Flight training – E-flite Apprentice S 15e RTF with SAFE User Manual

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Simulator Use

We recommend using your DX5e transmitter with the Phoenix R/C Pro Flight
Simulator 4.0 (RTM4000). The simulator software includes the original
Apprentice and other trainer aircraft. Use the transmitter with the simulator
to practice and experiment with your aircraft without damaging your model.

Instruction

To the new pilot:

This aircraft is easy to fly and helps you apply beginner skills to flying;
however, we recommend you get help from a qualified flight instructor for
your first radio controlled flights. Some model flying clubs provide flight
training at their flying fields. Find a nearby flying club through your local
hobby shop. In the U.S., visit the Academy of Model Aeronautics at www.
modelaircraft.org. for more information on clubs and flight instruction.

To the flight instructor:

Feel free to experiment with the SAFE technology before instructing your
student on this aircraft. The progressive switch positions in the SAFE
technology are intended for a new pilot to learn with minimal instructor
assistance. We recommend using Channel 5 Switch Position 1 to instruct a
new pilot. Switch positions 0 and 2 may stabilize the aircraft more or less
than you desire for instruction purposes.

DX5e Trainer Feature

Your DX5e transmitter may be connected to another transmitter through the

trainer ports using a trainer cord (SPM6805, sold separately).

The DX5e transmitter is ideal* as the master as it is compatible with all JR

or Spektrum transmitters when using this feature. Servo reversing and trims

must be the same on both transmitters.

This “buddy box” approach has helped many new pilots get the feel for

aircraft control with the close assistance of a flight instructor. Connecting

two transmitters enables your flight instructor to hold the master transmitter

while you hold the slave transmitter. While you learn to fly, the instructor

holds the trainer switch to give you control of the aircraft. If you need help,

the flight instructor can release the switch to take control.

IMPORTANT: If a transmitter other than the included DX5e is used for master

or slave, refer to Optional Transmitter Setup in this manual.

Flight Training

Trainer port

Trainer cord

Master

Slave

Trainer Switch

Front

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