E-FLITE Apprentice S 15e Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Apprentice S 15e ® Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions And Warnings
Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction Congratulations on choosing the E-flite Apprentice S 15e airplane. Within Patented Z-Foam™ construction of the Apprentice S offers durability beyond ® ® your grasp is the most intelligent RC airplane ever offered by Horizon comparison. Spektrum DSMX radio technology means that you get the ®... -
Page 4: Charging The Flight Battery
Charging the Flight Battery DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features Your Apprentice S trainer comes with a DC balancing charger and 3S Li-Po battery. You must charge the included Li-Po battery pack with a Li-Po specific • Charges 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs charger only (such as the included charger). Never leave the battery and charger •... -
Page 5: Landing Gear Installation
Landing Gear Installation Remove the spinner, nut, washer, spinner back plate and propeller assembly (A). Remove 3 screws (B) and the cowling (C) from the fuselage (D). Tools are required to loosen the nut and screws. Turn the model so you can see the bottom of the fuselage. Under the fuselage, loosen the screw (E) in the nose gear steering arm and insert the strut (F) (flat spot facing to the front) fully in the mount (G). -
Page 6: Wing Installation
Wing Installation Carefully apply the 2 strips of double-stick tape (A) to the root of the wing as shown. Assemble the wings on the carbon wing tube (B) so there is no gap. No epoxy is required to hold the wings together; however, if desired, epoxy may be used (instead of the tape) to adhere the wings to each other on the wing tube. -
Page 7: Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (Safe) Technology
Some control input is still used with panic activated. AS3X ® technology Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport, scale and unique aircraft with the kind of performance experts appreciate. Now the exclusive Artificial Experienced Mode Stability 3 axis (AS3X) system helps take performance expectations in aircraft a quantum leap higher. - Page 8 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 SAFE technology is not active until you advance the throttle past 25%. aircraft response at any time by moving the Channel 5 (SAFE Flight mode) Once the SAFE technology is active, the control surfaces may move on the switch on your transmitter.
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Page 9: Transmitter
Transmitter Installing the Transmitter Batteries Your Spektrum DX5e comes prebound to the aircraft. Remove the battery cover, install the four included batteries (noting proper polarity) and reinstall the battery cover. Low Battery Alarm When the battery voltage drops below 4.7 volts, an alarm sounds and the voltage LEDs flash. -
Page 10: Transmitter And Receiver Binding
Transmitter Continued Explanation of DX5e Transmitter LEDs, Switches and Modes Servo Reversing Switches (I): for the Apprentice. These switches select the servo direction of each channel. Use your fingernail or a small screwdriver to change the switch position if needed. Ensure each Trainer/Bind/Panic Switch (B): This switch is used as both the trainer and switch is set to normal (NOR) for correct function of the SAFE technology. -
Page 11: Flight Battery Installation, Safe System/Esc Arming
Flight Battery Installation, SAFE system and Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Arming 1. Rest the aircraft on a flat surface with the landing gear facing up and make sure the ESC switch is OFF. 2. Turn the latch (A) and open the battery hatch. 3. -
Page 12: Control Horn And Servo Arm Settings
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings NOTICE: Moving a linkage to another position may block the servo arm or affect SAFE technology functionality. The Illustration shows the correct hole settings in servo arms and control horns. Elevator Ailerons Rudder Recommended Rates Use low rates for decreased control throws in all flight modes Use high rates for increased control throws in all flight modes Nose Gear... -
Page 13: Control Direction Test
Control Direction Test Power on the transmitter. Make sure the throttle is at 0% and that throttle trim more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support department. is fully lowered on the transmitter. Power on the model. Make sure the control Mode 2 is the most common control mode used worldwide. -
Page 14: Flight Control
Flight Control For smooth control of your aircraft, always make small control moves. All • Banking right and left: Move the aileron stick right to make the aircraft drop directions are described as if you were sitting in the aircraft. the wing (bank) to the right and move the aileron stick left to bank left. -
Page 15: Flight Training
