Apprentice S 2 1.
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EN Box Contents RTF Table of Contents Specifications.................................................................................................. 3 Charging Warnings.......................................................................................... 4 Charge the Flight Battery................................................................................. 4 Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF).......................................................... 5 Turning the Transmitter ON and OFF.
Charging Warnings CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, personal injury, and/ or property damage. • Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge dead or damaged batteries. • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges. • Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging. • ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES.
EN WARNING: Before proceeding further, remove the propeller and spinner from the motor shaft. Never attempt to program the radio components, assemble the aircraft or perform maintenance of any kind without removing the propeller. Serious injury could result if the motor starts inadvertently with the propeller still attached. 1. Ensure the flight battery is NOT connected to the aircraft. 2. Remove the screw (A) and spinner (B) from the spinner backplate (C). 3.
Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) Technology Activating SAFE Technology You control the help SAFE® technology provides while you learn to fly. As your flying skills grow, decrease SAFE technology assistance. Change aircraft response at any time by moving the Channel 5 (SAFE Flight mode) switch on your transmitter. IMPORTANT: These instructions are for the included DXS transmitter (or similar transmitters) with a 3-position switch for Channel 5.
EN Panic Recovery • Immediate recovery to a safe flying attitude • Return all transmitter controls to neutral for the quickest recovery • This mode is intended to provide the pilot with the confidence to continue to improve their flight skills SAFE technology is a revolutionary flight training system designed to give you a stable platform for safely developing your flying skills. This is not an autopilot or self-guiding robot.
Binding The receiver must be bound to your transmitter before it will operate. Binding is the process of teaching the receiver the specific code of the transmitter so it will only connect to that specific transmitter. The included RTF transmitter is bound to the aircraft at the factory. If you need to re-bind for any reason, follow the binding procedure as shown.
EN Wing Installation 1 1. Connect the aileron servo connectors to the included Y-harness (A) in the fuselage. The left and right servos can be connected to either side of the Y-harness. Ensure the Y-harness is connected to port 2 of the receiver. 2. Install the wing on the fuselage. CAUTION: DO NOT crush or otherwise damage the wiring when attaching the wing to the fuselage. 3. Install 6 rubber bands (B) on the front and back rods to complete the installation. Disassemble in reverse order.
Control Surface Centering And Clevis Installation On A Control Horn Always check to ensure your control surfaces (Rudder, Elevator and Ailerons) are centered with the rest of the surface before every flight.. If the control surfaces are not centered, centering can be achieved by following the steps below: • Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage. • Carefully spread the clevis, then insert the clevis pin into the correct hole in the control horn. • Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn.
EN LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff) LVC is a feature built into your ESC to protect the battery from over-discharge. When the battery charge is too low, LVC limits power supplied to the motor. The aircraft will begin to slow and you will hear the motor pulse. When the motor power decreases, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery. Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before storage.
Control Direction Test IMPORTANT: All trimming and control test should be done before throttle is advanced and in Experienced Mode. Power on the transmitter. Make sure the throttle is at 0% and that throttle trim is fully lowered on the transmitter. Power on the model. Make sure the control surfaces (rudder, elevator and ailerons) are at neutral or 0 degrees. Ideally, centering trim will center the surfaces. Refer to Control Centering instructions to adjust control surfaces.
EN Flight Control TIP: For the first flights, make sure Flight Mode switch is set to Beginner mode, the best flight mode to help you learn to fly. For smooth control of your aircraft, always make small control moves. All directions are described as if you were sitting in the aircraft. For example, when the aircraft’s nose is pointing toward you, left steering (rudder) will turn the aircraft left (your right while holding the transmitter).
Trimming the Aircraft Manually Adjusting Trim It is recommend that the SAFE flight mode switch is set to Experienced mode (position 2) before manually adjusting trim. Perform manual adjustment of trim before increasing the throttle above 25% or the control surfaces will move when the aircraft is moved.
EN Range Test 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 personal injury. Before each flying session, and especially with a new model, you should perform a range check. The DXS incorporates 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.
Takeoff For video assistance regarding assembly, visit the Apprentice product page at www.horizonhobby.com Flying Conditions A good flying day is calm, with winds that are less than 5–7 mph (8–11km/h). Flying in faster winds than this could make flying difficult and result in a crash. Wind near the ground can be less than the wind at the elevation where your aircraft flies.
EN Flying Let the aircraft climb at full throttle, into the wind, until the aircraft gets about 200 feet (61meters) above the ground, then decrease the throttle to half (50%). Try to make only small and gentle movements of the control sticks so you can see how the aircraft responds. Your aircraft is designed to climb and turn well. Flying with the nose pointed toward you is one of the hardest things to do when learning to fly.
Post Flight NOTICE: When you are finished flying, never keep the aircraft in the sun. Do not store the aircraft in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam. Post Flight Checklist 1. Disconnect Flight Battery 2. Power off transmitter 3. Remove flight battery from aircraft 4. Recharge flight battery 5. Repair or replace all damaged parts 6. Store flight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge 7.
EN Service of Power Components CAUTION: Always disconnect the flight battery from the model before removing the propeller. A Disassembly 1. Remove the screw (A) and spinner (B) from the spinner backplate (C). 2. Remove the hex nut (D), propeller (E), and the spinner backplate from the collet (F). A tool will be required to remove the hex nut. 3. Carefully remove 3 screws (G) and the cowling (H) from the fuselage. 4. Remove the collet from the motor (I). 5.
Optional Transmitter Setup If using any DSMX transmitter other than the included DXS (3 pos gear switch) the radio will have to be configured correctly for the SAFE system to work properly. • SAFE Flight mode is selected using Channel 5 signal (high, middle, low) • Panic mode is selected with Channel 6 signal (high, low) Refer to your transmitter’s manual for more information about transmitter setup. If using a 2 pos switch for Safe flight modes only Beginner and Experienced modes will be active.
EN Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at Throttle not at lowest position or throttle trim too high lowest setting Aircraft will not respond Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater to throttle but responds to other controls Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Motor disconnected from ESC Make sure motor is connected to the ESC Damaged propeller and sp
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2018 A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight within visual line of sight of the pilot or spotter(s). It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition.
EN Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Compliance Information for the European Union EU Compliance Statement: HBZ Apprentice S 2 RTF (HBZ31000); Hereby, Horizon Hobby, LLC declares that the device is in compliance with the following: Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU; Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU; 2014/30/EU EMC Directive; RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU; RoHS 3 Directive - Amending 2011/65/EU Annex II 2015/863.
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