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 very best platforms ever developed for learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) aircrafts—the famous Apprentice S 15e. That design's plus size made it a perfect option for better visibility and the capability to manage|deal with|manage} more wind while learning 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 successfully—especially 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 exact same terrific features while including Smart innovation compatibility in addition to the alternative to add SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS), to make learning to fly much easier—and more enjoyable—than ever before!





Features

Based upon one of the finest platforms ever developed for learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) aircrafts—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 Model Aeronautics (AMA) and many clubs worldwide

The ideal option for new pilots when learning to fly with an instructor at an RC flying field

Equipped with unique SAFE® innovation that assists prevent crashes and makes it simple to learn how to fly

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

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

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

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

Includes nearly everything needed to fly except for a compatible LiPo battery and battery charger

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

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

Powerful 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 4 servos for training to full aerobatic ability

Efficient in aerobatic maneuvers consisting of 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 (offered separately)

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





The Most intelligent 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 very best platforms ever developed for learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) aircrafts, its plus size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan deal better visibility and the capability to handle more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field. Its inherently steady style plus SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation including Beginner, Intermediate, and Knowledgeable flight modes make it simple to fly successfully, especially with the aid of an instructor. Best of all, it has the alternative to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation offering features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the alternative to install the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) that instantly "flares" for smoother landings to make learning 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, consisting of yard, dirt, paved runway, and other appropriate surface areas, or you can install 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, present, battery voltage, and more to suitable Spektrum™ AirWare™ geared up transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power remaining via several LEDs on the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic variation. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the most intelligent and finest club trainer ever, which makes it ideal for newbie pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and club training programs alike. It's likewise the very best option for new pilots looking for a larger trainer that makes it much easier to progress into advanced RC airplanes!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic variation includes everything needed to fly in one box except for a battery and battery charger. This allows you to pick a practical and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage bundle 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 airplane after you learn to fly successfully! A BNF Basic variation is likewise available for knowledgeable pilots who want to use their preferred Spektrum transmitter in addition to batteries and battery chargers they might already own. For both versions, the powerful and effective brushless power system, consisting of a telemetry-capable ESC, flight controller, receiver, and servos, is factory-installed in the resilient EPO airframe that assembles quickly and quickly without the need 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 carry out aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight, and more. You can even use the exact same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Basic variation, in addition to the exact same battery and battery charger you use for the Apprentice, to fly a range of BNF Basic variation "Next Action" airplane consisting of the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.2m, the Turbo Lumber Advancement 1.5m and others!

You can likewise acquire the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (offered separately) to fly this and other designs utilizing the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic variation. The simulator features a number of the most popular Horizon Hobby trainer airplane and built-in Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. This assists new pilots learn to fly successfully by practicing on a PC in your home or on a laptop computer almost anywhere else!





 




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Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic variation includes a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter geared up with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation and everything you need to fly except for a rechargeable lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery and battery charger for the plane. The practical and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 3 bundle (SPMXPSA300) includes a compatible three 4000mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be utilized with a range of USB power sources. Or you can pick the different three 3200–4000mAh battery and suitable battery 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 suitable transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power remaining via several LEDs and audible notifies from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic variation. It will likewise offer motor RPM, present, total 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 delivers a lightweight yet resilient airframe that's tough enough to handle everyday flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. The wing attaches to the fuselage with rubber bands to twist or "pop" free in the event of a hard landing or crash to minimize damage. And in the unfortunate occasion you harm any airframe parts or parts and can't fix them, a complete line of replacement parts is readily 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 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 Equipment
The wide-stance tricycle landing equipment with a steerable nose wheel provides enhanced ground dealing with for much easier take-offs and landings on a wide array 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 separately). Setup takes simply a few minutes, and all the necessary hardware is consisted of with the plane and float set.
 



Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother Landings
The Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (SPMA3180; offered separately) is simple to install and supplies automatic "flare" control to help unskilled pilots "grease" landings by lessening or getting rid of bouncing.
 







Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and simple installation of the optional Spektrum GPS Module (SPMA3173; offered separately), you can add next-level self-governing assistance features that make it even much easier to learn to fly. With SAFE Plus included, you get:

AutoLand
Activated by just 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 assistance to avoid barriers or to change the approach while letting the system do the rest to perform a safe landing. As your skills development and you get more self-confidence, you can take over more control inputs, ultimately learning to land without any support from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This useful SAFE Plus-exclusive feature allows you to "pause" the flight by putting the plane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated 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 terrific method to safely hand the controls off to a friend or regain visual contact if you ever forget the model.

Virtual Fence
It's simple to accidentally let an RC plane fly too far, however with Virtual Fence, fret no more! It develops an invisible border the plane will not fly past. When the airplane reaches this border, it will instantly reverse and fly back toward the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you know when you have control once again.

 







Flight School Qualifying Trainer
This trainer design receives use in the Horizon Hobby Flight School. As a fitness instructor, this airplane requires minimal preparation to be flight-ready. It likewise includes SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation to help new pilots control their designs. Purchase this item in addition to a three-month AMA trial subscription to get going. More information can be discovered here!
 





Requirements

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Battery Charger: Sold Separately

Completion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Port Type: EC3

Flaps: No

Material: 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: Consisted of

Receiver: Consisted of

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

Servos: Consisted of

Ability Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Technology : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 59.02" (1499 mm)