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Wingspan: 88 in
Win garea: 1479.8 sp in
Length: 78.8 in
Engine: 50CC
Assembly Manual For
Skyline 182
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INTRODUCTION
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and manu factu ring hav e been
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WARRANT YWARRANT Y
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All Pilot-RC products are guaranteed against
defects for 30 days of receiving your airplane. This
warranty is limited to construction or production
defects in both material and workmanship , it does not
cover any component parts damaged through use or
modification .
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The m anufacture cannot supervise the assem bly,
operation or maintenance, and is not responsible for
radio malfunctions. Please ensure your radio system
is in good condition. We are not respon s i ble for any
accident or damage while using this product. It is
impossible to determine for certain whether crash
damage was the result of improper installation of our
products, a radio system failure, or pilot error. Model
airplane owners use our products at their own risk.
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agreed and proved beyond doubt the failure was due
to faulty m aterials or fabrication. Any agreed cost will
not exceed the cost of the airframe and not include
engine, radio equipment or third party claims.
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Should you wish to return a product or receive
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the customer.
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ATTENTIONATTENTION
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Note: some photos in this manual is not for skyline182. but it is the same way
to install.
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Do not regard this plane as a toy!
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To ensure safety, please read the instruction
manual thoroughly before assembly.
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Building and operating an RC Plane of this nature
requires previous experience and competence to an
experienced level. This plane is not for a beginner!
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If you are in doubt have an experienced pilot at
hand. Diligent practicing and correct guidance is
essential, accidents can cause bodily harm and
property damage.
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Seek assistance from an experi en ced person or
airplane model clubs in assembly, operation and
maintenance to ensure successful training.
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airfield
that is approved by your local Academy of
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Introduction
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Wa rra nty …………………….……..…. …. . …….
Attention …………….………….. …. ……. . …….
Fuselag e Unit
Landing G ear Ass em bly .
Front landing Gear Install ation …………. …. . …….
Rear lan d in g Gear Instal l ation …………..….………
Servo Unit
Wing Servo Assembly ………….….……….
Rudder Assem bly ………….……….…..
Elev ator Serv o Ass em bly ………….…………….
Engine Unit
Fire w a ll Ass em bly ……….…….....……….
Engine Assembly ……….…..…….. ……
Throttle Servo Assembly ….….…... ……. ……
Ignition Module ………….…….……….
Hatch And Fuel Tank ………….….……....……
Final Assembly Unit
Cowl Assembly ………….….……....……
Canister Assembl y ………….….……....……
Light system Assembly ……….….……....…………
Accessories Assembly ………….….…….....……
CG And Control Throws
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Flight Preparation …...…………….….…..……
INDEX
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2
3
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10
15
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40
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Front Landing Gear Installation
Landing Gear Assembly
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Front Landing Gear Assembly
1, there are 6 holes in the bottom of
the engine box which are for the
front landing gear.
2. Mount the front landing gear to
the fuselage with 6 bolts.
4 Outsi de vi ew of mounti ng fr ont
la nding ge ar.
3. Insi de vi ew of mounti ng fr ont
la nding ge ar.
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Front Landing Gear Assembly
6. Put the fiber g lass arm on the top
of th e front l anding gear. pu t the
plastic washer on the top of the arm.
Then install the circlips.
7. Adjust the r o d le ngth to make the
front wheel in the m iddle plac e.
8. Fini shed v ie w.
5. Install the servo for front landing
gear. Put the servo to the servo bay
which is on the back of th e fi r ewall.
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Front Landing Gear Assembly
10. Take of f the bottom par t of the
la nding ge ar .
9. Take off this bolt.
11. In stall the tire into the front
landing gear with the circlips
outside.
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Front Landing Gear Assembly
2. Put the pants into the f r o nt
la nding ge ar .
1. There i s a hole on the t op of the
front wheel pants.
3. Screw two side bolt to fit th e wheel
pants.
Note: the front wh eel pants are
different shape from the rear
wheel pants.
Install the front wheel pants:
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Rear Landing Gear Assembly
2. Put two plastic parts for th e
landing gear into the landing gear
before you in st all th e wh eel t o th e
landing gear. But do not glue it to the
fuselage and wheel pant.
1. Ins tall the l a ndi ng ge a r wi th the
bol ts a nd l o c ki ng nuts. D o not over
tighte n the hardw ar e.
3. Ins tall the l a ndi ng ge a r ax l e s w i th
lock nut.
