E-flite Apprentice 15e PNP
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1. 20 Flying Your Apprentice 22 Safety Precautions 22 Safety Do s and Don ts for Pilots 22 Warranty Information 22 CE Compliance Information for the European Union uns 24 2009 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code 24 Declaration of Conformity 26 Introduction E flite s Apprentice 15e Plug N Play is a 15 size high wing club trainer that comes with nearly everything you need to go from purchase to the flying field No building required just charge and install our battery mount the wing and tail surfaces and f by utilizing your own transmitter and receiver The Apprentice is made from durable lightweight Z Foam making it tough enough to handle the unishment of early training ae ee without getting p out of shape When using the recommended E flite 11 1 V 3200mAh battery you can expect extended flight times of 15 minutes or more The Apprentice is the perfect training aircraft thanks to its gentle flight characteristics Once the pilot has learned the basics of flight the Apprentice is capable of performing loops XA inverted flying and other aerobatic maneuvers It s also equipped with tricycle landing gear for better ground handling Learn to fly the basics2. NON WARRANTY REPAIRS Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair Will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification Repair estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your repair Non warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of 1 2 hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Please advise us of your preferred method of payment Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers ae as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards If you choose to pay by credit card please include your credit card number and expiration date Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines United States Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 Please call 877 504 0233 or e mail us at productsupport horizonhobby co
3. Product s E flite Apprentice PNP Item Number s EFL2900 EFL2900i Equipment class The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp ITE directive 1999 5 EC EN 301 489 1 v 1 6 1 General EMC requirements EN 301 489 17 v 1 2 1 Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA DEC 9 2008 Steven A Hall H VES eC n Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Building and Flying Notes 27 Efe ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT HORIZS ZO N IH 2009 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com E fliteRC com Printed 02 09 14963 1
4. SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards RADIO CONTROL l All model flying shall be conducted in a manner to avoid over flight of unprotected people will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range check before the first fight of a new or repaired model aircraft E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until become a proficient flier unless am assisted by an experienced pilot At all flying sites a line must be established in front of which all flying takes place Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the line In the case of airshows demonstrations straight line must be established An area away from the line must be maintained for spectators Intentional flying behind the line is prohibited will operate my model aircraft using only radio control frequencies currently eve by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies will not knowingly operate my model aircraft within three 3 miles of any preexisting flying site without a frequency management agreement A frequency management agreement may be an allocation of frequencies for each site a day use agreement between sites or testing which determines that no interference exists A frequency manage
5. Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Required Radio Equipment The Apprentice PNP requires a 4 channel transmitter and full range receiver Users of Spektrum s DX5e 2 4GHz radio system will need an AR500 5 channel receiver SPMAR500 Complete Radio System SPM5500 DX5e 5 Channel Full Range w o Servos Or Purchase Separately SPMAR500 AR500 5 Channel Receiver Or SPMAR6200 AR6200 6 Channel Ultralite Receiver Battery EFLB 1040 11 1V 3200mAh 15C 3 Cell Li Po 13AWG w EC3 Or EFLB320035 11 1V 3200mAh 20C 3 Cell Li Po 13AWG w EC3 Or THP33003SXV 11 1V 3300mAh 25C 3 Cell Extreme V2 Li Po Charger EFLC505 1 5 Cell Li Po Charger w Balancer Or THP610 610C 1 6 Cell Li Po 0 25 10A DC Charger w Balancer Optional THP1205P AC 12V DC 5A Power Supply E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Required Tools and Adhesives Tools amp Equipment EFLA250 Parkflyer Tool Assortment 5 piece Or Purchase Separately Adjustable wrench Ruler 30 minute epoxy Mixing cup Mixing sticks Epoxy brush Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Low take tape Phillips screwdriver 1 Optional Accessories EFLA110 Power Meter EFLP11080E 11x8 Electric Prop EFLA208 Foam CA 1oz Activator 2oz Pack SPM6805 Trainer Cord Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni Cd Ni MH batteries used in RC applications All man
6. and beyond with E flite s Apprentice PNP Important Warranty Information Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations section on Page 22 before building this product If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase 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 onion Steps with a single circle O are performed once while steps with two circles O O indicate that the step will require repeating such as for a right or left wing panel two servos etc Remember to take your time and follow the directions Product Registration Register your product online at www e fliterc com register Contents of Kit Parts Layout EFL2726 Wing Set EFL2727 Fuselage EFL2728 Tail Set EFL2729 Cowl EFL2730 Pushrod Set EFL2731 Nose Gear EFL2732 Main Landing Gear EFL2733 Spinner EFL2734 Motor Mount EFL2735 5mm Prop Adapter EFLA1030 30 Amp Pro Switch mode BEC Brushless ESC EFLM7215 BL15 Outrunner 840Kv motor EFLP11080E 11 x 8 Electric Propeller EFLR7140 13 gram Sub Micro Servo used on elevator and ailerons EFLR7150 37 gram Standard Servo used on rudder The
