E-Flite Apprentice STS BNF Basic with SAFE 1.5m

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Introduction
The E-flite® Apprentice® STS 1.5m is based on one of the absolute best platforms ever created for learning to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes—the legendary Apprentice S 15e. That design's large size made it a perfect option for much better visibility and the capability to deal with more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field, and its inherently stable design plus special SAFE® (Sensor Helped Flight Envelope) innovation made it simple to fly effectively—especially with the aid of a trainer. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is a modern-day evolution of the world's preferred club fitness instructor that consists of all the same excellent functions while including Smart components including an ESC, battery and charger (battery and charger sold separately for the BNF® Basic variation), in addition to the choice to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the brand new Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS), to make learning to fly much easier—and more enjoyable—than ever before!





Features

Based upon one of the finest platforms ever created for learning 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 Model Aeronautics (AMA) and numerous clubs worldwide

The perfect option for brand-new pilots when learning to fly with a trainer at an RC flying field

Unique SAFE® innovation from Horizon Pastime makes it simple to discover 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 Sensing unit (LAS) offered for smoother landings

Factory-installed servos, Spektrum flight controller and serial receiver

Effective 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 unique tools needed

Long lasting EPO building and construction that is difficult yet light-weight

Optional floats offered 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 created for learning to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan uses much better visibility and the capability to deal with more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field. Its inherently stable design plus SAFE® (Sensor Helped Flight Envelope) innovation featuring Novice, Intermediate and Knowledgeable flight modes makes it simple to fly effectively, especially with the aid of a trainer. The addition of special Spektrum™ Smart components including a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and charger make it more convenient to charge appropriately and safely (battery and charger sold separately for the BNF® Basic variation). And most importantly it now has the choice to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation that uses functions such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the choice to install the brand new Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS) that automatically "flares" for smoother landings, to make learning to fly—and to land safely—much easier than ever!
The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) variation consists of everything needed to fly in one box, and is the ideal option 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 discover to fly the Apprentice STS, to the 3S 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that provides long flight times and the convenient S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be utilized with a variety of USB power sources, there's absolutely nothing extra you require to buy or supply! A BNF Basic variation is also offered for knowledgeable pilots and clubs that want to utilize their preferred Spektrum transmitter in addition to batteries and chargers they may already own. And for both versions, the effective 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 rapidly and quickly without the requirement for glue or unique tools.
And the enjoyable does not stop after you discover how to fly! In the Knowledgeable Mode, the Apprentice STS 1.5m can performing aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even install the optional floats to remove from and arrive at water.
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the most intelligent and finest club fitness instructor ever, which 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 Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the best option for brand-new pilots seeking a larger fitness instructor that makes it much easier to advance into more advanced RC airplanes!





Needed to Complete

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

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

3S 11.1V LiPo Compatible Charger

What remains 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) Item Manual









Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother Landings
The brand new Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) is simple to install and provides automated "flare" control to help unskilled pilots "grease" landings by decreasing or totally getting rid of bouncing (works finest when flying over/landing in yard).
 



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







Durable Design
Building with innovative EPO product provides a light-weight yet long lasting airframe that is difficult enough to deal with everyday flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. The wing attaches to the fuselage with rubber bands so it can twist or "pop" complimentary in the event of a tough landing or crash to minimize damage. And in the unfortunate event 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 arrives mostly factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver and servos set up. All you require to do is finish some quick and simple last 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 uses enhanced ground handling for much easier take offs and landings on a wide range of surface areas from paved runways to yard and even dirt.
 



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






 

Learn to Fly Successfully with SAFE® Innovation
If this is your very first RC aircraft, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensor Helped Flight Envelope) innovation prevents over-control and crashing while also offering multiple flight modes to deliver more control and abilities as your skills development:

Novice Mode

In this flight mode, the aircraft 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 released, the aircraft automatically returns to level flight on its own allowing you to unwind and enjoy just 'steering' the aircraft through the sky. This flight mode also makes it much easier to remove and land.


 

Intermediate Mode

This flight mode allows more liberty in pitch and bank, however still prevents significant over-control and the aircraft does not go back to level flight on its own. This allows you to make tighter turns and to climb up and descend much faster as your skills advance. Likewise, Novice Mode automatically activates and returns the aircraft to level flight when it descends listed below roughly 30 feet above ground level and the control sticks are released.


 

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 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 Knowledgeable flight modes, merely switch to Novice Mode and launch the control sticks. SAFE innovation will automatically return the aircraft 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 self-governing assistance functions that make it even much easier to discover to fly. With SAFE Plus included you get:

AutoLand

Activated by merely holding down a button, the innovative AutoLand function puts the aircraft on a stabilized method to arrive at its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even supply some directional assistance to avoid barriers or to adjust the method while letting the system do the rest to execute a safe landing. As your skills development and you get more confidence you can take over more of the control inputs, ultimately learning to land without any assistance from the automated system at all.


 

Holding Pattern

This very useful SAFE Plus-exclusive feature basically allows 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 automatically go back 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 a great method to safely hand the controls off to a good friend or to regain visual contact if you ever lose sight of the design.


 

Virtual Fence

It's simple to mistakenly let an RC aircraft fly too far away, however with Virtual Fence, worry no more. It produces an invisible boundary the aircraft won't fly past. When the aircraft reaches this boundary, it will automatically turn around and fly back towards the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you know when you have control once again.






 





Specs

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 measured at the fuselage

Charger: Offered separately

Completion Level: Ready-To-Fly

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

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

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

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

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

Control Throw - 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 (sold separately)

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

Motor Size: 840kV

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

Servos: Four requirement, two micro

Transmitter Variety: Full

Wing Area: 515 sq in (33.2 sq dm)

Wingspan: 59" (1500mm)