Flying your apprentice – E-flite Apprentice 15e RTF with DX5e Radio User Manual
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E-flite Apprentice Assembly Manual
3. You should have total control of the model with the
trainer switch pulled at 30 paces (90 feet).
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.
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. 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.
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 are connected
together via a buddy cord (SPM6805) which is called out as an
option on page 3 of this manual. Most instructors at your local
flying field will have one of these cords available for your use
the first time out. While you learn to fly, the flight instructor holds
a trainer switch down which gives you (the student) control of
the model. When you encounter any issues in flight or become
disoriented, the flight instructor releases the switch taking over
control of your model in a split second. The end result is that
the model is never in any serious danger of crashing due to this
great feature. The DX5e is compatible with all JR or Spektrum
transmitters when using the buddy box feature.