Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Apprentice 15e PNP E-flite
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Specifications Wingspan: 58 in (1475mm) Length: 37 in (940mm) Wing Area: 525 sq in (33.7 sq dm) W eight w/o Batter y: 32–35 oz (910–1000 g) W eight w/Batter y: 40–45 oz (1135–1275 g) Apprentic.
2 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Product Registration Register your product online at: www .e-fliterc.com/register/ Contents of Kit/Par ts Layout EFL2726 Wing Set EFL2727 Fuselage EFL2728 T ai.
3 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.
4 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual AR6200 Receiver Installation Required Par ts 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 . Inser t the receiver into the pre-formed pocket in the fuselage as shown.
5 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 2. Slide the pins on the bottom of the fin through the holes of the stabilizer and into those in the fuselage. Y ou will need to move the pushrods out of the way to each side to drop the fin all the way down.
6 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Landing Gear Installation Required Par ts Fuselage assembly Nose gear w/wheel Main gear w/wheels Required T ools Phillips screwdriver: #1 1. Locate the flat area on the nose gear . This area will be where the screw will be positioned in the following step.
7 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. 3. Slide the wing panels back together . Use low- tack tape to keep the panels held tightly together .
8 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 6. Make sure the two wing panels are pressed 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.
9 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 12. Install the first two rubber bands. They should cross as shown in the image below . 13. The next two rubber bands will go directly from the front to the rear of the fuselage, over the wing. 14. Install the remaining rubber bands using Steps 9 and 10 as a guide.
10 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 3. Slide the batter y into the batter y compartment. The connector will face the back of the airplane. 4. Ensure the batter y is slid all the way into the front of the batter y compar tment. Use the hook and loop straps to secure the batter y in the fuselage.
11 E-flite Apprentice PNP 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. 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 .
12 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Control Functions Required Par ts T ransmitter W e 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.
13 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual CHECKING THE ELEV A TOR (MODE 2) 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.
14 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual CHECKING THE ELEV A TOR (MODE 1) 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.
15 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual CHECKING THE RUDDER (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.
16 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 9. Once the rudder has been trimmed for straight flight, you can now adjust the steering trim of your Apprentice. T axi the aircraft to determine if it turns left or right when the rudder stick is centered.
17 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 move up and the right aileron will move down.
18 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Apprentice Nose Heavy - Add W eight to T ail or Move Batter y Rear ward Apprentice T ail Heavy - Add W eight to Nose or Move Batter y Forward After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference.
19 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 1. T urn 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, other wise the speed control will not arm in the next step.
20 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual High Rate: 1 - inch (25mm) (Up and Down) AILERON THROW 5. Use a ruler to check the control throws on the ailerons.
21 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 2. Slide the spinner backplate on the propeller adapter . 3. Install the washer on the propeller shaft.
22 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Flying Y our 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.
23 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual DAMAGE LIMITS HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY W A Y CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT , WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT , W ARRANTY , NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY .
24 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 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 T ye Harlow , Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call +44 (0) 1279 641 097 or e-mail us at sales@horizonhobby .
25 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual 8. I will not operate model aircraft carr ying 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.
26 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Declaration of Conformity Horizon Hobby , Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, IL 61822 USA Declaration of Confor mity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No.
27 E-flite Apprentice PNP Assembly Manual Building and Flying Notes:.
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