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Cessna 188 AGwagon · Pilot's Operating Handbook

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This instruction manual provides detailed guidance for the assembly, operation, and maintenance of the Cessna 188 AGwagon semi-scale model. It is intended for intermediate to advanced model pilots who have experience with radio-controlled aircraft. The manual emphasizes safety precautions and proper assembly techniques to ensure optimal performance and safety during operation. It includes specifications for various engine types, assembly instructions, and safety warnings to prevent accidents and damage to the model or surrounding property.

  • Wingspan: 1920 mm
  • Length: 1300 mm
  • Recommended electric motor: 300-400kv (NTM 5060 380kv)
  • Engine options: .60 2-stroke glow, .90 4-stroke glow, or 10cc gas
  • Always fly in open areas away from crowds and obstacles
  • Check CG position before flight.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook
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15
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www.air-rc.com
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1Cessna 188 AGwagon registered worldwide · 0 active

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Specifications

The Cessna 188 AGwagon model features a wingspan of 1920 mm and a length of 1300 mm. It can be powered by different engines: a .60 2-stroke glow engine, a .90 4-stroke glow engine, or a 10cc gas engine. For electric power, a 300-400kv brushless motor (NTM 5060 380kv) is recommended, along with a 70-100 amp ESC and a 5000 mAh 6S battery.

Assembly Instructions

The manual provides step-by-step assembly instructions, including the installation of the horizontal and vertical stabilizers, rudder, and landing gear. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring proper alignment and using the correct adhesives, such as epoxy glue, for securing components.

Safety Precautions

Users are warned that this model is not a toy and must be operated with caution. It is crucial to fly in open areas away from crowds and obstacles. The manual advises on the safe handling of batteries and the importance of checking the model for proper assembly before flight.

Control Surface Adjustments

The manual includes guidelines for adjusting the control surfaces, such as the elevator, rudder, and ailerons, to ensure proper flight characteristics. It specifies the control range for each surface and the importance of checking the center of gravity (CG) before flying.

Safety notes

  • This model is not a toy; operate with caution.
  • Fly only in open areas away from people and obstructions.
  • Follow battery safety procedures to prevent accidents.

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WARNING! This radio controlled model is NOT a toy. If modified or flown carelessly it could go out of controll and cause serious human injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough. Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced. ACHTUNG! Dieses ferngesteuerte Modell ist KEIN Spielzeug! Es ist für fortgeschrittene Modellflugpiloten bestimmt, die ausreichende Erfahrung im Umgang mit derartigen Modellen besitzen Bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung kann hoher Personen- und/oder Sachschaden entstehen. Fragen Sie in einem Modellbauverein in Ihrer Nähe um professionelle Unterstützung, wenn Sie Hilfe im Bau und Betrieb benötigen. Der Zusammenbau dieses Modells ist durch die vielen Abbildungen selbsterklärend und ist für fortgeschrittene, erfahrene Modellbauer bestimmt. INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Wingspan : 1920mm - Length : 1300mm - Electric Motor : 300-400kv (NTM 5060 380kv) - Glow Engine : .60 2 Stroke / .90 4 stroke - Gas Engine : 10cc - Radio : 6 channel / 7-8 standard size servos SPECIFICATIONS - Spannweiter : 1920mm - Lange : 1300mm - Elektroantrieb : 300-400kv (NTM 5060 380kv) - Verbrennerantrieb : .60 2 Stroke / .90 4 stroke - Gas Engine : 10cc - Fernsteuerung : 6 channel / 7-8 standard size servos TECHNISCHE DATEN CESSNA 188 AGWAGONSEMI SCALE MODEL 1 .60 CLASS 2 STROKE GLOW .90 CLASS 4 STROKE GLOW 6S 300-400KV ELECTRIC MOTOR 10cc CLASS GAS ENGINE Please read this instruction manual fully and become completely familiar with the features of this product before operating. Failure to operate this product correctly could result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product and is NOT a toy. It must always be operated with caution, common sense and some basic mechanical ability. This manual provides instructions as to the assembly, safe operation and maintenance of this hobby product. It is highly recommended that you follow and read fully the instructions and warnings stated in this manual including safety, assembly, set-up and flying guidelines in order to operate this product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. WARNING As the user of this product you and you alone are responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others around you or result in damage to the product or property of others. This product is operated via a radio controlled system that in some cases can be subject to interference from sources outside of your control. Interference may result in a momentary loss of control so it is always recommended that this product be used in a suitably open outdoors space. • This is a radio controlled flying model and as such must always be flown with caution and care. This is not a toy. • The Tiger Moth is designed for intermediate to advanced pilots. • Alway exercise great caution when using the recommended battery to power this product. For full safety notes and operating procedures, please see information provided by your battery supplier. • Take great care when connecting/disconnecting the battery. See battery supplier for full safty procedures. • Never power up the model in confined spaces and always keep the prop clear of obstructions. • This product is not a toy. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times if operating this product. • Only fly this model in an open area away from crowds, people, buildings, trees, power lines and obstructions. • Always put safety first when operating this model and consider the warnings stated above. • The supplier/manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage or injury caused through the use of the product. Not suitable for children under the age of 14. THIS IS NOT A TOY. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... 1.5mm A B ! CA L/R Assemble left and right sides the same way. X Drill holes using the stated size of drill (in this case 1.5 mm Ø) Use epoxy glue Take particular care here Hatched-in areas: remove covering film carefully Not included. These parts must be purchased separately Check during assembly that these parts move freely, without binding Apply cyano glue SILICON EPOXY A EPOXY B CA Epoxy Glue (30 minutes type) Epoxy-Klebstoff (30min) Silicon Glue Silikonkleber Cyanoacrylate Glue Sekundenkleber Minimum 6 channel radio for airplane Minimum 6 Kanal Fernsteuerung .90 cu.in (8.5cc) Extension cord Servoverlangerungskabel .60 cu.in. (7.5cc) Tool Required / Erfoderliches Werkzeug The pre-covered film on ARF kit may wrinkle due to variations of temperature. Store model in a cool and dry place for awile. Then, staring with low heat, you may carefully use a hair dryer to smooth out wrinkels. ! CONVERSION TABLE 1.0mm = 3/64” 1.5mm = 1/16” 2.0mm = 5/64” 2.5mm = 3/32” 3.0mm = 1/8” 4.0mm = 5/32” 5.0mm = 13/64” 6.0mm = 15/64” 10mm = 13/32” 12mm = 15/32” 15mm = 19/32” 20mm = 51/64” 25mm = 1” 30mm = 1-3/16” 45mm = 1-51/64” REQUIRED TO COMPLETE (PURCHASE SEPARATELY) Brushless Motor: NTM 5060 380kv Brushless ESC: 70-100 amp ESC Battery/Flugakku LEMONRC: Turnigy NanoTech 5000mah 6S 1 1 0.61 cu.in. (10cc) Die Bespannung des Modells kann durch Temeratureinflusse erschlaffen oder Falten werfen z.b bei zu starker Sonnenenstrahlung oder Hitze. Stellen Sie das Modell zunachst an einen kuhlen Platz fur eine bestimmte Zeit. Danach

