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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 6/30/2008 3:48:06 PM

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there's an off set for torque, I'd say about 1/8"

Sam

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/1/2008 1:43:32 AM

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My Cessna just got here. The low life UPS driver had the damaged side of the box turned away so I couldn't see it. By the time I got it inside and noticed the gaping hole he was long gone. My heart was sunk as I opened the box. That soon turned to elation as I noticed the damage was in a void area and nothing was destroyed!

As I pulled the parts out I wanted to kick myself for not ordering two or three. One for electric, one for glow and one for display. It's absolutely gorgeous! I have tons of other projects so I'll be taking my time on this one so it is just right when completed. I'm absolutely stunned with the appearance of this plane!

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/1/2008 6:50:49 PM

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Tracon,

Where did you run your antenna for your RX in the plane?

damon

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/2/2008 4:57:46 AM

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Inside the fuse..toward the tail...

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/2/2008 3:29:05 PM

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tracon,

Did you exit the fuse with the antenna? If so, where?

damon

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/2/2008 4:33:39 PM

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Tracon,

Did you weigh your plane before the motor and battery installation? I've weighed most of the kit as shipped and it's right around 4.5 pounds. Motor/esc/radio gear should add another 1.5 pounds. I'm not criticizing your power package, in fact I love to overpower everything too. It's just that for this plane I'm trying to keep costs down. I'm trying to put something together based on your 9.9 pound weight and for the cost involved it's just not going to happen. I need to keep the weight down so I can use some of the stuff that I already have. $250.00 for batteries, $200.00 for a charger for that battery, yet another motor and ESC.......Too much to spend on a $100.00 plane. I guess what I need to ask is this...Do you think it would have flown well on a lesser/lighter motor/battery combo than what you used?
Thanks!

Joe

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/2/2008 4:56:26 PM

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tracon,

Did you exit the fuse with the antenna? If so, where?

damon

Nope....just coiled her up inside...

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/2/2008 4:58:27 PM

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Tracon,

Did you weigh your plane before the motor and battery installation? I've weighed most of the kit as shipped and it's right around 4.5 pounds. Motor/esc/radio gear should add another 1.5 pounds. I'm not criticizing your power package, in fact I love to overpower everything too. It's just that for this plane I'm trying to keep costs down. I'm trying to put something together based on your 9.9 pound weight and for the cost involved it's just not going to happen. I need to keep the weight down so I can use some of the stuff that I already have. $250.00 for batteries, $200.00 for a charger for that battery, yet another motor and ESC.......Too much to spend on a $100.00 plane. I guess what I need to ask is this...Do you think it would have flown well on a lesser/lighter motor/battery combo than what you used?
Thanks!

Joe

It might. but I know in tall grass I needed the power and the flaps to take off...

This isn't a cheap hobby and i really didn't know what to expect from this plane....it's just plain HEAVY !!!

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/2/2008 5:03:23 PM

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thanks.

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/6/2008 3:02:38 PM

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Tracon,
How do you install battery? Where you able to cut a hatch, or do you have to remove the wing each time you change battery? If you cut a hatch can I see a picture somewhere?

Thanks,
Geefish

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/6/2008 3:24:16 PM

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To anyone with the Cessna 182 52. size.

How do you put the battery in? There has to be a better way than taking the wing off everytime.

Any help appreciated.

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/6/2008 9:56:03 PM

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To anyone with the Cessna 182 52. size.

How do you put the battery in? There has to be a better way than taking the wing off everytime.

Any help appreciated.

This isn't my only plane so removing two bolts to pull the wing and the battery isn't a big deal for me. I'd rather do that than hack up this beautiful fuse to add a a hatch. I have seen a post either here or on RC Groups where the owner added a hatch on the bottom. I don't want to go to that extreme on mine.

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/7/2008 2:59:20 AM

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Thanks,

How about a cooling hatch? Did you cut one out at the bottom of the fuse. Also what power setup did you use.

Thanks,
geefish

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/7/2008 3:28:14 AM

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Though I haven't done it yet I plan to add a few cooling air exit holes at the lower bottom of the fuse. Will also need to bore some holes in the firewall for battery cooling airflow. I'll wait until the motor gets here and I have mounting finalized before I cut those holes.

I got my Robart nose gear yesterday. What an incredible piece! I've been doing some work to the nose wheel pant to make it fit the Robart gear. I still have a bit of work to do on it. Monday I'll pick up the spacers I need to make it fit just right.

Joe

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/7/2008 4:28:56 AM

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Sounds Great. Im going to put an e flite power 46 brushless motor and 4s 4270mah batteries. What about you?

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/7/2008 4:59:55 AM

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Sounds Great. Im going to put an e flite power 46 brushless motor and 4s 4270mah batteries. What about you?

Scorpion 4020-12 motor with 13x6.5 prop and 6S 4000 Li-Po to start off with. Should be close to 1KW power. I'm sure that'll get her off the ground.

Joe

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/7/2008 5:57:14 PM

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