Introducing the Extreme Flight Slick 580 V3

10 years ago, the original Extreme Flight Slick 580 changed the game, redefining what pilots could expect from a giant-scale ARF. Today, we’re proud to unveil the next chapter in that legacy: the all-new Slick 580 V3.

More than an update, the V3 is a celebration of a decade of innovation, refinement, and teamwork.

This aircraft is the result of a true Team Extreme effort. Chris Hinson and Ben Fisher led the engineering evolution — refining structure, aerodynamics, and assembly to bring the Slick fully into the modern Extreme Flight era, while preserving the unmistakable flight character that made the original legendary.

From XA and 3D to precision aerobatics, the Slick 580 V3 delivers the locked-in feel, blistering roll rate, and confidence-inspiring performance pilots expect — now elevated by 10 years of lessons learned.

The Extreme Flight Slick 580 is a perfect blend of heritage and innovation: lightweight composite-reinforced construction, refined aerodynamics, and Extreme Flight’s latest assembly technologies. 3 incredible Ultracote colour schemes make this ultra high-performance machine continue to stand out at the flying field.

Thank you to everyone who helped shape the Slick 580 over the past decade.

The legend continues.

UPGRADED and Standardised Extreme Flight Features:

• FULLY SHEETED AILERONS for unparalleled response
• NEW standardised servo positions for 2026
• UPGRADED structure and bracing for better strength and agility
• UPGRADED servo pocket structures
• NEW lightweight foam tunnel preinstalled
• NEW CNC front canopy pins
• Matched X2 Pilot included and installed
• Fully finished canopy interior
• Pre-glued and pre-painted control horns
• Pre-hinged and sealed ailerons and rudder
• Pre-installed blind nuts in wingtips for night lights/pyro
• Pre-moulded negative pressure lip for improved airflow and cooling
• Clear lower cowl template to aid cutting stock exhaust exits
• Single wire rudder install for easy assembly
• Bubble style wing and stab bags and canopy cover INCLUDED
• GENUINE Dubro HD ball links
• GENUINE Ultracote/Oracover covering scheme

Specifications

• Wingspan: 105.5 inch (2,680mm)
• Length: 100 inch (2,540mm)
• Weight: 26-28 lbs (11.8-12.7kg)
• Wing area: 1,783 sq in (115.0 dm²)
• Spinner: 5 inch
• Centre of gravity: centre to rear of the main wing tube as a starting position
• Engine class: 120cc

Recommended Set-up

Gas:

• Engine: Desert Aircraft DA-120 or GP 123cc
• Standoff: Blazing Star DA-120 standoff
• Fuel tank: FlowMaster 34oz (1005ml)
• Header drop: 50mm
• Canisters (2 required, one per cylinder): DA-120 – KS 3086-6 / KS 3086V-6 or KS 3088-6 / KS 3088V-6; GP-123 – KS 3088-6 / KS 3088V-6 (-6 = rear exit, V-6 = front exit)

Servos, Arms & Extensions:

• 7 high-torque metal gear servos: MKS HBL380, MKS HBL599, MKS HV777A+ or Savox SB2290SG
• Throttle servo: MKS HV1250
• 4x Extreme Flight 1.5 inch single servo arms (3mm) – ailerons
• 2x Extreme Flight 2 inch single servo arms (3mm) – elevators
• 1x Extreme Flight 2 inch single servo arm (3mm) – push-pull rudder (recommended), or 1x 4 inch double arm for pull-pull rudder
• 2x Extreme Flight 20 AWG 24 inch extensions – outboard ailerons
• 3x Extreme Flight 20 AWG 48 inch extensions – elevators and push-pull rudder
• 1x Extreme Flight 20 AWG 24 inch extension – throttle

Shop the hardware: Extreme Flight servo arms · 20 AWG servo extensions

Downloads

• Extreme Flight Spec Sheet (PDF)
• Instruction Manual / Build Guide (PDF)

All Extreme Flight products in the UK are supplied by AerobatX - Official & Exclusive UK Importer and Distributor for Extreme Flight R/C