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Страница 1: ...Specifications Wingspan 58 in 1475mm Length 37 in 940mm Wing Area 525 sq in 33 7 sq dm Weight w o Battery 32 35 oz 910 1000 g Weight w Battery 40 45 oz 1135 1275 g Apprentice RTF Assembly Manual ...

Страница 2: ... this one box purchase Go from buy to fly with the Apprentice Using the Manual This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand and to provide breaks between each major section In addition check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of its completion Steps with a single circle are performed once while steps with two circles indicate that the step wil...

Страница 3: ...1 Adjustable wrench Ruler Optional Accessories EFLA110 Power Meter EFLC3005 Celectra 1 to 3 Cell LiPo Charger EFLC505 Intelligent 1 to 5 Cell Balancing Charger EFLB32003S 3200mAh 3S 11 1V 20C LiPo Battery EFLP11080E 11x8 Electric Prop SPM6805 Trainer Cord DYN4055 12 Volt 10 Amp Power Supply Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or...

Страница 4: ...battery Power supply or 12 volt battery not included Note The battery charger can be connected to a power supply or 12 volt battery For the pictures in this manual we will show the use of a power supply 1 Connect the charger to a 12 volt battery or 12 volt power supply Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the power supply or battery Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of th...

Страница 5: ...tery capacity is 3000mAh then set your charger no higher than 3 amps 4 Locate the balance charge lead on the battery pack The charge lead of a 3 cell LiPo battery will plug into the larger 4 pin port on the bottom right of the charger A 2 cell pack will need to plug into the 3 pin port on bottom left of the charger Once the battery is properly plugged into the correct port it will beep 3 times if ...

Страница 6: ...ire Note Lithium Polymer batteries commonly known as LiPos are not quite like other batteries First they do not develop any sort of memory characteristics due to partial use or partial charging They can be used as little or as much as needed then charged back up to capacity without any loss in performance Second they do have one quirk that should be explained If a LiPo battery is discharged to a v...

Страница 7: ...e sure to seat the fin completely down on the horizontal stab You might need to push the fin down with some slight pressure to fully seat it 3 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to install the two 2 5mm x 12mm sheet metal screws that secure the tail assembly to the fuselage Tighten the screws until they stop Do not overtighten as you may crack the plastic ...

Страница 8: ...keep the clevis from popping off of the control horn Note For new pilots we recommend installing the clevis for both the elevator and rudder pushrods in the outer most hole on the control horn 5 Connect the rudder pushrod clevis to the rudder control horn in the hole that is farthest away from the rudder Make sure to slide the silicone retainer onto the clevis to keep the clevis from popping off o...

Страница 9: ... step 2 You will need to back out the screw in the nose wheel steering arm before sliding in the nose gear wire Slide the nose gear into the nose gear bracket Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw that secures the nose gear Make sure the screw is tightened against the flat area as indicated in Step 1 Note You may need to push the cowling out of the way slightly to access the screw The ...

Страница 10: ...r wire inwards towards itself to get it to fully seat inside the slot Checking the Receiver Required Parts Fuselage Assembly 1 Check that the servos and speed control are plugged into the receiver properly The speed control is plugged into the slot marked THRO the smaller servo in the slot marked ELEV the larger servo in RUDD and the connector that has the two leads for the ailerons into the slot ...

Страница 11: ...e opposite wing panel Slide the two panels tightly together 2 Locate the front and rear wing covers The front cover has a rounded edge while the rear has a squared edge Hint You may want to practice the next steps before removing the backing from the adhesive tape on the wing covers The adhesive will stick as soon as it touches the wing surface 3 Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the fr...

Страница 12: ...ether with no gap between them Position the front wing cover in the notch at the front of the wing Press the cover down to secure its position on the wing 5 Repeat the previous step to install the rear wing cover 6 Install the included Y harness by plugging it into the Aile port of the receiver ...

Страница 13: ... the clevis to keep the clevis from popping off of the control horn Connect both the right and left aileron linkages at this time 8 Connect the wires from the aileron servos to the Y harness coming from the receiver 9 Install the first two rubber bands They should cross as shown in the image below 10 The next two rubber bands will go directly from the front to the rear of the fuselage over the win...

