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Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers

Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the 
product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and 
workmanship at the date of purchase.

What is Not Covered

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) 
damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial 
use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) 
modifi cation of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by 
anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not 
purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant 
with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable 
laws, rules, or regulations.

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER 
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS 
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY 
ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE 
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE. 

Purchaser’s Remedy

Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be 
that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product 
determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect 
any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement 
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required 
for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS 
WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. 

Limitation of Liability

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL 
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR 
COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM 
IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY 
OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED 
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the 
liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which 
liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, fi nal assembly, 
modifi cation or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any 
resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user 
accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared 
to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is 
advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the 
place of purchase.

Law

These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to confl ict of law 
principals). This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also 
have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to 
change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty 
support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been 
started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will 
enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in 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 
the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact 
Information section to speak with 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 Service 
Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a 
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely 

using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, 
but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional 
protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or 
damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives 
and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://
www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render-service-center. If you 
do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain 
a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. 
When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street 
address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during 
business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA 
number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A 
copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. 
Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the 
outside of the shipping carton. 

NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with 
a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support 
offi ce.

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.

Non-Warranty Service
Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be 
completed and payment will be required without notifi cation or estimate 
of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase 
cost

. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the 

service without notifi cation. Service estimates are available upon request. You 
must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty 
service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you 
will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s 
checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. 
By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s 
Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.com/
content/_service-center_render-service-center. 

ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country 
of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will not be 
serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return 
shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s 
choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant 
Product for a period of 60 days from notifi cation, after which it will be 
discarded.

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Summary of Contents for APPRENTICE S

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

Page 2: ... while charging ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTER IES Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips Never charge batteries outside recommended levels Never attempt to dismantle or alter the ...

Page 3: ...rcraft Safety Code 21 Trouble Shooting Guide for SAFE Technology 22 Trouble Shooting Guide 22 Limited Warranty 24 Contact Information 25 FCC Information 25 Compliance Information for the European Union 25 Replacement Parts 95 Optional Parts 96 AC Adapter Motor 370 BL Motor 1300Kv with 3 5mm Bullet Connectors PKZ6316 Installed ESC 18A BL PKZ1814 Installed Servos 2 Ailerons PKZ1081 2 Rudder and Elev...

Page 4: ...Trainer Port Throttle Cut Switch Explanation of DXe Transmitter LEDs Switches and Modes for the Apprentice Trainer Bind Panic Button This button is used as both the trainer and bind button as well as the Panic button for your Mini Apprentice S For complete binding instructions refer to the binding section below When using the trainer function connect the trainer cord SPM6805 into the trainer port ...

Page 5: ...fer to the Troubleshooting 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 Assistan...

Page 6: ...itch 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 appreciate N...

Page 7: ...the top of the transmitter while turning on the power switch 6 When the receiver binds to the transmitter the light on the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a series of three ascending tones The tones will indicate the ESC is armed pro vided the throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming 7 Remove the bind plug from the bind port 8 Safely store the bind plug s...

Page 8: ...he propeller that is included with the float set Tail Installation 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 install the 2 screws D into the fuselage and the vertical fin pins Tighten the screws but do not break the plastic 4 Connect th...

Page 9: ...he wing to the fuselage 3 Install 6 rubber bands B on the front and back rods to complete the installation Disassemble in reverse order IMPORTANT Correct operation of the SAFE system requires connection of both ailerons to the included Y harness and the Port 2 of the receiver OR 1 2 B A Control horn and servo arm settings The Illustration shows the factory hole settings in servo arms and control h...

Page 10: ...eep hands away from the propeller When armed the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement 1 Rest the aircraft on a flat surface with the landing gear facing up 2 Turn the latch A and open the battery hatch 3 Lower the throttle and throttle trim then power on the transmitter for at least 5 seconds 4 Center and secure the flight battery B in the battery compartment using the ...

Page 11: ...g by using a Li Po Cell Voltage Checker EFLA111 sold separately TIP Center of Gravity CG Verification 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 75 0mm approximatel...

Page 12: ...ow 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 However if you want to change the Mode of your DXe transmitter refer to the DXe transmitter manual fo...

Page 13: ... 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 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 ...

Page 14: ...at center fly into the wind and ad just the aircrafts trim by moving the digital trim buttons IMPORTANT All trimming and Control test should be performed when in Experienced Mode Choose a Flying Field In order to have the most success and to protect your property and aircraft it is very important to select a place to fly that is very open Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location ...

Page 15: ...t do not attempt to fly Refer to the contact table at the end of the this manual to contact Horizon Hobby product support Also see the Spektrum website for more information 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 person al injury 1 Preflight Checklist 1 Find a safe and open area 2 Charge fligh...

Page 16: ...mitter 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 this could make flying difficult and result i...

Page 17: ...ouches down 5 Allow the aircraft to come to a stop CAUTION Never catch a flying aircraft in your hands Doing so could cause personal 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 ...

Page 18: ...vice and Repairs 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 cyan...

Page 19: ...the fuselage 4 Remove the collet from the motor I 5 Remove 4 screws J from the motor mount K and the fuselage 6 Disconnect the motor connectors from the ESC connectors 7 Remove 4 screws L to remove the motor from the motor mount Assembly Tips Assemble in reverse order Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires The propeller size numbers 8 25 x 5 5 must face out from the m...

Page 20: ...selage Leave the battery hatch open overnight to let the inside dry out and to prevent moisture damage to the electronic components Failure to do so could cause the electronic components to fail which could result in a crash 45º Up Aileron Down Aileron Wind Taxi 45 degrees into the direction of the wind Optional Transmitter Setup N Normal R Reverse If using any DSMX transmitter other than the incl...

Page 21: ...events air shows or model demonstrations unless a The aircraft control system and pilot 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 comp...

Page 22: ...or is connected to the ESC Extra propeller noise or extra vibration Damaged propeller and spinner collet or motor Replace damaged parts Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller Prop nut is too loose Tighten the prop nut Spinner is not tight or fully seated in place Tighten the spinner or remove the spinner and turn it 180 degrees Reduced flight time or aircraft under powered Flight ...

Page 23: ...n linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections connect or replace as needed Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect model was selected Re bind or select correct model in transmitter Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge flight battery BEC Battery Elimination Circuit of the ESC is d...

Page 24: ... and service you in 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 the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced a...

Page 25: ...e than that necessary for successful communication This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the Euro pean Unio...

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Page 28: ...go are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries are used with permission by Horizon Hobby LLC Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan US 9 056 667 Other patents pending www hobbyzonerc com Created 06 16 49099 1 HBZ3100 ...

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