7. loss of control of your aircraft Strong winds can cause similar problems Do not take chances If at any time during flight you observe any erratic or abnormal operation land immediately and do not resume flight until the cause of the problem has been ascertained and corrected Safety can never be taken lightly Do not fly near power lines Warranty Information WARRANTY PERIOD Exclusive Warranty 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 warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims Further Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties express or implied b Limitations HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ABOUT NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED U
8. model aircraft flown indoors 7 will not operate model aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts other than air nor will operate model aircraft with fuels containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 10 11 12 will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode burn or propel a projectile of any kind Exceptions include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight Rocket motors up to a G series size may be used provided they remain firmly ae to the model aircraft during flight Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code however they may not be launched from model aircraft Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams AST are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Air Show Advisory Committee Document will not operate my model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or within eight 8 hours of having consumed alcohol will not operate my model aircraft while using any drug which could adversely affect my ability to safely control my model aircraft Children under six 6 years old are only allowed on a flightline or in a flight area as a pilot or while under flight instruction When and where required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI
9. user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principles SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property This Product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision The Product manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual QUESTIONS ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact 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 He direct your email to productsupport horizonhobb
10. Apprentice 15e PNP Manual ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT Table of Contents POUCES ETT 2 Important Warranty Information 2 Using the Manual 2 Product Registration 2 Contents of Kit Parts Layout 2 Required Radio Equipment 3 DOTE EET 3 CHAOS Niue 3 Required Tools and Adhesives 3 Optional Accessories 3 Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries 3 Charging the Flight Battery 3 AR500 Receiver Installation 3 AR6200 Receiver Installation 4 Tail Installa omar 4 Landing Gear Installation 6 Wing InstalleitioHisseete es teste 20 6 Battery Installation 9 Removing the Propeller 10 Control Functions 12 Centering the Control Surfaces and Checking Control Direction 12 Reversing Direction of Flight Controls 17 Center of Gravity 17 Range Test Your Radio 18 Setting the Control Throws 18 Installing the Propeller
11. NP Assembly Manual 2 Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nut from the propeller adapter Set the nut aside so it does not get lost E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual O 3 Remove the washer and set it aside with the nut and spinner cone O 4 Remove the spinner backplate and set it with the nut spinner cone and washer O _ 5 Slide the propeller from the propeller adapter The installation of the propeller is the reverse of the previous steps Make sure the nut is tightened properly so the propeller does not depart from your model during flight Ets Once the radio system has been checked the propeller can then be installed Refer to the section Installing the Propeller later in this manual for details 11 Control Functions Required Parts O 12 Transmitter Ets We have shown the Spektrum DX5e as an example to illustrate the functions and setup of your model The following images are to identify the controls for your Apprentice Both the Mode 1 and Mode 2 options are shown o gt Throte Aileron Stick Aileron Stick dM 38 A Je Elevator Rudder Stick I Rudder Trim Se HI LO Rate Switch Throttle Trim Mix Switch not used for Apprentice Elevator Trim Reversing Switches Throttle Rudder Stick SPEKTRUM HI LO DXSe mes Rate Switch Y Elevator Trim Mix Switch not used for Apprentice Mode 2 Transmitter Rudd
12. SE c Purchaser Remedy Horizon s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will at its option i repair or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective In the event of a defect these are the Purchaser s exclusive remedies Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover damage due fo improper installation operation maintenance or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon Return of any goods b Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manval DAMAGE LIMITS HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY 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 final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the
13. ail or Move Battery Rearward Apprentice Tail Heavy Add Weight to Nose or Move Battery Forward After the first flights the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference O Range Test Your Radio Before each flying session and especially with a new model it is important to perform a range check It is helpful to have another person available to assist during the range check If you are using a Spektrum transmitter please refer to your transmitter s manual for detailed instructions on the range check process 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 Be sure the throttle is in the full down position and plug the flight battery into the speed control 3 As you move the controls watch to be sure the airplane s motor and controls operate smoothly You should have total control of the model at 30 paces 90 feet rt 30 paces 90 feet 28 meters 4 If control issues exist call the Horizon Support Team at 1 877 504 0233 or go to horizonhobby com to find a local Spektrum distributor in your country for service Setting the Control Throws Required Parts Transmitter Assembled airframe Charged flight battery Required Tools and Adhesives Ruler This section will help you set your control throws to the factory settings Ets Measurements are tak
