E-Flite Apprentice STS 1.5m RTF with DXS

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Introduction
The E-flite® Apprentice® STS 1.5m is based on one of the very best platforms ever developed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes—the famous Apprentice S 15e. That model's plus size made it an ideal option for better exposure and the capability to manage more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field, and its inherently steady style plus special SAFE® (Sensing Unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation made it easy to fly effectively—especially with the aid of a trainer. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is a modern-day evolution of the world's preferred club fitness instructor that consists of all the exact same fantastic functions while adding Smart parts including an ESC, battery and battery charger (battery and battery charger offered individually for the BNF® Basic version), together with the option to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the all-new Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS), to make finding out to fly easier—and more fun—than ever before!





Features

Based upon one of the best platforms ever developed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes—the Apprentice S 15e

Perfect for novice pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly and club training programs

Authorities Fitness Instructor of the Academy of Design Aeronautics (AMA) and many clubs worldwide

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

Exclusive SAFE® innovation from Horizon Pastime makes it easy to learn to fly

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

Consists of whatever you require to fly in one box—nothing extra to buy or supply

Spektrum DXe transmitter with industry-leading DSMX 2.4GHz innovation

Spektrum 3200mAh 3S 11.1V Smart LiPo battery provides long flight times

Spektrum S120 Smart battery charger works with a range of USB source of power

Factory-installed servos, Spektrum flight controller and serial receiver

Powerful and efficient brushless power system including a Smart ESC

Wide-stance tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or unique tools required

Durable EPO construction that's tough yet lightweight

Optional drifts readily available for flying from water

Practice flying this airplane in the RealFlight® simulator





Overview
E-flite® took the world's preferred club fitness instructor and made it SMARTER with the Apprentice® STS 1.5m. Based upon one of the very best platforms ever developed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes, its plus size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan provides better exposure and the capability to manage more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field. Its inherently steady style plus SAFE® (Sensing Unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation including Newbie, Intermediate and Experienced flight modes makes it easy to fly effectively, especially with the aid of a trainer. The addition of special Spektrum™ Smart parts including a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and battery charger make it more convenient to charge properly and safely (battery and battery charger offered individually for the BNF® Basic version). And most importantly it now has the option to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation that provides functions such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the option to install the all-new 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 Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version consists of whatever required to fly in one box, and is the best option if you're a new RC pilot. From the Spektrum DXe 2.4GHz transmitter you can use with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Basic airplane after you learn to fly the Apprentice STS, to the 3S 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that provides long flight times and the convenient S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be used with a range of USB source of power, there's nothing extra you require to buy or supply! A BNF Basic version is also readily available for knowledgeable pilots and clubs that wish to use their preferred Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and battery chargers they might already own. And for both versions, the effective and efficient brushless power system including a Smart ESC, plus the flight controller, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the resilient 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 Experienced Mode, the Apprentice STS 1.5m is capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even install the optional drifts to remove from and arrive at water.
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the smartest and best club fitness instructor ever, and that makes it best for novice pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and for club training programs alike. That's why it's the Authorities Fitness Instructor of the Academy of Design Aeronautics (AMA) and the best option for new pilots looking for a larger fitness instructor that makes it easier to advance into more advanced RC airplanes!





Needed to Total

Absolutely nothing! Whatever you require to begin having a good time with your Apprentice STS is included.

What's in the Box?

(1) E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m with:

(1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (set up)

(1) Smart 30A Brushless ESC (set up)

(2) 13-gram Digital and (4) 37-gram Servos (set up)

(1) Spektrum 3230 Flight Controller (set up)

(1) Spektrum 4650 Serial Receiver (set up)

(1) Spektrum DXe DSMX® 2.4GHz Transmitter

(1) Spektrum 3200mAh 3S 11.1V Smart LiPo Battery

(1) Spektrum S120 USB-C Smart Charger

(1) Product Manual





Flight Talk

 






Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother Landings
The all-new Spektrum Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) is easy to install and offers automatic "flare" control to help inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by minimizing or entirely getting rid of bouncing (works over many/most surfaces and offers optimum performance when flying over/landing in lawn).
 



Spektrum Smart Battery and Charger
This RTF version consists of a Spektrum 3S 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that provides long flight times, plus an S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be used with a range of USB source of power. Simply connect the battery to the battery charger, and the special Smart Technology will figure out and start charging at the best rate to properly and safely charge the battery automatically.
 