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konnen Sie versuchen die restlichen Falten vorstichtig mit einem Haartrockner zu behandeln. CESSNA 188 AGWAGON 2 A B A B A B Cut away only the covering Cut away only the covering (Both the top and bottom) (Both the left and right) 5 min. (5 min.) Hinge Petroleum jelly STABILIZER A B Apply 5 min. Epoxy both the top and bottom. Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer in place on the fuselage. Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer by measuring from a fixed point along the center line of the fuselage to the leading edge on each side of the horizontal stabilizer. The distance must be equal on both sides. Using the pencil trace around the top and bottom of the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage. Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage Remove the covering material from the gluing surfaces on both the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer. Spread epoxy onto the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer where it contacts the fuselage. Trial fit the vertical stabilizer in place on the fuselage. Check the alignment of the vertical stabilizer. Using the pencil trace around the right and left of the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage. Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage. Remove the covering material from the gluing surfaces on both the right and left of the vertical stabilizer. Spread the epoxy on the vertical stabilizer where it contacts the fuselage and to the bottom of the stabilizer. Insert the vertical fin into the fuselage, ensuring that it is seated properly on the fuselage. 3- Elevator / Hohenruder 1- Horizontal Stabilizer / Hohenruder 2- Vertical Stabilizer / Hohenleiwerk A B Both the right and left Both the top and bottom Scharnier Hohenlleiwerk 3 Drill a 3/32”(2.5mm) diameter hole in torque rod mounting slot, marking sure that you drill the hole perpendicular to the leading edge of the rudder. Position each hole 38mm (+/- 1mm) out from the edge of the rudder. 38mm Test-fit the torque rod into the rudder. When satisfied with the fit and alignment, remove the torque rod. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to only the pivot point of the torque rod bearing Hinge the rudder to the vertical stabilizer, using 5 minute epoxy. Make sure to apply a thin layer of epoxy to the left and right of both hinges and to the inside the torque rod mounting slot and to the end of the torque rod itself. 2.5mm Hinge / Scharnier Petroleum jelly STABILIZER A B Apply 5 min. Epoxy both the left and right. 5- Rudder / Hohenleiwerk Tail wheel control arm Tail wheel push-rod 1 1- Insert the tail wheel pushrod into the hole on the tail wheel control arm (as show). 2- Re-install the rudder torque rod and tail wheel mount in place. 3- Secure the tail wheel mount in place using four 3x12mm screws. Secure the tail wheel control horn in place using a 1/8”(3mm) screw set, Ensure smooth non-binding movement. 1 2 1 A B Test-fit the rudder torque rod into the slot. 3 Rudder torque rod NOTE: You may need to open up the slots so that the torque rod bearing are not too difficult to push in 3x12mm screw ...........4 4- Tail wheel leg / Spornradtrager 4 CESSNA 188 AGWAGON Note: All holes on the fuselage and bilnd-nuts are pre-installed at factory. 6- Main landing gear / Fahrwerk 4x15mm screw Aluminum landing gear 7- Wheel / Radl 8- Engine mount / Motortrager 4X15mm screw ...........6 4X30mm screw ......2 ..............2 ..............2 ! Align the mark on both mounts with the mark on the fuselage 4X25mm screw ......4 ..............4 ..............4 4.5mm .............2 5 Rudder servo Throttle servo Switch Nylon pushrod guide Nylon pushrod guider Rudder and tail wheel pushrod Elevator servo Elevator servo 9- Engine / Motor 10- Servo installation 11- Linkage / Alenkungen 140-141mm 140 - 141mm ! Engine thrust on balk head is already adjust at factory 