E-Flite Apprentice STS 1.5m RTF Basic Smart Trainer with SAFE

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Introduction
The E-flite® Apprentice® STS 1.5m is based on among the best platforms ever designed for discovering to fly radio-controlled (RC) airplanes—the famous Apprentice S 15e. That design's large size made it an ideal choice for much better exposure and the capability to deal with|deal with|manage} more wind while discovering to fly at an RC club flying field, and its inherently stable style plus unique SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation make it easy to fly effectively—specifically with the aid of an instructor. The Apprentice STS (Smart Fitness Instructor with SAFE) 1.5m is a modern-day evolution of the world's preferred club trainer that includes all the same great functions while adding Smart innovation compatibility in addition to the choice to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS), to make discovering to fly simpler—and more fun—than ever before!





Features

Based upon among the best platforms ever designed for discovering to fly radio-controlled (RC) airplanes—the Apprentice S 15e

Perfect for first-time pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and club training programs

Authorities Fitness Instructor of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and many clubs worldwide

The perfect choice for new pilots when discovering to fly with an instructor at an RC flying field

Geared up with unique SAFE® innovation that assists prevent crashes and makes it easy to discover how to fly

Novice, Intermediate, and Experienced flight modes you can quickly change in between at the flip of a switch

Panic Recovery mode at the push of a button to prevent loss of control and crashes

Quickly upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation to include AutoLand, Virtual Fence, and Holding Pattern includes

Optional and easy to set up Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) offered for smoother landings

Includes nearly everything required to fly other than for a compatible LiPo battery and charger

Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation for reliable control without interference

Utilize a 3S 3200mAh battery for impressive performance in general, or a 3S 4000mAh battery for longer flight times as much as 20–30+ minutes

Effective and effective brushless power system consisting of a 30A telemetry-capable ESC

Factory-installed servos, Spektrum flight controller, and serial receiver

4-channel control with four servos for training to complete aerobatic ability

Efficient in aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls, and upside down (inverted) flight

Wide-stance tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or unique tools required

Long lasting EPO building that's tough yet lightweight

Complete line of replacement/spare parts offered

Optional floats offered for flying from water (sold individually)

Practice flying this airplane in the RealFlight® RC flight simulator (sold individually)





The Most intelligent And Finest Club Fitness Instructor – Ever!
E-flite® took the world's preferred club trainer and made it SMARTER with the Apprentice® STS (Smart Fitness Instructor with SAFE) 1.5m. Based upon among the best platforms ever designed for discovering to fly radio-controlled (RC) airplanes, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan deal much better exposure and the capability to deal with more wind while discovering to fly at an RC club flying field. Its inherently stable style plus SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation including Novice, Intermediate, and Experienced flight modes make it easy to fly effectively, specifically with the aid of an instructor. Best of all, it has the choice to update to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation offering functions such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the choice to set up the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) that instantly "flares" for smoother landings to make discovering to fly—and to land securely—simpler than ever! The tricycle landing gear makes it possible to remove from and arrive at a variety of surfaces, consisting of yard, dirt, paved runway, and other suitable surfaces, or you can set up the optional floats to fly from water. Plus, it's geared up with a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC that offers a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data, consisting of motor RPM, present, battery voltage, and more to suitable Spektrum™ AirWare™ geared up transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power remaining by means of multiple LEDs on the DXS transmitter included with the RTF Fundamental version. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the most intelligent and best club trainer ever, which makes it best for first-time pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and club training programs alike. It's also the best choice for new pilots seeking a bigger trainer that makes it simpler to progress into advanced RC airplanes!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Fundamental version includes everything required to fly in one box other than for a battery and charger. This allows you to select a hassle-free and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage package or the different battery and charger you choose. Plus, the included Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter can be utilized with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Fundamental airplane after you discover to fly effectively! A BNF Fundamental version is also offered for knowledgeable pilots who wish to use their preferred Spektrum transmitter in addition to batteries and battery chargers they might currently own. For both variations, the effective and effective brushless power system, consisting of a telemetry-capable ESC, flight controller, receiver, and servos, is factory-installed in the long lasting EPO airframe that assembles rapidly and quickly without the need for glue or unique tools.

And the fun does not stop after you discover how to fly! In the Experienced Mode, the Apprentice STS can perform aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight, and more. You can even use the same DXS transmitter that's included with the RTF Fundamental version, in addition to the same battery and charger you use for the Apprentice, to fly a variety of BNF Fundamental version "Next Step" airplane consisting of the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.2m, the Turbo Wood Advancement 1.5m and others!

