E-flite Apprentice S 15e RTF with SAFE User Manual download pdf (Page 22)

Receiver Setup

RECEIVER SETUP

No receiver setup is required for the included DX5e transmitter (or a similar

transmitter with a 3-position Channel 5 switch).

Receiver setup is required for use of a transmitter with only a 2-position

Channel 5 switch. Two switches (see illustration) must be moved on the

receiver to select 2 of the 3 SAFE technology Flight mode options.

Default for the included DX5e

transmitter, enabling Channel 5

3-position switch access to all 3

SAFE modes.

Enable Channel 5 2-position

switch access to Beginner and

Experienced SAFE modes.

Enable Channel 5 2-position

switch access to Intermediate

and Experienced SAFE modes.

Enable Channel 5 2-position

switch access to Beginner and

Intermediate SAFE modes.

IMPORTANT: We recommend ﬂying with ﬂoats only once you have become

able to ﬂy comfortably in Experienced ﬂight mode.

Only use the ﬂoats if you are comfortable ﬂying your aircraft and have

repeatedly taken off, ﬂown and landed with success. Flying off water poses a

higher risk to the airplane because the electronics can fail if fully immersed in

water.

Always ensure the optional ﬂoats (ELFA550, sold separately) are secure on the

fuselage and that the ﬂoat rudder linkage is correctly connected and moves

freely before putting the aircraft in water.

To take off on water, steer with the rudder and slowly increase the throttle.

Keep the wings level on takeoff. Hold a small amount (1/4–1/3) of up

elevator and the aircraft will lift off once ﬂying speed is reached. Avoid rapidly

increasing the throttle as torque from the motor may cause the aircraft to roll

to the left when on water.

To land this aircraft on water, ﬂy the aircraft to a couple of feet off the surface

of the water. Reduce throttle and add up elevator to ﬂare the aircraft.

When taxiing, you must use throttle to move the aircraft forward, but steer with

the rudder stick. The stick will turn both the aircraft rudder and a small rudder

attached to the left ﬂoat.

Avoid taxiing cross wind if there is a breeze, as this can cause the aircraft to

ﬂip over if wind gets under the upwind wing. Taxi 45 degrees into the direction

of the wind (not perpendicular to the wind) and use aileron to hold the upwind

wing down. The aircraft will naturally try to face into the wind when taxiing.

Always fully dry the aircraft after landing on water.

CAUTION: Never go alone to get a downed model in the water.

CAUTION: If at any time water splashes in the fuselage while ﬂying from

water, bring the airplane to shore, open the battery hatch and immediately

remove any water that may have gotten in the fuselage. Leave the battery

hatch open overnight to let the inside dry out and to prevent moisture damage

to the electronic components. Failure to do so could cause the electronic

components to fail, which could result in a crash.

Water Takeoff and Landing Using the Optional Float Set

45º

Up Aileron

Down Aileron

Wind

Taxi 45 degrees into the direction of the wind.

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