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Cessna 182 Skylane Rx-R - FLZA4004 manual

1. 4 Measure and set the rest of the throws the same way When setting the flap throw if using the Tactic radio suggested use the adjustment screw in the front of the transmitter to change the throw Final Assembly _ 1 Slide the propeller back plate onto the motor shaft Make certain the molded in cavity captures the nut on the shaft Add the propeller and washer Add a drop of threadlocker to the threads Then thread on the nut tightening it with a 5 5mm wrench or a small pliers 2 5 x 8mm d 2 Install the spinner cone and attach with two 2 5 x 8mm Phillips screws L 3 Fit both wing strut tubes into the hard plastic strut fairings in the wing and fuselage the ends of the strut tubes with the sharper bend goes upward into the wings d 4 Push firmly on the ends of the struts that go into the fuselage to be certain they fully click all the way into the fairings Secure the struts with a 2 5 x 8mm Phillips screw in each end L 5 When it s time to fly the model the antennas may be installed in the wings simply by pushing them down into position The antennas do not require adhesive and can be removed if ever the model needs to be placed upside down on its wings for strut removal etc If however you prefer to permanently glue the antennas into place white glue such as Elmers or super glue CA may be used Check the C G Center of Gravity
2. FLYZONE Cessna 182 SKHYLANEe INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY Hobbico guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification In no case shall Hobbico s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further Hobbico reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return FEAR RECEIVER READY SPECIFICATIONS 47 5 in 1205 mm 339 sq in 21 9 dm 37 oz 1050 g 15 7 oz sq ft 48 g dm2 39 in 990 mm Wingspan Weight Wing Loading Length 5 channel required this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA Include a letter stating your name return shipping address as mu
3. amp USAGE 13 FLYING THE CESSNA SKYLANE 14 Find a Suitable Flying Site 14 Know Your Frequency e0 eee eee eee 14 Perform a Range Check 22 0000000 14 Monitor Your Flight Time 2000005 14 Take Off s rinii Beh be athe at eRe 14 ROG rise off ground Takeoff 15 Hand Launch 0 0 cece eee ee 15 FIVING earan Stade pond a og ease Ak 15 AGING ores eh ayer eed andi thence EAN 15 AFTER FLIGHT 0000 e eee eens 15 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Cessna Skylane RTF This is a beautiful model that flies well It is perfect for flying on calm evenings or mornings For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Cessna Skylane visit the Hobbico web site at www hobbico com Open the Airplanes link then select the Cessna Skylane ARF If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear in the upper left corner of the page AMA We urge you to join the AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics and a local R C club The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership is required to fly at AMA clubs Though joining the AMA provides many benefits one of the primary reasons to join is liability protection Coverage is not limited to flying at contests or on the club field It even applies to flying at public demonstrations and air shows Fail
4. heavy will make the model more responsive GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Identify Your Model No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R C club site or if you fly somewhere on your own you should always have your name address telephone number and AMA number on or inside your model It is required at all AMA R C club flying sites and AMA sanctioned flying events and simply a good idea even if flying somewhere else Write this information on a strip of masking tape and place it on the inside of the battery hatch or simply write the information directly on the battery hatch Charge the Battery Be certain to refer to the instructions that accompany the charger to properly and safely charge the battery that goes in the model and powers the motor and controls Read and follow the battery charging precautions that follow Battery Charging Precautions 1 Be careful to avoid overcharging the battery 2 Remember to check the temperature of the battery during the charge The batteries should not get hot If they do unplug them from the charger 3 If you use a different battery charger charge this battery pack at a maximum charge rate of 1 8 amps A higher charge rate will charge the battery pack too quickly and heat up the wires 4 A properly cared for battery pack will last a long time If the battery pack is continually overcharged or charged at too high of a rate the life of the ba
