E-FLITE Apprentice S 15e User Manual

Apprentice
®
S 15e
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

E-FLITE Apprentice S 15e Specifications

General

Battery capacity	3200 mAh
Product color	Black, Red, White

Weight and Dimensions

Width	1500 mm
Weight	1390 g

Summary

Safety and Warning Information

General Flying and Charging Safety

User responsibilities, general safety guidelines, and critical warnings for charging Li-Po batteries.

Charging the Flight Battery

Charger and Battery Overview

Features of the DC Li-Po charger and the 3S 11.1V 3200mAh battery pack.

Battery Charging Process Steps

Detailed step-by-step instructions for safely charging the Li-Po battery.

Landing Gear Installation

Installing the Landing Gear Struts

Tail Installation

Attaching the Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizers

Wing Installation

Attaching the Wings and Controls

SAFE Technology Overview

Panic Recovery Function

How to use the Panic button for immediate safe flight attitude recovery.

SAFE Flight Modes Explained

Descriptions of Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced modes and their flight envelope protections.

AS3X Technology Benefits

Explanation of how AS3X technology enhances flight stability and control.

SAFE Technology Operation

Activating and Managing SAFE Modes

How to activate SAFE, select flight modes using Channel 5, and manage oscillation.

Panic Recovery and Failsafe

Using Panic mode for recovery and understanding the Failsafe function.

Takeoff and Landing Assistance

Transmitter Controls and Setup

Transmitter Controls Identification

Transmitter Functions and Binding

DX5e Transmitter Features Explained

Transmitter and Receiver Binding Procedure

Step-by-step guide to binding the transmitter to the receiver using the bind plug.

Flight Battery and ESC Arming

Installing Battery and Arming ESC/SAFE

Steps for installing the flight battery, arming the ESC, and initializing the SAFE system.

Low Voltage Cutoff and Battery Care

Control Surface and CG Setup

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings

Center of Gravity (CG) Verification

Procedure for checking and adjusting the aircraft's center of gravity for proper flight balance.

Control Direction Test

Verifying Control Surface Response

Flight Control Basics

Aircraft Control Inputs

Flight Training and Instruction

Guidance for Pilots and Instructors

DX5e Trainer Functionality

Flight Trimming and Field Selection

Adjusting Flight Trims

How to use trim buttons for elevator, rudder, and aileron to achieve straight and level flight.

Preflight Procedures

Performing a Range Check

Essential Flying Tips

Preflight Checklist Items

A list of essential checks to perform before each flight session.

Takeoff Procedures

Ground Launching

Hand Launching the Aircraft

In-Flight Operations

Aircraft Flying Techniques

Landing Procedures

Executing a Safe Landing

Step-by-step guide to landing the aircraft, including approach, flare, and stopping.

Service and Repairs

General Repair Guidelines

Power Component Service

Motor and Propeller Disassembly/Assembly

Propeller Maintenance

Propeller Balancing and Care

Optional Float Set Operations

Water Takeoff and Landing

Buddy Box Training Setup

Master and Slave Transmitter Settings

Troubleshooting SAFE Technology

SAFE System Issues and Solutions

Common problems with SAFE technology and their respective solutions.

General Troubleshooting Guide

Aircraft Response and Power Issues

Solutions for problems related to aircraft response, binding, propeller noise, and flight time.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Connection and Control Surface Issues

Solutions for aircraft connection, control surface movement, and reversed controls.

Motor Power and Initialization Problems

Troubleshooting for motor power loss, pulsing, and control surface issues during initialization.