Guys,

If you want to see some pics of the new H9 Cessna 182 checkout horizonhobby.com we have posted some detail shots that you may be interested in. Click on the banner with the Cessna on it, then scrowl down to the gallery.

Thanks,

John

When are they gonna start selling it?

Should be here early April.

John

Looks like a nice spinner on the photo model, but none is listed in either the "materials list" or in the "needed to complete" list.

Will be using a G-26. What prop and spinner was used for testing?

Look for a Product Review later this year....

See y'all up at Toledo

Absolutely gorgeous. Had to have one - right until I read the price. U$570, jeez, somebody is collecting some serious profit here.

Fritz

How is $570 too much for a 94" ARF?

A better question is: How come a much less scale 97" Sukhoi costs $849.00 when this Cessna with scale details is only $570.00?

Hi Dick,

The spinner is a Tru-Turn 3.25" Ultimate spinner. I don't know the number off the top of my head, but it is being made for the Cessna, and we should have them in stock with the kits.

I was recently down in Florida and was flying the Cessna with an APC 16 x 8 prop mounted on the G-26, WOW! Plenty of power to spare, and cruising was at about 1/2 throttle. The best part is setting up for landing and shooting approaches. Drop the flaps before turning final and carry a little power to flair, chop the throttle, touch the mains, flaps up power on and do it again.

There were a couple of full scale/airline pilots watching the Cessna fly and there comments were that it looked and flew like the real thing. I enjoyed the heck out of flying it and I'm sure you will too.

I'll see you at the Horizon booth at Toledo. Wow that's coming up soon isn't it!!

Regards,

John Diniz

Hi John; I would like to get one;but am undecided on the engine choice.The only thing I am wondering about is ,is the carb or muffler sticking out the cowl sides with the G-26?If so I'll go with a four stroker or something else.I have to get one ...SteveD

Steve,

With the G-26 mounted inverted you have to take off enough of the cowl to let the head stick out the bottom. Nothing sticking out the sides though, so it looks pretty good. A 1.50 or 1.80 4 stroke will work great. Also another good choice is the Moki 1.35 2 stroke.

Your right, I have to get one also. I get to fly them all, but this one I want in my stable. Everyone else around here (Horizon) wants one too.

JD

The price isnt bad at all. It looks great, just hope it flies just as good.

JD,
What do you think would be the largest twin 4 stroke I could fit inside the cowl?
Thanks,
Bill
http://www.bp55899.com

Bill,

I would guess the 182 will fit. I am going into work this afternoon and I will check it out and get back to you on that.

What are you running in the T-craft? The Cessna cowl is about the same size as the T-craft. With the G-26 it comes out at 15.25 lbs with no weight added and the battery on the CofG.

Another neat thing is the way it flys aerobatics; rolls, loops stall turns inverted flight. The rudder is not as effective as a true aerobat, but it is alot of fun.

JD

I am not saying it is priced way above other ARFs but I was just curious why the Cessna runs U$570 while the even bigger Cub is only U$400 and the Super Cub only U$450. Guess those corrugated flaps cost extra.
In my opinion U$570 is too much, the price should be in line with the Cubs and below U$500 including the scale details package.

Fritz

JD,
I have a Saito 180 in the T-Craft and a Saito 182 in the Sukhoi(avatar). I would love to put another 182 in the Cessna.
Thanks for the info.
Bill
http://www.bp55899.com

As to the cost; the Cessna cabin area is molded and then joined to the rest of the fuselage which is sheeted w/balsa. The Cubs are stick and former construction and production costs are not as high. Also the seats (4) are included w/the Cessna. All the tail linkages are internal with the servos mounted in the tail with a tube installed to run the servo leads into the main cabin of the fuselage. This is where the battery steering servo and receiver are mounted. Then you install the cabin floor to hide it all. The fowler flaps have an internal linkage and the aileron servo is mounted in the wing with the servo arm, horn and linkage exposed.

Once they come in at your LHS go check one out and decide for yourself. I will be at the AMA Homecoming in June if you want to see it up close.

Regards,

JD

JD
I backordered a Cessna today and am really looking forward to it.I'm also wondering if the Saito 182 will fit in the C-182.It sounds like a perfect match doesn't it?I'm also considering a gasser but would prefer a 4 stroker....
SteveD

Steve,

I checked it it out and it looks like the low speed bleed screws will stick up through the cowl. The carb it self should clear OK. I am going to tt the engine manager and see if there is any way to shorten the bleed screws.

JD

Don't suppose you will be going to Joe Nall will you?

Someone from here probably will if not me. I would like to go for sure.

JD

If you end up going, I would love to see it up close. I'd even be willing to act as spotter...if I get to go!

I reordered mine through a Canadian distributor.Looks like it'll be a little less expensive going through them.
Looks like a OS 160 would fit better than the S -182 with its carb being on the bottom,anybody agee with that?...what do you think Bill?.....I'd prefer to get the S-182 ..SteveD

STEVED,
That's a great idea, I'm drooling for that plane!!
Bill
http://www.bp55899.com

I almost ordered a Magnum 160 twin for my Cessna ,then I discovered that it doesnt have the same power as the OS 160 because of the smaller carb so they say..so Ive ordered a OS 160 that will be delivered with the 182...(drool,drool,)....SteveD

Is the wing a one piece or two.