Horizon Hobby EFL370001 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 Scannerizzare il codice QR e selezionare i Link veloci Manuali e Supporto EFL370001 EFL3750 dalla pagina del prodotto per le informazioni manuali più aggiornate. Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation...
Page 2 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, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.
Page 3 Specifications Registration 59" (1500mm) Wingspan Register your product today to join our mailing list and keep Length 42.5" (1080mm) up to date with product updates, offers and E-flite ® news. Without Battery: 50oz (1418g) With 3S 4000mAh Battery: Weight 59.oz (1672g) Included Equipment Spektrum ™...
Page 4 Aircraft Components Typical Control Components Control Horn Servo Arm Retaining Sleeve Pushrod Servo Clevis Propeller (EFLP11080E) Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Motor (EFLM7215) ON/OFF Switch Nose Gear Assembly Canopy/Hatch Receiver (Rx) Flight Battery Flight Controller Aileron Servo (EFLR7155) Aileron Servo (EFLR7155) Aileron Rudder and Nose Gear Main Landing Gear...
Page 5 Aircraft Assembly We recommend reading each section of this manual before proceeding with assembly per the steps outlined. We also recommend watching the entire assembly video by scanning this QR code or using this URL: www.horizonhobby.cc/ApprenticeSTSassembly. Assembly Video Landing Gear Installation We recommend watching the “Landing Gear Installation”...
Page 6 Wing Installation We recommend watching the “Wing Installation” chapter/ section of the assembly video by scanning this QR code or using this URL: www.horizonhobby.cc/ApprenticeSTSassembly. Assembly Video The wing of the Apprentice STS is secured to the fuselage using six of the included rubber bands.
Page 7 Spektrum DXS Transmitter Install the Transmitter Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Install the included four AA batteries, noting proper polarity. 3. Reinstall the battery cover. Low Battery Alarm When the transmitter battery voltage drops below 4.7 volts, an alarm sounds and the voltage LEDs flash.
Page 8 Flight Battery Voltage Indicator To reset the flight battery low voltage warning: 1. After landing, disconnect the flight battery from the aircraft for at least The included DXS transmitter is equipped with a flight battery voltage indicator feature that works with compatible Smart technology-equipped receivers, flight 15 seconds, or until the flight battery voltage indicator LEDs on the DXS transmitter go out.
Page 9 Center of Gravity (CG) We recommend watching the “Center of Gravity” chapter/section of the assembly video by scanning this QR code or using this URL: www.horizonhobby.cc/ApprenticeSTSassembly. Assembly Video CAUTION: Never fly the aircraft without ensuring the center of gravity is within the acceptable range.
Page 10 Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (SPMWS2000, sold separately) along with the DXS transmitter included with the RTF Basic version to learn and practice the basics of flying. Featuring six popular Horizon Hobby trainer aircraft, including the Apprentice STS 1.5m, and built-in Virtual Flight Instructor lessons, new pilots...
Page 11 HOLD attempt to fly. Refer to the Warranty and Service Contact Information table at the end of the this manual to contact Horizon Hobby product support. 7. When the range check is successfully completed, release the bind button to exit range check mode.
Page 12 Flight Control IMPORTANT: Even though SAFE technology is a very helpful tool, the aircraft still needs to be flown manually. If incorrect input is given at lower altitudes or at slower speeds, the aircraft can crash. Study these control inputs and the aircraft Elevator/ Throttle/ response to each carefully before attempting your first flight.
Page 13 Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) Technology Flight Modes At any time during a flight you can switch between Beginner, Intermediate and Flight Mode Switch Experienced flight modes or use panic recovery to get your aircraft to a safe flying (switch B) attitude.
Page 14 Preflight Checklist Find a safe open area to fly. Perform a radio system range test. Charge the flight battery. Plan flight for flying field conditions. Set a flight time for: Install a fully charged flight battery in the aircraft. 4-6 minutes using a 3000mAh 3S battery pack. Make sure all linkages move freely.
Page 15 Landing 1. Reduce the throttle to around 50% to slow the airspeed. 2. Fly the aircraft downwind past the end of the runway. 3. Turn the aircraft into the wind and line the aircraft up with the runway center line. Wind 4.
Page 16 Trimming the Aircraft Adjusting Trim in Flight Aircraft Drift Trim Required If your aircraft does not fly straight and level at half throttle with the sticks at neutral, fly into the wind and adjust the trim sliders as indicated in the table until the aircraft maintains a reasonably straight and level flight path.
Page 17 Once properly bound, the receiver and transmitter will retain their bind for future flights. If you encounter problems, refer to the troubleshooting guide. If necessary, contact the appropriate Horizon Hobby product support office. Bind Button HOLD...
Page 18 Flight Training To the new pilot: This aircraft is easy to fly and helps you apply beginner skills to flying; however, we recommend you get help from a qualified flight instructor for your first radio Trainer Button controlled flights. Some model flying clubs provide flight training at their flying fields.
Page 19 Optional Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) Upgrade The Apprentice STS is upgradable with the addition of the optional LAS module (SPMA3180 not included) this allows the advanced SAFE features to be combined with an Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) for smoother gentler landings. IMPORTANT: For best results when using LAS, land on grass surfaces or a light colored surface, such as light colored concrete.