Durable Design
Building with advanced EPO material provides a light-weight yet resilient airframe that's tough enough to manage daily flying penalty without getting bent out of shape. The wing attaches to the fuselage with rubber bands so it can twist or "pop" complimentary in the event of a difficult landing or crash to decrease damage. And in the unfortunate occasion you harm any airframe parts or parts and can't repair them, a complete line of replacement parts is easily available.
 



Easy Assembly
The Apprentice STS 1.5m arrives mainly factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver and servos set up. All you require to do is complete some quick and easy final assembly, without making use of glue or unique tools, and you'll be prepared 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 provides improved ground dealing with for easier take offs and landings on a wide array of surfaces from paved runways to lawn and even dirt.
 



Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice STS 1.5m into a float plane with the optional float set (EFLA550; offered individually). Setup takes just a couple of minutes and all the necessary hardware is included with the plane and float set.
 






 

Discover to Fly Successfully with SAFE® Technology
If this is your very first RC plane, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensing Unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation prevents over-control and crashing while also using numerous flight modes to deliver more control and abilities as your skills progress:

Newbie Mode

In this flight mode, the plane has pitch and bank angle limitations to avoid over-control that can result in a loss of orientation and crashes. When the control sticks are launched, the plane automatically goes back to level flight on its own allowing you to relax and take pleasure in just 'steering' the plane through the sky. This flight mode also makes it easier to remove and land.


 

Intermediate Mode

This flight mode permits more freedom in pitch and bank, however still prevents considerable over-control and the plane does not go back to level flight on its own. This permits you to make tighter turns and to climb up and come down faster as your skills advance. Likewise, Newbie Mode automatically activates and returns the plane to level flight when it descends listed below around 30 feet above ground level and the control sticks are launched.


 

Experienced Mode

In Experienced Mode there are no pitch or bank angle limitations so you have total control! You can even fly inverted (upside down) and carry out aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, stall turns and more. Panic Recovery can be activated by switching to Newbie Mode and launching the control sticks.


 

 

Panic Recovery

If you lose control of the plane in the Intermediate or Experienced flight modes, merely change to Newbie Mode and launch the control sticks. SAFE innovation will automatically return the plane to level flight.



 


 

Quickly Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and easy installation of the optional Spektrum GPS Module you can include next-level autonomous guidance functions that make it even easier to learn to fly. With SAFE Plus added you get:

AutoLand

Activated by merely holding down a button, the advanced AutoLand function puts the plane on a stabilized technique to arrive at its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even supply some directional guidance to prevent obstacles or to change the technique while letting the system do the rest to execute a safe landing. As your skills progress and you acquire more self-confidence you can take control of more of the control inputs, ultimately finding out to land without any assistance from the automatic system at all.


 

Holding Pattern

This really handy SAFE Plus-exclusive feature basically permits you to "stop briefly" the flight by putting the plane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated with the quick press of a button, the plane will automatically go back to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle till the command is cancelled with another quick press of the button. It's a fantastic way to safely hand the controls off to a good friend or to restore visual contact if you ever forget the model.


 

Virtual Fence

It's easy to mistakenly let an RC plane fly too far, however with Virtual Fence, stress no more. It creates an invisible boundary the plane will not fly past. When the plane reaches this boundary, it will automatically reverse and fly back toward the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you understand when you have control once again.






 





Specifications

Airfoil Shape: Flat bottom

Approximate Assembly Time: No assembly required

Approximate Flight Time: 5 minutes

Band: 2.4GHz

Battery: Consisted of

Battery Type: LiPo (3.7V per cell)

CG (Center of Gravity): 3.125" (79mm) from leading edge of wing measured at the fuselage

Channels: 7

Charger: Consisted of

Conclusion Level: Ready-To-Fly

Flaps: No

Flying Weight: 251-2000g

Landing Gear: Prebent wire, tricycle configuration

Minimum Speed Control: 30A included

Motor Type: Brushless

Muffler Type: Outrunner

Power Type: Electric

Product Length: 42.5" (1080 mm)

Product Weight: 49 oz (1390g)

Prop Size: 11" (279 mm)

Radio: Included

Receiver: Consisted of

Recommended Motor Battery: 11.1V 3200mAh 30C 3S Smart LiPo with IC3 connector included

Servos: Consisted of

Speed Control: Included

Technology : SAFE

Transmitter Variety: Complete

Wing Location: 515 sq dm (33.2 sq dm)

Wingspan: 59" (1499 mm)