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Introduction
Table of Contents
Box Contents
49.0 oz
(1390 g)
42.5 inches (1080mm)
59.0 inches (1500mm)
840Kv Brushless Outrunner (EFLM7215)
Installed
30-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC (V2)
(EFLA1030B)
Installed
13 g Digital Micro Servo (EFLR7155) and
37 g Standard Servo (EFLR7150)
Installed
Apprentice S (SAFE RX) (EFLR310013)
Installed
(4) AA and 3S 3200mAh Li-Po battery
(EFLB32003S)
Included
DC powered 2S–3S balancing fast charger
(EFLC3010)
Included
Spektrum DX5e (SPMR5510EU, SPMR55101EU (MD1))
Included
515 in²
(33.2 dm²)
Specifications
Charging the Flight Battery ........................................................................4
Landing Gear Installation ...........................................................................5
Tail Installation ...........................................................................................5
Wing Installation ........................................................................................6
Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) Technology ....................................7
Transmitter ................................................................................................9
Transmitter and Receiver Binding .............................................................10
Flight Battery Installation, SAFE system/ESC Arming ................................11
LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff) ..........................................................................11
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ......................................................12
Center of Gravity (CG) Verification ............................................................12
Control Direction Test ...............................................................................13
Flight Control ...........................................................................................14
Flight Training ..........................................................................................15
Flight Trimming ........................................................................................16
Range Check ...........................................................................................17
Flying Tips ...............................................................................................17
Takeoff ....................................................................................................18
Flying ......................................................................................................19
Landing ...................................................................................................19
Post Flight................................................................................................20
Service and Repairs .................................................................................20
Service of Power Components .................................................................21
Propeller Maintenance .............................................................................21
Water Takeoff and Landing Using the Optional Float Set ...........................22
Receiver Setup ........................................................................................22
Optional Transmitter Setup .......................................................................23
Buddy Box Setup .....................................................................................23
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .................................................24
Troubleshooting Guide for SAFE Technology .............................................25
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................................26
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................27
Contact Information .................................................................................28
FCC Information .......................................................................................28
Compliance Information for the European Union .......................................28
Parts Contact Information ......................................................................107
Replacement Parts .................................................................................108
Optional Parts ........................................................................................108
Congratulations on choosing 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 of security never before
available, while its smooth flight capability battles windy conditions so that all
you feel is control that’s crisp and responsive. Multiple levels of flight envelope
protection are provided that can be reduced or removed as your skills progress,
yet the “panic” feature is always there to instantly return the model to level
flight if you ever loose orientation.
On the outside, its Z-Foam™ construction offers durability beyond comparison
with traditional construction. And because your purchase includes the versatile
Spektrum DX5e DSMX
®
transmitter, you get the assurance of interference-free
2.4GHz technology you can use to connect with another Spektrum-compatible
transmitter and take advantage of buddy-box instruction. In addition you can
also reuse your DX5e transmitter with a long list of available Bind-N-Fly
®
airplanes and helicopters you’ll want to fly next.
Your E-flite
®
Apprentice S 15e ready-to-fly trainer comes with everything
needed to go from purchase directly to the field. All you have to do next is read
and apply the information presented in this instruction manual. Once you’ve
learned the basics of RC flight, feel free to enjoy this aircraft to learn more
advanced maneuvers. Its high power-to-weight ratio gives you the authority to
do realistic aerobatics or the ability to leap from a convenient lake or pond with
the optional float kit (EFLA550, available separately) installed.
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