14. en at the widest point on the surface These are general guidelines measured from our own flight tests You can experiment with different rates to match your preferred style of flying Adjusting of the control throws on the Apprentice 15e is 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 very close to the originals and deliver the flight performance you have come to expect from the Apprentice E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manval O 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 throttle stick needs to be in the idle off position otherwise the speed control will not arm in the next step Confirm that the aileron elevator and rudder trims are centered when the transmitter is powered on If your transmitter features model memory it is a good idea to reset the selected model at this time fo ensure any previous programming has been cleared The Spektrum DX5e is shown for reference only O E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual E tips Always use extreme caution around the propelle
15. er Trim Aileron Trim Th Throttle Trim Trim Reversing Switches Centering the Control Surfaces and Checking Control Direction Required Parts Assembled airframe Flight battery Transmitter Ets This section is designed to help you become acquainted with 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 O 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 throttle stick needs to be in the idle off position otherwise the speed control will not arm in the next step The DX5e transmitter features digital trims so they should be centered when the transmitter is powered on EEE Switch O 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 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
16. f you purchased the product Z ce Age Recommendation 14 years or over Not a toy Not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision ice your household waste disposal service or where 2009 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code GENERAL 1 A model aircraft shall be defined as a non human carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or competition activity 2 The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft including fuel is 55 pounds except for those flown under the AMA Experimental Aircraft Rules 3 will abide by this Safety Code and all rules established for the flying site use will not willfully fly my model aircraft in a reckless and or dangerous manner 4 will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model demonstrations until it has been proven airworthy 5 will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level when within three 3 miles of an airport without ae the airport operator will yield the right of way and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft utilizing a spotter when appropriate 6 will not fly my model aircraft unless it is identitied with my name and address or AMA number inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not apply to
17. g the backing from the adhesive tape on the wing covers The adhesive will stick as soon as it touches the wing surface O 5 Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the front wing cover O 6 Make sure the two wing panels are pressed O 7 Repeat the previous step to install the rear O 9 Connect the aileron pushrod clevis to the aileron wing cover control horn in the hole that is farthest away from the aileron Make sure to slide the silicone retainer onto the clevis to keep the clevis from popping off of the control horn Connect both the right and left aileron linkages at this time tightly together 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 O 8 Install the included Y harness by plugging it into the AILE port of the receiver O 10 Bind your radio system according to the manufacturers instructions at this time O 11 Connect the wires from the aileron servos to the Y harness coming from the receiver E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual O 12 Install the first two rubber bands They should cross as shown in the image below O 13 The next two rubber bands will go directly from the front to the rear of the fuselage over the wing E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual O 14 Install the remaining rubber bands using Steps 9 and 10 as a guide You will install tw
18. in the aircraft as shown The antennas should be vertical on the remote receiver as shown in the photo O 3 Plug the leads from the speed control rudder servo and elevator servo into the appropriate ports of the receiver Note the rudder servo is larger and the elevator servo is smaller Tail Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Stabilizer Elevator Fin Rudder 2 5mm x 12mm sheet metal screw 2 Required Tools Phillips screwdriver 1 O 1 Position the stabilizer on the fuselage Align the holes in the stabilizer with the holes in the rear of the fuselage The decals on the stabilizer will face toward the top of the fuselage E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual O 2 Slide the pins on the bottom of the fin through the holes of the stabilizer and into those in the fuselage You will need to move the pushrods out of the way to each side to drop the fin all the way down Make 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 E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual O 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 O 4 Connect the elevator pushrod clevis to the elevator control horn in the hole that is farthest away from the ele
19. irm 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 Right Thread clevis out Centered Left Thread clevis in E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 7 Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter When the rudder throttle stick left side of the transmitter is moved right the rudder should also move right SPEKTRUM GE 9 tN Etps 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 SPEKTRUM Su 59 i a oy t ewa e rn eree taa soga sars temam reem eam con mus 69 ne CHECKING THE STEERING TRIM MODE 1 AND 2 Checking the steering trim must be done after the aircraft has been flown and the rudder trimmed for straight flight at the transmitter The steering trim is a mechanical adjustment and should never be corrected using the rudder trim at the transmitter O 9 Once the rudder has been trimmed for straight 16 flight you can now adjust the steering trim of your Apprentice Taxi the aircraft to determine if it t
20. 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 The following steps will ensure your flight controls are centered for the first flight E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual CHECKING THE ELEVATOR MODE 2 O 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 M Up Thread clevis out Centered as Down Thread clevis in E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 4 Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Pulling the elevator aileron stick right stick on the Mode 2 transmitter back will make the airplane elevator move up OQ 5 Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Pushing the e
