fOUND OUT THIS NEW CESSNA 182 WITH 83´ WINGSPAN AT NITROPLANES.COM, IT´S A CMP MODEL THAT LOOKS BETTER THAN THE SMALL 63 INCH VERSION. IT LOOKS KIND OF SIMILAR TO THE TOP FLITE VERSION (MINUS THE COWL AND WINDSHIELD). LET´S WAIT FOR THE QUALITY AND FLIGHT REPORT.


http://www.nitroplanes.com/negisccmcesk.html

Thanks a lot !!!!!! I've already over extended my airplane budget for this year with the H-9 Camel. Looks like a winner. Maybe I can get an extra day at the freeway on ramp....

That's a pretty cheap price for a plane that size. Makes you wonder about the quality. That, and the reputation of nitroplanes.com.

Lot of threads about Nitroplanes out there...Some good reports, some bad. I think it depends on which factory in China makes that particular model. Ever fly at Havre?

Not yet. I've got a few of the guys on my club emailer, though. One of these days I'll get up there.

So has anyone seen this plane in person yet? How bout seen it fly?

I really like it and I am really close to ordering it but if it a POS I'll save my money.

Thanks,
Mike

Well SOMEBODY has one because the planes are SOLD OUT!

A-K Models show them in stock. They seem to have a better reputation as well.
http://www.ak-models.com/cmp_cessna_182_140.htm

Your better off staying clear of Nitroplanes

I just put in my request with "Santa".

I did it. I ordered one from AK Models.

It will be here tomorrow.

I'll post pics when I can.

Ziggy, how are u getting one tomorrow? are u having it overnighted? I am in missouri and AK models is in iowa
and Alex said it would take at least 3 business days UPS ground to get here.
Yes please post pics and your observations. The pics on the site look incredible.. im just wondering if
thats what u get in the box. Thanks ziggy

-airplaneman

No overnight. I ordered it really early this morning and the Fedex site says it'll be here in Northwest Indiana tomorrow.

I agree with that suggestion.



Peter Dowling aka Luftwaffe Oberst
AMA District II # 56404
Aero Modelers Club
Pulaski, NY

look forward to hearing reports on this one. From the pics it looks like a winner for the price

Ziggy,
How much was shipping? I'm about ready to push the order button! Can't wait to hear your observations.
Thanks,
Danny

Gads, ANOTHER Cessna 182 in the red and white colors.[:'(]!

I think shipping was 20 or 25.

I'll break into the kit when I get home from work. FEDEX says it's at my front door.

Ziggy, please post pics tonight if you can and the observation i am looking
for is.... does the plane look as good in person or better than it does
on the website? If so im ordering one tomorrow! So far the only cheesy
looking item on the pics of the arf kit layed out is the plastic front strut
cover. Perhaps robart makes a working strut unit that will fit this bird.

Thanks, Airplaneman

Just placed my order, thanks to Santa.

Shipping to L.A. area was $29.

Sorry, I don't have time for pictures tonight.

I will try to post tomorrow night.

Heck, I don't even have time to take the plane out of the box tonight...and it's a BIG box.

Any obvious damage to the outside of the shipping box?

Mine is scheduled to be delivered on the 11th.

No damage at all to the box.

Will unpack it tonight. I can't wait!!!!

Perhaps somebody could tell me why the suggested engine(s) are so big. I flew a TopFlight 182 with an O.S. Surpass .91FS and it flew just fine. Take offs in thick grass were no problem and in the air it performed very scale like. As far as I can tell, it was about the same size, weight and wing loading as the CMP 182. So why do I need a larger engine? This is definitely not an aerobat like the Cessna 152. ???

Robart makes an excellent nose gear that will work on this. They have 2 models of Robo Strut. Get the Off-set one. It is very strong. I first had the full yoke one and found them to be very weak for this weight bird, landing in somewhat resistant grass.

Other than that, I am very skepticle of the CMP because of the low price. There seems to be a great deal of attention paid to design detail.......but ?. So, let us know how it is.

Thanx......Ol' Dutch

Possibly because the CMP has a higher wing loading (100 sq in less), it is suggested to use larger engines than the Top Flite kit built version.

Top Flite 182:

Wingspan: 81"

Wing area: 906sq.in.

Length: 64.5"

Weight: 10-12lbs.

Wing loading: 23-28 oz/sq.ft.

.61-.91 2-stroke or .91-1.20 4-stroke Engine



CMP 182:

Wingspan - 82.7"

Wing Area - 806sq.in

Length - 63"

Weight - 11.23lb- 11.67lb

Wing Loading - 32.24oz./sq.ft - 33.55oz./sq.ft (98~102 dm/2)

2 Stroke Engine - 108~120, 4 Stroke Engine - 120~140