E-Flite Apprentice STS BNF Basic with SAFE 1.5m

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Introduction
The E-flite® Apprentice® STS 1.5m is based upon one of the best platforms ever developed for discovering to fly radio controlled (RC) planes—the legendary Apprentice S 15e. That design's large size made it a perfect choice for better presence and the ability to handle more wind while discovering to fly at an RC club flying field, and its inherently stable style plus unique SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation made it simple to fly effectively—particularly with the aid of an instructor. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is a modern-day advancement of the world's preferred club fitness instructor that consists of all the same fantastic functions while adding Smart parts consisting of an ESC, battery and battery charger (battery and battery charger offered individually for the BNF® Basic variation), along with the option to add SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the all-new Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS), to make discovering to fly easier—and more enjoyable—than ever before!





Features

Based on one of the best platforms ever developed for discovering 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

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

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

Unique SAFE® innovation from Horizon Pastime makes it simple to find out to fly

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

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

Factory-installed servos, Spektrum flight controller and serial receiver

Powerful and efficient brushless power system consisting of a Smart ESC

Wide-stance tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or unique tools required

Long lasting EPO construction that is difficult yet light-weight

Optional floats 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 on one of the best platforms ever developed for discovering to fly radio controlled (RC) planes, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan uses better presence and the ability to handle more wind while discovering to fly at an RC club flying field. Its inherently stable style plus SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation including Novice, Intermediate and Skilled flight modes makes it simple to fly effectively, particularly with the aid of an instructor. The addition of unique Spektrum™ Smart parts consisting of a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and battery charger make it more convenient to charge correctly and securely (battery and battery charger offered individually for the BNF® Basic variation). And most importantly it now has the option to update to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation that uses functions such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the option to set up the all-new Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS) that automatically "flares" for smoother landings, to make discovering to fly—and to land securely—easier than ever!
The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) variation consists of everything required to fly in one box, and is the best choice if you're a new RC pilot. From the Spektrum DXe 2.4GHz transmitter you can utilize with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Basic airplane after you find out to fly the Apprentice STS, to the THREE 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that delivers long flight times and the convenient S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be utilized with a range of USB power sources, there's nothing additional you require to buy or supply! A BNF Basic variation is also available for skilled pilots and clubs that wish to utilize their preferred Spektrum transmitter along with batteries and chargers they might already own. And for both variations, the powerful and efficient brushless power system consisting of 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 doesn't stop after you find out how to fly! In the Skilled Mode, the Apprentice STS 1.5m can carrying out aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even set up the optional floats to take off from and land on water.
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the smartest and best club fitness instructor ever, which 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 Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the very best choice for brand-new pilots seeking a larger fitness instructor that makes it easier to progress into advanced RC airplanes!





Needed to Complete

Full-Range 6+ Channel Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® Compatible 2.4GHz Transmitter

3200mAh THREE 11.1V LiPo Battery with EC3™ or IC3™ Connector

THREE 11.1V LiPo Compatible Charger

What remains in package?

(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) Item Handbook









Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother Landings
The all-new Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) is simple to set up and supplies automatic "flare" control to help unskilled pilots "grease" landings by minimizing or completely removing bouncing (works best when flying over/landing in lawn).
 



Smart Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is equipped with an exclusive Smart ESC that can supply a range of real-time power system related telemetry data consisting of motor RPM, existing, battery voltage and more to suitable Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (consisting of the DX6e and 8e, DX6 and 8 G2, the DX9, iX12 and others) while you fly.
 







Durable Design
Building with advanced EPO product delivers 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" totally free in case of a tough landing or crash to lessen damage. And in the unfortunate event you harm any airframe parts or parts and can't fix them, a full 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 finish some fast and simple last assembly, without making use of glue or unique 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 improved ground handling for easier remove and landings on a wide variety 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). Installation takes simply a couple of minutes and all the required hardware is consisted of with the airplane and float set.
 






 

Learn to Fly Effectively with SAFE® Technology
If this is your first RC airplane, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation avoids over-control and crashing while also providing multiple flight modes to provide more control and abilities as your abilities progress:

Novice Mode

In this flight mode, the airplane 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 airplane automatically goes back to level flight on its own permitting you to relax and enjoy simply 'steering' the airplane through the sky. This flight mode also makes it easier to take off and land.


 

Intermediate Mode

This flight mode enables more freedom in pitch and bank, but still avoids considerable over-control and the airplane does not go back to level flight on its own. This enables you to make tighter turns and to climb and come down quicker as your abilities advance. Likewise, Novice Mode automatically triggers and returns the airplane to level flight when it comes down listed below around 30 feet above ground level and the control sticks are launched.


 

Skilled Mode

In Skilled 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 consisting of loops, rolls, stall turns and more. Panic Healing can be activated by changing to Novice Mode and launching the control sticks.


 

 

Panic Healing

If you lose control of the airplane in the Intermediate or Skilled flight modes, simply switch to Novice Mode and launch the control sticks. SAFE innovation will automatically return the airplane to level flight.



 


 

Quickly Update to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With fast and simple installation of the optional Spektrum GPS Module you can add next-level self-governing assistance functions that make it even easier to find out to fly. With SAFE Plus included you get:

AutoLand

Triggered by simply holding down a button, the advanced AutoLand function puts the airplane on a stabilized technique to land on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even supply some directional assistance to prevent barriers or to adjust the technique while letting the system do the rest to execute a safe landing. As your abilities progress and you get more self-confidence you can take over more of the control inputs, ultimately discovering to land with no support from the automatic system at all.


 

Holding Pattern

This very valuable SAFE Plus-exclusive function basically enables you to "pause" the flight by putting the airplane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated with the fast press of a button, the airplane will automatically 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 an excellent way to securely hand the controls off to a pal or to gain back visual contact if you ever forget the design.


 

Virtual Fence

It's simple to accidentally let an RC airplane fly too far away, but with Virtual Fence, stress no more. It develops an undetectable limit the airplane won't fly past. When the airplane reaches this limit, it will automatically reverse and fly back towards the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you understand when you have control once again.






 





Requirements

Airfoil Forming: Flat bottom

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Approximate Flight Time: 5 minutes

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

Battery charger: Offered individually

Conclusion Level: Ready-To-Fly

Control Toss - High (Ailerons): 0.91" (23mm)

Control Toss - High (Elevator): 0.91" (23mm)

Control Toss - High (Rudder): 1.35" (35mm)

Control Toss - Low (Ailerons): 0.71" (18mm)

Control Toss - Low (Elevator): 0.71" (18mm)

Control Toss - Low (Rudder): 1.10" (28mm)

Flying Weight: 251-2000g, 49oz (1390g)

Landing Equipment: Prebent wire, tricycle setup

Length: 42.5" (1080mm)

Minimum Required Radio: Spektrum DXe DSMX 2.4GHz (offered individually)

Minimum Speed Control: Smart 30A Brushless (set up)

Motor Size: 840kV

Recommended Motor Battery: Smart 11.1V THREE 3200mAh LiPo w/IC3 port (offered individually)

Servos: 4 standard, two micro

Transmitter Variety: Full

Wing Area: 515 sq in (33.2 sq dm)

Wingspan: 59" (1500mm)