Flight Training Simulator Use We recommend using your DX5e transmitter with the Phoenix R/C Pro Flight Simulator 4.0 (RTM4000). The simulator software includes the original Apprentice and other trainer aircraft. Use the transmitter with the simulator to practice and experiment with your aircraft without damaging your model. Trainer Switch Instruction Front... -
Page 16: Flight Trimming
Flight Trimming Make yourself familiar with your transmitter’s controls and the aircraft’s IMPORTANT: For best results, trimming should always be done while flying response before flying by performing the recommended Control Direction directly into the wind using the Intermediate or Experienced Flight Modes. Test. -
Page 17: Range Check
28 meters (90 feet). 5. If control issues exist, do not attempt to fly. Refer to the contact table at the end of the this manual to contact Horizon Hobby product support. Also, see the Spektrum website for more information. -
Page 18: Takeoff
Takeoff Flying Conditions Ground Launch Take off from the ground in Beginner mode is recommended for first flights, A good flying day is calm, with winds that are less than 5–7 mph however, if the ground is not hard and level, get help to hand launch your (8–11km/h). -
Page 19: Flying
Flying Let the aircraft climb at full throttle, into the wind, until the aircraft gets about 300 feet (91meters) above the ground, then decrease the throttle to half (50%). 50% throttle In Beginner mode, when properly trimmed, your Full throttle Reduced throttle aircraft will climb at full throttle without use of elevator. -
Page 20: 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. Turn off ESC switch 2. -
Page 21: Service Of Power Components
Horizon Hobby does not warrant replacement if the servos are used under • Follow steps 1 and 2 above to remove the propeller. extreme vibration or the stabilization system is used with an unbalanced • Reassemble in reverse order. -
Page 22: Water Takeoff And Landing Using The Optional Float Set
Water Takeoff and Landing Using the Optional Float Set IMPORTANT: We recommend flying with floats only once you have become CAUTION: Never go alone to get a downed model in the water. able to fly comfortably in Experienced flight mode. CAUTION: If at any time water splashes in the fuselage while flying from Only use the floats if you are comfortable flying your aircraft and have water, bring the airplane to shore, open the battery hatch and immediately... -
Page 23: Optional Transmitter Setup
Optional Transmitter Setup If using any DSM2/DSMX transmitter other than the included DX5e (3 pos gear Refer to your transmitter’s manual for more information about transmitter switch) the radio will have to be configured correctly for the SAFE system to setup. -
Page 24: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL B. RADIO CONTROL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight 1. All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people, vessels, in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide For Safe Technology
Troubleshooting Guide for SAFE Technology Problem Possible Cause Solution Flying over recommended Reduce air speed airspeed Damaged propeller or Replace propeller or spinner spinner Balance the propeller. For more information, view John Redman’s propeller balancing video at www. Imbalanced propeller horizonhobby.com Oscillation Motor vibration... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide
By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared... - Page 27 Horizon Hobby Limited +44 (0) 1279 641 097 Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NS, United Kingdom Horizon Technischer Service service@horizonhobby.de Christian-Junge-Straße 1 Germany Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH +49 (0) 4121 2655 100 25337 Elmshorn, Germany Service/Parts/Sales: infofrance@horizonhobby.com 11 Rue Georges Charpak France...
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Page 28: Contact Information
Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2013032603 No. HH2014041401 Product(s): EFL Apprentice S 15e RTF Product(s): EFL Apprentice S 15e BNF Item Number(s): EFL3100, EFL3100M1 Item Number(s): EFL3180 Equipment class:... -
Page 29: Parts Contact Information
Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice EFL3100MD1 Apprentice S 15e RTF (Mode 1) E-flite Apprentice S 15e RTF (Mode 1) Apprentice S 15e RTF (Mode 1) Apprentice S 15e RTF (Mode 1) EFL310001 Wing Set: Apprentice S 15e E-flite Apprentice S : Tragflächenset Paire d’ailes: Apprentice S 15e... -
Page 30: Replacement Parts
Apprentice 15e EFL2738 Rubber Bands (8): Apprentice S 15e E-flite Apprentice S: Gummibänder (8) Elastiques (8): Apprentice S 15e Elastici (8): Apprentice S 15e Optional Parts • Optionale Bauteile • Pièces optionnelles • Pezzi opzionali Part # | Number... - Page 31 © 2014 Horizon Hobby, LLC. E-flite, Apprentice, AS3X, ParkZone, Blade, Celectra, EC3, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, Z-Foam, Bind-N-Fly, ModelMatch, SAFE, the SAFE 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.