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WARRANTY

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.

GPMZ0283 for GPMA1180  V1.0

Entire Contents © Copyright 2003

1610 Interstate Drive  Champaign, IL 61822

(217) 398-8970, Ext. 2

airsupport@greatplanes.com

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Speed 400 Electric Fun Fly ARF

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

Summary of Contents for Slinger GPMA1180

Page 1: ...d 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 ar...

Page 2: ...operty 2 You must assemble the Slinger 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 the instructions may differ...

Page 3: ...speed control Mixer A mixer GPMM2428 is required that gives elevon or ailevator mixing Most computer transmitters include this type of mixer There are also several mixers available that plug into the...

Page 4: ...ailable from these outlets If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase parts visit and click on Where to Buy If this kit is missing parts contact Great Planes Product Support Part Description...

Page 5: ...tightly into the cutout If it does not fit tightly or if you are using a smaller servo glue some scrap foam or balsa shims not included into the cutout as needed 2 Remove the screw from the servo hol...

Page 6: ...centered mark the pushrod where it meets the outer hole in the servo arm Make a Z bend in the pushrod at the mark If necessary enlarge the hole in the servo arm with a 48 drill bit or a 5 64 2mm dril...

Page 7: ...e motor wires into the ESC and plug the ESC into the receiver Plug the servos into the proper receiver channel or mixer if used Insert the receiver antenna into the antenna tube in the top of the left...

Page 8: ...ond then move the throttle to idle power 5 The ESC is now armed Moving the throttle to a higher power setting will cause the propeller to rotate 5 Apply the decals to the model as desired Use the box...

Page 9: ...ell Sacrificing some aileron authority is preferable to having too much elevator sensitivity The C G center of gravity must be checked when the model is ready to fly with the propeller canopy and batt...

Page 10: ...adio before the first flight of the day With the transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and transmitter on you should be able to walk at least 100 feet away from the model and still have contr...

Page 11: ...n the AMA and a local club so you can have a safe place to fly and have insurance to cover you in case of a flying accident The AMA address and telephone number are in the front of this manual If ther...

Page 12: ...to a safe altitude reduce the throttle slightly to slow the model yet maintain altitude The Slinger should fly well and maintain adequate airspeed at about 3 4 throttle Adjust the elevator trim so the...

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