Pilot Communications Skyline 182 User manual

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Wingspan: 88 in
Wingarea:1479.8sp in
Length: 78.8 in
Engine: 50CC
Assembly Manual For
Skyline 182

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing
our Skyline 182. we strive to
achieve the real Quick Builded
andARF aircraf .
It just requires the least
amount of assembly of any kit
that almost finished in factory.
To obtain the perfect
performance, both the design
and manufacturing have been
taken care with the highest
quality from any hardware,
covering ,wood and glue in
the construction as well. By
optimal weight and reliable
construction,you will find this
plane is really ideal for
relaxing.
So we hope every effort and
service we offer will make you
feel easy and have a wonderful
time in the pleasure of flying.
More information on website
www.pilotwww.pilot--rc.comrc.com

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WARRANTYWARRANTY
■All Pilot-RC products are guaranteed against
defects for 30 days of receiving your airplane. This
warranty is limited to construction or production
defects in both material and workmanship , it does not
cover any component parts damaged through use or
modification .
■The manufacture cannot supervise the assembly,
operation or maintenance, and is not responsible for
radio malfunctions. Please ensure your radio system
is in good condition. We are not responsible for any
accident or damage while using this product. It is
impossible to determine for certain whether crash
damage was the result of improper installation of our
products, a radio system failure, or pilot error. Model
airplane owners use our products at their own risk.
■Pilot-RC will not be liable for any costs, unless
agreed and proved beyond doubt the failure was due
to faulty materials or fabrication. Any agreed cost will
not exceed the cost of the airframe and not include
engine, radio equipment or third party claims.
■Should you wish to return a product or receive
replacement parts, all shipping cost must be paid by
the customer.

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ATTENTIONATTENTION
Email: [e-mail] , [e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Address: No.34, Chengnan Er Road , Zhongshan city, 528400,Guangdong
Province, China
Note: some photos in this manual is not for skyline182. but it is the same way
to install.
■Do not regard this plane as a toy!
■To ensure safety, please read the instruction
manual thoroughly before assembly.
■Building and operating an RC Plane of this nature
requires previous experience and competence to an
experienced level. This plane is not for a beginner!
■If you are in doubt have an experienced pilot at
hand. Diligent practicing and correct guidance is
essential, accidents can cause bodily harm and
property damage.
■Seek assistance from an experienced person or
airplane model clubs in assembly, operation and
maintenance to ensure successful training.
■Fly only in a registered RC model club
airfield that is approved by your local Academy of
Model Aeronautics (AMA).
Pilot-RC has the right to revise the plane, the
instructions and the limited warranty without
notice. If you have any problems and questions
please contact Pilot –RC at:

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Introduction ………………….………..….…….….
Warranty …………………….……..….…..…….
Attention …………….…………..….……..…….
FuselageUnit
Landing Gear Assembly .
Front landing Gear Installation ………….…..…….
Rear landing Gear Installation …………..….………
Servo Unit
WingServo Assembly ………….….……….
Rudder Assembly ………….……….…..
Elevator Servo Assembly ………….…………….
Engine Unit
Firewall Assembly ……….…….....……….
Engine Assembly ……….…..……..……
Throttle Servo Assembly ….….…...…….……
Ignition Module ………….…….……….
Hatch And Fuel Tank ………….….……....……
FinalAssembly Unit
Cowl Assembly ………….….……....……
Canister Assembly ………….….……....……
Light systemAssembly ……….….……....…………
AccessoriesAssembly ………….….…….....……
CG And Control Throws …………………………..
Flight Preparation …...…………….….…..……
INDEX
1
2
3
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33
5
10
15
21
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31
37
35
38
41
40
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34
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Front Landing Gear Installation
Landing Gear Assembly

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Front Landing Gear Assembly
1, there are 6 holes in the bottom of
theengine box which are for the
front landing gear.
2. Mount the front landing gear to
thefuselage with 6 bolts. 4 Outside view of mounting front
landing gear.
3. Inside view of mounting front
landing gear.

