Sling Wing Instructions

Ultra Performance, Catapult-Launched Flying Wing SlingWing delivers incredible performance and hours of fun for pilots ages 8 to 80. SlingWing will amaze you with long soaring flights, and entertain for hours on end.

Before you begin, please read the following:

1. FLIGHT CHECK
   Your SlingWing is already 98% assembled in the package. Just attach the small band around the hooks (use two bands for windy conditions), assemble the launcher as shown, adjust the flaps for the desired flight characteristics and you're ready to fly.

2. PRE-FLIGHT
   Once you have installed the bands, SlingWing will need its wingtips adjusted to determine its flight characteristics. SlingWing flies with its hooks up. Its wingtips (Elevons) need to be slightly bent upward (be gentle). Turning characteristics are controlled by bending one flap more than the other. Please note sometimes Sling Wings fly better with the hooks down and flaps up or down. Experiment and learn.
   
   
   

3. LAUNCHING
   READ COMPLETELY
   Fold your SlingWing in half and hook the large, launching rubber band under ONE of the hooks (see adjacent illustration). Hold the SlingWing by the folded wing tips and pull downward. Release the SlingWing and it will travel upwards, eventually open, and start its flight back to earth.

TIPS:

• Light wind, or no wind conditions make for the best flying.
• Launch in an open area away from trees or rooftops.
• Test your SlingWing with a mini-launch to get the feel.
• Do not store in very hot, or very cold places.
• A broken wing often can be repaired with clear tape applied to both sides of the wing.

CHALLENGES:

• SlingWing doesn't open; Install a second small band around the hooks.
• SlingWing doesn't turn; Adjust one flap up, leaving the other flap flat.

IMPORTANT:

• Read and follow all instructions.
• NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OF AGE.
• Parents, please supervise your children when using this product.
• Small parts can be a choking hazard.
• User assumes all liability for this product's use, or misuse.
• Manufacturer and/or dealer assumes no responsibility for any damages arising from the use or misuse of this product.
• Made in USA. US Patent #4836817.
• Have Fun!

Big AIR Instructions

Catapult Launched Airplane
Your BigAIR plane is equipped with a hinged left wing. The wing is biased to assume a flat configuration for gliding through tension provided by its rubber band hinge design. At the high airspeed generated during catapult launching, aerodynamic lift-forces overcome the rubber band's ability to keep the wing flat, thus the wing folds upward and causes an asymmetrical distribution of lift. The result is a rolling flight that prevents your BigAIR from simply looping back to earth. BigAIR reaches higher altitude and flies longer than is possible with traditional fixed wing designs.

TO LAUNCH

1. Reverse rubber band hinge from shipping position to flight position as shown (figure a).
   
2. Make small adjustments in BigAIR's flight surfaces as desired (figure b).
   
3. Attach catapult to notch in BigAIR's nose (figure c).
   
4. Launch upward using care not to strike the launching stick or your hand.
   Always launch upward.
   NEVER LAUNCH BigAIR TOWARD ANYONE!

Control BigAIR flight characteristics by making small adjustments to its ailerons, elevators and rudder. For a circular flight pattern, slightly bend-up the left aileron, slightly bend down the right aileron and slightly bend rudder to the left. Stalling indicates too much bend in flight surfaces. If BigAIR loops instead of rolls when launched, increase launch airspeed by further extending the catapult and/or adjust the hinged-wing rubber band so that the wing folds more easily. BigAIR is designed to do acrobatics and barrel rolls on the way up. At maximum height, the wings fully deploy for a great glide back to earth.

To Launch:
figure a	figure b	figure c

Max AIR Instructions

Powered Flight
Powered flight for hours of high flying fun!

• Fully assembled
• Charges in 30-seconds
• Flies for up to a minute
• Rugged construction
• For ages 8 and older

Your MAX AIR free flight electric plane comes fully assembled and ready to fly right out of the packaging.

Charging:

You need two AA batteries. Affix those in the battery charger supplied.

Then take the charger and insert it into the battery charger portal on the Max Air. See photo on the package. Make sure the switch is turned to the off position or the internal battery will not charge.

Charge it for about 15 seconds for its first test flight.

Take it off the charger.

After you test fly it and see the pattern it flies you are ready to charge it for longer and let your Max Air really fly.

The Max Air will fly as long as the internal battery lasts. If you have fresh AA batteries and charge it for 1 minute you can expect about a 1 minute flight. We don’t suggest longer charges as it may charge so long and fly so well it flies away from you.

Test Flight:

Go to a large area. A park, a large field with few trees is the best. Max Air flies best in little or no wind. Grab the fuselage with one hand, making sure to keep your hands away from the prop. See the photo on the packaging. Turn the Max Air on. Throw the Max Air into the wind if there is any. Throw it not too hard and not too soft.

You can adjust the Max Air’s flight characteristics:

The rudder is located on the back of the Max Air underneath the wing. This controls the left and right turns. Adjust it by grabbing it with your finger and thumb. Make small adjustments left or right. You can also achieve the same results by bending the triangle shaped foam on the wing near the elevator. Always make small adjustments.

If the Max Air is not getting altitude adjust the Elevator on the back of the plane. It is on the wing and looks like the hinged triangle at the very back of the plane. Adjust it up a little bit and see what happens.

If you ever have difficulty and can’t get your Max Air to fly email us at support@slingwing.com.

Max Air is assembled in the USA from foreign and USA made components. Max Air is one of the great flying products produced by Sling Wing P. O. Box 1392 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352. Please call Scott Rundle at 951-640-3890 with comments and suggestions. Max Air has a trademark pending.

A word about our foam sheets

Powered Flight

Our foam is made out of expanded polystyrene. This is the same material egg cartons are made from. Compared to Depron it is about twice as heavy and it is stiffer and tougher. The advantage of our foam compared to Depron is the fact that you will not need as much carbon fiber to stiffen it up. Our 6mm only comes in a beautiful navy blue. Our 3mm comes in light blue, light green and bright yellow.

Our foam is made in the U.S.A. of USA manufactured expanded polystyrene. The foam comes on a roll and we put it through our machine and heat it up in stages it is left to cool and cut off the end of the machine. It is hot wire cut to size and boxed to your specifications. We want to be the lowest cost producer of foam sheets. Give us a try and then give us some feedback.

If you need sizes that are not available on our site we may be able to accommodate you. Our width ranges from 18” to 18.5” and our length goes as long as you want. If you want a custom size send us an email at slingwing@earthlink.net and let us know how many sheets you want and at what size. We will quote the job and shipping and let you know when we are going to run our custom sizes. We plan to do custom sizes monthly or as order volume dictates.