You can also purchase the RealFlight Fitness instructor Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (sold individually) to fly this and other models utilizing the transmitter included with the RTF Fundamental version. The simulator includes many of the most popular Horizon Pastime trainer airplane and built-in Virtual Flight Trainer lessons. This assists new pilots discover to fly effectively by practicing on a PC in the house or on a laptop computer just about anywhere else!





 




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Ready-To-Fly Fundamental Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter geared up with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation and everything you require to fly other than for a rechargeable lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery and charger for the aircraft. The hassle-free and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 3 package (SPMXPSA300) includes a compatible three 4000mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be utilized with a variety of USB power sources. Or you can select the different three 3200–4000mAh battery and suitable charger you choose!
 







Telemetry Capable
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is geared up with a telemetry-capable ESC that can supply a variety of real-time power system-related telemetry data to suitable transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power remaining by means of multiple LEDs and audible informs from the DXS transmitter included with the RTF Fundamental version. It will also supply motor RPM, present, general battery voltage, and more to Spektrum AirWare™ geared up transmitters (consisting of the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/G3 and 8 G2, the DX9, the NX6, 8 and 10, the iX12, iX20, and others) while you fly.
 



Durable Design
Building and construction with sophisticated EPO product provides a lightweight yet long lasting airframe that's tough enough to handle everyday flying penalty without getting bent out of shape. The wing connects to the fuselage with elastic band to twist or "pop" complimentary in case of a tough landing or crash to lessen damage. And in the regrettable occasion you harm any airframe parts or components and can't repair them, a complete line of replacement parts is readily offered.
 






Easy Assembly
The Apprentice STS 1.5m shows up primarily factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver, and servos set up. All you require to do is finish some quick and easy final assembly without glue or unique tools, and you'll be prepared to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery!
 



Capable Gear
The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel offers enhanced ground managing for simpler liftoffs and landings on a wide variety of surfaces, from paved runways to yard and even dirt.
 






Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice STS 1.5m into a floatplane with the optional float set (EFLA550; sold individually). Installation takes just a couple of minutes, and all the essential hardware is included with the aircraft and float set.
 



Optional Landing Assist Sensing Unit for Smoother Landings
The Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (SPMA3180; sold individually) is easy to set up and offers automated "flare" control to assist unskilled pilots "grease" landings by minimizing or removing bouncing.
 







Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and easy setup of the optional Spektrum GPS Module (SPMA3173; sold individually), you can include next-level self-governing assistance functions that make it even simpler to discover to fly. With SAFE Plus included, you get:

AutoLand
Triggered by merely holding down a button, the sophisticated AutoLand function puts the aircraft on a stabilized method to arrive at its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even supply some directional assistance to prevent barriers or to change the method while letting the system do the rest to carry out a safe landing. As your abilities progress and you gain more confidence, you can take control of more control inputs, eventually discovering to land with no support from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This beneficial SAFE Plus-exclusive feature allows you to "pause" the flight by putting the aircraft into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When triggered with the quick press of a button, the airplane will instantly go back to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle until the command is canceled with another quick press of the button. It's a terrific way to securely hand the controls off to a pal or gain back visual contact if you ever lose sight of the model.

Virtual Fence
It's easy to mistakenly let an RC aircraft fly too far, however with Virtual Fence, fret say goodbye to! It creates an invisible border the aircraft won't fly past. When the plane reaches this border, it will instantly turn around and fly back toward the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you know when you have control again.

 







Flight School Qualifying Trainer
This trainer design gets approved for use in the Horizon Pastime Flight School. As a trainer, this plane requires very little preparation to be flight-ready. It also includes SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation to assist new pilots control their models. Purchase this product in addition to a three-month AMA trial membership to get started. More info can be discovered here!
 





Specifications

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Charger: Sold Separately

Completion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Adapter Type: EC3

Flaps: No

Product: EPO

Motor Size: BL15 840kv 12-Pole

Motor Type: Brushless

Power Type: Electric

Item Length: 42.52" (1080 mm)

Item Weight: 59oz (1672g)

Prop Size: 11 x 8 Electric

Radio: Consisted of

Receiver: Consisted of

Recommended Motor Battery: 3S 11.1V 3200–4000mAh LiPo with EC3™ or IC3™ Adapter

Servos: Consisted of

Ability Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Included

Technology : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 59.02" (1499 mm)