5. The C G Center of Gravity is the location on the wings measured back from the leading edge on both sides of the fuselage where the model balances In addition to the control surface throws the C G has a GREAT effect on the way the model flies If the C G is too far aft tail heavy the model will be too responsive and difficult to control If the C G is too far forward nose heavy the model will be too stable and not responsive enough Follow the instructions to make sure the model is balanced properly and the C G is in the correct location d 1 Install the motor battery do not connect the wires and battery hatch All the rest of the parts of the model should already be in place including the propeller and spinner and the wing struts it is not necessary to have the clip on antennas in place as they will have no measurable effect on the C G J 2 You have already marked the balance points on the bottom of the wings as shown on page 9 Now place your fingers on the middle balance marks and lift the model The fuselage should remain level it may be helpful to have an assistant view the model from the side or have your assistant lift the model to see if it is level If the tail drops nose weight will be required If the nose drops the tail weight will be required The best way to find out how much weight is required to balance the model is to place segments of stick on lead weight on the fuselage wherever it
6. and you are ready to fly keep clear of the propeller while handling the model and do not inadvertently advance the throttle stick If you do the propeller will turn and damage or injury could be caused SET SCREW L 7 Add a drop of threadlocker to one of the included 3mm set screws Install the screw into the pushrod connector on the elevator servo but do not tighten it yet ELEVATOR CENTERED _ 8 With the radio system operating and the trims centered center the elevator and tighten the screw in the connector to lock the pushrod down Refer to the following illustration while setting up the controls RUDDER MOVES RIGHT AILERON RIGHT NOSE MOVES UP WHEEL TURNS LEFT AILERON RIGHT MOVES DOWN ELEVATOR MOVES DOWN FULL THROTTLE SERVO REVERSE ATL ELE THR RUD REV NOR J 9 Move the elevator stick on the transmitter up and down to make sure the elevator responds smoothly and in the correct direction If the elevator responds the wrong way switch the elevator servo reversing switch on the transmitter CENTERED L 10 Lock the rudder pushrod connector and the nose wheel pushrod connector the same way Same as the elevator make certain the rudder and nose wheel are centered before tightening the set screws all the way down J11 Now the battery may be disconnected and the transmitter turned off Note Unless the model is being flown or being prepared to be flown the batter
7. first few flights Find a Suitable Flying Site Find a flying site clear of buildings trees power lines and other obstructions Until you know how much area will be required and have mastered flying your Cessna a site at least the size of two or three football fields should be adequate a flying field specifically intended for R C planes is best Don t fly within six miles of R C flying fields and never fly near people especially children who can wander unpredictably Know Your Frequency Unless you are using 2 4GHz CAUTION The transmitter used to control your Cessna Skylane transmits signals on one of several frequencies that are available To find out your frequency or channel look on the transmitter If your channel happens to be the same as another model that is being flown nearby even within a few miles one or both models will crash Know your frequency and be aware of the frequency of other models that are flying nearby especially if you are flying at a radio control flying site All flying sites have some sort of frequency control system to avoid this kind of interference so learn how to use their frequency control system Never turn on your transmitter until you are certain that you will be the only one operating on your frequency With the antenna on the transmitter collapsed not extended begin walking away from the model operating the controls in a predictable pattern
8. under each of the two wing retainer posts as shown the foam side goes up Four donuts are included two are used for holding on the wing and two are spares L 6 Insert one then the other wing retainer post down through the top of the wing into the post receptacles in the fuselage Turn each post 90 degrees to lock down the wing _ 7 Replace the hatches over the posts J 8 Turn the model upside down and rest it on a small cardboard box acouple of thick books or something similar Connect the wire for the wing lighting and the remaining servo wires coming from the wing into the receiver and the light control module Connect the light control module to the receiver The same as when connecting the elevator and rudder servos connect the wires where noted on the label Note that unlike the rest of the servo connectors that have three wires the wire coming from the light control module that goes to the receiver labeled LIGHT CH 6 has only two wires Simply connect this plug into an available receiver receptable paying attention to polarity so the black wire is the same position as the other black wires for the servos _ 9 Peel the protective backing from the double sided foam mounting tape on the back of the receiver and mount the receiver into the fuselage J 10 Still without the propeller mounted turn on the transmitter and connect the battery Refer to the sketch on page 8 and use the trans
