The RC Cessna 182 - a popular scale subject
An rc Cessna 182 is a popular choice with model pilots, many of whom hold a Private Pilot License and fly the full size version. And modelers who don't fly full size airplanes often seek out a Cessna 182 kit because, quite simply, it's an airplane with forgiving, stable flight characteristics that looks great in the air!
Above, this large-scale rc 182 looks truly realistic on final approach!
Browse some rc Cessna 182 airplanes
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An rc Cessna 182 does of course follow the traditional trainer design - high wing, dihedral and not over-complicated, making it an ideal model airplane to learn on if you prefer to start off with a scale plane rather than non-scale.
And depending on the complexity of the kit, and your model building experience, your rc 182 can include flaps and even landing lights for the ultimate touch of realism.
There are several rc Cessna 182 kits on the market, some RTF and some ARF. This page will introduce you to just a few of the kits available...
A few choices of RC Cessna 182s
| Hobbico Cessna 182 RTF
Hobbico is a well renowned model airplane manufacturer and they've created a great looking electric Ready To Fly 4 channel 182. Tough foam construction, and one of the better electric RTF trainer examples out there, the 4th channel ailerons setting it apart from the usual 3 channel trainers. Hobbico Cessna 182 specs include: - Wingspan: 34 inches - Length: 26 inches - 380 size motor - One-piece reinforced wing - 8.4V 1100mAh NiMH motor battery |
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| FlyZone Select Cessna 182 Sky EP
Another RTF 182, larger than the one above. This is another great trainer and features working navigation and landing lights, as well as flaps. Ready for flight in under an hour, the FlyZone Select Cessna 182 offers good value for a multi-channel electric scale trainer airplane, or indeed and all round sport flyer. FlyZone Select Cessna 182 specs include: - Wingspan: 47.5 in - Length: 39 in - Weight: 37 oz - brushless motor - TacticTM 5-channel 72MHz radio |
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| Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane
This Gold Edition 182 Skylane is ARF and suitable for IC or EP engines/motors, and at 2 meter wingspan certainly makes its presence in the air known! A beautiful example with an assembly time of around 20 hours (as stated by the manufacturer) and well suited to the intermediate to advanced modeler. Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane specs include: - Wingspan: 81 inches - length: 64 inches - .60-.91 cu in (10-15cc) two-stroke / .91-1.20 cu in (15-20cc) four-stroke or an equivalent brushless outrunner. - dual aileron servos - Control Functions: aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle, flaps -MonoKote covered with fiberglass cowl. |
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Whatever kit you go for, an rc Cessna 182 makes a great scale subject for any model pilot and is always guaranteed to get people's attention wherever you fly. And of course, if you do fly the real thing, you can always finish your rc 182 to match the real one that you fly!
Do you own or have experience with an rc 182? If so, let us know about it here!
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