HBZ3100 HobbyZone Mini Apprentice S Manual

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Ground Launch

Take off from the ground in Beginner mode is recommended for ﬁ rst ﬂ ights,

however, if the ground is not hard and level, get help to hand launch your

aircraft.

1. Place the aircraft on its landing gear in a large, open area with smooth

asphalt or concrete. The aircraft’s nose should point into the wind (in no

greater than 5–7 mph (8–11km/hr) wind).

2. Stand behind your aircraft so you can see the rudder, ailerons and elevator.

3. Slowly move the throttle stick to FULL (100%) while gently pulling back

on the elevator stick. Use the rudder to keep the aircraft’s nose pointed

into the wind while it leaves the ground.

4. With a full battery in calm wind, your aircraft should rise off the ground in

approximately 20 feet (7 meters).

Hand Launch

When learning to ﬂ y, get help to hand-launch your aircraft so you can

concentrate on ﬂ ying. If you must hand-launch the aircraft alone, hold

the model in your dominant hand and the transmitter in your other hand.

An optional neck strap (SPMP610, sold separately) can help you hold the

transmitter.

1. Grip the aircraft under the fuselage, behind the rear landing gear.

2. Carefully increase transmitter throttle control to FULL (100%).

3. Throw the aircraft slightly nose up and directly into the wind while

keeping the wings parallel to the ground.

Takeoff

A good ﬂ ying day is calm, with winds that are less than 5–7 mph

(8–11km/h). Flying in faster winds than this could make ﬂ ying difﬁ cult and

result in a crash.

Wind near the ground can be less than the wind at the elevation where

your aircraft ﬂ ies.

Flying Conditions

Wind

Hand launch in Beginner mode with Panic mode active. The technology

will keep the aircraft level and in a climb. Obtain a safe and steady climb,

then release the Panic Switch and climb to a safe altitude.

TIP

If the model is launched incorrectly, or is landing at a less than perfect

attitude, pull and hold the Panic Switch. The SAFE technology can correct

and help prevent a crash.

TIP

Take off in Beginner mode, increase throttle and keep the aircraft straight

with the rudder control. The aircraft will rise from a level runway in a

short distance. Obtain a steady climb to a safe altitude. Use Panic Switch if

needed.

TIP

Wind

For video assistance regarding ﬁ rst ﬂ ight, visit

the Mini Apprentice product page at