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 learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes—the famous Apprentice S 15e. That model's plus size made it an ideal option for much better presence and the capability to manage|deal with|manage} more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field, and its naturally steady style plus exclusive SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation make it easy to fly effectively—especially with the help of a trainer. The Apprentice STS (Smart Fitness Instructor with SAFE) 1.5m is a modern-day development of the world's favorite club trainer that includes all the very 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 learning to fly simpler—and more enjoyable—than ever before!





Features

Based on among the finest platforms ever designed for learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes—the Apprentice S 15e

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

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

The perfect option for brand-new pilots when learning to fly with a trainer at an RC flying field

Equipped with exclusive SAFE® innovation that assists avoid crashes and makes it easy to learn how to fly

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

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

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

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

Consists of practically 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 reputable control without interference

Utilize a 3S 3200mAh battery for exceptional efficiency overall, or a 3S 4000mAh battery for longer flight times as much as 20–30+ minutes

Effective and efficient 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

Capable of 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 special tools needed

Resilient EPO building that's tough yet lightweight

Full line of replacement/spare parts available

Optional drifts available for flying from water (offered individually)

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





The Smartest And Best Club Fitness Instructor – Ever!
E-flite® took the world's favorite club trainer and made it SMARTER with the Apprentice® STS (Smart Fitness Instructor with SAFE) 1.5m. Based on among the best platforms ever designed for learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes, its plus size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan offer much better presence and the capability to handle more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field. Its naturally steady style plus SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation including Novice, Intermediate, and Knowledgeable flight modes make it easy to fly effectively, especially with the help of a trainer. 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 Sensing Unit (LAS) that instantly "flares" for smoother landings to make learning to fly—and to land safely—simpler than ever! The tricycle landing gear makes it possible to take off from and arrive at a range of surface areas, consisting of turf, dirt, paved runway, and other ideal surface areas, or you can set up the optional drifts to fly from water. Plus, it's geared up with a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC that supplies a range of real-time power system associated telemetry information, consisting of motor RPM, current, battery voltage, and more to compatible Spektrum™ AirWare™ geared up transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power staying by means of several LEDs on the DXS transmitter included with the RTF Fundamental version. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the smartest and finest club trainer ever, and that makes it best for novice pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and club training programs alike. It's likewise the best option for brand-new pilots looking for a larger trainer that makes it simpler to advance 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 enables you to choose a practical and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage package or the separate 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 aircraft after you learn to fly effectively! A BNF Fundamental version is likewise available for knowledgeable pilots who want to use their favorite Spektrum transmitter in addition to batteries and battery chargers they may already own. For both variations, the effective and efficient brushless power system, consisting of a telemetry-capable ESC, flight controller, receiver, and servos, is factory-installed in the long lasting EPO airframe that puts together rapidly and easily without the requirement for glue or special tools.

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

You can likewise buy the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (offered individually) to fly this and other designs utilizing the transmitter included with the RTF Fundamental version. The simulator features many of the most popular Horizon Hobby trainer aircraft and built-in Virtual Flight Trainer lessons. This assists brand-new pilots learn to fly effectively by practicing on a PC at home or on a laptop computer almost 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 plane. The convenient 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 range of USB source of power. Or you can choose the separate three 3200–4000mAh battery and compatible charger you choose!
 







Telemetry Capable
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is geared up with a telemetry-capable ESC that can offer a range of real-time power system-related telemetry information to compatible transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power staying by means of several LEDs and audible notifies from the DXS transmitter included with the RTF Fundamental version. It will likewise offer motor RPM, current, overall 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 with sophisticated EPO product delivers 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 rubber bands to twist or "pop" complimentary in the event of a difficult landing or crash to lessen damage. And in the unfortunate event you harm any airframe parts or parts and can't fix them, a full line of replacement parts is readily offered.
 






Easy Assembly
The Apprentice STS 1.5m shows up mostly factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver, and servos installed. All you require to do is complete some fast and easy final assembly without glue or special tools, and you'll be all set to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
 



Capable Gear
The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel uses enhanced ground handling for simpler liftoffs and landings on a wide variety of surface areas, from paved runways to turf and even dirt.
 






Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice STS 1.5m into a floatplane with the optional float set (EFLA550; offered individually). Setup takes simply a few minutes, and all the required hardware is included with the plane and float set.
 



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







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

AutoLand
Triggered by simply holding down a button, the sophisticated AutoLand function puts the plane on a supported approach to arrive at its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even offer some directional guidance to prevent obstacles or to change the approach while letting the system do the rest to carry out a safe landing. As your skills development and you gain more confidence, you can take over more control inputs, eventually learning to land with no assistance from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This beneficial SAFE Plus-exclusive feature enables you to "pause" the flight by putting the plane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When triggered with the fast press of a button, the aircraft will instantly return to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle until the command is canceled with another fast press of the button. It's an excellent method to safely hand the controls off to a friend or restore visual contact if you ever lose sight of the model.

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

 







Flight School Qualifying Trainer
This trainer model receives use in the Horizon Hobby 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 brand-new pilots control their designs. Purchase this product in addition to a three-month AMA trial membership to get going. More info can be found here!
 





Specifications

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

Product Length: 42.52" (1080 mm)

Product Weight: 59oz (1672g)

Propeller Size: 11 x 8 Electric

Radio: Included

Receiver: Included

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

Servos: Included

Skill Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Included

Technology : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 59.02" (1499 mm)