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 among the absolute best platforms ever designed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) aircrafts—the famous Apprentice S 15e. That model's plus size made it an ideal choice for better exposure and the ability to manage more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field, and its inherently steady style plus exclusive SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation made it easy to fly effectively—specifically with the aid of a trainer. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is a modern-day advancement of the world's favorite club trainer that consists of all the very same fantastic features while including Smart parts including an ESC, battery and charger (battery and charger offered individually for the BNF® Basic version), together with the alternative to add SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the all-new Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS), to make finding out to fly simpler—and more enjoyable—than ever before!





Features

Based on among the finest platforms ever designed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) aircrafts—the Apprentice S 15e

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

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

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

Special SAFE® innovation from Horizon Hobby makes it easy to find out to fly

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

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

Factory-installed servos, Spektrum flight controller and serial receiver

Powerful and efficient brushless power system including a Smart ESC

Wide-stance tricycle landing equipment with steerable nose wheel

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or special tools needed

Resilient EPO building and construction that is difficult yet light-weight

Optional drifts available for flying from water

Practice flying this aircraft in the RealFlight® simulator





Overview
E-flite® took the world's favorite club trainer and made it SMARTER with the Apprentice® STS 1.5m. Based on among the absolute best platforms ever designed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) aircrafts, its plus size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan uses better exposure and the ability to manage more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field. Its inherently steady style plus SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation featuring Novice, Intermediate and Experienced flight modes makes it easy to fly effectively, specifically with the aid of a trainer. The addition of exclusive Spektrum™ Smart parts including a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and charger make it more convenient to charge appropriately and securely (battery and charger offered individually for the BNF® Basic version). And most importantly it now has the alternative to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation that uses features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the alternative to install the all-new Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS) that instantly "flares" for smoother landings, to make finding out to fly—and to land securely—simpler than ever!
The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version consists of whatever needed 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 utilize with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Basic aircraft after you find out to fly the Apprentice STS, to the 3S 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that delivers long flight times and the convenient S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be used with a variety of USB source of power, there's absolutely nothing extra you require to buy or provide! A BNF Basic version is likewise available for experienced pilots and clubs that want to utilize their favorite Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and battery chargers they might already own. And for both versions, the powerful and efficient brushless power system including a Smart ESC, plus the flight controller, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the long lasting EPO airframe that puts together quickly and easily without the requirement for glue or special tools.
And the enjoyable does not stop after you find out 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 take off from and arrive on water.
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the smartest and finest club trainer ever, which makes it perfect for novice pilots, experienced pilots that teach others to fly, and for club training programs alike. That's why it's the Authorities Trainer of the Academy of Design Aeronautics (AMA) and the best choice for brand-new pilots seeking a bigger trainer that makes it simpler to progress 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 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 Manual









Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother Landings
The all-new Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) is easy to install and provides automatic "flare" control to help inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by reducing or entirely getting rid of bouncing (works finest when flying over/landing in grass).
 



Smart Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is geared up with an exclusive Smart ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system associated telemetry information including motor RPM, current, 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 innovative EPO material delivers a light-weight yet long lasting airframe that is difficult enough to manage daily flying penalty without getting bent out of shape. The wing attaches to the fuselage with elastic band so it can twist or "pop" complimentary in the event of a difficult landing or crash to minimize damage. And in the unfortunate occasion you harm any airframe parts or parts and can't repair them, a full line of replacement parts is readily offered.
 



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 require to do is complete some quick and easy final assembly, without making use of glue or special tools, and you'll be all set to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
 







Capable Gear
The wide-stance tricycle landing equipment with a steerable nose wheel uses improved ground dealing with for simpler take offs and landings on a wide range of surface areas from paved runways to grass and even dirt.
 



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






 

Learn to Fly Effectively with SAFE® Technology
If this is your very first RC plane, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation prevents over-control and crashing while likewise offering numerous flight modes to provide more control and abilities as your skills 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 instantly goes back to level flight on its own allowing you to relax and take pleasure in simply 'guiding' the plane through the sky. This flight mode likewise makes it simpler to take off and land.


 

Intermediate Mode

This flight mode enables more liberty in pitch and bank, but still prevents considerable over-control and the plane does not return to level flight on its own. This enables you to make tighter turns and to climb and descend quicker as your skills advance. Also, Novice Mode instantly activates and returns the plane to level flight when it comes down 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 Novice Mode and launching the control sticks.


 

 

Panic Recovery

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



 


 

Easily Update to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and easy installation of the optional Spektrum GPS Module you can add next-level autonomous assistance features that make it even simpler to find out to fly. With SAFE Plus added you get:

AutoLand

Activated by simply holding down a button, the innovative AutoLand function puts the plane on a stabilized technique to arrive on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even provide some directional assistance to avoid obstacles or to adjust the technique while letting the system do the rest to carry out a safe landing. As your skills development and you get 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 very practical SAFE Plus-exclusive function basically enables 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 plane will instantly return to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle until the command is cancelled with another quick press of the button. It's a great way to securely hand the controls off to a friend or to restore visual contact if you ever lose sight of the model.


 

Virtual Fence

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






 





Specs

Airfoil Shape: 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: Offered individually

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 Equipment: Prebent wire, tricycle configuration

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 3S 3200mAh LiPo w/IC3 adapter (offered individually)

Servos: Four standard, two micro

Transmitter Variety: Complete

Wing Area: 515 sq in (33.2 sq dm)

Wingspan: 59" (1500mm)