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E-flite Apprentice Assembly Manual
2. Plug the EC3 connector on the flight battery into the
speed control. You will hear a series of beeps or tones
when you plug the battery in. During this process it is
normal for the prop to pulse slightly as the ESC powers
up. Please ensure you are not in line with the prop or in
front of it during power up.
Important
: Always use extreme caution around the
propeller when the motor battery is plugged in. A
spinning propeller can cause serious damage or injury.
It is always best to stay behind the propeller and keep
it away from loose objects when the battery and speed
control are connected.
When the battery is connected, you will hear one low
long tone to indicate startup, then the respective number
of medium-length mid tones to indicate the cell count or
a musical tone, followed by three rising tones to indicate
the controller is armed. For more information on your
speed control, refer to the included instructions.
Note
: The following steps will ensure your flight controls
are centered for the first flight.
Checking the Elevator (Mode 2)
3. Center the elevator stick. This is the right stick on the
transmitter. The elevator should not be deflected up or
down, but should be flat with the horizontal stabilizer
when viewed from the side. If the elevator is deflected
up or down you will need to push the silicone keeper
back off the clevis, onto the pushrod. This will enable
you to open the clevis up and remove it from the control
horn. Once removed, screw the clevis in or out to get the
elevator to line up with the stab.
Centered
Up—Thread clevis out
Down—Thread clevis in
