User Manual

EN
Apprentice STS
18
Takeoff
Set the fl ight mode switch to Beginner Mode (position 0) for your fi rst fl ights. Set a
fl ight timer for 8-10 minutes using a 3200mAh 3S battery pack.
Ground Launch
Once the aircraft is ready for fl ight, slowly advance the throttle to start the takeoff
roll into the wind. Small rudder inputs may be required for heading correction as
the aircraft will begin a slow climb out as the throttle is advanced.
TIP: Rudder / nose wheel control throw is automatically set for taxi mode in
beginner mode when on the ground and under 6 meters of altitude.
This provides more control to taxi the aircraft and yaw control during landings.
Once airborne, rudder control throw is automatically reduced to beginner fl ight
mode.
Slowly advance
the throttle stick.
Wind
When properly trimmed, the aircraft’s wing design causes a climb at full
throttle without the use of elevator.
50% throttleFull throttle Reduced throttle
In Flight
Let the aircraft climb at full throttle, into the wind, until the aircraft gets about 300
feet (91m) above the ground, then decrease the throttle to half (50%).
Make small and gentle stick movements to see how the aircraft responds.
Flying with the nose pointed toward you is one of the hardest things to do when
learning to fl y. Practice fl ying in large circles high off the ground.
If you lose orientation of the aircraft, press and hold the PANIC button and the
aircraft will return to level fl ight.
NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, activate throttle hold or quickly lower the throttle
and throttle trim. Failure to do so could result in extra damage to the airframe, as
well as damage to the ESC and motor.
IMPORTANT: If using the buddy box option for training on a transmitter other than
the included DXe use these settings for a Master and or Slave Transmitter. Failure
to do so will not allow SAFE technology Flight modes to work correctly.
IMPORTANT: If using the buddy box option the transmitter must be confi gured
using the Transmitter Setup and Buddy Box setup charts.
Master Transmitter Setup
Master Transmitter Master Setup
DX4e, DX5e (2pos) Factory Trainer Settings
DX4e, DX5e (3pos) Factory Trainer Settings
DXe Factory Trainer Settings
DX6i Factory Trainer Settings
DX7 Trainer to Normal
DX6*
DX7s
DX7(G2)*
DX8
DX8(G2)*
DX9*
DX10t
DX18
DX20*
Activate Programmable Master and insure
channels Thro - Aux 1 are set to slave
When using GPS, assign master transmitter to “A”
switch or other open switch location. Do not assign to
“I” button. “I” button controls GPS holding pattern and
auto-home function.
Buddy Box Setup
Slave Transmitter Setup
Slave Transmitter Slave Setup
DX4e, DX5e (2pos) Factory Trainer Settings
DX4e. DX5e (3pos) Factory Trainer Settings
DXe Factory Trainer Settings
DX6i Factory Trainer Settings
DX7 Factory Trainer Settings
DX6
DX7s
DX7(G2)
DX8
DX8(G2)
DX9
DX10t
DX18
DX20
Factory Trainer Settings