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GREAT PLANES Slinger GPMA1180 Instruction Manual

Speed 400 electric fun fly arf
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Great Planes
®
Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship
at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case
shall Great Planes' liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Great Planes reserves the right
to change or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act
of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyers are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, they are advised
to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FIRST. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2003
Speed 400 Electric Fun Fly ARF
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARRANTY
Wing Span: 47-3/8" [1203mm]
Wing Area: 462.8 sq in [29.85 sq dm]
Weight: 27 oz [765 g]
Radio: 3-channel with 2 servos, mixer and ESC
Wing Loading: 8.4 oz/sq ft [25.6 g/sq dm]
Motor: Speed 400 size electric
1610 Interstate Drive Champaign, IL 61822
airsupport@greatplanes.com
™
(217) 398-8970, Ext. 2
GPMZ0283 for GPMA1180 V1.0

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  • Page 1 In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing the Great Planes Slinger ARF. in any way guarantee the performance of your completed model,...

  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    The battery compartment is sized for a 4/5 Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org AA size battery. (GPMP0310) – 1100 mAh Nicd For charging the battery at the flying field, the Great Planes ElectriFly ™ Peak Charger (GPMM3000) is recommended.

  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts for the Great Planes Slinger ARF, use the order numbers shown below. Replacement parts are available only as listed. Not all parts are available separately. Replacement parts are not available from Product Support, but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order/Internet order firms.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Install the Servos Start with the left wing panel so that your progress will Assemble the Center Section match the following photos. 1. Find the cutout in the wing, under the plastic film 1. Apply the decals to the front of the dummy engine covering, for the servo.

  • Page 6: Install The Ailevators

    Install the Ailevators Join the Wings 1. Install a control horn on the top of the ailevator with 1. Insert the aluminum joiner tubes into the left wing two 2-56 x 3/8” [9.5mm] screws and the nylon backplate. panel. The longer tube goes in the rear hole. The control horn should be in line with the servo arm as shown in Step 2.

  • Page 7: Install The Center Section

    held to the receiver with double-sided foam tape. The Install the Center Section receiver is held in the receiver compartment, also with double-sided tape. The ESC will go on the top of the battery after it is placed in the battery compartment. Install the Wing Tips 1.

  • Page 8: Final Assembly

    Note: If you are using the optional ESC be sure to follow this Final Assembly arming procedure: 1.Turn on the transmitter and move the throttle to idle power. 2.Turn on the switch for the ESC. 3.Wait one second, then advance the throttle to full power. 4.Wait one second, then move the throttle to idle power.

  • Page 9: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    In the photo, we are using a Adjustable Travel Volume (ATV) or Dual Rates (D/R), which Great Planes CG Machine™. If the nose drops the model is will enable you to set the recommended throws, you should nose-heavy and you must add weight to the tail.

  • Page 10: Identify Your Model

    3. If additional weight is required to balance the model, Range Check use small pieces of Great Planes stick-on weight (GPMQ4485). If weight is required in the tail, it can be stuck Ground check the operational range of your radio before the to the top of the wing next to the motor.

  • Page 11: Ama Safety Code

    The electric motor and motor battery used in the Slinger are FIND A SAFE PLACE TO FLY very powerful and the spinning propeller has a lot of momentum; therefore, if you touch the propeller while it is spinning it may inflict severe injury. Respect the motor and Though the Slinger is a “Park Flyer,”...
  • Page 12 Until you have the Slinger properly trimmed for level flight, Landing we recommend having an assistant hand-launch the model Begin the landing approach by flying downwind at an instead of launching it yourself. altitude of approximately 20 feet [6 meters]. When the airplane is approximately 50 to 100 feet [15 to 30 meters] Turn on the transmitter and plug the battery into the speed past you, gradually reduce power and make the “final”...

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