Страница 14: ... two across as in step 9 and then two in line as in step 10 and then two across as in step 9 and then two in line as in step 10 and so on until there are no more rubber bands Battery Installation Required Parts Assembled airframe 3200 3S 11 1 V LiPo battery charged 1 Turn the battery hatch keeper 90 degrees to release the hatch ...

Страница 15: ...and get lost 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment The connector will face the back of the airplane 4 Ensure the battery is slid all the way into the front of the battery compartment Use the hook and loop straps to secure the battery in the fuselage 5 Close the hatch from the rear of the fuselage Turn the battery hatch keeper 90 degrees to secure the hatch ...

Страница 16: ...tter AA battery 4 1 Check to make sure the transmitter power switch is in the OFF position 2 Slide the cover from the battery compartment 3 Remove the battery cover and set it aside so it does not get lost 4 Install the four AA batteries Note the polarity of the batteries during their installation ...

Страница 17: ...of your radio system Removing the Propeller Required Parts Fuselage assembly Required Tools Adjustable wrench Important Before performing any maintainance to the motor make sure the battery has been unplugged and removed from your model to prevent injury Also remove the propeller when checking the radio system to prevent any personal injury if the motor were to start 1 Remove the spinner cone from...

Страница 18: ...djustable wrench to remove the nut from the propeller adapter Set the nut aside so it does not get lost 3 Remove the washer and set it aside with the nut and spinner cone 4 Remove the spinner backplate and set it with the nut spinner cone and washer ...

Страница 19: ...io system has been checked the propeller can then be installed Refer to the section Installing the Propeller later in this manual for details Control Functions Required Parts Transmitter The following images to identify the controls for both the Mode 1 and Mode 2 versions of your Apprentice Elevator Rudder Stick Throttle Aileron Stick Reversing Switches Mix Switch not used for Apprentice Elevator ...

Страница 20: ...the operation of the radio in correlation to the model If a flight control moves in the incorrect direction we will instruct you how to change it in the next section As always read through the radio manual which explains the features of your radio system 1 Turn the radio on using the power switch on the front of the transmitter and check that the throttle stick is at its lowest position The thrott...

Страница 21: ... 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 stic...

Страница 22: ...ystem Pulling the elevator aileron stick right stick on the Mode 2 transmitter back will make the airplane elevator move up 5 Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Pushing the elevator aileron stick forward will make the airplane elevator move down on the Mode 2 transmitter ...

Страница 23: ...de 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 4 Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Pulling the elevator rudder stick left stick on the Mod...

Страница 24: ...Mode 1 and 2 6 Mode 1 Rudder Elevator on left stick Center the rudder stick Thread the clevis in or out on the rudder pushrod until the rudder is aligned with the fin as shown Mode 2 Rudder Throttle on left stick Confirm the rudder stick is in the down throttle off position Thread the clevis in or out on the rudder pushrod until the rudder is aligned with the fin as shown Centered Right Thread cle...

Страница 25: ...der should also move right Important When operating a Mode 2 transmitter rudder throttle on left stick be very careful that the left stick is not moved forward when checking the rudder Moving the rudder stick forward will result in the propeller spinning 8 Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter When the left stick is moved left the rudder should also move left ...

Страница 26: ...w adjust the steering trim of your Apprentice Taxi the aircraft to determine if it turns left or right when the rudder stick is centered Do not change the rudder trim at the transmitter If the aircraft turns right thread the clevis IN at the rudder servo which will shorten the steering linkage If the aircraft turns left thread the clevis OUT at the rudder servo which will lengthen the steering lin...

Страница 27: ...shrod until the ailerons are aligned with the wing as shown Centered Up Thread clevis in Down Thread clevis out 11 Check the movement of the aileron using the transmitter When the elevator aileron stick Mode 2 transmitter or throttle aileron stick Mode 1 transmitter is moved right the right aileron will move up and the left aileron will move down ...

Страница 28: ...ve down Reversing Direction of Flight Controls If you find any control surface moving in the opposite direction of what it should example shown below use the Servo Reversing feature of the DX5e to fix the problem Reversing switches for all of the control functions are located on the front of the transmitter below the power switch Locate the appropriate switch slide it to the new position and check...

