membership is required to fly at AMA sanctioned clubs. There
are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country.
Among other benefits, the AMA provides insurance to its
members who fly at sanctioned sites and events. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. Contact the AMA at
the address or toll-free phone number below:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
The Slinger requires a three-channel radio with two servos,
a receiver, mixer and a speed control. A small receiver and
mini servos are required, and smaller radio equipment
designed for park flyer models can be used. The servos
must have a minimum of 15 oz-in torque.
Servos:
(HCAM0110) CS-12, 35 oz in torque
(FUTM0033) S3101, 34.7 oz in torque
(HCAM0090) CS-5, 16.7 oz in torque
(FUTM0041) S3106, 16.7 oz in torque
Receivers:
(GPML0044) 4-channel FM, low band
(GPML0045) 4-channel FM, high band
(GPML0056) 5-channel FM, low band
(includes 30 amp ESC)
(GPML0057) 5-channel FM, high band
(includes 30 amp ESC)
(FUTL0442) 4-channel FM, low band
(FUTL0443) 4-channel FM, high band
low band - channels 11-35
high band - channels 36-60
Receiver crystal:
(FUTL62**) for GPM or FUT low band
(FUTL63**) for GPM or FUT high band
** desired channel
Speed Control:
(GPMM2010) C-10, 12 amp
(GPMM2020) C-20, 20 amp
(GPMM2429) Slinger 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 receiver and servos.
Additionally, an 8-cell (9.6 volt) 1100 mAh or larger battery
pack is required. The battery compartment is sized for a 4/5
AA size battery. (GPMP0310) – 1100 mAh Nicd
For charging the battery at the flying field, the Great Planes
ElectriFly
™
Peak Charger (GPMM3000) is recommended.
The Great Planes ElectriFly Triton
™
Computerized Charger
(GPMM3150) is recommended for shop and field charging
and discharging.
In addition to common household tools, here is the list of
items used to build the Slinger.
❏
6-minute epoxy (GPMR6042)
❏
Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❏
#11 blades (HCAR0211)
❏
Double-sided foam tape (GPMQ4440) for mounting
receiver and speed control
❏
Sandpaper and sanding block
❏
Small Phillips screwdriver (#1)
❏
Small T-pins (HCAR5100) or craft pins
❏
5/64” drill bit
Since the Slinger is made mostly of foam, and since CA
adhesives commonly used to build R/C model airplanes
dissolve foam, CA should not be used when gluing foam
parts. Therefore, 6-minute epoxy, which is compatible with
foam, is used for construction. Unless otherwise specified in
the instructions, 6-minute epoxy is to be used for gluing all
parts of the model together.
For the strongest bond apply epoxy to both parts being joined.
Photos and sketches are placed before the step they refer
to. Frequently you can study photos in following steps to get
another view of the same parts.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
Building Supplies
Flight Equipment
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
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