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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Oscillation

Flying over recommended

airspeed

Reduce air speed

Damaged propeller or

spinner

Replace propeller or spinner

Imbalanced propeller

Balance the propeller. For more information, view John Redman’s propeller balancing video at www.

horizonhobby.com

Motor vibration

Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed

Loose receiver

Total system failure. Align and secure receiver in fuselage

Loose aircraft controls

Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, linkage, horn and control surface)

Worn parts

Adjust gain to compensate for parts wear or replace worn parts (especially propeller, pivot points or

servo)

Irregular servo rotation

Replace servo

Trim is at extreme

and aircraft does not

fly straight or level

Trim is not at neutral

If you adjust trim more than 4 clicks, adjust the clevis to mechanically remove trim

Channel 5 switch

positions do not

operate as described

In your transmitter, Channel

5 servo is set to REVERSE

In your transmitter, set Channel 5 servo to NORMAL

Troubleshooting Guide for SAFE Technology

Summary of Contents for Apprentice S 15e

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni Apprentice S 15e ...

Page 2: ...tional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death Never ...

Page 3: ... the E flite Apprentice S 15e RTF Based on the renowned aircraft design within your grasp is the most intelligent RC airplane ever offered by Horizon Hobby At its heart is groundbreaking SAFE Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope technology that makes RC flight incredibly easy even for the least experienced user Its combination of spatial awareness provides flight envelope protection which adds a degree...

Page 4: ...arger specifically designed to charge a Li Po battery Failure to do so could result in fire causing injury or property damage CAUTION Never exceed the recommended charge rate Notice If using a battery other than the included Li Po battery refer to your battery manufacturer s instructions for charging Your Apprentice S trainer comes with a DC balancing charger and 3S Li Po battery You must charge t...

Page 5: ...6 Reinstall the cowling propeller and spinner Disassemble in reverse order Landing Gear Installation Tail Installation Carefully support the aircraft while installing or removing screws Tip 1 Install the horizontal tail A on the fuselage under the linkages as shown 2 Carefully insert the 2 pins B of the vertical fin C through the horizontal tail holes into the fuselage holes 3 Under the fuselage i...

Page 6: ...ly a 2 position Channel 5 switch 4 Connect the aileron servo connectors to the included Y harness G 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 the AILE port of the receiver 5 Install the wing on the fuselage CAUTION DO NOT crush or otherwise damage the wiring when attaching the wing to the fuselage 6 Install 8 rub...

Page 7: ...imit on Pitch and Roll angles airframe limited 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 AS3X technology Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport scale and unique aircraft with the kind of performance experts ...

Page 8: ...leshooting Guide CAUTION Beginner Intermediate and Panic modes are intended for the training environment Flying continuous high G maneuvers such as loops in Experienced mode for an extended period of time may lead to inconsistent flight envelope and Panic mode behavior If this occurs land in Experienced mode and power cycle the receiver before flying again Launch and Landing Assistance Take off an...

Page 9: ... G Trim button for Left right on stick H Power Switch ON OFF I Servo Reverse Switches J Hi Lo Rate Switch K Right Control Stick L Trim button for Up down on stick M Neck Strap Connection N Trim button for Left right on stick O Handle P Trainer Port Q Battery Cover Mode 2 Mode 1 J B C France RF Setting The included transmitter has a France RF setting that complies with French regulations If this pr...

Page 10: ...vel is 100 on these channels In the lower or LO position servo travel decreases to 70 This switch lets you quickly change control rates from high for aggressive maneuvers to low for smooth precise maneuvers When learning to fly use low rate Servo Reversing Switches I These switches select the servo direction of each channel Use your fingernail or a small screwdriver to change the switch position i...

Page 11: ... the ESC Switch D and power ON again to re initialize the system 7 After the SAFE system initializes the control surfaces will move back and forth then come to neutral to indicate the SAFE system has initialized and is ready to operate If you accidentally connect the battery while the throttle is fully opened a musi cal tone will sound after 5 seconds and the ESC will enter programming mode Immedi...

Page 12: ...modes Use high rates for increased control throws in all flight modes An aircraft with a correct CG has its weight balanced at a calculated point where the entire airframe will balance when suspended at that point After installing the battery in the recommended position and before powering on the ESC switch verify the CG by supporting the aircraft 79 0mm approximately 3 125 inches back from the fr...

Page 13: ...hown illustrations show a view from the rear of the aircraft If your model does not respond correctly DO NOT FLY See the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual for more information If you need more assistance contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support department Mode 2 is the most common control mode used worldwide The mode of the included transmitter cannot be changed between Modes 2 and 1 IMP...

