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 discovering to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes—the famous Apprentice S 15e. That model's large size made it a perfect choice for much better visibility and the ability to deal with more wind while discovering to fly at an RC club flying field, and its naturally stable design plus exclusive SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology make it easy to fly effectively—particularly with the help of an instructor. The Apprentice STS (Smart Fitness Instructor with SAFE) 1.5m is a modern-day advancement of the world's favorite club fitness instructor that includes all the exact same great functions while including Smart technology compatibility in addition to the option to add SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled technology and the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS), to make discovering to fly simpler—and more fun—than ever before!





Features

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

Perfect for first-time pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and club training programs

Authorities Fitness Instructor of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and numerous clubs worldwide

The ideal choice for new pilots when discovering to fly with an instructor at an RC flying field

Equipped with exclusive SAFE® technology that helps avoid crashes and makes it easy to discover how to fly

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

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

Quickly upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled technology to add AutoLand, Virtual Fence, and Holding Pattern includes

Optional and easy to install Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) offered for smoother landings

Consists of practically everything needed to fly other than for a compatible LiPo battery and charger

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

Utilize a 3S 3200mAh battery for impressive performance overall, or a 3S 4000mAh battery for longer flight times approximately 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 complete aerobatic capability

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 special tools required

Long lasting EPO construction that's tough yet light-weight

Complete line of replacement/spare parts offered

Optional drifts offered 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 favorite club fitness instructor and made it SMARTER with the Apprentice® STS (Smart Fitness Instructor with SAFE) 1.5m. Based upon among the best platforms ever designed for discovering to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan offer much better visibility and the ability to deal with more wind while discovering to fly at an RC club flying field. Its naturally stable design plus SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology including Beginner, Intermediate, and Skilled flight modes make it easy to fly effectively, particularly with the help of an instructor. Best of all, it has the option to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled technology offering functions such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the option to install the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) that automatically "flares" for smoother landings to make discovering to fly—and to land securely—simpler than ever! The tricycle landing gear makes it possible to take off from and arrive on a variety of surface areas, including lawn, dirt, paved runway, and other suitable 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 provides a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data, including motor RPM, existing, battery voltage, and more to compatible Spektrum™ AirWare™ geared up transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power remaining through numerous LEDs on the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic variation. 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 likewise the best choice for new pilots seeking a larger fitness instructor that makes it simpler to advance into advanced RC airplanes!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic variation includes everything needed to fly in one box other than for a battery and charger. This enables you to choose a practical 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 utilized with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Basic aircraft after you discover to fly effectively! A BNF Basic variation is likewise offered for experienced pilots who want to use their favorite Spektrum transmitter in addition to batteries and battery chargers they may already own. For both versions, the effective and effective brushless power system, including 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 Skilled Mode, the Apprentice STS can perform aerobatic maneuvers including 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 charger you use for the Apprentice, to fly a variety of BNF Basic variation "Next Step" aircraft including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.2m, the Turbo Lumber Development 1.5m and others!

You can likewise acquire 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 variation. The simulator includes a number of the most popular Horizon Pastime fitness instructor aircraft and built-in Virtual Flight Trainer lessons. This helps new pilots discover to fly effectively by practicing on a PC in the house or on a laptop computer just about 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 technology and everything you need to fly other than for a rechargeable lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery and 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 charger that can be utilized with a variety 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 geared up with a telemetry-capable ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system-related telemetry data to compatible transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power remaining through numerous LEDs and audible notifies from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic variation. It will likewise provide motor RPM, existing, general battery voltage, and more to Spektrum AirWare™ geared up 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 with advanced 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 elastic band to twist or "pop" complimentary in the event of a difficult landing or crash to minimize damage. And in the unfortunate occasion you damage any airframe parts or components and can't fix them, a full line of replacement parts is easily available.
 






Easy Assembly
The Apprentice STS 1.5m shows up mainly factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver, and servos set up. All you need to do is finish some quick and easy final assembly without glue or special tools, and you'll be ready to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery!
 



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






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 essential hardware is consisted of with the plane and float set.
 



Optional Landing Assist Sensing Unit for Smoother Landings
The Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (SPMA3180; sold separately) is easy to install and provides automated "flare" control to help inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by reducing or removing bouncing.
 







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

AutoLand
Activated by simply holding down a button, the advanced AutoLand function puts the plane on a supported technique to arrive on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even provide some directional assistance to avoid challenges or to adjust the technique while letting the system do the rest to execute a safe landing. As your abilities progress and you gain more self-confidence, you can take control of more control inputs, eventually discovering to land with no support from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This helpful SAFE Plus-exclusive function enables you to "pause" the flight by putting the plane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When triggered with the quick press of a button, the aircraft will automatically return to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle till 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 lose sight of the model.

Virtual Fence
It's easy to mistakenly let an RC plane fly too far, however with Virtual Fence, worry no more! It produces an undetectable border the plane will not fly past. When the plane reaches this border, it will automatically turn around and fly back towards the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you understand when you have control again.

 







Flight School Qualifying Trainer
This fitness instructor model qualifies for usage in the Horizon Pastime Flight School. As a fitness instructor, this plane requires minimal preparation to be flight-ready. It likewise includes SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology to help new pilots manage their models. Purchase this product in addition to a three-month AMA trial membership to start. More details can be discovered here!
 





Specs

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: Included

Receiver: Included

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

Servos: Included

Ability Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Included

Technology : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 59.02" (1499 mm)