1.5 TOP-VIEW .........2 2x20mm .......4 TOP VIEW / Draufsicht BOTTOM - VIEW / Unteransicht 6 CESSNA 188 AGWAGON FUEL TANK RECEIVER BATTERY 2.5x10mm.....4 Attach the board or transparent plastic on the side of the fuselage with the adhesive tape as show. Using a pencil or felt tipped pen trace around the engine head where it meet the cowl. Cut the opening the board or trans- parent plastic for the engine head as marked above. Remove the engine and insert the cowl on to the fuselage so the distance from the fire wall to the front of the cowl is 138 to 139mm. Remove the cowl from the fuselage and carefully cut the opening for the engine head as marked above. Do the same way with the hole for needle-valve and silencer. Again. Insert the cowl on to the fuselage and secure it in place with five 2x5mm screws. 138mm Ruler 12- Fuel tank / Kraftstofftank 13- Cowling / Motorhaube SIDE-VIEW / Seitenansicht 7 BATTERY STAND F3 F3 F2 F3A FUEL TANK STAND FUEL TANK BATTERY STAND LI-PO BATTERY Magnetic Battery stopper (3mm plywood) IN CASE OF LI-PO BA TTERY USING Slide the battery stand throughout the slots on the bottom of F3 One end of the battery stand touched the rear of the fire-wall IN CASE OF GLOW ENGINE USING IN CASE OF ELECTRIC MOTOR USING Slide the battery stand (P1) throughout the slots on the bottom of F3 so that the end of the battery stand touched the rear of the fire-wall. Secure the battery stand in place using the magnetic battery stopper (P4). P1 Place the Li-po battery on to the battery stand and secure it in place with the nylon cable tie. Nylon cable tie F3 F2 Fire-wall 14- Li-po battery / Li-po akku SIDE-VIEW / Seitenansicht 8 CESSNA 188 AGWAGON Insert the 18x500mm aluminum tube throughout the fuselage (do not using glue) L/R 2x10mm screw X X Flap servo hatch (plywood) Flap push rod exit Aileron servo Aileron push rod 305mm CA 1-Using the ABS shield as a template, trace around the outside edge of the ABS air-scoop,and then remove it. 2-Using a sharp hobby knife, cut away the covering inside the lines. Not to cut into the wood. 3-Apply the ABS shield in place and secure with CA glue. Do the same way with another half wing. Cut away the covering only WING - TOP VIEW 15- Servo 16- ABS Shield 17- Wing installation / Flachenbefestigung BOTTOM - VIEW / Unteransicht 9 5x20mm screw 5mm washer 5mm blindnut pre-installed inside. Wood dowel Wood dowell CA 1- Test-fit the dowel into the hole. 2- Secure the dowel in place using CA glue. Do the same way with another haft wing. Secure the half wing in place using 5x20mm screw. Do the same way with another half wing. Lightly, push the half wing to the side of fuselage. 18- Wing installation / Flachenbefestigung 5X20mm screw ......2 ..............2 10 CESSNA 188 AGWAGON 20- Wing brace 3x15mm ..........2 10 CESSNA 188 AGWAGON 3x15mm screw 19- Cockpit installation 3X15mm screw ...........2 11 Fiberglass shield 21- Tail shield 3x10mm screw 22- Tail shield 3x10mm screw ...........4 2mm 12 CESSNA 188 AGWAGON 12mm 35mm 80mm ELEVATOR CONTROL RANGE RUDDER CONTROL RANGE Position for right diagram. AILERON CONTROL RANGE FLAP CONTROL RANGE CG 40mm Position for right diagram. Position for right diagram. Carefully install the battery pack to ensure that they will not shift during flight. Shift the location of the battery pack as needed to obtain the specification. Position for right diagram(CG) 26- Control surface & Balance Schwerpunkt & Ruderausschlage 145 - 150mm 40mm 12mm 80mm All details are subject to change without notice ! IMPORTANT : Please do not clean your model with pure alcohol, only use liquid soap with water or use glass cleaner to clean on surface of your model to keep the colour not fade. Adjust the travel of each control surface to the values in the diagrams these values fit general flight capabilites. Readjust according to your needs and flight level. NEVER FLY BEFORE CHECKING THE CG’S REQUIRED POSITION. Technische Anderungen und Irrtumer vorbehalten ! Made in Vietnam