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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.

The 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.

Since 1956 the 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 wraped around, and the cowling improved for better engine cooling.

In 1977 the 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 with both options can fly about 40 mph faster than the standard aircraft can at altitude.

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, 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.

A total of over 22,200 Cessna 182 Skylane aircraft of all types have been produced to date.


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four
Lycoming IO-540
230 h.p.
29' 0"
36' 0"
1,970 lbs.
3,100 lbs.
92 U.S. gals.
1,140 lbs.
155 mph
172 mph
925 fpm
18,100 feet
990 miles
5/5/56
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Great Planes rc Cessna 182 ARF. 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.


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The rc Cessna 182 Skylane is one of the most modeled aircraft.  The airplanes shown on this page represent just a small sample of all those available. You shouldn't have any problem finding the exact aircraft of your choice.

Pictured just above for sale is the rc Cessna 182 Skylane ARF with a 65 1/2" wingspan from Great Planes.

In the first picture below is the rc Cessna 182 from Hobbico. It has a wingspan of 35" and comes ready to fly.

Pictured next below is the giant scale rc Cessna 182 Skylane from a Top Flite kit.  Wingspan is 81".

The third picture below is of the rc Cessna 182 sold by Nitro Planes. The giant scale ARF has a wingspan of 83".

The last picture on this page is of a ready to fly rc Cessna 182 for sale by Banana Hobby.

Hangar 9 has a giant scale rc Cessna 182 Skylane ARF with 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. 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 ARF with balsa wings and a glass fuselage. It has a wingspan of 39" and a length of 33".

CMP has a mid size rc Cessna 182 ARF that also has balsa built up wings and a glass fuse. Its wingspan is 65", length is 49" and weight is about 44 oz.

Dynam has a ready to fly rc Cessna 182 Skylane with a 38" wingspan, 30" length that includes a brushless motor and controller, servos, radio, flight battery and charger.

Kit Cutters has a rc Cessna 182 kit from Wendell Hostetler plans.  It is giant scale, 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.

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The rc Cessna 182 Skylane RTF from Hobbico Flyzone. Wingspan is 35", and length is 27 1/2". Included are a 370 motor, controller, radio, flight battery and charger.


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The rc Cessna 182 giant scale 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.


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The rc Cessna 182 ARF sold by Nitro Planes.  The giant scale airplane 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.


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The RTF rc Cessna 182 ARF for sale 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.