HBZ3100 HobbyZone Mini Apprentice S Manual
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Mini Apprentice
®
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EN
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Range Test
Before each fl ying session, and especially with a new
model, you should perform a range check. The DXe incor-
porates a range testing system. Placing the transmitter in
RANGE CHECK mode reduces the output power, allowing
a range check.
1. Power on the transmitter for 5 seconds or more with
the throttle stick and trim low. Plug in the aircraft bat-
tery and keep the aircraft immobile for 5 seconds.
2. Face the model with the transmitter in your normal
fl ying position. Toggle the HI/LO Rate switch four
times then press and hold the BIND/Panic button.
The LEDs will fl ash and the alarm will sound. The
system is in range check mode.
IMPORTANT: You must hold the BIND/Panic button during
the entire range check process. Releasing the button will
exit the range check mode.
3. With the system powered on and the model restrained
on the ground*, stand 28 meters (90 feet) away from
the model.
CAUTION: In some aircraft, when the model is placed
on the ground, the antenna(s) can be within inches
of the ground. Close proximity of the antenna(s) to
the ground can reduce the effectiveness of the range
check. If you experience issues during the range
check, restrain the model on a non-conductive stand
or table up to 2ft (60cm) above the ground, then
range check the system again.
4. Move the transmitter rudder, elevator, aileron and
throttle controls to ensure they operate smoothly at
28 meters (90 feet).
5. If control issues exist, do not attempt to fl y. 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.
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 person-
al injury.
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Prefl ight Checklist
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1. Find a safe and open area.
2. Charge fl ight battery.
3. Install fully charged fl ight battery in aircraft.
4. Make sure linkages move freely.
5. Perform Control Direction Test.
6. Perform a Range Check.
7. Plan fl ight for fl ying fi eld conditions.
8. Set a fl ight timer for 6-8 Min.
9. Have fun!
• Start in beginner mode. As you learn and become more
confi dent, change modes to advance.
• Resist the desire to fl y at full throttle. Flying slowly at fi rst
allows for greater response time should anything go wrong.
• Always keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind
from you.
• Gain experience by fi rst fl ying in large circles high off the
ground. Once you feel comfortable, gradually progress to
more advanced maneuvers.
• Do not attempt your fi rst turn at low altitude. Higher alti-
tudes allow for greater possibility of correction.
• Control stick movements are quite sensitive. Avoid pushing
the control sticks to their endpoints until you become more
familiar with your aircraft.
• To recover from a nose dive, decrease throttle and release
the aileron stick. Pull the elevator stick back a small
amount to pull up the nose of the aircraft.
• If you feel you have lost control press and hold
the Panic Button.
Flying Tips
28 meters (90 feet)
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13
24
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Mode 2 Mode 1
Keep upright, im-
mobile and out of
the wind for
5 seconds