Service Of Power Components; Optional Floats (Water Takeoff And Landings) - Horizon Hobby Apprentice S 2 1.2m Manuel D'utilisation

Service of Power Components

CAUTION: Always disconnect the flight battery from the model before
removing the propeller.
Disassembly
1. Remove the screw (A) and spinner (B) from the spinner backplate (C).
2. Remove the hex nut (D), propeller (E), and the spinner backplate from the
collet (F). A tool will be required to remove the hex nut.
3. Carefully remove 3 screws (G) and the cowling (H) from the fuselage.
4. Remove the collet from the motor (I).
5. Remove 4 screws (J) from the motor mount (K) and the fuselage.
6. Disconnect the motor connectors from the ESC connectors.
7. Remove 4 screws (L) to remove the motor from the motor mount.
Assemble in reverse order.
Assembly Tips
• Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires.
• The propeller size numbers (8.25 x 5.5) must face out from the motor for
correct propeller operation.
• Ensure the spinner is fully connected to the spinner backplate for safe
operation.

Optional Floats (Water Takeoff and Landings)

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.
Optional floats and float mounting wires (HBZ7390) sold separately.
Always ensure the optional floats are secure on the fuselage 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.
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B
A
A
D
G
H
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.
W i n d
45º
Taxi 45 degrees into the direction of the wind.
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.
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F
C
J
K
I
Up Aileron
Down Aileron
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