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Front Landing Gear Assembly
6. Put the fiber glass arm on the top
of the front landing gear. put the
plastic washer on the top of the arm.
Then install the circlips.
7. Adjust the rod length to make the
front wheel in the middle place.
8. Finished view.
5. Install the servo for front landing
gear. Put the servo to the servo bay
which is on the back of the firewall.

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Front Landing Gear Assembly
10. Take off the bottom part of the
landing gear .
9.Take off this bolt.
11. Install the tire into the front
landing gear with the circlips
outside.

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Front Landing Gear Assembly
2. Put the pants into the front
landing gear .
1. There is a hole on the top of the
front wheel pants. 3. Screw two side bolt to fit the wheel
pants.
Note: the front wheel pants are
different shape from the rear
wheel pants.
Installthe front wheel pants:

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Rear Landing Gear Assembly
2. Put two plastic parts for the
landing gear into the landing gear
before you install the wheel to the
landinggear. But do not glue it to the
fuselage and wheel pant.
1. Install the landing gear with the
bolts and locking nuts.Do not over
tighten the hardware.
3.Install thelanding gear axles with
lock nut.
4. Make the flat sides of the axle bolt
vertical with grond .Then tighten the
lock nut against the landing gear strut

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Rear Landing Gear Assembly
5. Install wheels and wheel collars
using Blue Loctite on the set screws.
6. Drill the holes for the mounting
bolts and install the blind nuts.
7. Finish the wheel pants mounting
with the bolts.
8. Glue the plastic part for the
landing gear to the fuselage. Or
screw it to the fuselage with the bolt.

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Rear Landing Gear Assembly
9. Glue the plastic part to the wheel
pants.

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Wing Servo Assembly
Wing Servo Assembly
Minimum Request Servo:
Servo Arm Installation
1. Turn on your transmitter and
plug the servo into receiver. Ensure
every channel is neutral
2. Ensure the servo arm is 90
degrees with servo as shown. Then
mark and drill holes with 2mm bit
3. Mounting screws and nuts
15+ kg.cm / Metal Gear
Adrop of fast
cured gulehere
Pre fasten the arm
with drops of fast
cured guleon edge

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Aileron Control Horns
1. Tear off the cover on the horns
and locking plates
2. Trace around the locking plate
with kinfe and cut off the cover
below.Then the pre-cut slots appear
3. Scuff the horns with a piece of
sand paper for good glue bond.Then
clean up the surface
Wing Servo Assembly

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4. Apply the 30 minutes epoxy
inside the pre-cut slot for horn ,and
coat the horn with epoxy as shown
5. Slide the horn into slot slightly
and Mount the locking plate in
place.Wipe away excess epoxy
with rubbingalcohol
Servo Installation
Wing Servo Assembly
1. Cut out the cover for servo location
carefully as shown

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3. Cut out the cover for servo
location carefully .Tape the lead to
pull-string tightly. In order to ensure
theservo wire can be pulled out
without hangingup inside wing
4. Then put the extention lead
throughthe root of wing
5.Find four sets of servo mounting
plate.
Wing Servo Assembly
2. Lock the connector with the
provided safety clip against vibration
and loosened tension as shown

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7. Use 1mm bit to drill the mounting
holes. Then screw four bolts to fix
the servo to the servo mounting.
8. Install servo arm.
Wing Servo Assembly
6. Glue two piece of wood to the
servo mounting plate as shown
Note: Be sure to glue it strong enough.

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6. Install the servo arms facing
toward the wing edge and adjust
pushrod in proper length to keep the
aileron panel on the neutral position
7. Repeat all the step above for the
flap .
Wing Servo Assembly

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Rudder Assemby
Rudder Assemby
Rudder Control Horn
1. The hinges on the rudder does
not glue yet. So take off the hinges
from the rudder. Then glue it to the
vertical fin at the first. Mustl glue the
hinges to the vertical fin at the first.
2. Open the cover plate on the
bottom of the rear of the fuselage.
3.Put therudder steel axle into the
hole which is near the vertical fin.