Cessna 188 AGwagon
Cessna 188 AGwagon · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document serves as an instruction manual for the Cessna 188 AGwagon model aircraft. It provides detailed specifications, assembly instructions, and operational guidelines for users, particularly those experienced in model aviation. The manual includes critical information on the aircraft's dimensions, required components, and assembly procedures, ensuring that users can safely and effectively build and operate the model. It emphasizes safety precautions and the importance of proper assembly to avoid accidents during operation. This manual is intended for advanced model builders and pilots who have sufficient experience with similar aircraft models.
- Wingspan: 1920 mm, Length: 1300 mm
- Power options: 1000 Watt electric motor or .60 2-cycle / .90 4-cycle glow engine
- Requires a minimum of 6-channel radio with 8 servos
- Ensure proper alignment of stabilizers during assembly
- Check CG position before flight and adjust battery placement accordingly.
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Source
Originally published by www.vqmodel.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
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- Weight And Balance
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- 13
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Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Length (ft)
- 4.27
- Wingspan (ft)
- 6.3
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In this document
Specifications
The Cessna 188 AGwagon model features a wingspan of 1920 mm and a length of 1300 mm. It can be powered by either a 1000 Watt electric motor or a glow engine with options of .60 2-cycle or .90 4-cycle. The model requires a minimum of a 6-channel radio system with 8 servos for operation.
Assembly Instructions
The assembly section provides step-by-step guidance on constructing the model. It includes instructions for attaching the horizontal and vertical stabilizers, ensuring proper alignment, and securing components with epoxy glue. Users are advised to check that all parts move freely and to remove covering film from gluing surfaces before assembly.
Control Surface Adjustments
The manual outlines the necessary adjustments for control surfaces, including the elevator, rudder, and ailerons. It specifies the control range for each surface and emphasizes the importance of checking the center of gravity (CG) before flight. Users are instructed to adjust the battery pack's position to achieve the required CG.
Safety Warnings
The document includes several safety warnings, advising users that the model is not a toy and can cause serious injury or property damage if not handled properly. It stresses the importance of flying in spacious, safe areas and seeking professional advice if inexperienced.
Safety notes
- This model is NOT a toy; improper use can lead to serious injury.
- Always fly in safe, spacious areas.
- Seek professional advice if inexperienced.
Full document text
SEMI SCALE MODEL 60 Class 90 Class 2-cycle engine 4-cycle engine CESSNA 188 AGWAGON SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan 1920mm Length 1300mm Electric Motor 1000 Watt (BOOST 90) Glow Engine .60 2-T / .90 4-T Radio 6 Channel / 8 Servos 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. TECHNISCHE DATEN Spannweiter 1920mm Lange 1300mm Elektroantrieb 1000 Watt (BOOST 90) Verbrennerantrieb 10cc 2-T / 15cc 4-T Fernsteuerung 6 Kanal / 8 Servos MONTAGEANLEITUNG INSTRUCTION MANUAL Or Electric equivalent 70mm Spinner ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... 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) Silicon Glue Cyanoacrylate Glue Sekundenkleber Epoxy-Klebstoff (30min) Minimum 6 channel radio for airplane .90 cu.in (8.5cc) Extension cord .60 cu.in. (7.5cc) REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately) Minimum 6 Kanal Fernsteuerung Servoverlangerungskabel BENOTIGTE KOMPONENTEN (Nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten) Brushless Motor PICHLER BOOST 90 Brushless ESC Brushless Regler Battery / Flugakku LEMONRC 5300-22.2V Silikonkleber 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. 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 konnen Sie versuchen die restlichen Falten vorstichtig mit einem Haartrockner zu behandeln. ! 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” 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 Scharnier Hohenlleiwerk A B Both the right and left Both the top and bottom 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
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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 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 Aluminum Haupfahrwerk 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 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 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 BATTERY 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 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 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. CA 19- Cockpit 18- Wing installation / Flachenbefestigung 5X20mm screw ......2 ..............2 CA Black nylon tube 20- Cockpit 21- Canopy / Kabinenhaube 2x12mm screw 3x15mm screw 22- Cockpit installation 2x12mm screw ...........5 3X15mm screw ...........2 Fiberglass shield 23- Wing brace 24- Tail shield 3x15mm ..........2 3x10mm screw 12mm 35mm 80mm ELEVATOR CONTROL RANGE RUDDER CONTROL RANGE 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. Position for right diagram. AILERON CONTROL RANGE FLAP CONTROL RANGE CG 40mm Position for right diagram. Position for right diagram. NEVER FLY BEFORE CHECKING THE CG’S REQUIRED POSITION. 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) 25- Tail shield 26- Control surface & Balance Schwerpunkt & Ruderausschlage 150 - 153mm 40mm 12mm 80mm All details are subject to change without notice ! Technische Anderungen und Irrtumer vorbehalten ! 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. 3x10mm screw ...........4 2mm



