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 absolute best platforms ever designed for learning to fly radio managed (RC) planes—the legendary Apprentice S 15e. That model's large size made it an ideal choice for much better presence and the ability to manage more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field, and its inherently steady style plus special SAFE® (Sensing Unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation made it simple to fly successfully—especially with the aid of a trainer. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is a modern-day advancement of the world's preferred club fitness instructor that includes all the exact same excellent functions while adding Smart elements including an ESC, battery and charger (battery and charger offered independently for the BNF® Basic version), together with the choice to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the all-new Landing Assist Sensor (LAS), to make learning to fly much easier—and more enjoyable—than ever before!





Features

Based upon one of the best platforms ever designed for learning to fly radio managed (RC) planes—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 Model Aeronautics (AMA) and numerous clubs worldwide

The ideal choice for new pilots when learning to fly with a trainer at an RC flying field

Exclusive SAFE® innovation from Horizon Hobby makes it simple to learn to fly

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

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

Factory-installed servos, Spektrum flight controller and serial receiver

Effective and effective brushless power system including a Smart ESC

Wide-stance tricycle landing equipment with steerable nose wheel

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or unique tools required

Resilient EPO building that's tough 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 fitness instructor and made it SMARTER with the Apprentice® STS 1.5m. Based upon one of the absolute best platforms ever designed for learning to fly radio managed (RC) planes, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan offers much better presence and the ability to manage more wind while learning 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 simple to fly successfully, especially with the aid of a trainer. The addition of special Spektrum™ Smart elements including a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and charger make it easier to charge properly and securely (battery and charger offered independently for the BNF® Basic version). And best of all it now has the choice to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation that offers functions such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the choice to install the all-new Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) that immediately "flares" for smoother landings, to make learning to fly—and to land securely—much easier than ever!
The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version includes whatever required to fly in one box, and is the perfect choice if you're a brand-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 hassle-free S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be used with a range of USB source of power, there's absolutely nothing additional you require to buy or supply! A BNF Basic version is also available for skilled pilots and clubs that want to use their preferred Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and battery chargers they might currently own. And for both versions, the effective 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 assembles quickly and quickly without the need for glue or unique tools.
And the enjoyable does not stop after you learn how to fly! In the Experienced Mode, the Apprentice STS 1.5m can carrying out aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even install the optional drifts to remove from and land on water.
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the smartest and best club fitness instructor ever, which makes it perfect 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 Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the best choice for new pilots seeking a larger fitness instructor that makes it much easier to advance into advanced RC airplanes!





Needed to Total

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

3200mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo Battery with EC3™ or IC3™ Adapter

3S 11.1V LiPo Compatible Battery Charger

What remains 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) Product Handbook









Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother Landings
The all-new Spektrum Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) is simple to install and supplies automatic "flare" control to help inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by lessening or completely eliminating bouncing (works best when flying over/landing in lawn).
 



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







Durable Design
Building and construction with sophisticated EPO product provides a light-weight yet resilient airframe that's tough enough to manage everyday flying penalty without getting bent out of shape. The wing connects to the fuselage with elastic band so it can twist or "pop" free in the event of a hard landing or crash to reduce damage. And in the unfortunate occasion you damage any airframe parts or elements and can't fix them, a complete line of replacement parts is easily offered.
 



Easy Assembly
The Apprentice STS 1.5m gets here mainly factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver and servos installed. All you require to do is end up some quick and simple 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 equipment with a steerable nose wheel offers enhanced ground managing for much easier remove and landings on a wide range 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 independently). Setup takes simply a couple of minutes and all the essential hardware is consisted of with the airplane and float set.
 






 

Discover to Fly Effectively with SAFE® Innovation
If this is your very first RC airplane, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensing Unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation avoids over-control and crashing while also offering multiple flight modes to provide more control and capabilities as your abilities development:

Newbie Mode

In this flight mode, the airplane has pitch and bank angle limits to prevent over-control that can result in a loss of orientation and crashes. When the control sticks are released, the airplane immediately goes back to level flight on its own permitting you to relax and take pleasure in simply 'guiding' the airplane through the sky. This flight mode also makes it much easier to remove and land.


 

Intermediate Mode

This flight mode allows more freedom in pitch and bank, however still avoids significant over-control and the airplane does not return to level flight on its own. This allows you to make tighter turns and to climb up and come down quicker as your abilities advance. Likewise, Newbie Mode immediately activates and returns the airplane to level flight when it comes down listed below around 30 feet above ground level and the control sticks are released.


 

Experienced Mode

In Experienced Mode there are no pitch or bank angle limits so you have complete control! You can even fly inverted (upside down) and perform 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 airplane in the Intermediate or Experienced flight modes, just change to Newbie Mode and launch the control sticks. SAFE innovation will immediately return the airplane to level flight.



 


 

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

AutoLand

Activated by just holding down a button, the sophisticated AutoLand function puts the airplane on a stabilized approach to land on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even supply some directional guidance to avoid barriers or to change the approach while letting the system do the rest to carry out a safe landing. As your abilities development and you gain more confidence you can take over more of the control inputs, ultimately learning to land without any support from the automatic system at all.


 

Holding Pattern

This really handy SAFE Plus-exclusive feature essentially allows you to "pause" the flight by putting the airplane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated with the quick press of a button, the airplane will immediately return to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle till the command is cancelled with another quick press of the button. It's an excellent method to securely hand the controls off to a friend or to regain visual contact if you ever lose sight of the model.


 

Virtual Fence

It's simple to accidentally let an RC airplane fly too far, however with Virtual Fence, stress no more. It develops an invisible border the airplane won't fly past. When the airplane reaches this border, it will immediately turn around 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 Forming: Flat bottom

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Approximate Flight Time: 5 minutes

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

Charger: Sold independently

Completion 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 Gear: Prebent wire, tricycle configuration

Length: 42.5" (1080mm)

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

Minimum Speed Control: Smart 30A Brushless (installed)

Motor Size: 840kV

Recommended Motor Battery: Smart 11.1V 3S 3200mAh LiPo w/IC3 connector (offered independently)

Servos: Four standard, two micro

Transmitter Range: Full

Wing Area: 515 sq in (33.2 sq dm)

Wingspan: 59" (1500mm)