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 one of the best platforms ever developed for finding out to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes—the legendary Apprentice S 15e. That design's large size made it a perfect choice for better presence and the ability to manage|deal with|manage} more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field, and its inherently steady style plus unique SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation make it simple to fly effectively—specifically with the aid of an instructor. The Apprentice STS (Smart Fitness Instructor with SAFE) 1.5m is a modern-day development of the world's preferred club trainer that includes all the same terrific functions while including Smart innovation compatibility along with the choice to add SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS), to make finding out to fly simpler—and more enjoyable—than ever before!





Features

Based upon one of the best platforms ever developed for finding out to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes—the Apprentice S 15e

Perfect for newbie pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and club training programs

Authorities Fitness Instructor of the Academy of Design Aeronautics (AMA) and lots of clubs worldwide

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

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

Beginner, Intermediate, and Skilled flight modes you can quickly alter 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 add AutoLand, Virtual Fence, and Holding Pattern includes

Optional and simple to set up Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS) available for smoother landings

Includes nearly whatever required to fly other than for a suitable LiPo battery and battery charger

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

Use a 3S 3200mAh battery for outstanding performance overall, or a 3S 4000mAh battery for longer flight times up to 20–30+ minutes

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

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

4-channel control with 4 servos for training to full aerobatic capability

Capable of 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 special tools needed

Long lasting EPO building and construction that's tough yet lightweight

Full line of replacement/spare parts available

Optional drifts available for flying from water (sold separately)

Practice flying this aircraft in the RealFlight® RC flight simulator (sold separately)





The Smartest And Best 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 one of the best platforms ever developed for finding out to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan offer better presence and the ability to manage more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field. Its inherently steady style plus SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation featuring Beginner, Intermediate, and Skilled flight modes make it simple to fly effectively, specifically with the aid of an instructor. Most importantly, it has the choice to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation offering functions such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the choice to set up the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) that immediately "flares" for smoother landings to make finding out to fly—and to land securely—simpler than ever! The tricycle landing equipment makes it possible to take off from and arrive on a variety of surfaces, including grass, dirt, paved runway, and other ideal surfaces, or you can set up the optional drifts to fly from water. Plus, it's equipped with a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC that offers a variety of real-time power system associated telemetry data, including motor RPM, present, battery voltage, and more to suitable Spektrum™ AirWare™ equipped transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power staying via several LEDs on the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the smartest and best club trainer ever, and that makes it ideal for newbie pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and club training programs alike. It's likewise the best choice for new pilots seeking a bigger trainer that makes it simpler to advance into more advanced RC airplanes!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes whatever required to fly in one box other than for a battery and battery charger. This permits you to select a practical and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage package or the different battery and battery charger you choose. Plus, the consisted of Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter can be utilized with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Basic aircraft after you discover to fly effectively! A BNF Basic version is likewise available for experienced pilots who wish to utilize their preferred Spektrum transmitter along with batteries and battery chargers they might already own. For both versions, the powerful and effective brushless power system, including a telemetry-capable ESC, flight controller, receiver, and servos, is factory-installed in the resilient EPO airframe that puts together quickly and quickly without the need for glue or special tools.

And the enjoyable doesn't stop after you discover how to fly! In the Skilled Mode, the Apprentice STS can perform aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight, and more. You can even utilize the same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Basic version, along with the same battery and battery charger you utilize for the Apprentice, to fly a variety of BNF Basic version "Next Step" aircraft including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.2m, the Turbo Timber Advancement 1.5m and others!

You can likewise purchase the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (sold separately) to fly this and other models using the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. The simulator includes a number of the most popular Horizon Pastime trainer aircraft and built-in Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. This assists new pilots discover to fly effectively by practicing on a PC in the house or on a laptop computer almost anywhere else!





 




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







Telemetry Capable
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is equipped with a telemetry-capable ESC that can offer a variety of real-time power system-related telemetry data to suitable transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power staying via several LEDs and audible notifies from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. It will likewise offer motor RPM, present, general 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 and construction with advanced EPO material provides a light-weight yet resilient airframe that's tough enough to handle daily flying penalty without getting bent out of shape. The wing attaches to the fuselage with rubber bands to twist or "pop" complimentary in the event of a hard landing or crash to reduce damage. And in the unfortunate event you damage any airframe parts or elements and can't fix them, a full line of replacement parts is easily offered.
 






Easy Assembly
The Apprentice STS 1.5m gets here mostly factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver, and servos installed. All you need to do is end up some quick and simple final assembly without glue or special 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 equipment with a steerable nose wheel uses enhanced ground handling for simpler take-offs and landings on a wide array of surfaces, from paved runways to grass and even dirt.
 






Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice STS 1.5m into a floatplane with the optional float set (EFLA550; sold separately). Setup takes just a couple of minutes, and all the required hardware is consisted of with the airplane and float set.
 



Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother Landings
The Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (SPMA3180; sold separately) is simple to set up and offers automatic "flare" control to help inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by decreasing or eliminating bouncing.
 







Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and simple setup of the optional Spektrum GPS Module (SPMA3173; sold separately), you can add next-level autonomous assistance functions that make it even simpler to discover to fly. With SAFE Plus added, you get:

AutoLand
Activated by simply holding down a button, the advanced AutoLand function puts the airplane on a supported method to arrive on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even offer some directional assistance to prevent challenges or to change the method while letting the system do the rest to execute a safe landing. As your skills progress and you get more self-confidence, you can take control of more control inputs, ultimately finding out to land without any help from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This helpful SAFE Plus-exclusive feature permits you to "stop briefly" the flight by putting the airplane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When triggered with the quick press of a button, the aircraft will immediately return 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 method to securely hand the controls off to a friend or restore visual contact if you ever forget the model.

Virtual Fence
It's simple to unintentionally let an RC airplane fly too far away, however with Virtual Fence, fret no more! It produces an undetectable boundary the airplane won't fly past. When the aircraft reaches this boundary, it will immediately reverse and fly back toward the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you understand when you have control again.

 







Flight School Qualifying Trainer
This trainer design qualifies for usage in the Horizon Pastime Flight School. As a trainer, this aircraft needs minimal preparation to be flight-ready. It likewise includes SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation to help new pilots control their models. Purchase this product along with a three-month AMA trial subscription to begin. More details can be discovered here!
 





Requirements

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Charger: Sold Separately

Completion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Connector Type: EC3

Flaps: No

Product: EPO

Motor Size: BL15 840kv 12-Pole

Motor Type: Brushless

Power Type: Electric

Product Length: 42.52" (1080 mm)

Product Weight: 59oz (1672g)

Propeller Size: 11 x 8 Electric

Radio: Included

Receiver: Included

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

Servos: Included

Skill Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Technology : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 59.02" (1499 mm)