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 upon among the best platforms ever created for finding out to fly radio-controlled (RC) aircrafts—the legendary Apprentice S 15e. That design's large size made it an ideal option for better exposure and the ability to handle more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field, and its naturally steady style plus special SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology make it simple to fly effectively—especially with the aid of an instructor. The Apprentice STS (Smart Fitness Instructor with SAFE) 1.5m is a modern-day advancement of the world's preferred club fitness instructor that includes all the exact same great features while adding Smart technology compatibility together with the choice to add SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled technology and the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS), to make finding out to fly much easier—and more fun—than ever before!





Features

Based upon among the best platforms ever created for finding out to fly radio-controlled (RC) aircrafts—the Apprentice S 15e

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

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

The ideal option for brand-new pilots when finding out to fly with an instructor at an RC flying field

Geared up with special SAFE® technology that helps avoid crashes and makes it simple to learn how to fly

Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced flight modes you can easily change between at the flip of a switch

Panic Healing mode at the push of a button to avoid loss of control and crashes

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

Optional and simple to set up Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) readily available for smoother landings

Consists of almost whatever needed to fly except for a compatible LiPo battery and charger

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

Use a three 3200mAh battery for exceptional performance in general, or a three 4000mAh battery for longer flight times as much as 20–30+ minutes

Powerful and effective brushless power system including a 30A telemetry-capable ESC

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

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

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

Wide-stance tricycle landing equipment with steerable nose wheel

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or unique tools required

Durable EPO construction that's tough yet lightweight

Complete line of replacement/spare parts readily available

Optional drifts readily available for flying from water (offered individually)

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





The Most intelligent And Finest Club Fitness Instructor – Ever!
E-flite® took the world's preferred club fitness instructor and made it SMARTER with the Apprentice® STS (Smart Fitness Instructor with SAFE) 1.5m. Based upon among the best platforms ever created for finding out to fly radio-controlled (RC) aircrafts, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan offer better exposure and the ability to handle more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field. Its naturally steady style plus SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology including Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced flight modes make it simple to fly effectively, especially with the aid of an instructor. Most importantly, it has the choice to update to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled technology offering features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the choice to set up the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) that immediately "flares" for smoother landings to make finding out to fly—and to land safely—much easier than ever! The tricycle landing equipment makes it possible to remove from and arrive at a range of surface areas, including yard, dirt, paved runway, and other ideal surface areas, or you can set up the optional drifts to fly from water. Plus, it's equipped with a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC that supplies a range of real-time power system related telemetry information, including motor RPM, present, battery voltage, and more to suitable Spektrum™ AirWare™ equipped transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power staying by means of several LEDs on the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Standard variation. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the most intelligent and best club fitness instructor ever, which makes it best for first-time pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and club training programs alike. It's likewise the best option for brand-new pilots seeking a larger fitness instructor that makes it much easier to progress into advanced RC airplanes!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Standard variation includes whatever needed to fly in one box except for a battery and charger. This enables you to pick a practical and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage package or the separate battery and charger you choose. Plus, the consisted of Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter can be used with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Standard airplane after you learn to fly effectively! A BNF Standard variation is likewise readily available for knowledgeable pilots who want to use their preferred Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and chargers they might currently own. For both variations, the effective and effective brushless power system, including a telemetry-capable ESC, flight controller, receiver, and servos, is factory-installed in the long lasting EPO airframe that puts together quickly and easily without the requirement for glue or unique tools.

And the fun does not stop after you learn how to fly! In the Experienced Mode, the Apprentice STS can perform aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight, and more. You can even use the exact same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Standard variation, together with the exact same battery and charger you use for the Apprentice, to fly a range of BNF Standard variation "Next Action" airplane including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.2m, the Turbo Wood Development 1.5m and others!

You can likewise acquire the RealFlight Fitness instructor Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (offered individually) to fly this and other models utilizing the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Standard variation. The simulator includes much of the most popular Horizon Pastime fitness instructor airplane and built-in Virtual Flight Trainer lessons. This helps brand-new pilots learn to fly effectively by practicing on a PC at home or on a laptop almost anywhere else!





 




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Ready-To-Fly Standard Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic variation includes a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz technology and whatever you require to fly except 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 3S 4000mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be used with a range of USB source of power. Or you can pick the separate 3S 3200–4000mAh battery and suitable charger you choose!
 







Telemetry Capable
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is equipped with a telemetry-capable ESC that can provide a range of real-time power system-related telemetry information to suitable transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power staying by means of several LEDs and audible informs from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Standard variation. It will likewise provide motor RPM, present, overall battery voltage, and more to Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (including 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 with sophisticated EPO material provides a light-weight yet long lasting airframe that's tough enough to handle everyday flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. The wing attaches to the fuselage with elastic band to twist or "pop" free in the event of a difficult landing or crash to minimize damage. And in the regrettable occasion you damage any airframe parts or parts and can't fix them, a complete line of replacement parts is easily offered.
 






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



Capable Equipment
The wide-stance tricycle landing equipment with a steerable nose wheel uses improved ground managing for much easier take-offs and landings on a wide variety of surface areas, 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; offered individually). Installation takes simply a couple of minutes, and all the necessary hardware is consisted of with the aircraft and float set.
 



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







Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and simple setup of the optional Spektrum GPS Module (SPMA3173; offered individually), you can add next-level autonomous guidance features that make it even much easier to learn 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 approach to arrive at its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even provide some directional guidance to avoid challenges or to change the approach while letting the system do the rest to carry out a safe landing. As your skills progress and you gain more self-confidence, you can take control of more control inputs, eventually finding out to land without any help from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This useful SAFE Plus-exclusive feature enables you to "stop briefly" the flight by putting the aircraft into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated with the quick press of a button, the airplane will immediately return to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle up until the command is canceled with another quick press of the button. It's a great way to safely hand the controls off to a buddy or restore visual contact if you ever forget the model.

Virtual Fence
It's simple to unintentionally let an RC aircraft fly too far away, however with Virtual Fence, fret no more! It produces an invisible limit the aircraft won't fly past. When the airplane reaches this limit, it will immediately 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 fitness instructor design qualifies for use in the Horizon Pastime Flight School. As a fitness instructor, this airplane requires minimal preparation to be flight-ready. It likewise includes SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology to assist brand-new pilots manage their models. Purchase this item together with a three-month AMA trial membership to start. More information can be found here!
 





Requirements

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Battery Charger: Sold Separately

Conclusion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Port 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: Included

Receiver: Included

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

Servos: Included

Ability Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Innovation : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 59.02" (1499 mm)