21. levator aileron stick forward will make the airplane elevator move down on the Mode 2 transmitter CHECKING THE ELEVATOR MODE 1 O 3 Center the elevator stick This is the left 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 NOORENA m M Up Thread clevis out Centered as Down Thread clevis in O A Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Pulling the elevator rudder stick left stick on the Mode 1 transmitter back will make the airplane elevator move up Q 5 Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Pushing the elevator rudder stick forward will make the airplane elevator move down on the Mode 1 transmitter E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual CHECKING THE RUDDER MODE 1 AND 2 O 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 Conf
22. m with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty 23 24 United Kingdom Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call 44 0 1279 641 097 or e mail us at sales horizonhobby co uk with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty Germany Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Strasse 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany Please call 49 4121 46199 66 or e mail us at service horizonhobby de with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty CE Compliance Information for the European Union 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 handin it over to a designated collection point for the Ee c of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste opman for recycling please contact your local city o
23. ment agreement may exist between two or more AMA chartered clubs AMA clubs and individual AMA members or individual AMA members Frequency management agreements including an interference test report if the agreement indicates no interference exists will be signed by all parties and copies provided to AMA Headquarters With the exception of events flown under official AMA rules no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual except for the pilot and located at the flightline 10 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is still under power except to divert it from striking an individual Radio controlled flee flying is limited to low performance model aircraft less than 100 mph The model aircraft must be equipped with a lighting system which clearly defines the aircraft s attitude and direction at all times The operator of a radio controlled model aircraft shall control it during the entire flight maintaining visual contact without Ee other than by corrective lenses that are prescribed for the pilot No model aircraft shall be equipped with devices which allow it to be flown to a selected location which is beyond the visual range of the pilot 25 26 Declaration of Conformity Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 USA Declaration of Conformi in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH20081 209
24. o 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 ru bber ba nds Battery Installation Required Parts Assembled airframe 3200 3S 11 1 V LiPo battery charged O 1 Lay the model upside down and turn the battery hatch keeper 90 degrees to release the hatch b d O 2 Open the hatch from the rear of the fuselage as shown The front of the hatch is hinged so it will not detach from the fuselage and get lost O 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment The connector will face the back of the airplane O A Ensure the battery is slid all the way into the front of the battery compartment Use the hook and loop straps fo secure the battery in the fuselage O 5 Close the hatch from the rear of the fuselage Turn the battery hatch keeper 90 degrees to secure the hatch Removing the Propeller Required Parts Fuselage assembly Required Tools Adjustable wrench Ls Always remove the propeller when checking the radio system to prevent any personal injury if the motor were to start Ls Before performing any maintenance to the motor make sure the battery has been unplugged and removed from your model to prevent injury O 1 Remove the spinner cone from the spinner It should snap away from the backplate with a little force E flite Apprentice P
25. r 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 ELEVATOR THROW O 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 3 8 inch 9mm Up and Down 3o High Rate 3 4 inch 19mm Up and Down o RUDDER THROW O A Use a ruler to check the control throws on your rudder The dimensions are shown below For your reference the rudder pushrod is set up in the following holes the outside hole on the rudder control horn and the outside hole on the rudder servo arm Low Rate 1 2 inch 14mm Right and Left High Rate 1 inch 25mm Up and Down High Rate 5 8 inch 16mm Up and Down AILERON THROW O 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 inch 9mm Up and Down 20 O 6 Once all the control throws have been set make sure to slide the clevis retainers over
26. t the airplane only be flown at a flying field where there is ample room to fly as the Apprentice can cover ground very quickly You can find this guidance at your local hobby dealer s store Your Apprentice is capable of flying in winds up to 15 mph but for flight training it is recommended to fly in the lightest wind possible You will need to ensure your battery is fully charged and the model is set up accordingly for your first flight Do not attempt to fly the model on a partially charged battery Safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property This Product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision The Product manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury Safety Do s and Don ts for Pilots Check all control surfaces prior to each takeoff Do not fly your model near spectators parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property Do not fly during adverse weather conditions Poor visibility can cause disorientation and
