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 very best platforms ever created for learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes—the legendary Apprentice S 15e. That model's plus size made it a perfect option for much better visibility and the capability to manage more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field, and its naturally steady design plus special SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation make it simple to fly successfully—particularly with the help of an instructor. The Apprentice STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) 1.5m is a modern-day advancement of the world's favorite club trainer that includes all the same terrific features while adding Smart innovation compatibility together with the alternative to add SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS), to make learning to fly easier—and more fun—than ever before!





Features

Based upon among the finest platforms ever created 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 Trainer of the Academy of Design Aeronautics (AMA) and numerous clubs worldwide

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

Equipped with special SAFE® innovation that assists avoid crashes and makes it simple to discover how to fly

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

Panic Healing mode at the push of a button to avoid 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 Sensor (LAS) available for smoother landings

Consists of practically everything needed to fly other than 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 three 3200mAh battery for exceptional performance in general, or a three 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 four servos for training to full aerobatic capability

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

Resilient EPO construction that's tough yet lightweight

Complete line of replacement/spare parts available

Optional drifts available for flying from water (sold independently)

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





The Most intelligent And Finest Club Trainer – Ever!
E-flite® took the world's favorite club trainer and made it SMARTER with the Apprentice® STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) 1.5m. Based upon among the very best platforms ever created for learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes, its plus size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan deal much better visibility and the capability to manage more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field. Its naturally steady design plus SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation including Novice, Intermediate, and Knowledgeable flight modes make it simple to fly successfully, particularly with the help of an instructor. Best of all, it has the alternative to update to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation offering features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the alternative to install the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) that immediately "flares" for smoother landings to make learning to fly—and to land securely—easier than ever! The tricycle landing equipment makes it possible to remove from and arrive at a range of surface areas, consisting of grass, dirt, paved runway, and other appropriate surface areas, or you can install 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 associated telemetry information, consisting of motor RPM, present, 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 most intelligent and finest club trainer ever, which makes it ideal for novice pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and club training programs alike. It's also the very best option for new pilots seeking a bigger trainer that makes it easier to advance into advanced RC airplanes!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes everything needed to fly in one box other than for a battery and charger. This permits you to choose a hassle-free 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 discover to fly successfully! A BNF Basic version is also available for knowledgeable pilots who want to utilize their favorite Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and chargers they may already own. For both variations, 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 rapidly and quickly without the requirement for glue or special tools.

And the fun doesn't stop after you discover 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 utilize the same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Basic version, together with the same battery and charger you utilize for the Apprentice, to fly a range of BNF Basic version "Next Step" airplane consisting of the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.2m, the Turbo Lumber Evolution 1.5m and others!

You can also acquire the RealFlight Fitness instructor Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (sold independently) to fly this and other models using the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. The simulator features much of the most popular Horizon Hobby trainer airplane and integrated Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. This assists new pilots discover to fly successfully by practicing on a PC in the house or on a laptop computer just about anywhere else!





 




Flight Talk

 






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 everything you require to fly other than for a rechargeable lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery and charger for the aircraft. The hassle-free and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 3 bundle (SPMXPSA300) includes a suitable three 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 choose the separate three 3200–4000mAh battery and compatible charger you prefer!
 







Telemetry Capable
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is equipped with a telemetry-capable ESC that can supply a range of real-time power system-related telemetry information to compatible transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power remaining through multiple LEDs and audible informs from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. It will also supply motor RPM, present, total battery voltage, and more to Spektrum AirWare™ equipped 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 resilient airframe that's tough enough to handle daily flying penalty without getting bent out of shape. The wing attaches to the fuselage with elastic band to twist or "pop" free in case of a difficult landing or crash to decrease damage. And in the regrettable event you damage any airframe parts or components and can't repair them, a complete line of replacement parts is readily 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 require to do is end up some quick and simple final assembly without glue or special tools, and you'll be all set 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 uses enhanced ground handling for easier take-offs and landings on a wide array of surface areas, 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 independently). Installation takes just a couple of minutes, and all the needed hardware is consisted of with the aircraft and float set.
 



Optional Landing Assist Sensing Unit for Smoother Landings
The Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (SPMA3180; sold independently) is simple to install and supplies automated "flare" control to assist inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by lessening or removing bouncing.
 







Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and simple setup of the optional Spektrum GPS Module (SPMA3173; sold independently), you can add next-level autonomous guidance features that make it even easier to discover 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 technique to arrive at its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even supply some directional guidance to avoid obstacles or to change the technique while letting the system do the rest to carry out a safe landing. As your skills progress and you get more self-confidence, you can take control of more control inputs, ultimately learning to land with no assistance from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This useful SAFE Plus-exclusive function permits you to "stop briefly" the flight by putting the aircraft into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When triggered with the quick press of a button, the airplane 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 fantastic way to securely hand the controls off to a pal or restore visual contact if you ever lose sight of the model.

Virtual Fence
It's simple to mistakenly let an RC aircraft fly too far away, however with Virtual Fence, fret say goodbye to! It produces an unnoticeable boundary the aircraft won't fly past. When the plane reaches this boundary, it will immediately 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
This trainer model gets approved for usage in the Horizon Hobby Flight School. As a trainer, this plane needs minimal preparation to be flight-ready. It also includes SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation to assist new pilots control their models. Purchase this item together with a three-month AMA trial subscription to start. More info can be found here!
 





Specs

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Battery Charger: Sold Separately

Conclusion 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)

Prop Size: 11 x 8 Electric

Radio: Consisted of

Receiver: Consisted of

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

Servos: Consisted of

Ability Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Included

Technology : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 59.02" (1499 mm)