User Manual
EN
Apprentice STS
16
Flight Control
IMPORTANT: Even though SAFE technology is a very helpful tool, the aircraft
still needs to be fl own manually. If incorrect input is given at lower altitudes or at
slower speeds, the aircraft can crash. Study these control inputs and the aircraft
response to each carefully before attempting your fi rst fl ight.
For fi rst fl ights, set the SAFE
®
fl ight mode switch to Beginner Mode (position0).
For smooth control of your aircraft, always make small corrections. All directions
are described as if you were sitting in the aircraft.
Flying faster or slower: When your aircraft is stable in the air, push the throttle
stick up to make the aircraft go faster. Pull the throttle stick back to slow down. The
aircraft will climb when the throttle is increased.
Elevator up and down: Push the elevator stick forward to make the aircraft go
down. Pull the elevator stick back to go up.
Aileron right and left: Move the aileron stick right to make the aircraft roll or
“bank” right. Move the aileron stick left to bank left.
TIP: Always picture yourself in the aircraft when determining which way to bank
the aircraft wings. When the aircraft is fl ying away from you, banking the aircraft
right or left appears normal. When fl ying toward you, the aircraft will appear to
bank the opposite direction to the control input given. This will become more
instinctual with experience.
Rudder left and right: Push the rudder stick left or right to yaw or point the nose
of the aircraft left or right. The rudder stick is also used to steer the aircraft left and
right while taxiing on the ground.
TIP: Similar to aileron control, picture yourself in the aircraft to determine which
direction to point the nose whether you are fl ying away from yourself or toward
yourself.
Transmitter Command Aircraft Response
Elevator
Aileron
Rudder