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 among the best platforms ever designed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) planes—the famous Apprentice S 15e. That design's large size made it a perfect choice for much better visibility and the ability to deal with more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field, and its naturally steady design plus unique SAFE® (Sensing Unit Helped Flight Envelope) innovation made it simple to fly effectively—specifically with the aid of an instructor. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is a modern-day advancement of the world's preferred club trainer that includes all the very same terrific functions while including Smart parts including an ESC, battery and charger (battery and charger offered independently for the BNF® Standard variation), together with the choice to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the brand new Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS), to make finding out to fly simpler—and more enjoyable—than ever before!





Features

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Factory-installed servos, Spektrum flight controller and serial receiver

Powerful 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 special tools needed

Durable EPO building and construction that's tough yet lightweight

Optional floats readily 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 upon among the best platforms ever designed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) planes, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan provides much better visibility and the ability to deal with more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field. Its naturally steady design plus SAFE® (Sensing Unit Helped Flight Envelope) innovation featuring Newbie, Intermediate and Experienced flight modes makes it simple to fly effectively, specifically with the aid of an instructor. The addition of unique Spektrum™ Smart parts including a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and charger make it more convenient to charge effectively and securely (battery and charger offered independently for the BNF® Standard variation). And best of all it now has the choice to update to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation that provides functions such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the choice to set up the brand 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) variation includes everything needed 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 Standard aircraft after you find out to fly the Apprentice STS, to the THREE 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that delivers long flight times and the practical S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be used with a variety of USB power sources, there's absolutely nothing extra you need to buy or provide! A BNF Standard variation is likewise readily available for experienced pilots and clubs that want to utilize their preferred Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and battery chargers they may 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 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 is capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even set up the optional floats to take off from and arrive on water.
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the smartest and finest club trainer ever, which makes it best for newbie 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 advance into advanced RC airplanes!





Needed to Total

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

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

THREE 11.1V LiPo Compatible Battery Charger

What's 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 brand new Spektrum Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) is simple to set up and provides automatic "flare" control to assist unskilled pilots "grease" landings by reducing or entirely getting rid of bouncing (works finest when flying over/landing in yard).
 



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 associated telemetry information including motor RPM, present, 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 delivers a light-weight yet resilient airframe that's tough 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" free in case of a difficult landing or crash to decrease damage. And in the unfortunate occasion you damage any airframe parts or parts and can't repair them, a full line of replacement parts is easily available.
 



Easy Assembly
The Apprentice STS 1.5m gets here mostly factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver and servos set up. All you need to do is finish some quick and simple last assembly, without using glue or special tools, and you'll be ready 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 provides improved ground managing for simpler take offs and landings on a wide variety of surface areas from paved runways to yard and even dirt.
 



Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice STS 1.5m into a float aircraft with the optional float set (EFLA550; offered independently). Setup takes just a few minutes and all the essential hardware is included with the airplane and float set.
 






 

Find out to Fly Successfully with SAFE® Technology
If this is your very first RC airplane, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensing Unit Helped Flight Envelope) innovation prevents over-control and crashing while likewise providing several flight modes to deliver more control and capabilities as your skills progress:

Newbie Mode

In this flight mode, the airplane has pitch and bank angle limitations to avoid over-control that can lead to a loss of orientation and crashes. When the control sticks are released, the airplane instantly returns to level flight on its own allowing you to relax and enjoy just 'guiding' the airplane 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 airplane does not go back to level flight on its own. This enables you to make tighter turns and to climb up and descend quicker as your skills advance. Likewise, Newbie Mode instantly triggers and returns the airplane to level flight when it descends 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 limitations so you have total 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 changing 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 switch to Newbie Mode and release the control sticks. SAFE innovation will instantly return the airplane to level flight.



 


 

Quickly Update to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and simple setup of the optional Spektrum GPS Module you can include next-level autonomous assistance functions that make it even simpler to find out 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 arrive on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even provide some directional assistance to avoid obstacles or to adjust the approach while letting the system do the rest to carry out a safe landing. As your skills progress and you gain more confidence you can take control of more of the control inputs, eventually finding out to land with no assistance from the automatic system at all.


 

Holding Pattern

This very handy SAFE Plus-exclusive function essentially enables you to "stop briefly" the flight by putting the airplane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated with the quick press of a button, the airplane will instantly 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 an excellent method to securely hand the controls off to a pal or to restore 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, fret no more. It produces an undetectable boundary the airplane will not fly past. When the airplane reaches this boundary, it will instantly turn around and fly back towards the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you know when you have control again.






 





Specs

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 independently

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 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 (set up)

Motor Size: 840kV

Recommended Motor Battery: Smart 11.1V THREE 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)