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Apprentice
HBZ6100, HBZ6150
Instruction Manual | Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d'utilisation | Manuale di Istruzioni
160202.3
Updated 12/23
700mm
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- Page 1 ® Apprentice STOL S 700mm Scan the QR code and select the Manuals and Support quick links from the product page for the most up-to-date manual information. Scannen Sie den QR-Code und wählen Sie auf der Produktseite die Quicklinks Handbücher und Unterstützung, um die aktuellsten Informationen zu Handbücher. Scannez le code QR et sélectionnez les liens rapides Manuals and Support sur la page du produit pour obtenir les informations les plus récentes sur le manuel.
- 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:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Registration Specifications Wingspan 27.6" (700mm) Register your product today to join our mailing list Length 19.29" (490mm) and keep up to date with product updates, offers and Without Battery: 4.9oz (140g) HobbyZone news. ® Weight* With Recommended 2S 300mAh Flight Battery: 5.5oz (157g) * The weight provided is for the aircraft and flight control components. -
Page 4: Aircraft Components
Aircraft Components Typical Control Components Servo Control Horn Z-Bend Pushrod Aileron Length Adjustment Aileron Servo Flight Battery Elevator Horizontal Stabilizer Motor Receiver Elevator Servo Spinner Rudder Servo Propeller Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Vertical Stabilizer Aileron Servo Rudder ®... -
Page 5: Aircraft Assembly
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/ ApprenticeSTOLassembly. Assembly Video Landing Gear Installation The Apprentice STOL S 700mm includes landing gear which does not require hardware to hold in place. - 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/ApprenticeSTOLassembly. Assembly Video The wing of the Apprentice STOL S 700mm is secured to the fuselage using two thumb screws. 1.
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Page 7: Install The Transmitter Batteries
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. Replace the batteries immediately. If the alarm sounds while flying, land your aircraft as soon as possible. -
Page 8: Turning The Transmitter On And Off
Turning the Transmitter ON and OFF Slide the power button to power the transmitter ON. The LED indicator will illuminate green when the transmitter is ON and transmitting. To power the transmitter OFF, slide the power button to the OFF position. Charge the Aircraft Battery Only use an appropriate LiPo charger to charge the included LiPo Battery. -
Page 9: Installing The Flight Battery And Arming Electronic Speed Control (Esc)
Installing the Flight Battery and Arming Electronic Speed Control (ESC) CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed, the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement. 1. Lower the transmitter throttle stick and turn on throttle cut. With the throttle cut on, throttle input from the throttle stick is deactivated. -
Page 10: Center Of Gravity (Cg)
Center of Gravity (CG) An aircraft with the correct CG is balanced at a within a specific range for safe and stable flight. When flying in Beginner mode with the aircraft balanced properly, the aircraft should climb gradually at full power and fly level at 50–60% power with no elevator input. -
Page 11: Control Direction Test
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Page 12: Choose A Flying Field
30 paces. If control issues exist, do not 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 13: Flight Control
Flight Control IMPORTANT: Even though SAFE technology is a very helpful tool, the aircraft Transmitter Aircraft still needs to be flown manually. If incorrect input is given at lower altitudes Command Response or at slower speeds, the aircraft can crash. Study these control inputs and the aircraft response to each carefully before attempting your first flight. -
Page 14: 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 15 ® • Natural Flight Experience: The pilot experiences natural AS3X flight for Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport, scale and unique aircraft with the smooth handling and outstanding precision kind of performance experts appreciate. Now the exclusive Artificial Stability 3 •...
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Page 16: Transmitter
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 6-8 minutes using the recommended 2S 300mAh Install a fully charged flight battery in the aircraft. battery pack. - Page 17 In Flight When properly trimmed, the aircraft’s wing design causes the aircraft to climb Continue to climb into the wind at full throttle, until the aircraft reaches about at full throttle and descend at reduced throttle without the use of elevator. 50 feet (15 meters).
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Page 18: Trimming The Aircraft
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Low Voltage Cutoff is a function built into the electronic speed control to protect the battery from over-discharge. When the flight battery charge is low, LVC limits power supplied to the motor so the flight controls receive sufficient energy to safely land the aircraft. -
Page 19: Post Flight
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. * Failsafe The receiver stores the position of the transmitter throttle control at the HOLD time of binding as the failsafe position. -
Page 20: Bind And Fly Transmitter Setup
Bind and Fly Transmitter Setup IMPORTANT: This aircraft is compatible with Spektrum transmitters. Binding NX Series Transmitter Setup to an SLT transmitter other than the Spektrum SLT6LP will not provide full 1. Power ON your transmitter, click on scroll wheel, roll to System Setup and click the functionality. -
Page 21: Service And Repairs
Smart Technology Electronic Speed Control (ESC) DX/NX screen shots shown below This aircraft 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 more to compatible Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters. - Page 22 Service of Power Components CAUTION: Always disconnect the flight battery from the model before removing the propeller. Disassembly 1. Remove the battery hatch. 2. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2x6mm self tapping screw (A) from the center of the spinner. This screw secures both the propeller and the spinner.
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Page 23: Trouble Shooting Guide For Safe Technology
Trouble Shooting Guide for SAFE Technology Problem Possible Cause Solution Flying over recommended airspeed Reduce air speed Damaged propeller or spinner Replace propeller or spinner Balance the propeller. For more information, view John Redman’s propeller balancing video Imbalanced propeller at www.horizonhobby.com Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed Oscillation... -
Page 24: Replacement Parts
Problem Possible Cause Solution Control surface, control horn, linkage or servo Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls damage Do a check of wires and connections, connect or Wire damaged or connections loose replace as needed Control surface does not move Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect model was selected Re-bind or select correct model in transmitter... -
Page 25: Glossary Of Important Terms
Glossary of Important Terms Aileron: Control surface found on the trailing edge of each wing. Giving right control which activates when the battery voltage drops below a determined aileron control causes the right aileron to deflect up and the left aileron to level, cutting power to the motor, but still providing power to the receiver and deflect down, making the aircraft roll to the right. -
Page 26: Limited Warranty
(iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted ser- Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon vice by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with securely using a shipping carton. -
Page 27: Contact Information
Horizon Technischer Service service@horizonhobby.eu Hanskampring 9 European Union D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH +49 (0) 4121 2655 100 FCC Information FCC ID: BRWSPMR1275, BRWSPMAR630 This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 28: Compliance Information For The European Union
EU Importer of Record: 2011/65/EU; RoHS 3 Directive - Amending 2011/65/EU Annex II 2015/863. Horizon Hobby, GmbH HBZ Apprentice STOL S 700mm BNF (HBZ6150); Hereby, Horizon Hobby, LLC Hanskampring 9 declares that the device is in compliance with the following: Radio Equipment 22885 Barsbüttel Germany... - Page 29 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.
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