Table Of Contents; Introduction; Ama; Safety Precautions - GREAT PLANES Fling 2m ARF Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
AMA...................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................3
Radio Equipment.........................................................3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.....................................3
Adhesives & Building Supplies....................................3
Optional Supplies & Tools ...........................................4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ......................................4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ..............................4
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS............................................4
METRIC CONVERSIONS .................................................4
KIT INSPECTION ..............................................................5
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................6
Canopy Removal .........................................................6
Assemble the Wing......................................................6
Assemble the Tail ........................................................7
Install the Servos & Pushrods .....................................8
Final Installation & C.G..............................................10
Apply the Decals .......................................................11
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY .................................11
Check the Control Directions ....................................11
Set the Control Throws..............................................11
PREFLIGHT.....................................................................12
Identify Your Model ....................................................12
Charge the Batteries .................................................12
Range Check.............................................................12
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)....................................12
General......................................................................12
Radio Control ............................................................12
CHECK LIST ...................................................................13
FLYING ............................................................................13
Mount the Wing .........................................................13
Preparations ..............................................................14
Trim Flights ................................................................14
First Flights................................................................14
Your First Hi-Start Launch .........................................14
THERMAL FLYING..........................................................15
Facts About Thermals ...............................................15
Thermal Soaring........................................................15
Slope Soaring ....................................Back Cover Page
Slope Landing....................................Back Cover page

INTRODUCTION

The Fling ™ 2M ARF is a great way to have fun and try your
hand at R/C soaring flight. The Fling 2M ARF has few parts.
Assembly is quick and easy, and you'll get to the flying field
fast, whether it is a sports park or a larger flying site. The
Fling 2M ARF can be hand-launched for low-level thermal
hunting fun, or you can use a 2-meter type hi-start and send
your Fling 2M ARF to higher soaring flights. Have a friend
get a Fling 2M ARF too, and you can have "first up / last
down" contests or compete against each other trying to land
the Fling 2M ARF closest to a certain place, a spot landing!
Have fun with your new Fling 2M ARF!
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Fling 2M ARF visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the "Airplanes" link, and then
select the Fling 2M ARF. If there is new technical information
or changes to this model a "tech notice" box will appear in
the upper left corner of the page.
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model
Aeronautics) and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing
body of model aviation and membership is required to fly at
AMA clubs. Though joining the AMA provides many benefits,
one of the primary reasons to join is liability protection.
Coverage is not limited to flying at contests or on the club
field. It even applies to flying at public demonstrations and
air shows. Failure to comply with the Safety Code (excerpts
printed in the back of the manual) may endanger insurance
coverage. Additionally, training programs and instructors are
available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right
way. There are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the
country. Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone
number below.
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you
can do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby
are to avoid flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid
flying near or over groups of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Fling 2M ARF should not be considered a toy, but
rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, the Fling 2M ARF, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so
may result in an unsafe or unflyable model. In a few cases
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AMA

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Muncie, IN 47302
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