Horizon Hobby Hobby Zone Apprentice STOL S 700mm Manuel D'utilisation page 15

Preflight Checklist
Find a safe open area to fly.
Charge the flight battery.
Install a fully charged flight battery in the aircraft.
Make sure all linkages move freely.
Check the Center of Gravity (CG).
Perform the control direction test.
Flying
This aircraft is relatively 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.
Tips for Success
• 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.
Weather Conditions
A good flying day is calm, with winds that are less than 5–7 mph (8–11km/h).
Flying in faster winds than this could make flying difficult and result in a crash.
Wind near the ground can be less than the wind at the elevation where your
aircraft flies.
Takeoff
Ground Launch
Take off from the ground in Beginner mode is recommended for first flights,
however, if the ground is not hard and level, get help to hand launch your aircraft.
1. Place the aircraft on its landing gear in a large, open area with smooth
asphalt or concrete. The aircraft's nose should point into the wind (in no
greater than 5–7 mph (8–11km/hr) wind).
2. Stand behind your aircraft so you can see the rudder, ailerons and elevator.
3. Slowly move the throttle stick to FULL (100%) while gently pulling back on
the elevator stick. Use the rudder to keep the aircraft's nose pointed into
the wind while it leaves the ground.
TIP: Ground launch in Beginner mode. Increase the throttle and keep the
aircraft straight with the rudder control. The aircraft will rise from a level
runway in a short distance. Obtain a steady climb to a safe altitude. Use the
Panic Mode switch if needed.
Hand Launch
When learning to fly, get help to hand-launch your aircraft so you can
concentrate on flying. If you must hand-launch the aircraft alone, hold
the model in your dominant hand and the transmitter in your other hand.
An optional neck strap (SPMP610, sold separately) can help you hold the
transmitter.
1. Grip the aircraft under the fuselage, behind the rear landing gear.
2. Carefully increase transmitter throttle control to FULL (100%).
3. Throw the aircraft slightly nose up and directly into the wind while keeping
the wings parallel to the ground.
TIP: Hand launch in Beginner mode. The technology will keep the aircraft
level and in a climb. Obtain a safe and steady climb to a safe altitude. Use
the Panic Mode switch if needed.
Perform a radio system range test.
Plan flight for flying field conditions.
Set a flight time for 6-8 minutes using the recommended 1300mAh 3S
battery pack.
Have Fun!
Scan the QR code for a link to a video with tips to help
successfully fly the aircraft.
• 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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