27. the clevises to prevent them from opening accidentally O 7 For your reference the nose wheel steering pushrod is set up in the following 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 Washer Required Tools Adjustable wrench Before performing any maintenance to the motor make sure the battery has been unplugged and removed from your model to prevent injury O 1 Slide the propeller on the propeller adapter E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 2 Slide the spinner backplate on the propeller adapter O 3 Install the washer on the propeller shaft E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual O 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 O 5 Snap the spinner cone on the spinner backplate It should snap on the backplate using a little force 21 Flying Your Apprentice It is strongly recommended for your first flights to search out the assistance of a qualified instructor who will help you through your first flights and assist you in the basics of Radio Controlled flight Please note the Apprentice is NOT a park flyer It is recommended tha
28. the landing gear wire inwards towards itself to get it to fully seat inside the slot Wing Installation Required Parts Wing panel right and left Wing cover front Wing cover rear Fuselage assembly Motor battery Rubber band 8 Transmitter Required Tools 30 minute epoxy Mixing cup Mixing sticks Epoxy brush Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Low tack tape You will need to bind your radio system before you install the wing on the Apprentice in this section O 1 Align the carbon wing tube with the socket in the opposite wing panel Test fit the two panels by sliding them together They should fit tightly together as shown E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 2 Separate the wing panels Mix 1 2 ounce 15mL of 30 minute epoxy and apply it to the root of both the left and right wing panels E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual O 3 Slide the wing panels back together Use low tack tape to keep the panels held tightly together Wrapping a piece of tape around the leading and trailing edge will keep the panels in alignment with each other Use a paper towel soaked with rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy before it cures Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding to the next step O 4 Locate the front and rear wing covers The front cover has a rounded edge while the rear has a squared edge 2 Ets You may want to practice the next steps before removin
29. ufacturer s instructions and warnings must be followed closely Mishandling of LiPo batteries can result in fire Always loa the manufacturer s instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries Charging the Flight Battery You will want to begin charging your battery so it is ready once the model is complete Follow the instructions included with your charger and battery AR500 Receiver Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Hook and loop tape AR500 receiver Clear tape O 1 Attach a piece of hook and loop tape to the back of the receiver Insert the receiver into the pre formed pocket in the fuselage as shown Make sure to route and secure the antenna as shown in the photos below Once you have the antenna routed correctly secure it in place with a piece of clear tape 2 Plug the leads from the speed control rudder servo and elevator servo into the appropriate ports of the receiver Note the rudder servo is larger and the elevator servo is smaller AR6200 Receiver Installation Required Parts O O Fuselage assembly Hook and loop tape AR6200 Receiver with remote receiver 1 Attach a piece of hook and loop material to the back of the main receiver Insert the receiver into the pre formed pocket in the fuselage as shown 2 Attach a piece of hook and loop material to the back of the remote receiver Mount the remote receiver on the left side of the fuselage as viewed if sitting
30. urns 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 linkage Adjust until the aircraft will taxi in a straight line without any rudder control inputs Aircraft turns right Thread clevis IN at rudder servo Aircraft turns left Thread clevis OUT at rudder servo Thread clevis in or out to adjust steering trim CHECKING THE AILERONS MODE 1 AND 2 O 10 Center the aileron stick Thread the clevis in or out on the aileron pushrod until the ailerons are aligned with the wing as shown Up thread clevis in Centered No change required Down Thread clevis out to move aileron up O 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 SPEKTRUM me i E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 12 Check the movement of the aileron using the transmitter When the aileron elevator stick Mode 2 transmitter or the aileron throttle stick Mode 1 transmitter is moved left the left aileron will mo
31. vator Make sure to slide the silicone retainer onto the clevis to keep the clevis from popping off of the control horn tjps For new pilots we recommend installing the clevis for both the elevator and rudder pushrods in the outermost hole on the control horn O 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 of the control horn Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Nose gear w wheel Main gear w wheels Required Tools Phillips screwdriver 1 O 1 Locate the flat area on the nose gear This area will be where the screw will be positioned in the following step OQ 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 O HOS tips You may need to push the cowling out of the way slightly to access the screw The cowl material is flexible enough to bend a little during this step without damage 3 Locate the main gear and press it into the slot in the fuselage that is behind the battery compartment on the bottom of the fuselage You may need to flex
32. ve up and the right aileron will move down SPEKTRUM ES B E flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Reversing Direction of Flight Controls If you find any control surface moving in the opposite direction of what it should use the Servo Reversing feature of the transmitter to fix the problem Reference your transmitter s included manual if you are unfamiliar with the servo reversing process 13 This completes the radio setup section You may now power down your airplane and transmitter To do this follow these steps A Unplug the aircraft battery B Turn transmitter off Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model Caution Do not inadvertently skip this step The recommended Center of Gravity CG location for the Apprentice is 31 3 to 32 5 79 to 85mm 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 stand Move the speed control and or receiver as necessary so the model hangs level or slightly nose down This is the correct balance point for your model 3 inch 83mm Apprentice Balanced No Correction Needed 18 Apprentice Nose Heavy Add Weight to T
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