For anyone looking for an inexpensive four channel trainer, the 1400mm Cessna 182 distributed by UniqueModelRC is certainly worth a look.

It is available online at ABONG-RC (shameless self-promotion)

Specifications:
Flying Weight: 930g
Length: 1030mm
Wing Span: 1410mm
Wing Area: 27.35dm
Wing Loading: 34g/dm
Motor: 800KV Brushless
ESC:30A
Battery:Li/Po 11.1V 2200mah 25C
Servo:9gx4
Propeller:12X6

Whats Included
Cessna 182 EPO Airframe
Four 9g Servos
30A Brushless ESC w/ Deans style connectors
800kV Brushless outrunner
12 x 6 Propellor

Whats required
RC Radio and Receiver
2200 mAh 3S (11.1V) 25C LipPO Battery

jetpilotrich of rcInformer.com fame just uploaded a pretty thorough flight video and kit review:

Cessna 182 Skylane 1400mm flight review and build guide (31 min 55 sec)

$220.00 shipped, and you still need to buy a transmitter, receiver, battery and charger. That's inexpensive?

This is made by FMS right?

Originally Posted by arnav

This is made by FMS right?

This one has a solid foam fuselage including the cockpit area. The FMS version has clear windshield and windows.

To be honest, I think this Unique Models version is better for newbies as the wing mount is stronger and should be easier to repair if and when.

The FMS is prettier though.

Originally Posted by Gohmer

$220.00 shipped, and you still need to buy a transmitter, receiver, battery and charger. That's inexpensive?

True, shipping on these bigger kits is not cheap. Compare this to a Parkzone PNF Trojan, though. You get a much bigger, solidly built plane for around the same total outlay.

Originally Posted by arnav

This is made by FMS right?

No. This is manufactured by Flit, and distributed by UniqueModelRC.

Originally Posted by easyrider604

This one has a solid foam fuselage including the cockpit area. The FMS version has clear windshield and windows.

I was thinking of the older 4CH FMS version which doesn't have a clear cockpit. It looks identical to it (I have one). RGinCanada cleared it up anyway, tough it does look like it was built from the same plans.

Originally Posted by arnav

I was thinking of the older 4CH FMS version which doesn't have a clear cockpit. It looks identical to it (I have one). RGinCanada cleared it up anyway, tough it does look like it was built from the same plans.

Without actually measuring the different models, it is hard to determine whether they were made from the same mold. However, it is very possible that FMS sold the old molds

Feel free to contact me with any questions you have.... Its a great flying plane!

all my contact info is on http://www.rcinformer.com/


Rich

Originally Posted by jetpilotrich

Feel free to contact me with any questions you have.... Its a great flying plane! all my contact info is on http://www.rcinformer.com/ Rich

Hey Rich, every plane you fly, flies great.

I bet you can make a 4x8 sheet of plywood fly great.

well, there are really few bad planes now a days, but some are better than others.... mostly, some just need more "tweaking" than others. This Cessna needed very little.... I just call it the way i see it!

Rich

Originally Posted by RGinCanada

For anyone looking for an inexpensive four channel trainer, the 1400mm Cessna 182 distributed by UniqueModelRC is certainly worth a look.

It is available online at ABONG-RC (shameless self-promotion)

Specifications:
Flying Weight: 930g
Length: 1030mm
Wing Span: 1410mm
Wing Area: 27.35dm
Wing Loading: 34g/dm
Motor: 800KV Brushless
ESC:30A
Battery:Li/Po 11.1V 2200mah 25C
Servo:9gx4
Propeller:12X6

Whats Included
Cessna 182 EPO Airframe
Four 9g Servos
30A Brushless ESC w/ Deans style connectors
800kV Brushless outrunner
12 x 6 Propellor

Whats required
RC Radio and Receiver
2200 mAh 3S (11.1V) 25C LipPO Battery

jetpilotrich of rcInformer.com fame just uploaded a pretty thorough flight video and kit review:

http://youtu.be/82cT4BY2Xwk

well i like it !!! Nice looking fun plane..

I built a demo unit this weekend. I wasn't even going to open the box until I got a couple other builds squared away, but after watching the video, it went to the front of the line...

The good news is it didn't really put me behind schedule on anything else