4. Make th e flat sid es of th e axle b olt
vertical with grond .Then tight en the
lock nut against the landing gear strut
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Rear Landing Gear Assembly
5. In st all wheel s and wheel col lars
usingBlue Loctite on the set screws.
6. Drill the holes for t he moun tin g
bol ts a nd i nst a l l the blind nuts .
7. Finish the wheel pants mounting
with the b olts.
8. Glue the plastic part for the
landing gear to the fuselage. Or
screw it to the fuselage with the bolt.
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Rear Landing Gear Assembly
9. Glue the plastic part to the wheel
pants.
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Wing Servo Assembly
Wing Servo Assembly
Mini mum Reque st Serv o:
Servo A rm Instal lation
1. Turn on your transmitter and
plug the serv o into rec eiv er. Ensure
every channel is neutral
2. Ensure the servo arm is 90
degrees wit h ser vo as sh own. Then
mark and drill holes with 2mm bit
3. Mo unting sc re w s and nuts
15+ kg.cm / Meta l Gear
A drop of fast
cure d gule he re
Pre fasten the arm
with drops of fast
cure d gule o n edge
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Aileron Control Horns
1. Tear off the cover on the horns
and l ock ing plate s
2. Trace ar o und the l o c ki ng pla te
with kinfe and cut off the cover
below.Then t h e pre-cu t slots ap p ear
3. Scuff th e hor ns with a piece of
sand paper for good glue bond.Then
clean up the surface
Wing Servo Assembly
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4. Appl y the 30 mi nute s e poxy
inside the pre-cut slot for horn ,and
coat th e hor n with epoxy as shown
5. Slide the horn in to slot slightly
and Mount the locking plate in
place.Wipe away excess epoxy
with rubbing alcohol
Servo Installat io n
Wing Servo Assembly
1. Cut out the cover for servo location
carefully as shown
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3. Cut out the cov e r fo r serv o
locat ion careful ly . Tape t h e lead t o
pull- s tr i ng ti ght ly. In or de r to ensur e
the s e r vo wi r e can be pull e d o ut
w i tho ut hanging up i nsi de w i ng
4. Then put the e xtenti o n lea d
through the root of wing
5. Find four sets of servo mounting
plate.
Wing Servo Assembly
2. Lock the connector with the
provided safety cl i p against vibrati on
and l oosened tension as shown
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7. Use 1 mm bit to drill the m ounting
holes. Then screw four bolts to fix
the servo to the servo mounting.
8. Install servo arm.
Wing Servo Assembly
6. Glue two pi ece of wood t o th e
servo mountin g plate as shown
Note: Be sure to glue it strong enough.
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6. Ins tall the servo arms fac i ng
toward the wing edge and adjust
pushrod in proper length to keep the
aileron panel on the neutral position
7. R epeat all the step above for the
flap .
Wing Servo Assembly
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Rudder Assemby
Rudder Assemby
Rudder Control H orn
1. The hinges o n the r udde r do e s
not gl ue yet. So take off th e hinges
from the rudder. Then glue it to the
vertic al fin at th e first. Mustl gl ue the
hinges to the vertical fin at the first.
2. Open the cover pl ate on th e
bot tom of t h e rear of th e fu s elag e.
3. Put the rudder steel axle into the
hole which is n ear the vertical fin.
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Rudder Assembly
4. Turn on your radio to keep the
servo neutral. install the horn for the
rudder steel axle and servo as the
photos show.
6. Glue the hinge to the rudder.
Push the rudder axle into the hole on
the r udde r when glue the hi nge to the
rudder.
5. There is a hole on the rudder for
the r udde r axl e .
7. Install the push rod and adjust it.
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Elevator Ser vo Assembly
Mini mum Reque st Serv o:
1. Turn on your transmitter and
plug the serv o into rec eiv er. Ensure
every channel is neutral
2. Ensure the servo arm is 90
degrees wit h ser vo as sh own. Then
mark and drill holes with 2mm bit
3. Mo unting sc re w s and nuts
180 in.zo / Metal Gear / Digital
A drop of fast dry
gule he re
Servo A rm Instal lation
Pre fasten the arm
with drops of fast
cure d gule o n edge
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Elevator Contr ol Horns
1. Tear off the cover on the horns
and l ock ing plate s
2. Trace ar o und the l o c ki ng pla te
with kinfe and cut off the cover
below.Then t h e pre-cu t slots ap p ear
3. Scuff th e hor ns with a piece of
sand paper for good glue bond.Then
clean up the surface
Elevator Ser vo Assembly
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4. Appl y the 30 mi nute s e poxy
inside the pre-cut slots, and coat the
horn with epoxy as shown
5. Slide the horns into slots slightly
and Mount the locking plate in
place. Ali gn the r i ght a nd l eft sides
before epoxy has cured.Wipe away
excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol
Servo Installat io n
Elevator Ser vo Assembly
1. C ut off the c over on th e pre-c ut
slot
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2. Install servos with m ounting
screws. Face the brand toward the
rear of fuse.