9. 6 channel receiver TACL6101 plus receiver crystal that matches transmitter TACL6036 Ch 36 TACL6038 Ch 38 TACL6042 Ch 42 TACL6044 Ch 44 TACL6046 Ch 46 TACL6050 Ch 50 J 11 1V 1800mAh LiPo battery for motor HCAA3840 J 3S 11 1V LiPo battery charger Great Planes Smart Charger w DC car adapter GPMM3319 OR 1 Great Planes Smart Charger w AC and DC adapter GPMM3318 J Thread locking cement GPMR6060 L Double sided adhesive foam tape GPMQ4442 L Great Planes Stick on lead weights GPMQ4485 L Fine point felt tip pen J Masking tape J Hobby knife J 1 Phillips screw driver J 2 Phillips screw driver J Needle nose pliers or hemostats ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Hobbico Cessna ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows The fastest most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail order company To locate a hobby dealer visit the Hobbico web site at www hobbico com Choose Where to Buy at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U S Canadian or International dealer Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling 217 398 0007 or via facsimile at 217 398 7721 but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax If orde
10. a you can cruise around and perform slow fly bys with the flaps extended CAUTION If during a rough landing the propeller becomes jammed and cannot rotate the battery and speed control will become very hot if you attempt to add power Immediately move the throttle down to stop the motor If you fail to do this the motor speed control and or battery will be damaged AFTER FLIGHT Disconnect the battery and remove it from the airplane Then turn off the transmitter Allow the battery to cool before recharging or allow the motor to cool before installing another battery for the next flight Inspect the airplane to make sure nothing has become loose or damaged 15
11. an adjust your timer accordingly Always be conservative so the motor won t quit unexpectedly and you will have enough battery to land under power Take Off Perform a Range Check As a precaution an operational ground range test should be performed before the first flight each time out Performing a range test is a good way to detect problems that could cause loss of control such as low batteries defective or damaged radio components or radio interference This usually requires an assistant and should be done at the actual flying site you will be using First turn on the transmitter Then install the fully charged battery into the fuselage and hold it in place with the hook and loop strap Connect the battery and install the hatch Remember use care not to bump the throttle stick Otherwise the propeller will turn possibly causing damage or injury Until you have become comfortable with flying your Cessna Skylane do not fly if the wind speed is greater than 10 mph 16 kilomoters hr One final check before takeoff always double check the flight control response to your inputs from the transmitter before every flight Be certain the ailerons elevator and rudder respond correctly and that none of the controls have inadvertently become reversed Don t forget to fully extend the transmitter antenna If the surface is smooth such as pavement or blacktop the Cessna can take off from the groun
12. c retaining clip into position over the bottom of the fin post Pull up on the base of the fin to make sure the assembly is securely clamped into position Hook Up the Controls CENTER FORWARD y j RECEIVER CENTER _J 1 Connect the elevator throttle and rudder servo wires to the receiver not included according to the labels on the end of each wire The wire labelled 2 goes to the elevator in the 4 maa Na sel aise tare baa He receiver The wire labelled 3 is the electronic speed control E z u phe SC EU Ang Pie ee SUC ESC for throttle and 4 is the rudder Note that the black so the motor will not turn wire in each connector goes forward g J 5 Turn on the transmitter IMPORTANT For the following procedure the propeller must not be mounted to the motor If you have skipped ahead and already mounted the propeller remove the propeller before proceeding Otherwise you may inadvertently start the motor and the spinning propeller could cause damage or injury _ 6 With the transmitter on connect a charged battery to the battery wire coming from the fuselage When the connection is made you will hear two beeps coming from the ESC IMPORTANT The beeping sound alerts you that the system has power and the motor is armed This means whenever the throttle control stick is advanced the propeller will turn So later when the propeller is mounted
