The rc Cessna 182 Skylane (55" Sky Trainer)from NitroPlanes. Its wingspan is 55 1/2" and length is 40 1/2". A 800 kV brushless motor powers the rc model airplane. Weight is around 39 oz. NitroPlanes.com Enter Coupon Code: CJ10 and Receive $10 OFF $125! The rc Cessna 182 Skylane comes ready to fly in red and blue paint schemes. It sells for less than most ARF's being sold without radios, and comes with everything you need to fly right out of the box.
In 1924 Clyde Cessna started the aircraft company that went on to become the world's largest producer of civil aviation aircraft. Today, Cessna aircraft continue to be produced as part of Textron, Inc. The Cessna 182 Skylane, first produced in 1956, is a long lived part of the Cessna tradition.
RC Cessna 182 Skylane
Great Planes rc Cessna 182 Skylane. Made from balsa and ply, it has a wingspan of 65 1/2" and a length of 48". You will need a .40 to .52 two cycle or a .52 four cycle engine. Weight is around 6 lbs.
The Cessna 182 Skylane is a continuation of the Cessna line of single engine, high wing aircraft. The aircraft started out as the model 180 tail dragger that changed to a tricycle landing gear configuration as the model 182. It is known for being an excellent value, its relatively high performance, being stable and easy to fly, uncomplicated, dependable, requiring low maintenance, and having a low overall cost of ownership.
RC Cessna 182 Skylane
The rc Cessna 182 Skylane from Hobbico Flyzone. Wingspan is 35", and length is 27 1/2". Included are a 370 motor, controller, radio, flight battery and charger.
Since 1956 the Cessna 182 Skylane had undergone a number of improvements. The wings
and tail of the aircraft were strengthened and its tail became swept
back. Its landing gear has been shortened and strengthened, additional
windows were added on each side, the rear window was made larger and
wrapped around, and the cowling improved for better engine cooling.
RC Cessna 182 Skylane
The rc Cessna 182 Skylane from Top flite. The kit is all wood with a 81" wingspan, 64 1/2" length and weight of around 11 1/2 lbs. For power you will need from a .61 to .91 two cycle or .91 to 1.20 four cycle engine.
In 1977 the Cessna 182 Skylane received optional retractable
landing gear, and in 1979 a turbocharger became available for its
engine. The new engine made it possible for the engine to deliver its
full power potential to the aircraft's maximum altitude. A Cessna 182 Skylane
with both options can fly about 40 mph faster than the standard aircraft
can at altitude.
RC Cessna 182 Skylane
The rc Cessna 182 Skylane by CMP. It has a wingspan of 83" with a length of 63". Construction is with a glass fuse and balsa built up wings. Engines are from 1.08 to 1.20 two cycle or 1.20 to 1.40 four cycle. Weight is about 11 1/2 lbs.
Production of all Cessna
aircraft ended in 1985 due to possible costly financial conflicts
arising from U.S. liability laws. Production resumed in 1996 after the
laws were amended. The Cessna 182 Skylane, reintroduced in April of 1997,
featured a new engine, upgraded avionics, and a revised interior with
leather covered seating. A turbocharged engine option was not made
available again until 2001. In 2004 the aircraft introduced all glass
instrumentation as standard equipment.
RC Cessna 182 Skylane
The rc Cessna 182 Skylane by Banana Hobby. Its wingspan is 55 1/2" and length is 40 1/2". Included is a outrunner motor with ESC, flight battery, radio and charger. Weight is just over 2 lbs.
A total of over 22,200 Cessna 182 Skylane aircraft of all types have been produced to date.
The Hangar 9 rc Cessna 182 Skylane has a wingspan of 95" and a length of 77" with working flaps. It uses 1.20 to 2.10 two cycle or 1.50 to 2.0 four cycle engines. All up weight is about 18 lbs. Hangar 9 has a smaller ARF Cessna 182 Skylane for sale. Its wingspan is 63" and weight is about 88 oz. For power you can use .40 to.48 two cycle or from .45 to .60 four cycle engines. Hyperion makes a rc Cessna 182 Skylane with balsa wings and a glass fuselage. It has a wingspan of 39" and a length of 33".
The mid size rc Cessna 182 Skylane from CMP also has balsa built up wings and a glass fuse. Its wingspan is 65", length is 49" and weight is about 44 oz. Dynam's rc Cessna 182 Skylane comes with a 38" wingspan, 30" length that includes a brushless motor and controller, servos, radio, flight battery and charger.
