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The stabilizer and wing incidences have been factory-

built into this model. However, some technically-minded
modelers may wish to check these measurements anyway.
To view this information visit the web site at
www.greatplanes.com and click on “Technical Data.” Due to
manufacturing tolerances which will have little or no effect
on the way your model will fly, please expect slight
deviations between your model and the published values.

Fuse = Fuselage

Stab = Horizontal Stabilizer

Fin = Vertical Fin

LE = Leading Edge

TE = Trailing Edge

LG = Landing Gear

" = Inches

mm = millimeters

COMMON ABBREVIATIONS

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Replacement parts for the Great Planes Fling ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that

follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company. Parts may also be ordered
directly from Hobby Services, but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply. Illinois and Nevada residents will also
be charged sales tax.

To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico

®

web site at 

www.hobbico.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the menu on

the left side of the page. Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian or International dealer. If a hobby shop
is not available, replacement parts may also be ordered from Tower Hobbies at 

www.towerhobbies.com, or by calling toll free

(800) 637-6050.

Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling (217) 398-0007, or via facsimile at (217) 398-7721, but full retail

prices and shipping and handling charges will apply. Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax. If ordering via fax,
include a Visa

®

or MasterCard

®

number and expiration date for payment.

Mail parts orders and payments by personal check or money order to: Hobby Services, 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1, Champaign, IL, 61822.
Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the Replacement Parts List. Payment by credit card or personal check

only; no C.O.D.

If additional assistance is required for any reason, contact Product Support by e-mail at 

productsupport@greatplanes.com, or by

telephone at (217) 398-8970.

Replacement Parts List

Order Number

Description

How to Purchase

Missing pieces .......................Contact Product Support
Instruction manual .................Contact Product Support
Full-size plans........................Not available

GPMA2700

Wing Kit

GPMA2701

Fuse Kit

GPMA2702

Tail Set

GPMA2703

Canopy

GPMA2704

Decals

GPMA2705

Mini Hi-start

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

................

Contact Your Hobby
Supplier to Purchase
These Items

To convert inches to millimeters, multiply inches by 25.4

Summary of Contents for FLING

Page 1: ...mediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 C...

Page 2: ...odel 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 an...

Page 3: ...d Low band receiver crystal for Great Planes mini receivers channels 11 to 35 FUTL62 High band receiver crystal for Great Planes mini receivers channels 36 to 60 FUTL63 2 Futaba S3108 micro servos FUT...

Page 4: ...page to locate a U S Canadian or International dealer If a hobby shop is not available replacement parts may also be ordered from Tower Hobbies at www towerhobbies com or by calling toll free 800 637...

Page 5: ...arts to make sure they are of acceptable quality If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality or if you need assistance with assembly contact Product Support When reporting defective or m...

Page 6: ...nes Plan Protector 3 With the inner left wing flat on your workbench and the center joint on the wax paper raise the right wing tip 5 1 2 140mm to properly set the dihedral Block the raised right wing...

Page 7: ...o apply more pressure thus cutting into the wood 3 Glue the fin to the top of the stab keeping it vertical and perpendicular to the elevator hinge line Note The elevator hinge pivot is on the top of t...

Page 8: ...e the four strings to the fuse side as shown Note Take your time to make sure the strings don t interfere with each other 5 Mount the servos to the servo tray Optional To keep the weight low use a dro...

Page 9: ...lane balances at 2 3 4 70mm Move the components until the plane balances on that point 4 Place a piece of 1 4 6mm foam in the bottom of the fuse under the location of the battery Slide the battery wir...

Page 10: ...nd check before the first flight of a new or repaired model 2 I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a qualified flier unless assisted by an experienced helper 3...

Page 11: ...ver control the model Make any control inputs slowly and smoothly rather than moving the transmitter sticks abruptly Note Remember that your radio control responds as if you were sitting in the cockpi...

Page 12: ...picked up some dust you have seen a thermal in action Their swirling action is very similar to that of a tornado but of course much gentler Most thermals have updrafts rising in the 200 700 feet per...

Page 13: ...sailplane pilot s nightmare that can really make soaring challenging Sink is usually not as strong as the thermals in the same area but it can be very strong Down drafts of many hundreds of feet per...

Page 14: ...ingle conversion receiver and two S3108 micro servos Single stick simplicity makes the 3FR very user friendly and the case is ergonomically designed for comfort and easy access to controls Performance...

Page 15: ...15 FLYING NOTES...

Page 16: ...____________ Where Purchased _________________________ Date Construction Started __________________ Date Construction Finished _________________ Finished Weight __________________________ Date of Firs...

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