13. ch contact information as possible daytime telephone number fax number e mail address a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL Entire Contents Copyright 2009 HCAA2525 Mnl TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 00 00 c eee 2 AMA dais maare era ry it Speen eee iia etn nas 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 05 2 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED 3 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 3 KIT INSPECTION 0 000 0c eee eee 3 KIT CONTENTS 00 0000 c eee eee 4 ASSEMBLE THE MODEL 5 Mount the Main Landing Gear 5 Mount the Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers Fin and Stab 0 00000 eee eee ee 5 Hook Up the Controls 00000 ee aeee 7 Mount the Wing 00 c eee eee 9 Check the Control Throws 00 05 10 Final Assembly 0 000 e eee eee 11 Check the C G Center of Gravity 12 GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY 13 Identify Your Model 2000 eee ee eae 13 Charge the Battery 0000 000 eee 13 Battery Charging Precautions 13 LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING
14. ctic BL 18 Brushless ESC Brushless Motor Cessna 182 Select Scale Light Control Module Cessna 182 Select Scale Servo w Hardware Cessna 182 Select Scale Power Connectors KIT INSPECTION Before starting to build take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality or if you need assistance with assembly contact Product Support When reporting defective or missing parts use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list Hobbico Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Telephone 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport hobbico com KIT CONTENTS Kit Contents 1 Fuselage assembly factory installed motor w battery connector cowl windows dashboard instrument panel nose landing gear battery hatch cover main landing gear cover elevator rudder servos connectors pushrods hook and loop battery strap 2 Wing assembly factory installed ailerons flaps flap aileron servos pushrods hinges HARDWARE 3 Horizontal stabilizer stab w elevators elevator joiner wire 4 Vertical stabilizer fin w rudder light 5 Main landing gear w wheel pants wheels 6 Painted aluminum wing struts 7 Propeller 8 Spinner back plate 9 2 antennas Not 10 2 wing mount bolts pictured Light control module Wi
15. d But most grass is probably too tall so if flying from grass the model will have to be hand launched 14 ROG rise off ground Takeoff If taking off from the ground place the model on your runway with the nose pointing into the wind this will reduce the ground speed that must be reached and automatically provide heading assist making steering and takeoff easier Slowly advance the throttle adding rudder correction as needed to keep the model rolling straight When the plane becomes light continue to apply throttle until you are at full power all this will happen in a few seconds When sufficient liftoff soeed has been reached gradually apply up elevator allowing the model to leave the ground Do not yank up on the stick rather be smooth and allow the plane to establish a gentle climb Once you have reached a safe flying speed at a comfortable altitude approximately 50 15m work the controls as necessary to establish a gentle turn away from the runway Hand Launch Until you have become efficient at flying your Cessna always use an assistant to hand launch your model Have your assistant hold the model by the bottom of the fuselage When both of you have signaled ready advance the throttle to full power Your assistant should run a few steps with the plane held high above his head and then give the model a swift but controlled toss at a level or slightl
16. e elevator and rudder and making certain the pushrods are not crossed feed the pushrods up through the guide tubes in the fuselage as you simultaneously slide the stab fin assembly forward but not yet all the way into position When you get about halfway guide the wire for the light in the fin up through the tube in the fuselage as well 6 J 4 Just before the fin and stab are all the way into position reach inside the fuselage with small needle nose pliers or hemostats and feed the pushrods into the pushrod connectors already mounted on the servos _ 5 Fit the fin and stab assembly the rest of the way into position on the back of the fuselage and tightly push them down into position _ 6 Move the rudder back and forth and the elevator up and down to make certain everything is operating smoothly If there is much resistance or if something doesn t seem right remove the fin and stab from the fuselage and make sure you have the pushrods hooked up correctly Then reinstall and try again RETAINING CLIP J 2 Place a 1 25 4mm patch of double sided adhesive foam tape not included on the bottom of the receiver Temporarily place the receiver into its molded in cubby in the fuselage but don t remove the backing from the adhesive foam tape on the back of the receiver yet there will be more wires to connect later when mounting the wing L 7 Snap the plasti
