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 one of the very best platforms ever created for finding out to fly radio-controlled (RC) airplanes—the legendary Apprentice S 15e. That design's large size made it an ideal option for better presence and the ability to deal with more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field, and its naturally stable design plus special SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation make it easy to fly successfully—especially 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 trainer that includes all the same terrific functions while adding Smart innovation compatibility together with the choice to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS), to make finding out to fly easier—and more fun—than ever before!





Features

Based on one of the best platforms ever created for finding out 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 Fitness Instructor of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and lots of clubs worldwide

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

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

Novice, Intermediate, and Experienced flight modes you can quickly change 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 innovation to include AutoLand, Virtual Fence, and Holding Pattern includes

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

Includes almost whatever required 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 disturbance

Use a 3S 3200mAh battery for impressive efficiency in general, or a 3S 4000mAh battery for longer flight times up to 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 equipment with steerable nose wheel

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or unique tools required

Long lasting EPO building and construction that's tough yet lightweight

Complete line of replacement/spare parts readily available

Optional drifts readily available for flying from water (sold independently)

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





The Most intelligent And Finest 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 one of the very best platforms ever created for finding out to fly radio-controlled (RC) airplanes, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan deal better presence and the ability to deal with more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field. Its naturally stable design plus SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation featuring Novice, Intermediate, and Experienced flight modes make it easy to fly successfully, especially with the help of an instructor. Best of all, it has the choice to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation offering functions such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the choice to install the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) that automatically "flares" for smoother landings to make finding out to fly—and to land safely—easier than ever! The tricycle landing equipment makes it possible to take off from and arrive at a range of surfaces, including yard, dirt, paved runway, and other suitable surfaces, or you can install the optional drifts to fly from water. Plus, it's equipped with a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC that provides a range 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 staying through multiple LEDs on the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the most intelligent and best club trainer 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 very best option for new pilots seeking a bigger trainer that makes it easier to advance into more advanced RC airplanes!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes whatever required to fly in one box other than for a battery and charger. This permits you to select a convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage bundle or the different 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 learn to fly successfully! A BNF Basic version is also readily available for skilled pilots who wish to use their favorite Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and battery chargers they may already own. For both versions, the powerful and effective brushless power system, including a telemetry-capable ESC, flight controller, receiver, and servos, is factory-installed in the long lasting EPO airframe that assembles rapidly and quickly without the requirement for glue or unique tools.

And the fun does not stop after you learn how to fly! In the Experienced Mode, the Apprentice STS can perform 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 range of BNF Basic version "Next Step" aircraft including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.2m, the Turbo Timber 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 designs using the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. The simulator includes a lot of the most popular Horizon Pastime trainer aircraft and built-in Virtual Flight Trainer lessons. This assists new pilots learn to fly successfully by practicing on a PC in your home or on a laptop computer practically anywhere else!





 




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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 whatever you need to fly other than for a rechargeable lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery and charger for the plane. The hassle-free and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 3 bundle (SPMXPSA300) includes a suitable 3S 4000mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be utilized with a range of USB power sources. Or you can select the different 3S 3200–4000mAh battery and compatible charger you prefer!
 







Telemetry Capable
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is equipped 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 through multiple LEDs and audible notifies from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic version. It will also offer motor RPM, existing, total 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 Design
Building with advanced EPO product provides a lightweight yet long lasting airframe that's tough enough to handle daily flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. The wing connects to the fuselage with elastic band to twist or "pop" complimentary in the event of a tough landing or crash to decrease damage. And in the unfortunate occasion you damage any airframe parts or components and can't fix them, a complete 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 end up some quick and easy last assembly without glue or unique tools, and you'll be ready 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 offers enhanced ground dealing with for easier liftoffs and landings on a variety of surfaces, 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; sold independently). Setup 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 independently) is easy to install and provides automatic "flare" control to help inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by lessening or eliminating bouncing.
 







Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and easy setup of the optional Spektrum GPS Module (SPMA3173; sold independently), you can include next-level autonomous assistance functions that make it even easier to learn to fly. With SAFE Plus included, you get:

AutoLand
Triggered by simply holding down a button, the advanced AutoLand function puts the plane on a supported technique to arrive at its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even offer some directional assistance to prevent challenges or to adjust the technique while letting the system do the rest to carry out a safe landing. As your abilities progress and you get more self-confidence, you can take control of more control inputs, eventually finding out to land without any support from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This helpful SAFE Plus-exclusive function permits 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 aircraft will automatically 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 safely hand the controls off to a good friend or regain visual contact if you ever lose sight of the model.

Virtual Fence
It's easy to mistakenly let an RC plane fly too far, but with Virtual Fence, stress no more! It develops an invisible border the plane will not fly past. When the plane reaches this border, it will automatically reverse and fly back toward 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 design receives use in the Horizon Pastime Flight School. As a fitness instructor, this plane needs minimal preparation to be flight-ready. It also includes SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation to help new pilots control their designs. Purchase this product together with a three-month AMA trial membership to get going. More details can be discovered here!
 





Requirements

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Charger: Sold Separately

Conclusion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Adapter 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: 3S 11.1V 3200–4000mAh LiPo with EC3™ or IC3™ Adapter

Servos: Included

Skill Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Innovation : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 59.02" (1499 mm)