E-Flite Apprentice STS 1.5m RTF with DXS

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Introduction
The E-flite® Apprentice® STS 1.5m is based on among the very best platforms ever designed for discovering to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes—the famous Apprentice S 15e. That design's large size made it a perfect choice for much better presence and the capability to handle more wind while discovering to fly at an RC club flying field, and its naturally steady style plus special SAFE® (Sensing Unit Helped Flight Envelope) technology made it simple to fly successfully—specifically with the assistance of an instructor. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is a modern-day development of the world's preferred club trainer that consists of all the very same great features while including Smart components including an ESC, battery and charger (battery and charger sold individually for the BNF® Standard variation), together with the option to add SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled technology and the all-new Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS), to make discovering to fly much easier—and more enjoyable—than ever before!





Features

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

Perfect for newbie 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 choice for new pilots when discovering to fly with an instructor at an RC flying field

Exclusive SAFE® technology from Horizon Hobby makes it simple to find out to fly

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

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

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

Spektrum DXe transmitter with industry-leading DSMX 2.4GHz technology

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

Spektrum S120 Smart charger works with a variety of USB source of power

Factory-installed servos, Spektrum flight controller and serial receiver

Powerful and effective 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

Resilient EPO building that is difficult yet light-weight

Optional drifts available for flying from water

Practice flying this airplane in the RealFlight® simulator





Overview
E-flite® took the world's preferred club trainer and made it SMARTER with the Apprentice® STS 1.5m. Based upon among the very best platforms ever designed for discovering to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan provides much better presence and the capability to handle more wind while discovering to fly at an RC club flying field. Its naturally steady style plus SAFE® (Sensing Unit Helped Flight Envelope) technology including Novice, Intermediate and Knowledgeable flight modes makes it simple to fly successfully, specifically with the assistance of an instructor. The addition of special Spektrum™ Smart components including a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and charger make it easier to charge appropriately and safely (battery and charger sold individually for the BNF® Standard variation). And most importantly it now has the option to update to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled technology that provides features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the option to install the all-new Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS) that immediately "flares" for smoother landings, to make discovering to fly—and to land safely—much easier than ever!
The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) variation consists of whatever needed to fly in one box, and is the ideal choice 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 Standard airplane after you find out to fly the Apprentice STS, to the 3S 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that provides long flight times and the hassle-free S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be utilized with a variety of USB source of power, there's absolutely nothing extra you require to purchase or supply! A BNF Standard variation is also available for skilled pilots and clubs that wish to use their preferred Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and chargers they might already own. And for both variations, the powerful and effective 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 requirement for glue or unique tools.
And the enjoyable does not stop after you find out how to fly! In the Knowledgeable Mode, the Apprentice STS 1.5m is capable of carrying out aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even install the optional drifts to remove from and arrive on water.
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the smartest and finest club trainer ever, and that makes it ideal for newbie pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and for club training programs alike. That's why it's the Official Trainer of the Academy of Design Aeronautics (AMA) and the very best choice for new pilots seeking a larger trainer that makes it much easier to advance into advanced RC airplanes!





Needed to Total

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

What's in package?

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

(1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)

(1) Smart 30A Brushless ESC (installed)

(2) 13-gram Digital and (4) 37-gram Servos (installed)

(1) Spektrum 3230 Flight Controller (installed)

(1) Spektrum 4650 Serial Receiver (installed)

(1) Spektrum DXe DSMX® 2.4GHz Transmitter

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

(1) Spektrum S120 USB-C Smart Battery Charger

(1) Product Handbook





Flight Talk

 






Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother Landings
The all-new Spektrum Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) is simple to install and supplies automated "flare" control to assist inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by decreasing or totally getting rid of bouncing (works over many/most surface areas and supplies maximum performance when flying over/landing in turf).
 



Spektrum Smart Battery and Charger
This RTF variation consists of a Spektrum 3S 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that provides long flight times, plus an S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be utilized with a variety of USB source of power. Just connect the battery to the charger, and the special Smart Technology will figure out and start charging at the very best rate to appropriately and safely charge the battery immediately.
 







Durable Design
Building and construction with sophisticated EPO product provides a light-weight yet resilient airframe that is difficult enough to handle daily flying penalty without getting bent out of shape. The wing connects to the fuselage with rubber bands so it can twist or "pop" complimentary in the event of a difficult landing or crash to lessen damage. And in the unfortunate occasion you damage any airframe parts or components and can't repair them, a full line of replacement parts is readily offered.
 



Easy Assembly
The Apprentice STS 1.5m shows up primarily factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver and servos installed. All you require to do is finish some fast and simple final assembly, without making use of glue or unique tools, and you'll be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
 







Capable Equipment
The wide-stance tricycle landing gear 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 turf and even dirt.
 



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






 

Learn to Fly Successfully with SAFE® Technology
If this is your very first RC plane, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensing Unit Helped Flight Envelope) technology prevents over-control and crashing while also using multiple flight modes to provide more control and abilities as your abilities development:

Novice Mode

In this flight mode, the plane has pitch and bank angle limitations to prevent over-control that can result in a loss of orientation and crashes. When the control sticks are launched, the plane immediately goes back to level flight by itself enabling you to relax and delight in simply 'guiding' the plane through the sky. This flight mode also makes it much easier to remove and land.


 

Intermediate Mode

This flight mode permits more flexibility in pitch and bank, but still prevents considerable over-control and the plane does not go back to level flight by itself. This permits you to make tighter turns and to climb up and descend quicker as your abilities advance. Likewise, Novice Mode immediately activates and returns the plane to level flight when it comes down listed below roughly 30 feet above ground level and the control sticks are launched.


 

Knowledgeable Mode

In Knowledgeable 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 Healing can be activated by switching to Novice Mode and releasing the control sticks.


 

 

Panic Healing

If you lose control of the plane in the Intermediate or Knowledgeable flight modes, just change to Novice Mode and release the control sticks. SAFE technology will immediately return the plane to level flight.



 


 

Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With fast and simple installation of the optional Spektrum GPS Module you can add next-level self-governing guidance features that make it even much easier to find out to fly. With SAFE Plus added you get:

AutoLand

Activated by just holding down a button, the sophisticated AutoLand function puts the plane on a supported method to arrive on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even supply some directional guidance to prevent barriers or to adjust the method while letting the system do the rest to perform a safe landing. As your abilities development and you acquire more confidence you can take control of more of the control inputs, ultimately discovering to land with no support from the automated system at all.


 

Holding Pattern

This very practical SAFE Plus-exclusive function basically permits you to "stop briefly" the flight by putting the plane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated with the fast press of a button, the plane will immediately go back to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle up until the command is cancelled with another fast press of the button. It's a great method to safely hand the controls off to a pal or to regain visual contact if you ever forget the design.


 

Virtual Fence

It's simple to inadvertently let an RC plane fly too far, but with Virtual Fence, worry no more. It produces an undetectable border the plane won't fly past. When the plane reaches this border, it will immediately turn around and fly back towards the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you understand when you have control once again.






 





Specs

Airfoil Forming: 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 Equipment: Prebent wire, tricycle setup

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: Consisted Of

Receiver: Consisted of

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

Servos: Consisted of

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Technology : SAFE

Transmitter Variety: Full

Wing Area: 515 sq dm (33.2 sq dm)

Wingspan: 59" (1499 mm)