17. en your assistant can reach over and adjust the trims for you Remember to keep the model high enough to give yourself time to make corrections but don t let it get too far away Otherwise it will be difficult to detect its attitude and which way it is going One final check before landing see how the model will react when it s time to land and you cut the power To do this while still at altitude cut the motor power The model should establish a gentle downward glide path This is how the model will react when it s actually time to land Add power and climb back up to your original altitude Try again this time adding flaps To climb add throttle and immediately take the flaps back out Practice a few of these climb and glides to judge how far out you will need to be when its time to land Landing To land fly down wind past the landing area Gently turn into the wind add flaps and reduce the throttle so that the airplane initiates an ascending glide path If necessary add power to extend the glide path to reach the runway As the model approaches and loses altitude gradually and proportionally add up elevator to control the glide path and altitude Continue to apply elevator until the model touches down at which time you should be holding full or nearly full up elevator This will cause the airplane to slow and settle to the ground Later once you have become more experienced with your Cessn
18. for example Up then down elevator Right then left aileron Right then left rudder While moving the control surfaces also vary motor rom Have your assistant alert you if the controls fail to respond or if they move suddenly or erratically You should be able to maintain control up to a distance of approximately 100 80m If the controls respond erratically or if anything else seems wrong make certain all the servo wires are securely connected to the receiver and that the transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged If you cannot find a mechanical problem with the model it is slightly possible that there is radio interference somewhere in the area One option would be to try another range check at an alternate flying site After the range check fully extend the antenna Monitor Your Flight Time Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer such as the one on your wrist watch When the batteries are getting low you will usually notice a performance drop before the ESC cuts off motor power so when you notice the plane flying slower you should land Often but not always power can be briefly restored after the motor cuts off by holding the throttle stick all the way down for a few seconds To avoid an unexpected dead stick landing on your first flight set your timer to a conservative 8 minutes When the alarm sounds you should land your model When you learn how much flight time you are getting you c
19. may be needed For this Great Planes stick on lead weight GPMQ4485 or similar should be used _ 3 Determine the amount of weight required by placing segments over the cowl or tail where shown but do not attach the lead yet 12 _ 4 Once you can get the model to balance and you know how much lead will be required permanently stick it into position If nose weight is required you could simply stick it to the bottom of the fuselage just behind the nose landing gear If you prefer the lead to be concealed remove the spinner cone propeller and spinner back plate Use a sharp hobby knife to slice through the decals and pull the cowl off the fuselage Place nose weight under the motor where shown Replace the cowl and hold it into position with clear tape Replace the spinner and propeller If tail weight is required simply adhere it to the side of the fuselage under the horizontal stabilizer L 5 Recheck the C G to make certain the model still balances where required Once finished remove the battery Never charge the battery while it is installed in the model _ 6 Later once you become an expert at flying your Cessna you may change the flying characteristics by changing the balance point but do not go beyond the marks you already made on the bottom of the wing Moving the C G forward nose heavy will improve the model s stability This could be an advantage on breezy days Moving the C G aft tail