Kit Cutters rc Cessna 182 Skylane from Wendell Hostetler plans is a giant scale kit of all wood construction, with a wingspan of 10 feet, and a length of 82". Engines can be from 3.0 to 4.0 c.i.d. All up weight is around 28 lbs. Plans are available separately. The Kyosho rc Cessna 182 Skylane has a wingspan of 37". Its length is 26", and weight is about 17 oz. Included is a geared Speed 280 type motor. LA Shop. com's Cessna 182 Skylane has a wingspan of 63" with a length of 46" and weighs about 5 3/4 lbs. You will need from .40 to .46 two stroke or .52 to .63 four stroke engine power. It is made from balsa and ply. Also for sale from the LA Shop. com is a rc Cessna 182 Skylane foamy. Its wingspan is 38" and length is 28". Weight is about 21 oz.
Art-Tech sells a rc Cessna 182 Skylane with a 38 1/2" wingspan and a 31" length. Weight is around 1 lb. 5 oz. while CMP is selling a rc Cessna Skylanewith a 65" wingspan for .46 to .50 2C engines. The Cyclone Technology rc Cessna 182 Skylane comes with a wingspan of 68" and length of 51". You will need either a .60 two stroke or .91 four stroke engine to power the approximately 7 lb. scale model rc airplane. The rc Cessna 182 Skylane from Chigift Electronics Co. has a 36 1/2" wingspan, a 34" length, and weighs about 20 oz. A 290 ED motor powers the model.
Skyartec's rc Cessna 182 Skylane wingspan is 38 1/2", length is 34", motor is a Speed 300 type, and weight is about 20 oz. At Whilington Technology they are selling a rc Cessna 182 Skylane. Specifications are 38.6" wingspan, 33.9" length, 19.8 oz. weight. Included is a 480 size brushless motor and flight battery. Hobby-Wing is exporting their rc Cessna 182 Skylane. Its wingspan is 55 1/2", with a length of 40 1/2". Included is a brushless motor with controller. Weight is about 2 1/2 lbs.
In the United States, General Hobby has a rc Cessna 182 Skylane that has a wingspan of 63" with a length of 46". Engines can be from .40 to .46 two cycle or .52 to .65 four cycle. Weight is about 5 1/2 lbs. ACX Technology's rc Cessna Skylane comes with floats. They do not show the wingspan, length, weight, or recommended motor for the scale model rc airplane. A rc Cessna 182 Skylane by Starwei Aero Model is made from balsawood and ply. Its wingspan is 41" and length is 30". It needs a .15 to .25 2C or the equivalent electric motor for power. Weight is about 1 1/2 lbs.
Dongguan Bopingyi Fly RC Co., Ltd., manufacturers the rc Cessna 182 Skylane with a 56" wingspan and 41" length while Jinjiang Dadi Airplane Co., Ltd., has a rc Cessna Skylane that they are manufacturing. Its wingspan is 66" and it is 50" long. Engine can be a .50 or electric equivalent. Weight is around 5 1/2 lbs.
If your rc Cessna 182 Skylane needs landing gear, Froem Flyer has them for sale.
At the Hangzhou Yuhang Qiaosi Jiezheng Electric Fly Factory they are producing a rc Cessna 182 Skylane with a wingspan that is 92" and length that is 72". Weight is around 15 lbs. The facility also manufacturers a smaller rc Cessna 182 Skylane. This one has a 42" wingspan and uses a brushless motor for power.
At a club meeting Bob Ward showed off his new rc Cessna 182 Skylane with a 65" wingspan. Power comes from an inrunner motor and weight is around 7 lbs.
Luke Maxwell almost has his rc Cessna 182 Skylane completed and ready to fly. It should have its maiden flight at our next fun fly.
Norm Dashun is considering purchasing rc Cessna 182 Skylane with a 44" wingspan for his next scale model rc airplane.
Hank Clarkson brought in pictures of his rc Cessna 182 Skylane that is under construction.
David Ronalds is also building a rc Cessna 182 Skylane. This one is a giant scale with a 90" wingspan that weighs around 18 lbs. and uses a 1.40 engine for power.
Jim Leston bought a rc Cessna 182 Skylane with a 36" wingspan. He has to hand launch it due to its small wheels and still has problems with it nosing over during landings. We suggested taking off the wheel pants and using larger diameter light foam wheels. Jim will try them the next time he flys.
Ralph Andrews presented a slide show of the progress he is making constructing his 110" wingspan rc Cessna 182 Skylane. He hopes to have it ready before the hot days of summer arrive.
Bill Aaron suggested an interesting article about the rc Cessna 182 Skylane. You can find it at RC Airplane World.
Cessna 182 Skylane
