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 very best platforms ever developed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) aircrafts—the famous Apprentice S 15e. That design's large size made it an ideal choice for better presence and the capability to handle more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field, and its naturally stable style plus unique SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology made it easy to fly effectively—especially with the assistance of a trainer. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is a modern-day evolution of the world's preferred club trainer that includes all the very same fantastic features while including Smart parts consisting of an ESC, battery and battery charger (battery and battery charger sold individually for the BNF® Basic version), together with the option to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled technology and the all-new Landing Assist Sensor (LAS), to make finding out to fly easier—and more fun—than ever before!





Features

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

Perfect for newbie 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 perfect choice for brand-new pilots when finding out to fly with a trainer at an RC flying field

Unique SAFE® technology from Horizon Pastime makes it easy to learn to fly

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

Optional and easy 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 consisting of a Smart ESC

Wide-stance tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or special tools needed

Long lasting EPO construction that is difficult yet lightweight

Optional drifts available for flying from water

Practice flying this aircraft 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 on among the very best platforms ever developed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) aircrafts, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan offers better presence and the capability to handle more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field. Its naturally stable style plus SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology featuring Novice, Intermediate and Skilled flight modes makes it easy to fly effectively, especially with the assistance of a trainer. The addition of unique Spektrum™ Smart parts consisting of a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and battery charger make it more convenient to charge properly and safely (battery and battery charger sold individually for the BNF® Basic version). And best of all it now has the option to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled technology that offers features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the option to install the all-new Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) that instantly "flares" for smoother landings, to make finding out to fly—and to land safely—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 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 learn to fly the Apprentice STS, to the 3S 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that delivers long flight times and the hassle-free S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be utilized with a variety of USB source of power, there's nothing extra you need to buy or provide! A BNF Basic version is likewise available for experienced pilots and clubs that wish to utilize their preferred Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and battery chargers they may already own. And for both variations, the powerful and effective brushless power system consisting of a Smart ESC, plus the flight controller, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the long lasting EPO airframe that assembles quickly and easily without the requirement for glue or special tools.
And the fun doesn't stop after you learn how to fly! In the Skilled Mode, the Apprentice STS 1.5m is capable of carrying out aerobatic maneuvers consisting of 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, and that 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 Authorities Fitness Instructor of the Academy of Design Aeronautics (AMA) and the very best choice for brand-new pilots seeking a larger trainer that makes it easier to advance into advanced RC airplanes!





Needed to Complete

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

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

3S 11.1V LiPo Compatible Battery Charger

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) Product Handbook









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 lessening or entirely getting rid of bouncing (works finest when flying over/landing in turf).
 



Smart Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is geared up with an unique Smart ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data consisting of motor RPM, existing, battery voltage and more to compatible 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 sophisticated EPO material delivers a light-weight yet long lasting airframe that is difficult enough to handle everyday 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 tough landing or crash to reduce damage. And in the regrettable event you damage any airframe parts or parts and can't fix them, a full line of replacement parts is readily available.
 



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 need to do is complete some quick and easy final assembly, without using glue or special tools, and you'll be prepared to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
 







Capable Gear
The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel offers improved ground managing for easier take offs and landings on a wide range of surfaces from paved runways to turf and even dirt.
 



Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice STS 1.5m into a float aircraft with the optional float set (EFLA550; sold individually). Setup takes just a few minutes and all the required hardware is consisted of with the aircraft and float set.
 






 

Learn to Fly Successfully with SAFE® Technology
If this is your first RC aircraft, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology avoids over-control and crashing while likewise using several flight modes to provide more control and capabilities as your skills development:

Novice Mode

In this flight mode, the aircraft 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 launched, the aircraft instantly goes back to level flight on its own enabling you to relax and delight in just 'guiding' the aircraft through the sky. This flight mode likewise makes it easier to take off and land.


 

Intermediate Mode

This flight mode permits more liberty in pitch and bank, but still avoids substantial over-control and the aircraft does not return to level flight on its own. This permits you to make tighter turns and to climb and come down quicker as your skills advance. Likewise, Novice Mode instantly triggers and returns the aircraft to level flight when it comes down below approximately 30 feet above ground level and the control sticks are launched.


 

Skilled Mode

In Skilled 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 consisting of loops, rolls, stall turns and more. Panic Recovery can be triggered by changing to Novice Mode and releasing the control sticks.


 

 

Panic Recovery

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



 


 

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

AutoLand

Triggered by simply holding down a button, the sophisticated AutoLand function puts the aircraft on a supported technique to arrive on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even provide some directional guidance to avoid barriers or to adjust the technique while letting the system do the rest to perform a safe landing. As your skills development and you get more confidence you can take over more of the control inputs, eventually finding out to land with no support from the automated system at all.


 

Holding Pattern

This extremely useful SAFE Plus-exclusive feature essentially permits you to "stop briefly" the flight by putting the aircraft into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When triggered with the quick press of a button, the aircraft will instantly return to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle up until the command is cancelled with another quick press of the button. It's an excellent way to safely hand the controls off to a pal or to regain visual contact if you ever lose sight of the design.


 

Virtual Fence

It's easy to inadvertently let an RC aircraft fly too far away, but with Virtual Fence, stress no more. It develops an undetectable border the aircraft will not fly past. When the aircraft reaches this border, it will instantly reverse and fly back towards the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you understand 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

Battery charger: Sold 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 Gear: Prebent wire, tricycle setup

Length: 42.5" (1080mm)

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

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

Motor Size: 840kV

Recommended Motor Battery: Smart 11.1V 3S 3200mAh LiPo w/IC3 adapter (sold individually)

Servos: 4 requirement, two micro

Transmitter Range: Complete

Wing Area: 515 sq in (33.2 sq dm)

Wingspan: 59" (1500mm)