20. mitter to move the ailerons and flaps to make sure they are responding correctly If necessary use the servo reversing functions of the transmitter to get the flaps and ailerons responding correctly Check the Control Throws The amount of control surface throw has a great effect on the way a model flies how slowly or quickly it responds to your inputs from the transmitter If the throw is too much the plane will react too quickly If the throw is not enough the plane will react too slowly First measure the throws as instructed to see if they are set as recommended Then if necessary make adjustments to change the throws so they will be correct 1 Measure the elevator throw first Place a ruler against the trailing edge of one of the elevators at the widest part from front to back 10 2 Move the elevator up with the transmitter and measure the distance it moved from center This is the up elevator throw These are the recommended control throws Up G 11 16 P 17 5mm 17 5mm jy 21e 5 16 P 7 9mm 7 9mm ELEVATOR Down AILERONS Down 13 16 20 6mm 13 16 RUDDER 20 6mm Right Left 3 8 FLAPS 9 5mm Down 3 If the elevator throw is not set according to the measurements provided use the adjustments in your transmitter to adjust the throws according to the instructions that came with your radio system FLAP THROW 3 8 9 5 mm Je 11
21. ng mount tube donut Cushions 4 Tail clip 3 x 12mm screws 2 2 5 x 8mm screws 6 2mm set screws 2 3mm nut 3mm washer ASSEMBLE THE MODEL Mount the Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers Fin and Stab Mount the Main Landing Gear J 1 Place the fuselage upside down on your workbench Remove the landing gear cover shown below from the bottom of the fuselage Fasten the main landing gear with the two larger 8mm Phillips screws included with this kit and a Phillips screwdriver a 2 works best but a 1 Phillips screwdriver is also suitable LANDING GEAR COVER _ 2 Remove the protective strip from the double sided tape on the inside of the landing gear cover Stick the landing gear cover into the fuselage over the landing gear J 1 Key the post coming out of the bottom of the vertical stabilizer fin into the hole in the plastic plate on the top of the horizontal stabilizer stab and join the two for a tight fit d 2 Slide the wire elevator and rudder pushrods out of the back of the fuselage the pushrods are identical to each other so don t worry about keeping track of which is which Connect the Z bend on the end of the pushrod wires to the holes in the control horns for the rudder and elevator note that there are two holes in the elevator horn the pushrod goes into the outer or bottom hole d 3 With the pushrods connected to th
22. ring via fax include a Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date for payment Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the Replacement Parts List Payment by credit card or personal check only no C O D If additional assistance is required for any reason contact Product Support by e mail at productsupport hobbico com or by telephone at 217 398 8970 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Order Number How to Description purchase Missing pieces Contact Product Support Instruction manual Full size plans Not available HCAA3824 HCAA3825 HCAA3826 HCAA3827 HCAA3828 HCAA3829 HCAA3830 HCAA3831 HCAA3832 HCAA3833 HCAA3834 HCAA3835 HCAA3836 TACM6610 HCAA3838 HCAA3839 HCAA3837 GPMM3109 Contact your hobby supplier to purchase these items Fuselage w Pushrods Cessna 182 Select Scale Nose Gear Assembly Cessna 182 Select Scale Main Landing Gear Cessna 182 Select Scale Vertical Stabilizer Cessna 182 Select Scale Horizontal Stabilizer Cessna 182 Select Scale Main Wing w Accessories Cessna 182 Select Scale Hardware Set Cessna 182 Select Scale Wing Struts Cessna 182 Select Scale Battery Hatch Cessna 182 Select Scale Cowl Cessna 182 Select Scale Spinner Cessna 182 Select Scale Propeller Cessna 182 Select Scale 2 Screw Lock Connector Cessna 182 Select Scale 5 Ta
23. s should be considered as correct 3 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 4 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 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 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED The Cessna Skylane requires a radio control system with at least five channels There is more than one kind of system that will work but the items below are the ones shown in this instruction manual L 5 channel radio control system TACJ1501 L Transmitter crystal TACL40 J 8 AA batteries SANP3501 L