Page 14: ...limb when the throttle is increased Elevator up and down Push the elevator stick forward to make the aircraft go down and pull the elevator stick back to go up Banking right and left Move the aileron stick right to make the aircraft drop the wing bank to the right and move the aileron stick left to bank left Steering right and left Move the rudder stick right to make the aircraft go right and move...

Page 15: ...imal instructor assistance We recommend using Channel 5 Switch Position 1 to instruct a new pilot Switch positions 0 and 2 may stabilize the aircraft more or less than you desire for instruction purposes DX5e Trainer Feature Your DX5e transmitter may be connected to another transmitter through the trainer ports using a trainer cord SPM6805 sold separately The DX5e transmitter is ideal as the maste...

Page 16: ...site should Have a minimum of 600 feet 183m of clear space in all directions Stay clear of pedestrians Stay free of trees buildings cars power lines or anything that could entangle your aircraft or interfere with your line of sight Remember you aircraft at full throttle can cover ground quickly Plan on flying in an area that gives you more space than you think you need especially with first flight...

Page 17: ...eck restrain the model on a non conductive stand or table up to 2ft 60cm above the ground then range check the system again 28 meters 90 feet 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 Range Check Flying Tips Mode 2 Mode 1 1 3 2 4 Start in beginner mode As you learn and become ...

Page 18: ...d 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 flying day is calm with winds that are less than 5 7 mph 8 11km h Flying in faster winds than th...

Page 19: ...onal injury and damage to the aircraft NOTICE If a crash is imminent reduce the throttle and trim fully Failure to do so could result in extra damage to the airframe as well as damage to the ESC and motor NOTICE Crash damage is not covered under warranty Landing Wind Wind Pilot Landing Pattern 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Always decrease throttle at propeller strike Bei Bodenberührung des Propeller sofort Gas ...

Page 20: ...pairs NOTICE After any impact or replacement always ensure the receiver is secure in the fuselage If you replace the receiver install the new receiver in the same orientation and manner as the original receiver or damage may result Thanks to the Z Foam material in the wing and fuselage of this aircraft repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive hot glue regular CA cyanoacrylate a...

Page 21: ... information view John Redman s propeller balancing video at www horizonhobby com Disassembly 1 Remove the spinner A from the spinner backplate B using a small amount of force 2 Remove the hex nut C washer D and propeller E from the collet F A tool may 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 Remove 4...

Page 22: ...gs level on takeoff Hold a small amount 1 4 1 3 of up elevator and the aircraft will lift off once flying speed is reached Avoid rapidly increasing the throttle as torque from the motor may cause the aircraft to roll to the left when on water To land this aircraft on water fly the aircraft to a couple of feet off the surface of the water Reduce throttle and add up elevator to flare the aircraft Wh...

Page 23: ...DX5e 2pos Factory Trainer Settings DX5e 3pos Factory Trainer Settings DX5e 3pos Factory Trainer Settings DX6i Factory Trainer Settings DX6i Factory Trainer Settings DX7 Trainer to Normal DX7 Factory Trainer Settings DX7s Activate Programmable Master and insure channels Thro Aux 1 are set to slave DX7s Factory Trainer Settings DX8 Activate Programmable Master and insure channels Thro Aux 1 are set ...

Page 24: ...ot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the specific event b An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot 4 When and where required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards B RADIO CONTROL 1 All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unpro...

Page 25: ...in fuselage Loose aircraft controls Tighten or otherwise secure parts servo arm linkage horn and control surface Worn parts Adjust gain to compensate for parts wear or replace worn parts especially propeller pivot points or servo Irregular servo rotation Replace servo Trim is at extreme and aircraft does not fly straight or level Trim is not at neutral If you adjust trim more than 4 clicks adjust ...

Page 26: ...recommended battery Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not re spond to throttle but responds to other controls Throttle not at lowest position or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Throttle servo travel is lower than 100 Make sure throttle servo travel is 100 or greater Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on tr...

Page 27: ...the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use the Horizon Online Serv...

Page 28: ...s wrists ankles and feet and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations The illustration shows the approximate 5 cm RF exposure area and typical hand placement when operating your Spektrum transmitter IC Information This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may...

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Page 31: ...Flight Date Battery s Flight Time M s Recharged mAh Comments example 8 0 01 13 3S 3200mAh 2560mAh Flight Log Fugbuch Journal De Bord Registro di volo ...

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