5. Then put the e xtenti o n lea d
thro ugh fuse lar ge
Elevator Ser vo Assembly
4. Lock the connector with the
provided safety cl i p against vibrati on
and l oosened tension as shown
3. Install the servo arm with m ounting
screw and make it vertical with
gro und. Adjust pus hr o d i n pr o per
length to keep the aileron panel on the
neutr a l position
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7. R epeat all the step above for the
other stabilizer
Elevator Ser vo Assembly
6. Install the stab with mounting
bol ts a nd washe r s
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Engine Uint
Firewall A ssem bly
Note: The 3 degree RIGHT thrust
and 2 degr ee DOWN thrust have
been built, just keep the firewall
same distance from the edg e
Note: The cowl is already pre-build
for right thr ust and dow n thrust. T he
center of the engine ax le will be in
th e exact c ent er of th e cowl.
1. Mea s ur e the le ngth of the engine
(from the firewall to the p rop thrust
w a s he r ) , the c o wl and the engi ne
box for th e proper distance al l owing
1/4”to 1/2” from the edge of the
cowl .Then mark the location
move
The excess p lywood has b een cu t away
Note: There are th e mak red line for
correct right thrust and down thrust
on two side of th e eng in e b ox .
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Firewall A ssem bly
4. Epoxy the firewall with 30 m inutes
epoxy and use the mounting screws
and l ock er nut to fas ten it immedi at ely
as shown
2. Drill the firew a ll according pre-set
laser holes for DA-100. Otherwise
mea sur e yo ur engine ’s mounting
location.
3. Drill the screw mounting holes
aligning the line you have drawn both
side as shown with the firewall taped
or glue d sl i ghtl y in pl a ce(3mm bit)
Note: Epoxy the triangular hardwood
supports for reinforce.100cc firewall
needs to cut off the center hole for air
exit
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Engine Installat io n
Remember: Use Bue Loctite on all
engi ne mo unti ng scr e ws
Not Includ e
Throttle servo Instal lat ion
Engine Assembly
1. Install the engine throttle arm
witn a little Blue Loctite
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4. Epoxy the mounting tray in place
and secure with self-tapping screws
Throttle servo Installati on
3. Det erm in e wher e th e th rot tle servo
mounting tray is going to be mounted
on the engine box to get the str a i ght
and precise throttle linkage connection
then make a mark
2. Measure and cut the extra wire
Then bend to a sharp of “ z” as s hown
Mount the throttle pushrod to engine.
A drop of fast
cure d gule
5. Finish the servo installation with
mounti ng scre ws
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Ignition Module
Ignition Module
1. Ta pe foam rubber on bott o m o f
ignition and attach to safety cover
surplied as shown
2. Position th e ignition outside the
engine box to allow the spark plug
leads to connect the engine without
excess tension .Drill for Nylon tie
3. Lock the con nectors with the
provided safety cl i p against vibrati on
and l oosened tension as shown
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Engine Box Hatch
Epoxy the hatc h i n plac e and s e c ure
with self-tapping screws
Fule Ta nk and Dot
Fule t a nk and f ul e dot ha v e been
instal le d.Just tighten the v e l cr o tie s
Hatch And Fule Tank
Fule line
Fule Fill Line
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Crowl Assembly
Crowl Assembly
1. Make a pattern of the exhaust
with a paper to hold its shape. Trial
fit to make sure there is a minimum
of 3/8” a r o und t he engi ne c o o l i ng.
2. Use a fiber cutting tool to rough
cut the cowl and finish with a round
sander
3. Ensue all the corner are rounded
and not sha r p 90 de gr e e s agai nst
splitting under vibration. Trial fit till
the co wl is right
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Ca nist er Asse m b ly
Canister Assembly
2. Glue the mounti ng to the
can ister r oom.
