Range Test; Preflight Checklist; Flying Tips - Horizon Hobby Apprentice S 2 1.2m Manuel D'utilisation

Range Test

CAUTION: While holding the aircraft during the range test, always
keep body parts and loose items away from the propeller. Failure to
do so could cause personal injury.
Before each flying session, and especially with a new model, you should
perform a range check. The DXS incorporates a range testing system. Placing
the transmitter in RANGE CHECK mode reduces the output power, allowing a
range check.
1. Power on the transmitter for 5 seconds or more with the throttle stick and
trim low. Plug in the aircraft battery and keep the aircraft immobile for
5 seconds.
2. Press and hold switch A (Bind button) and toggle switch F four times within
10 seconds. The transmitter LEDs will flash orange and the alarm will
sound. The system is in range check mode. Do not let go of the bind button
until you are finished with the range check.
IMPORTANT: You must hold the BIND/Panic button during the entire range
check process. Releasing the button will exit the range check mode.
3. With the system powered on and the model restrained on the ground*,
stand 28 meters (90 feet) away from the model.
CAUTION: In some aircraft, when the model is placed on the ground,
the antenna(s) can be within inches of the ground. Close proximity of
the antenna(s) to the ground can reduce the effectiveness of the range
check. If you experience issues during the range check, restrain the model
on a non-conductive stand or table up to 2ft (60cm) above the ground, then
range check the system again.
4. Move the transmitter rudder, elevator, aileron and throttle controls to ensure
they operate smoothly at 28 meters (90 feet).
5. If control issues exist, do not attempt to fly. Refer to the contact table at the
end of the this manual to contact Horizon Hobby product support. Also, see
the Spektrum website for more information.

Preflight Checklist

1. Find a safe and open area.
2. Charge flight battery.
3. Install fully charged flight battery in aircraft.
4. Make sure linkages move freely.
5. Perform Control Direction Test.

Flying Tips

• Start in beginner mode. As you learn and become more confident, change
modes to advance.
• Resist the desire to fly at full throttle. Flying slowly at first allows for greater
response time should anything go wrong.
• Always keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind from you.
• Gain experience by first flying in large circles high off the ground. Once you
feel comfortable, gradually progress to more advanced maneuvers.
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28 meters (90 feet)
6. Perform a Range Check.
7. Plan flight for flying field conditions.
8. Set a flight timer for 6-8 Min.
9. Have fun!
• Do not attempt your first turn at low altitude. Higher altitudes allow for
greater possibility of correction.
• Control stick movements are quite sensitive. Avoid pushing the control
sticks to their endpoints until you become more familiar with your aircraft.
• To recover from a nose dive, decrease throttle and release the aileron stick.
Pull the elevator stick back a small amount to pull up the nose of the aircraft.
• If you feel you have lost control press and hold the Panic Button.
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Keep upright, immobile
and out of the wind for
5 seconds
Switch F
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