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Before starting to build, use the Kit Contents list to take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete, and inspect
parts 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 Great Planes Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the
part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list on this page.

Great Planes Product Support

Telephone: (217) 398-8970

Fax: (217) 398-7721

E-mail: productsupport@greatplanes.com

You can also check our web site at www.greatplanes.com for the latest Slinger updates.

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. Hardware items (screws, nuts, bolts) are also
available 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

How to Purchase

GPMA2423 ......W

ING SET

....................Contact Your Hobby Dealer

GPMA2424 ......Center wing cover ......Contact Your Hobby Dealer
GPMA2425 ......W

ING TIPS

....................Contact Your Hobby Dealer

GPMA2426 ......W

ING JOINERS

(2) ........Contact Your Hobby Dealer

GPMA2427 ......380 

MOTOR

..................Contact Your Hobby Dealer

GPMA2428 ......F

LAPERON MIXER

..........Contact Your Hobby Dealer

GPMA2429 ......S

PEED CONTROL

...........Contact Your Hobby Dealer

Part # 

Description

How to Purchase

GPMA2430 ......D

ECAL SET

...................Contact Your Hobby Dealer

GPMA2431 ......B

ATTERY PACK

..............Contact Your Hobby Dealer

GPMA2432 ......C

ANOPY

.......................Contact Your Hobby Dealer

GPMA2433 ......P

ROPELLER

..................Contact Your Hobby Dealer

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

Kit Contents (Photographed)

1. Left Wing Panel

6. Wing Joiner Tubes

2. Right Wing Panel

7. Motor

3. Wing Tips (2)

8. Propellers

4. Plastic Center Section

9. Tape

5. Plastic Canopy

10. Ailevators

Kit Contents (Not Photographed)

Nylon Control Horns (2)

2-56 x 1/2” Machine Screw (4)

12” Pushrods (2)

Nylon Clevis (2)

Nylon Tie Strap (1)

Silicone Retainer (2)

Hook and Loop Tape (1)

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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