3. Install the headers .
1. Put the cani ste r to the
mounting.
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Ca nist er Asse m b ly
Canister Assembly
4. Cut the coverin g on the canister
room cover. This is very important
because it will cool the engine.
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Light system Assembly
1, All light already pre-install in the factory. You only need to
connect the wir e to the flashing controller. The lampstand for wing
ti p and r u dder are pr e- in s t all ed. You on l y need t o pu t th e li gh t t o
the lampstand.
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Accessories Assembly
1. The p l astic accessories as
show below:
1 : for the wing strut which attach
to the w i ng.
2: for the wi ng strut w hi ch attac h
to the fuselage. It is similar to
the No .1 pa rt. You nee d to put
to the wing or fuselage so you
will know which it is.
3: for the l a ndi ng gear w hi ch
atta ch to the f use la ge .
4: for the whee l pants.
5: for the light o n the cowl.
2. The aluminium parts show as
below.
3. Put two aluminium parts at th e
same straight line. Drill two 3mm
diameter holes.
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Accessories Assembly
5, put the plastic part to the place.
Glue it to the fuselage or screw to
the fuselag e with the bolts.
4, lock the aluminium par t to the
fuselage with the b olt and the nu t.
6, screw the aluminium part to the
w i ng with the bo l t . The w i ng has
pre insta ll ed blind nut. T he n
connec t the w i ng strut to the wing.
6, cut one side hol e of th e No.1
plastic part which attach to the
w i ng f o r the wing strut. So y o u can
clos e the wing strut when you do
not fly.
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Accessories Assembly
7, Glue the plastic part to the wing
or screw to the wing with the
bolts.
8. There i s a pre- dirl l hole on th e
mid of the la nding gear.
the wing strut
can close
like the left
photo sho w.
9. Screw the aluminium part to the
landing gear with the bolt and the
nut.
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CG And Control Throws
■ After you set the given control
thro ws up and have a fe w fl i ghts under
you belt, you can change the amounts
as well as moving the CG as you like.
Elevator: 30 De gr e e s on Hi gh ra te
12 Degrees on Low rate
Aileron: 30 Degree s on High ra te
12 Degrees on Low rate
Rudder: 30 D e gr e es on High r a te
20 Degrees on Low rate
Throttle: Adjust idle –full
■ Learn to use exponential of about
40 percent on your elevator to make
gre a t l andings and not over contr o l
as highly aerobatic plane. Use 70
per cent ex ponentia l on High Ra t e !
The First Flight set upCenter Of Gravity
The center of g r avity is marked
inside the fuselage . Near to the
w i ng tube a s show n.
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Flight Preperation
■ Mak e s u r e you h ave t h e r igh t model pr ogr am m ed in t o your
transmitter
■ Ch eck t h e dir ect i on of each c on tr ol s u r f ac e f or corr ec t
operat ion bef ore you t ake off .
■ Rem em ber n ot hi n g w r ong on th e gr ou n d ever im pr oves i n
the air
■ Check the air plane with the engine running and do a range
ch ec k wi th as per you r r adi o m anu fact ur es in s tr u c t ion s your
body s h oul d be bet ween you an d th e pl an e at 150 feet.
■ Ch eck you r bat t er y vol tage aft er each f l i gh t in cas e one
ser vo is drai n in g you r bat t er y
■ Rec hec k al l s c r ews , h or n s and l i nk ages f or slop after your
mai den f ight and c hec k f or dam age i f you made a bad lan din g
your first time
■ Have an experienced pilot fly it for the firs t time if you h ave
any doubt s in your mi nd about t he m aiden f ligh t
■ Take a br eak aft er you fi r st fl igh t and l et th e adren al i ne bur n
off by br aggi ng to you r f el l ow m em ber s h ow good i t f li es
■ Fly low and at a medium speed on your firs t few flights
■ Li sten t o your engi ne r un an d have an obs erver wit h you to
rem em ber w h at you t al k ed about du r i n g t he fligh t or if you get
into trouble. Always balance your props, vibration is a killer.
■ Rem ember nos e heavy ai rpl anes f l y all the tim e, tail heavy
air plan es fl y only on c e. B e s u r e about t h e CG!
■ Fly 3D maneu vers high in the beginning and not close to
people, pl an es or ru n ways . Bei n g a c en t er of the r u n way h og
does n ot en dear you t o ot h er m odeler s .
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