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- Page 1 Apprentice S 2 1.2m ® HBZ31000, HBZ31500 Instruction Manual | Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation | Manuale di Istruzioni...
- Page 2 NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com or www.towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language: The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Box Contents Table of Contents Specifications ....................3 Flying Tips ....................15 Charging Warnings..................4 Takeoff ......................16 Charge the Flight Battery ................4 Flying ......................17 Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF) ............5 Landing ......................17 Turning the Transmitter ON and OFF ..............5 Post Flight..................... -
Page 4: Charging Warnings
Charging Warnings CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. • Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge dead or Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, personal injury, and/ damaged batteries. or property damage. •... -
Page 5: Installing The Transmitter Batteries (Rtf)
WARNING: Before proceeding further, remove the propeller and spinner from the motor shaft. Never attempt to program the radio components, assemble the aircraft or perform maintenance of any kind without removing the propeller. Serious injury could result if the motor starts inadvertently with the propeller still attached. 1. -
Page 6: Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (Safe) Technology
Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) Technology Activating SAFE Technology You control the help SAFE technology provides while you learn to fly. As ® your flying skills grow, decrease SAFE technology assistance. Change aircraft SAFE technology is not active until you advance the throttle past 25%. Once the response at any time by moving the Channel 5 (SAFE Flight mode) switch on SAFE technology is active, the control surfaces may move on the aircraft. -
Page 7: Hi/Low Rate Switch (Dual Rates)
SAFE technology is a revolutionary flight training system designed to give you Panic Recovery a stable platform for safely developing your flying skills. This is not an autopilot • Immediate recovery to a safe flying attitude or self-guiding robot. The sensors and software in this system help you fly the •... -
Page 8: Binding
Binding The receiver must be bound to your transmitter before it will operate. Binding is the process of teaching the receiver the specific code of the transmitter so it will only connect to that specific transmitter. The included RTF transmitter is bound to the aircraft at the factory. If you need to re-bind for any reason, follow the binding procedure as shown. -
Page 9: Control Horn And Servo Arm Settings
Wing Installation 1. Connect the aileron servo connectors to the included Y-harness (A) in the fuselage. The left and right servos can be connected to either side of the Y-harness. Ensure the Y-harness is connected to port 2 of the receiver. 2. -
Page 10: Control Surface Centering And Clevis Installation On A Control Horn
Control Surface Centering And Clevis Installation On A Control Horn Always check to ensure your control surfaces (Rudder, Elevator and Ailerons) are centered with the rest of the surface before every flight.. If the control surfaces are not centered, centering can be achieved by following the steps below: •... -
Page 11: Lvc (Low Voltage Cutoff)
LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff) LVC is a feature built into your ESC to protect the battery from over-discharge. When the battery charge is too low, LVC limits power supplied to the motor. The aircraft will begin to slow and you will hear the motor pulse. When the motor power decreases, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery. -
Page 12: Control Direction Test
Control Direction Test IMPORTANT: All trimming and control test should be done before throttle is to adjust control surfaces. Move the transmitter control sticks so the model’s advanced and in Experienced Mode. rudder, elevator and ailerons move as shown (illustrations show a view from the rear of the aircraft). -
Page 13: Flight Control
Flight Control TIP: For the first flights, make sure Flight Mode switch is set to Beginner mode, the best flight mode to help you learn to fly. For smooth control of your aircraft, always make small control moves. All directions are described as if you were sitting in the aircraft. For example, when the aircraft’s nose is pointing toward you, left steering (rudder) will turn the aircraft left (your right while holding the transmitter). -
Page 14: Trimming The Aircraft
Trimming the Aircraft Manually Adjusting Trim It is recommend that the SAFE flight mode switch is set to Experienced mode (position 2) before manually adjusting trim. Perform manual adjustment of trim before increasing the throttle above 25% or the control surfaces will move when the aircraft is moved. Return any trim setting on the transmitter to neutral by pushing the trim slider to the middle position, then adjusting the clevis on that control surface to position it the same as it was with the trim slider offset. -
Page 15: Range Test
Range Test CAUTION: While holding the aircraft during the range test, always keep body parts and loose items away from the propeller. Failure to do so could cause personal injury. Before each flying session, and especially with a new model, you should perform a range check. -
Page 16: Takeoff
Takeoff For video assistance regarding assembly, visit the Apprentice product page at www.horizonhobby.com Flying Conditions A good flying day is calm, with winds that are less than 5–7 mph (8–11km/h). Flying in faster winds than this could make flying difficult and result in a crash. Wind near the ground can be less than the wind at the elevation where your aircraft flies. -
Page 17: Flying
Flying Let the aircraft climb at full throttle, into the wind, until the aircraft gets about 200 feet (61meters) above the ground, then decrease the throttle to half (50%). Try to make only small and gentle movements of the control sticks so you can see how the aircraft responds. -
Page 18: Post Flight
Post Flight NOTICE: When you are finished flying, never keep the aircraft in the sun. Do not store the aircraft in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam. Post Flight Checklist 1. Disconnect Flight Battery 2. -
Page 19: Service Of Power Components
Service of Power Components CAUTION: Always disconnect the flight battery from the model before removing the propeller. Disassembly 1. Remove the screw (A) and spinner (B) from the spinner backplate (C). 2. Remove the hex nut (D), propeller (E), and the spinner backplate from the collet (F). -
Page 20: Optional Transmitter Setup
Optional Transmitter Setup If using any DSMX transmitter other than the included DXS (3 pos gear switch) Computerized Transmitter Setup the radio will have to be configured correctly for the SAFE system to work Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model properly. -
Page 21: Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at Throttle not at lowest position or throttle trim too high lowest setting Aircraft will not respond Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater to throttle but responds to other controls Throttle channel is reversed... -
Page 22: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2018 A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight within visual line of sight of the pilot or spotter(s). It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and related AMA guidelines, any additional rules specific to the flying site, as well as all applicable laws and regulations. -
Page 23: Contact Information
Warranty Requirements as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service- been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. -
Page 24: Compliance Information For The European Union
Compliance Information for the European Union EU Compliance Statement: EU Manufacturer of Record: HBZ Apprentice S 2 RTF (HBZ31000); Hereby, Horizon Hobby, Horizon Hobby, LLC LLC declares that the device is in compliance with the following: 2904 Research Road Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU; Low Voltage Directive (LVD) Champaign, IL 61822 USA 2014/35/EU;... -
Page 25: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione 30-Ampere-telemetriefähiger ESC con capacità di telemetria EFLA1030FB 30-Amp Telemetry Capable ESC 30 ampères avec télémétrie Regler da 30 Amp HBZ3101 Wing Set Tragflächen Set Ailes Set ala HBZ3102... - Page 26 © 2021 Horizon Hobby, LLC HobbyZone, the HobbyZone logo, Apprentice, SAFE, the SAFE logo, AS3X, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, IC3, Bind-N-Fly, the BNF logo, the Smart Technology logo, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. US 8,672,726.