HBZ3180 HobbyZone Apprentice S BNF Basic Manual

RTF/BNF
Mini Apprentice
®
S
EN
3
Specifi cations
Transmitter
Battery and Charger
Included in the Box
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Table of Contents
Charging the Flight Battery ........................................................................4
Transmitter ................................................................................................ 4
Transmitter Setup (BNF AIRCRAFT) ............................................................. 5
Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) Technology .................................... 6
Hi/Low Rate Switch (Dual Rates) ................................................................ 8
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ............................................................... 8
Assembly .................................................................................................. 9
Control horn and servo arm settings ........................................................ 10
Control Surface Centering and Clevis Installation on
a Control Horn ......................................................................................... 11
Installing the Flight Battery and Arming
Electronic Speed Control (ESC) ................................................................. 11
LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff) .......................................................................... 12
Center of Gravity (CG) Verifi cation ............................................................ 12
Control Direction Test .............................................................................. 13
Flight Control ........................................................................................... 14
Trimming the Aircraft ............................................................................... 15
Choose a Flying Field ............................................................................... 15
Range Test .............................................................................................. 16
Flying Tips ............................................................................................... 16
Prefl ight Checklist .................................................................................... 16
Takeoff .................................................................................................... 17
Flying ...................................................................................................... 18
Landing ................................................................................................... 18
Post Flight................................................................................................ 19
Service and Repairs .................................................................................19
Service of Power Components ................................................................. 20
Optional Floats (Water Takeoff and Landings) ........................................... 21
Optional Transmitter Setup ....................................................................... 21
AMA National Model aircraft Safety Code ................................................. 22
Trouble Shooting Guide for SAFE Technology ............................................ 23
Trouble Shooting Guide ............................................................................ 23
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................... 25
Contact Information ................................................................................. 26
FCC Information ....................................................................................... 26
Compliance Information for the
European Union ....................................................................................... 26
Replacement Parts .................................................................................. 95
Optional Parts .......................................................................................... 96
AC Adapter
Motor: 370 BL Motor, 1300Kv with
3.5mm Bullet Connectors (PKZ6316)
Installed Installed
ESC: 18A BL (PKZ1814) Installed Installed
Servos: (2) Ailerons (PKZ1081),
(2) Rudder and Elevator (PKZ1090)
Installed Installed
Receiver: SPMAR636A Installed Installed
Battery: 3S 1300mAh Li-Po
(EFLB13003S20)
Included Included
Battery Charger: 3S Li-Po DC bal-
ancing charger V2r (HBZ1003B)
Included Included
AC Adapter: (EFLA109) Included Included
Transmitter: Spektrum
™
DXe with
full range DSMX
®
technology
Included
Required
to
Complete
25.9 oz
(735 g)
34.2 in (869mm
48.0 in (1220mm)
341.80 sq in
(22.05 sq dm)
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product.
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