Top Flite CESSNA 182 SKYLANE, Instruction Book

Your Cessna 182 Skylane is not a toy, but

rather a sophisticated, working model that
functions very much like an actual airplane.

Because of its realistic performance, the

Skylane, if not assembled and operated
correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself
or spectators and damage property.

To make your R/C modeling experience

totally enjoyable, we recommend that you get
experienced, knowledgeable help with
assembly and during your first flights

. You’ll

learn faster and avoid risking your model before
you’re truly ready to solo. Your local hobby shop
has information about flying clubs in your area
whose membership includes qualified instructors.

You can also contact the national Academy of

Model Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than
2,300 char tered clubs across the countr y.
Instructor training programs and insured
newcomer training are available through any one
of them.

Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free

phone number below.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302

(800) 435-9262

Thank you for purchasing the

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Cessna 182 Skylane

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The Top Flite 182 Skylane makes an

excellent sport scale competition aircraft. Its
large size and accurate scale outline afford the
opportunity for the scale builder to

go all out with

the surface details and finish. With the
abundance of Cessna 182s in airports around
the world, finding a full-scale plane to document
and duplicate for competition shouldn’t present a
problem.  

The Top Flite Cessna 182 has demonstrated

flight characteristics rarely found in any scale
model. Anyone who has mastered a trainer with
ailerons should be able to fly this model 
with a high level of proficiency from the first 
flight. It handles ver y much like a full-size 
Cessna—

smooth and predictable. Our 11 pound

prototype was flown with an O. S. .61SF 
2-stroke and 12 x 6 prop throughout much of its
flight testing. This combination provided more
than ample power for all normal flight maneuvers
and aerobatics. 

Because of its 81” wingspan, the Top Flite

Cessna 182 is eligible to be entered at IMAA

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events. In order to be IMAA

-legal, some of the

control components and hardware may need to
be replaced to conform to Giant Scale rules
even though 

this  model does not require heavy

duty hookups. 

The cockpit interior has been engineered to

be free of obstructions, servos and pushrods.
This feature provides the modeler with the space
to build a scale interior with front and rear seats,

baggage compartment, and full figure pilot.
Simulated Fowler Flaps allow beautifully slow
approaches and landings. Half flap takeoffs
require less ground roll to rotate and allow a
fairly steep climb over obstacles.   

The nose of this model has been engineered

to allow you to completely hide most 2-stroke
engines in the recommended range. A Top Flite
2-stroke muffler with headers to fit several of the
recommended engines have been specifically
designed for and tested in the Skylane and other
Top Flite models. This muffler provides good
sound reduction while fitting entirely inside the
cowling. More information on the recommended
engines and related items can be found in the
Engine Selection Section on page 4.

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IMAA is the 

International Miniature Aircraft

Association, an organization that promotes 
non-competitive flying of giant scale models.

IMAA

International Miniature Aircraft Association

205 S. Hilldale Road

Salina, KS 67401

Please inspect all parts carefully before

starting to build! If any parts are missing,
broken or defective, or if you have any
questions about building or flying this
model, please call us at (217) 398-8970 and
we’ll be glad to help. If you are calling for
replacement parts, please look up the part
numbers and the kit identification number
(stamped on the end of the carton) and have
them ready when calling.

INTRODUCTION

PROTECT YOUR 

MODEL, YOURSELF &

OTHERS – FOLLOW

THIS IMPORTANT

SAFETY PRECAUTION

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