Страница 29: ...y skip this step The recommended Center of Gravity CG location for the Apprentice is 31 4 inch 83mm back from the leading edge of the top wing Mark the location for the Center of Gravity on the bottom of the top wing in the center as shown When balancing your Apprentice support the plane upright at the marks made on the bottom of the wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing sta...

Страница 30: ... important to perform a range check The DX5e incorporates a range testing system which when placed in the range check mode with the trainer switch activated and held reduces the output power allowing a range check 1 With the model resting on the ground stand 30 paces approximately 90 feet away from the model 2 Face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position Pull and hold the tra...

Страница 31: ... model on a partially charged battery Your DX5e can be used with a wide variety of transmitters when using the buddy box feature The buddy box feature is a very useful tool when learning to fly It allows the instructor pilot to hold the main transmitter the DX5e that is included in your Apprentice kit while you hold another transmitter which is called the slave transmitter These two transmitters a...

Страница 32: ...s not as critical as it is on other models The measurements given in this section are approximations and a place to get close to when replacing parts and resetting control throws The location of the pushrod or clevis on the servo arm and control horn of the flight control surface are given as they come set from the factory With this information you should be able to attain settings that will be ve...

Страница 33: ...est to stay behind the propeller and keep it away from loose objects when the battery and speed control are connected Elevator Throw 3 Use a ruler to check the control throws on your elevator The dimensions are shown below For your reference the elevator pushrod is set up in the following holes The outside hole on the elevator control horn and the fourth hole in on the elevator servo arm Low Rate ...

Страница 34: ...rol horn and the outside hole on the rudder servo arm Low Rate 1 2 inch 14mm Right Left High Rate 1 inch 25mm Up Down Aileron Throw 5 Use a ruler to check the control throws on the ailerons The dimensions are shown below For your reference the aileron pushrods are set up in the following holes The outside hole on the aileron control horn and the outside hole on the aileron servo arm Low Rate 3 8 i...

Страница 35: ...g holes The fixed position hole on the nose wheel steering arm and the outside hole on the rudder servo arm Installing the Propeller Required Parts Fuselage assembly Propeller Propeller nut Propeller washer Spinner cone Spinner backplate Required Tools Adjustable wrench Important Before performing any maintainance to the motor make sure the battery has been unplugged and removed from your model to...

Страница 36: ...plate on the propeller adapter 3 Install the washer on the propeller shaft 4 Thread the nut on the propeller adapter Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the nut Make sure the nut is tightened properly so the propeller does not depart from your model during flight ...

Страница 37: ...your hands away from the propeller Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equ...

Страница 38: ...m your local hobby dealer The charger listed in this section will help you achieve a more versatile charging network for you to operate your electric powered models E flite 1 to 5 cell LiPo Charger The E flite LiPo balancing charger is capable of charging up to 5 cell LiPo packs Ask for part number EFLC505 from your local hobby dealer AC to 12V DC power adapter also available THP1205P E flite 3200...

Страница 39: ...Horizon Hobby UK Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Otto Hahn Str 9a Staple Tye 25337 Elmshorn Southern WayHarlow Germany Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call 44 0 1279 641 097 or sales horizonhobby co uk with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty Usage Guidelines Warnings and Safety Precautions LiPo batteries may explode if damaged or if disposed of i...

Страница 40: ...battery and check for damage Dispose of damaged batteries appropriately Swollen Batteries Immediately stop using or charging If the battery is not warm to the touch move it to an open safe area and observe it for at least 15 minutes Be VERY CAREFUL when moving the batteries Do NOT put ANY pressure on the batteries or covering as this may cause fire Additional Information Guidelines 1 Battery tempe...

Страница 41: ...ation Warranty Period Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser Limited Warranty a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This w...

Страница 42: ... to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a service technician Inspection or Repairs If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA 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...

Страница 43: ...cautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use This model is controlled by a radio signal that ...

Страница 44: ...stablished in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission Only properly licensed Amateurs are auth...

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Страница 48: ...13464 1 2008 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 1 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com E fliteRC com ...

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