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E-Flite Apprentice STS 1.5m RTF Basic Smart Trainer with SAFE (E-Flite EFL370001 | EFL370001)

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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 one of the best platforms ever designed for learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) airplanes—the famous Apprentice S 15e. That model's large size made it an ideal option for much better visibility and the capability to deal with|deal with|manage} more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field, and its naturally steady design plus exclusive SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation make it simple to fly successfully—specifically with the aid of a trainer. The Apprentice STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) 1.5m is a modern-day advancement of the world's favorite club fitness instructor that consists of all the same terrific features while adding Smart innovation compatibility together with the option to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS), to make learning to fly simpler—and more fun—than ever before!





Features

Based on one of the finest platforms ever designed for learning 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 Trainer of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and numerous clubs worldwide

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

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

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

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

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

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

Includes nearly everything required to fly except for a suitable LiPo battery and charger

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

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

Powerful and efficient 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

Capable of aerobatic maneuvers including 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 needed

Durable EPO building and construction that's tough yet lightweight

Complete line of replacement/spare parts available

Optional drifts available for flying from water (sold separately)

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





The Most intelligent And Best Club Trainer – Ever!
E-flite® took the world's favorite club fitness instructor and made it SMARTER with the Apprentice® STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) 1.5m. Based on one of the best platforms ever designed for learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) airplanes, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan deal much better visibility and the capability to deal with more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field. Its naturally steady design plus SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation featuring Beginner, Intermediate, and Knowledgeable flight modes make it simple to fly successfully, specifically with the aid of a trainer. Best of all, it has the option to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation offering features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the option to set up the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) that instantly "flares" for smoother landings to make learning to fly—and to land securely—simpler than ever! The tricycle landing gear makes it possible to remove from and arrive on a variety of surfaces, including lawn, dirt, paved runway, and other suitable 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 supplies a variety of real-time power system associated telemetry information, including motor RPM, existing, battery voltage, and more to compatible Spektrum™ AirWare™ equipped transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power remaining through multiple LEDs on the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the smartest and finest club fitness instructor ever, and that makes it ideal for first-time pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and club training programs alike. It's also the best option for new pilots seeking a bigger fitness instructor that makes it simpler to advance into more advanced RC airplanes!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version consists of everything required to fly in one box except for a battery and charger. This allows you to select a convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage bundle or the separate battery and charger you prefer. Plus, the consisted of Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter can be used with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Basic airplane after you learn to fly successfully! A BNF Basic version is also available for knowledgeable pilots who want to use their favorite Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and chargers they might already own. For both variations, the powerful and efficient 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 rapidly and quickly without the need for glue or unique tools.

And the fun does not stop after you learn how to fly! In the Knowledgeable Mode, the Apprentice STS can carry out aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight, and more. You can even use the same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Basic version, together with the same battery and charger you use for the Apprentice, to fly a variety of BNF Basic version "Next Step" airplane including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.2m, the Turbo Timber 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 separately) to fly this and other models using the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. The simulator features a lot of the most popular Horizon Hobby fitness instructor airplane and integrated Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. This helps new pilots learn to fly successfully by practicing on a PC in your home or on a laptop just about anywhere else!





 




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Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility

Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version consists of a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation and everything you require to fly except for a rechargeable lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery and charger for the plane. The practical and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 3 bundle (SPMXPSA300) consists of a suitable 3S 4000mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be used with a variety of USB source of power. Or you can select the separate 3S 3200–4000mAh battery and compatible charger you prefer!
 





Telemetry Capable

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 information to compatible transmitters. This consists of approximate flight battery power remaining through multiple LEDs and audible notifies from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. It will also offer motor RPM, existing, 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 Style

Durable Design
Construction with sophisticated EPO product delivers a lightweight yet long lasting airframe that's tough enough to handle daily flying penalty without getting bent out of shape. The wing connects to the fuselage with elastic band to twist or "pop" totally free in case of a difficult landing or crash to lessen damage. And in the regrettable event you damage any airframe parts or parts and can't repair them, a complete line of replacement parts is readily available.
 




Easy Assembly

Easy Assembly
The Apprentice STS 1.5m arrives mostly factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver, and servos installed. All you require to do is complete 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 Gear

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




Optional Floats

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

Optional Landing Assist Sensing Unit for Easier Landings

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





Easily Update to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Innovation

Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and simple setup of the optional Spektrum GPS Module (SPMA3173; sold separately), you can include next-level self-governing assistance features 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 technique to arrive on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even offer some directional assistance to avoid barriers or to change the technique while letting the system do the rest to carry out a safe landing. As your abilities development and you get more self-confidence, you can take control of more control inputs, ultimately learning to land with no help from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This advantageous SAFE Plus-exclusive feature allows you to "stop briefly" the flight by putting the plane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When triggered with the quick press of a button, the airplane will instantly 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 great method to securely hand the controls off to a buddy or gain back visual contact if you ever forget the model.

Virtual Fence
It's simple to unintentionally let an RC plane fly too far away, but with Virtual Fence, worry say goodbye to! It develops an invisible boundary the plane won't fly past. When the plane reaches this boundary, it will instantly reverse and fly back towards the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you know when you have control again.

 





Flight School Qualifying Trainer

Flight School Qualifying Trainer
This fitness instructor model gets approved for usage in the Horizon Hobby Flight School. As a trainer, this plane requires very little preparation to be flight-ready. It also consists of SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation to assist new pilots control their models. Purchase this item together with a three-month AMA trial membership to start. 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

Item Length: 42.52" (1080 mm)

Item 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™ Connector

Servos: Included

Ability Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Innovation : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 59.02" (1499 mm)

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