Everybody can fly the new SLING Mini – almost anywhere!This lightweight RC discus-launch glider is built from virtually unbreakable EPO foam and reinforced with carbon composites, making it tough enough for backyard fun yet refined enough to take along on a trip. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pilot, you’ll love how easy it is to get airborne – just bring a minimum 4-channel radio with an S.BUS or DSM2-compatible receiver, and you’re ready to fly. Plus, every discus launch gives your fitness a little boost!
The SLING Mini features a fuselage with a removable plastic canopy at the front and a carbon tail boom for strength and low weight. Inside the nose, you’ll find a 1S 170mAh LiPo battery powering the onboard electronics: two built-in servos for elevator and rudder, along with an S.BUS/DSM2 decoder. Control surfaces are driven smoothly via pushrods running through the carbon boom.
Its wing, molded in resilient EPO foam with a carbon main spar, is fitted with plastic tip plates that hold a carbon pin for discus launching. Designed for both left- and right-handed pilots, the pin position can be adjusted to optimize launch performance depending on wind strength and your throwing style. The wing attaches securely with two plastic screws, allowing the model to be packed down small – ideal for walks, hikes, or even holiday travel. The tail surfaces are also made from EPO foam for maximum durability.
Setup is simple: connect your miniature receiver (S.BUS or DSM2 with serial output, running reliably on 1S LiPo) to the decoder board. The channels are preassigned: CH2 for elevator and CH4 for rudder. Power comes from the included 1S 170mAh LiPo, easily rechargeable via the supplied USB charger.
Of course, you can hand-launch the SLING Mini traditionally – but the real magic happens when you try the discus launch, just like the full-size competition hand-launch gliders. Don’t worry about technique: the included manual even features a fun comic strip guide that shows you exactly how to master the motion and get your SLING Mini soaring high!
ARTF set includes:
- Ready-to-fly SLING Mini model
- 1S 170 mAh LiPo receiver battery
- USB charger
- Instruction manual
Technical Data:
- Wingspan: 616 mm
- Length: 574 mm
- Wing area: 5.8 dm²
- Weight: 85–95 g
- Functions: Elevator, Rudder
- Build difficulty: S0 (very easy)
- Flight difficulty: P1 (beginner-friendly)
At Aerobertics, we love models that combine fun, performance, and durability – and the SLING Mini ticks all the boxes. Whether in your backyard, at the park, or packed for your next adventure, this little glider is ready to bring big smiles to every pilot.