24. ttery pack will be shortened WARNING Misuse or malfunction may overheat the battery and charger resulting in personal injury or damage to surroundings LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING amp USAGE WARNING Read the entire instruction sheet included with the battery Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings and cause bodily harm e ONLY use a LiPo approved charger NEVER use a NiCd NiMH peak charger e NEVER charge in excess of 4 20V per cell e ONLY charge through the charge lead NEVER charge through the discharge lead e NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C e ALWAYS set chargers output volts to match battery volts e ALWAYS charge in a fireproof location e NEVER trickle charge e NEVER allow battery temperature to exceed 150 F 65 C e NEVER disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or puncture cells e NEVER discharge below 2 75V per cell e NEVER place on combustible materials or leave unattended during charge or discharge e ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 13 FLYING THE CESSNA SKYLANE The Cessna Skylane is in the configuration of a standard trainer light weight tricycle landing gear high wing The Cessna is easy to fly even for pilots with moderate experience If you have not previously flown a trainer it is strongly suggested that you learn to fly with the assistance of an experienced pilot to help you with the
25. ure to comply with the Safety Code excerpts printed in the back of the manual may endanger insurance coverage Additionally training programs and instructors are available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way There are over 2 500 AMA chartered clubs across the country Contact the AMA at the address or toll free phone number below Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive a Muncie IN 47302 9252 j Tele 800 435 9262 wee aa Fax 765 741 0057 AM A Or via the Internet at SINCE 1936 http www modeliaircraft org IMPORTANT Two of the most important things you can do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid flying near full scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over groups of people PROTECT YOUR MODEL YOURSELF amp OTHERS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Your Cessna Skylane should not be considered a toy but rather a sophisticated working model that functions very much like a full size airplane Because of its performance capabilities the Cessna Skylane if not assembled and operated correctly could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property 2 You must assemble the model according to the instructions Do not alter or modify the model as doing so may result in an unsafe or unflyable model In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos In those instances the written instruction
26. y nose up attitude Initially the model will gently ascend but within a few seconds it will reach enough speed to climb Gently add up elevator to establish the climb Once you have reached a safe flying speed at a comfortable altitude approximately 50 15m work the controls as necessary to establish a gentle turn away from the runway Flying One thing to remember is that when the plane is flying away from you moving the aileron stick to the right will make the plane bank to your right However when the model is flying toward you moving the aileron stick to the right will make the plane move to your left Of course the plane is still responding the same way it s just that your orientation has reversed This must be kept in mind while learning to fly and is also a good reason to take flight lessons from an experienced pilot To establish a turn up elevator pulling back on the stick is usually required along with aileron input to get the model into a bank To stop the turn apply a small amount of opposite aileron Once you get the plane into the air and have climbed to a comfortable altitude the first order of business will be to trim the model for straight and level flight The model flies best at approximately 3 4 throttle Adjust the trims on the transmitter to make minor control surface adjustments as necessary until the plane will fly straight without any control inputs Oft
27. y should not be stored in the model or connected Otherwise the receiver could receive errant radio signals causing the motor to turn or the servos to operate possibly causing injury or damage Mount the Wing 1 7 8 48mm 1 7 8 48mm L 1 For balancing the model later the balance point must be marked on the bottom of the wings It is easier to do this now before the wing is mounted to the fuselage Use a fine point felt tip pen to mark the balance point on the bottom of the wing on both sides of the fuselage 1 7 8 48mm back from the leading edge Mark two more lines one 1 8 3mm in front of the first line and another 1 8 8mm behind the first line noting the forward and aft C G limits O anal os J 2 To make it easier to detect the balance marks for balancing later place a strip of narrow 1 16 1mm tape over each line If you don t have narrow tape you could use a straightedge and a hobby knife to cut strips from a piece of masking tape L 3 Remove the wing retainer post hatches from the top of the wing they simply snap out J 4 Dropping the wing into position guide the servo wires coming from the bottom of the wing down past the elevator and rudder servos and out the bottom of the fuselage Be certain none of the wires get caught between the bottom of the wing and the fuselage J 5 Install one foam wing retainer donut

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