plastic mounting. It is kept in place by this clamping
action.
Push the nose wheel into the plastic mounting in
the nose of the fuselage.
If the plane travels in a gentle arc when pushed (by
hand), this can be corrected by careful bending of
the landing gear wires.
MOUNTING THE LANDING GEAR
Battery flap
with bolts
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If the nose or tail sections have a tendency to tilt using double sided tape and should be equally
downwards, the weight is biased in this direction. balanced. A centre of gravity which is too far
Occasionally the centre of gravity of the aeroplane rearward (nose too light) will make flying difficult
may have to be corrected e.g. after a repair, by the and needs to be corrected.
addition of small weights. These should be applied
An airplane's centre of gravity is designed to be in
a certain relation to its lifting areas and the
Cessna 182 it is set up correctly on delivery. The
margin at which the centre of gravity may move in
relation to the ideal set up is very small. You can
check the centre of gravity of the Cessna 182 by
holding it up at the points shown (140 mm from the
rear edge of the wing) with two fingers. It should
then slightly swing around the horizontal position
and not be inclined to the front or rear.
BALANCING THE CENTRE OF GRAVITY
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The battery compartment is secured by means of the stick being moved, this is not an
two rotary latches and is located on the bottom of indication of any interference.
the fuselage. After flying the battery must be - Close the battery compartement,
disconnected from the flight controller immediately.
We strongly recommend removing the LiPo battery
after operation and storing it somewhere with a
non-combustible base.
Before launching, first switch on the transmitter
and take the previously recommended precautions
before connecting the battery.
- Switch on the transmitter. The throttle stick
has to be in the lowest position (throttle off)
- Attach the battery connector to the flight
controller connector and note the shape of
the plug which will only fit in one direction.
The flight controller's connector and battery
connector should clip firmly together.
- Keep clear of propeller rotation.
- The servo may give a short twitch without
MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE BATTERY PACK
From battery
To flight controller
20C
X-Pack
LiPo-Akku7
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mAh
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The Cessna 182 should now be ready for take off. Change the position and
Prior to this, the functioning of the speed controller try again.
must be adjusted or tested. It features a unit which 6. The electronic speed
prevents accidental motor start-up when switching controller has a power off
on with an incorrectly positioned transmitter control function if the
stick and provides an automatic motor shut down if rechargeable battery
the rechargeable battery voltage falls below 7V. voltage falls below the
specified voltage. If the
1. Switch on the transmitter and then the airplane voltage is lower than
(receiver). 5 Volts, the engine will be
2. Pull back the throttle stick to the “motor off” cut off. Since the battery
position and leave it there for at least 3 has a certain ability to
seconds. If the motor continues to run also pull “recharge” it may be
the throttle trim to minimum. possible to restart the
3. Now slowly push the throttle stick forward (up). engine for a short period
The motor starts and the speed increases. after a pause and drawing
4. If the stick is moved near to the maximum back the throttle stick
position the motor should run at full speed. Use (see 2.).
the the throttle trim to check whether a higher
speed can be attained; nevertheless, the
position “motor off” must be secured.
5. If the motor does not start at all, it is probably
due to the reverse switch of the transmitter (ch
3, see page 14) being in the wrong position.
ADJUSTING THE SPEED CONTROLLER
2.
3.
4.
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FLYING
Pre flight check the correct operation of the ailerons etc. The
Like any real airplane, the model aircraft should voltage indicator of the transmitter must indicate
undergo a complete pre flight check. This begins sufficient power for the flight to commence. In the
with visually checking that all parts are in the event of a hard landing any damaged items must
correct place and firmly attached to the model. be completely repaired before flying is resumed.
Next, switch on the radio equipment and test for
- Operate the steering sticks in short intervals
Before flying your Cessna 182 for the first time it and monitor the reaction of the rudders.
is vital to check the range of the radio signal. - Your R/C is performing well if the rudders
show the correct response at a distance of
- Switch on the transmitter first, then connect about 300m between transmitter and the
the receiver. model.
- Slowly increase the distance between the
transmitter and the model, which should be Never fly if your radio system does not work
held by a second person as precautionary perfectly, even if it is a temporary fault.
measure. Ensure that they keep the
propeller away from any part of their body
Testing the reach of the radio system
There are different regulations from country to If you are a beginner you
country governing model aircraft. Pay attention to should avoid flying in
the corresponding safety precautions in choosing conditions where there is
your flight area. anything other than a very
light wind.
The ideal location is a model airplane club with its
own facilities or large field with short grass.
There should be no animals, people, traffic or
parked vehicles present.
Never fly near large obstacles, electricity pylons or
overhead cables.
Obtain information about the weather and wind
velocity via the media (TV, newspaper, radio etc)
before you commence flying, in order to avoid the
risk of starting in unsuitable conditions. Never fly in
strong wind, rain or thunder.