Page 20 Optional SAFE Plus GPS Upgrade  1. Charge the flight battery. From the Box to the Air 2. Set up your transmitter (BNF only). Adding the SAFE Plus GPS Module 3. Install the GPS module.* 4. Find a safe and open area. The Apprentice STS flight controler includes SAFE technology out of the box.
Page 21 Compass Calibration Compass calibration might be required after installing the GPS module, before flight. The aircraft will automatically enter compass calibration on the first power up after the GPS module is installed, after binding. IMPORTANT: The aircraft must be outside and needs to acquire a GPS lock in order to begin compass calibration.
Page 22 Powering ON, GPS Initialization and Establishing Home Location CAUTION: Keep aircraft away from magnetic sources such as cameras, camera mounts, speakers etc. These may interfere with the GPS system and loss of control may result. Airfield Virtual Fence: 1. Power on the transmitter. Set the home location and aircraft heading 2.
Page 23 Flight Modes Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced modes still operate the same with SAFE Plus as they did with SAFE. With SAFE Plus, The Holding Pattern (HP) and AutoLand (AL) modes may be used as well. HP/AL button Holding Pattern and AutoLand Trigger: Holding Pattern: Press and release the HP/AL (Bind) button.
Page 24 Virtual Fence Mode and GPS Virtual Fence Mode Transmitter Stick Position CAUTION: Keep aircraft away from magnetic sources such as Virtual Fence OFF cameras, camera mounts, speakers etc. These may interfere with • Low throttle the GPS system and loss of control may result. •...
Page 25 Holding Pattern (HP) Mode If at anytime the aircraft seems too far away, press and release the HP/AL (bind) Holding Pattern Mode button on the transmitter. The aircraft will maneuver to an altitude of approximately 120 feet (36m) and begin to fly a circular pattern over the home location.
Page 26 AutoLand Mode Hold for 3 sec. to activate When you are ready to land or your flight timer has signaled, press and hold the AutoLand mode HP/AL button on the transmitter for 3 seconds. The aircraft will instantly respond and begin a landing approach in the direction set during initialization.
Page 27 Deactivating GPS Deactivating GPS in the Air Deactivating GPS on the Ground If for any reason you wish to deactivate the GPS system while the aircraft is airborne, WARNING: Do not perform this or any other equipment test with the such as if the GPS system is not calibrated correctly or is not responding as expected, propeller installed on the aircraft.
Page 28 LED Indications Plane Status LED on the windshield status On-board LED Indication and required action Surface Movement Tx and Rx are not bound Flash red and blue in sequence rapidly Flash red and blue in sequence rapidly All surfaces centered Plane enters bind mode Flash yellow rapidly Flash red and blue in sequence rapidly...
Page 29 Optional Transmitter Setup To use a Spektrum transmitter other than the included DXS, use the setup table NX Series Transmitter Setup which corresponds to your transmitter series, DX, NX or iX series, to program the 1. Power ON your transmitter, click on scroll wheel, roll to System Setup and transmitter.
Page 30 Smart Technology Electronic Speed Control (ESC) The Apprentice STS is equipped with an exclusive Smart technology electronic speed control that can provide a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data while you fly, including motor RPM, current, battery voltage and RPM: more to compatible Spektrum AirWare ™...
Page 31 Propeller and Motor Service Disassembly Assembly 1. Remove the spinner (A) from the backplate (B), by pinching the backplate and Assemble in reverse order. pulling the spinner away. • Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires. •...
Page 32 ® AS3X System Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution If you need to adjust the trim more than 8 clicks, return the trim to neutral Trim is not at neutral and manually adjust the clevis to center the trim Trim change when flight mode is switched Sub Trim is not at neutral Do not use Sub Trim.
Page 33 Replacement Parts Optional Parts Part # Description Part # Description EFL2733 Spinner: Apprentice SPMA3180 Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) EFL2734 Motor Mount: Apprentice SPMR6775 NX6 6 Ch Transmitter Only EFL2735 5mm Prop Adapter: Apprentice SPMX32003S30 3200mAh 3S 11.1V Smart 30C; IC3 EFL2737 Wing Hold Down Rods with Caps:Apprentice SPMXPSA300...
Page 34 Roll: Left and right rotation of the aircraft around the longitudinal axis. Throttle: Control input which regulates the speed of the motor. A higher throttle setting makes the motor rotate faster, thus increasing forward thrust. A lower Rudder: Control surface found on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer. Right throttle setting makes the motor rotate slower, thus decreasing forward thrust.
Page 35 Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an au- Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a thorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, shipping carton.
Page 36 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: EFL Apprentice 1.5m STS RTF Basic and BNF Basic (EFL370001/ • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. EFL3750): •...
Page 37 ©2022 Horizon Hobby, LLC. E-flite, Plug-N-Play, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, the BNF logo, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, Spektrum AirWare, EC3, IC3, AS3X, SAFE, the SAFE logo, ModelMatch, 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. All other trademarks, service marks and logos are property of their respective owners.

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