User Manual

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Introduction
Table of Contents
Box Contents
49.0 oz
(1390 g)
42.5 inches (1080mm)
59.0 inches (1500mm)
840Kv Brushless Outrunner (EFLM7215) Installed Installed
30-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC Brushless
ESC (V2) (EFLA1030B)
Installed Installed
13 g Digital Micro Servo (EFLR7155) and
37 g Standard Servo (EFLR7150)
Installed Installed
Apprentice S (SAFE RX) (EFLR310013) Installed Installed
3S 3200mAh Li-Po battery (EFLB32003S) Included Included
DC powered 2S–3S balancing fast char-
ger (EFLC3010)
Included Included
Spektrum DX5e with batteries (SPMR5510,
SPMR55101 (MD1))
Included
Needed to
Complete
515 in²
(33.2 dm²)
Specifications
Charging the Flight Battery ........................................................................4
Landing Gear Installation ...........................................................................5
Tail Installation ........................................................................................... 5
Wing Installation ........................................................................................6
Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) Technology .................................... 7
Transmitter ................................................................................................9
Transmitter and Receiver Binding .............................................................10
Flight Battery Installation, SAFE system/ESC Arming ................................11
LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff) ..........................................................................11
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ......................................................12
Center of Gravity (CG) Verification ............................................................12
Control Direction Test ............................................................................... 13
Flight Control ...........................................................................................14
Flight Training ..........................................................................................15
Flight Trimming ........................................................................................ 16
Range Check ...........................................................................................17
Flying Tips ...............................................................................................17
Takeoff ....................................................................................................18
Flying ......................................................................................................19
Landing ...................................................................................................19
Post Flight................................................................................................20
Service and Repairs ................................................................................. 20
Service of Power Components .................................................................21
Propeller Maintenance .............................................................................21
Water Takeoff and Landing Using the Optional Float Set ...........................22
Receiver Setup ........................................................................................22
Optional Transmitter Setup .......................................................................23
Buddy Box Setup .....................................................................................23
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .................................................24
Troubleshooting Guide for SAFE Technology .............................................25
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................................26
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................27
Contact Information .................................................................................28
FCC Information ....................................................................................... 28
Compliance Information for the European Union ....................................... 28
Parts Contact Information ......................................................................107
Replacement Parts ................................................................................. 108
Optional Parts ........................................................................................108
Congratulations on choosing the E-flite
®
Apprentice
®
S 15e airplane. Within
your grasp is the most intelligent RC airplane ever offered by Horizon
Hobby. Based on the renowned original Apprentice model, at its heart is
groundbreaking SAFE™ (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology that
makes learning to fly RC easier than ever and more fun for the experienced
pilot too. That’s because SAFE technology makes the complexity of model
aircraft spatial awareness possible so that you get the innovative benefit of
flight envelope protection, smooth flight performance and more.
Multiple levels of flight envelope protection allow you to reduce or remove
assistance features from the transmitter instantly so your skills can progress
more quickly. In addition, a “panic” feature is always ready to instantly return
your model to level flight if you ever loose orientation.
Patented Z-Foam™ construction of the Apprentice S offers durability beyond
comparison. Spektrum
TM
DSMX
®
radio technology means that you get the
assurance of an interference-free 2.4GHz signal for industry-leading command.
Because great control is more fun with power, count on the installed E-flite
electronics and power system to deliver crisp response of your transmitter
commands, and the performance to make it more fun.
All you have to do next is read and apply the information presented in this
instruction manual. Once you’ve learned the basics of RC flight, feel free to
enjoy this aircraft to learn more advanced maneuvers. You can also consider
flying from a lake or pond by installing the optional Apprentice S Float Set
(EFLA550), available separately.
Includes
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