Requirements of the flight terrain
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Check before each start
If you have checked that your model is in
good condition, switch on the transmitter
first, and then connect the receiver.
Now check by moving the transmitter sticks
(set the throttle stick in the OFF-position)
the function of the flaps (direction, amount
of deflection, and ease of operation).
Scrutinise the propeller once again; it must
be replaced even if there is only a tiny fingers well clear of the propeller. Your
amount of damage present. Hold the Cessna 182 Cessna 182 is now ready to fly.
by the fuselage and check the rpm of the motor and
correct rotation of the propeller. Keep hands and
Switch on
Switch off
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Damaged propeller
may break
Propeller
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Propeller rotates
smoothly
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General
The forces which an airplane needs to stay in the A good way to get accustomed to this
air depend upon its airspeed, weight, drag and the phenomenon is to practice on a PC using a flight
amount of lift. Flying into the wind creates more lift simulation program.
relative to its airspeed. Conversely a tail wind will For instance CARSON “CFG Flight simulator” item
require a greater airspeed to generate an equal No. 508068 can be recommended.
amount of lift. Take off and landing should For absolute beginners we recommend that they
therefore always take place against the wind are assisted by an expert model pilot and only take
whenever possible. Be aware that when the plane over control of the transmitter when the plane is
is flying towards the pilot, the left and right controls flying at a safe altitude.
are reversed.
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Launching by hand
- Hold model in the centre of gravity over the
If there is only an area with relatively high grass throwers head as shown.
available for launching, the aeroplane should be - Push the throttle stick all way to the front,
launched by hand. testing intensity of thrust.
We recommend that an assistant executes - Throw the model forward in one swift
launching so that the pilot can react to unforeseen movement.
attitude at any time. Follow the procedure as - Control attitude of the plane immediately and
detailed below: climb at a flat angle.
- Switch on transmitter,
- Check all rudder and aileron functions.
then connect batte
The model should be thrown as horizontal as speed diminishes and the ensuing breaking away
possible to achieve an easily controllable attitude. from the airflow (no more lifting forces) is likely to
If it is thrown downwards it becomes faster and result in a crash. Always try to launch into the wind.
may be difficult to level up before it hits the ground.
If the throw is directed steeply upward the flight
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Ground launch
Even with the engine switched off the model is still
Due to the relatively small size of the model it easy to steer when gliding, but you must ensure
requires a suitable runway e.g. a grass strip mown that it does not get too slow because of the
very short. It must always be launched as close danger of temporarily
as possible to the direction from which the wind is uncontrolled flying conditions
blowing. After all of the rudders have been and possible stalling.
checked for correct functioning, the pilot should
position him or herself
behind the model to
allow him or her to
react quickly if the
model veers to the
side. At full throttle,
after rolling
approximately 20m, and if
the speed seems high enough,
the aeroplane can take off by
gentle pulling on the elevator. Now
gradually increase the speed and do
not allow to climb too steeply!
Once a sufficiently safe height has been
reached, the throttle for normal flying mode
can be reduced to about 30%. This lengthens
the flight duration accordingly.
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WIND WIND WIND
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LANDING
- On approach to the landing point, lift the
As soon as you realise that there is a decrease in elevator slightly and control speed with the
motor performance you should prepare for landing. power of the motor. Insufficient speed may
Ensure that you have enough reserve to correct a cause the plane to crash.
wrong landing attempt and to commence a new
approach. An ideal landing should be performed as - Reduce the throttle a little and let the model
follows: glide.
- Fly with a tail wind some distance parallel to - Just before touchdown, pull back the throttle
the runway. stick fully and allow the model to land.
- If a suitable height and distance to the runway - If the approach is too high increase motor
is reached turn in a 180° curve in the direction speed and gain height for a new approach.
of the runway; now against the wind-
Straighten the model to the runway and let it
descend by reducing motor speed.
When your Cessna 182 has landed
successfully you should immediately
disconnect the LiPo battery. Then
switch off the transmitter. If another
modeller would like to use your
frequency advise them that your
transmitter is now off. You must not
use your transmitter again until you
have ensured that your frequency is
not being used by somebody else.
If you do not intend to use the radio
control unit for several weeks, you
should remove the batteries from the
transmitter.
If you store your Cessna 182 at home make sure
The special plastic material (EPO) from which the that no parts are jammed or twisted, any distortion
Cessna 182 is mainly constructed, is very could become permanent after a period of time
sensitive to high temperatures. Do not expose and this will affect flight behaviour.
your aeroplane to direct sunlight for a long time
and do not store it in a car which may be heated
by the sun.
For information relating to
the flying battery please refer to the
manufacturer's instructions and follow
the recommended advice.
AFTER THE FLIGHT AND STORING
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