E-Flite Apprentice STS RTF with SAFE 1.5m and DXe Transmitter

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Introduction
The E-flite® Apprentice® STS 1.5m is based on among the 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 exposure and the capability to manage more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field, and its naturally steady style plus unique SAFE® (Sensing Unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation made it easy to fly effectively—particularly with the assistance of a trainer. The Apprentice STS 1.5m is a modern-day evolution of the world's favorite club trainer that includes all the exact same excellent functions while adding Smart components consisting of an ESC, battery and battery charger (battery and battery charger offered independently for the BNF® Basic version), in addition to the alternative to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the all-new Landing Assist Sensor (LAS), to make finding out to fly easier—and more enjoyable—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

Official Trainer of the Academy of Design Aeronautics (AMA) and lots of clubs worldwide

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

Exclusive SAFE® innovation from Horizon Hobby makes it easy to discover to fly

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

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

Includes everything you require to fly in one box—nothing additional to purchase or offer

Spektrum DXe transmitter with industry-leading DSMX 2.4GHz innovation

Spektrum 3200mAh THREE 11.1V Smart LiPo battery delivers long flight times

Spektrum S120 Smart battery charger deals with a range of USB source of power

Factory-installed servos, Spektrum flight controller and serial receiver

Powerful 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

Resilient EPO building that's tough yet lightweight

Optional drifts readily 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 best platforms ever developed for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) aircrafts, its large size and 1.5 meter (59.0 inch) wingspan uses better exposure and the capability to manage more wind while finding out to fly at an RC club flying field. Its naturally steady style plus SAFE® (Sensing Unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation including Newbie, Intermediate and Experienced flight modes makes it easy to fly effectively, particularly with the assistance of a trainer. The addition of unique Spektrum™ Smart components consisting of a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and battery charger make it more convenient to charge effectively and safely (battery and battery charger offered independently for the BNF® Basic version). And most importantly it now has the alternative to upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation that uses functions such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, plus the alternative 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 everything needed to fly in one box, and is the ideal choice if you're a new RC pilot. From the Spektrum DXe 2.4GHz transmitter you can use with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Basic aircraft after you discover to fly the Apprentice STS, to the THREE 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that delivers long flight times and the hassle-free S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be used with a range of USB source of power, there's nothing additional you require to purchase or offer! A BNF Basic version is also readily available for experienced pilots and clubs that wish to use their favorite Spektrum transmitter in addition to batteries and battery chargers they may already own. And for both versions, the effective and effective brushless power system consisting of a Smart ESC, plus the flight controller, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the resilient EPO airframe that assembles rapidly and easily without the need for glue or special tools.
And the enjoyable does not stop after you discover how to fly! In the Experienced Mode, the Apprentice STS 1.5m can carrying out aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even install the optional drifts to remove from and arrive at water.
The Apprentice STS 1.5m is the most intelligent and finest club trainer ever, and that 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 Design Aeronautics (AMA) and the very best choice for new pilots seeking a bigger trainer that makes it easier to progress into more advanced RC airplanes!





Needed to Total

Nothing! Whatever you require to start having a good time with your Apprentice STS is included.

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) Spektrum DXe DSMX® 2.4GHz Transmitter

(1) Spektrum 3200mAh THREE 11.1V Smart LiPo Battery

(1) Spektrum S120 USB-C Smart Battery Charger

(1) Item Handbook









Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother Landings
The all-new Spektrum Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) is easy to install and offers automated "flare" control to assist inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by lessening or completely eliminating bouncing (works finest when flying over/landing in yard).
 



Spektrum Smart Battery and Charger
This RTF version includes a Spektrum THREE 3200mAh Smart LiPo battery that delivers long flight times, plus an S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be used with a range of USB source of power. Just connect the battery to the battery charger, and the unique Smart Technology will identify and start charging at the very best rate to effectively and safely charge the battery instantly.
 







Durable Design
Building with innovative EPO material delivers a lightweight 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 rubber bands so it can twist or "pop" totally free in case of a difficult landing or crash to reduce damage. And in the unfortunate event you harm any airframe parts or components and can't repair them, a complete line of replacement parts is easily offered.
 



Easy Assembly
The Apprentice STS 1.5m arrives mainly factory-assembled with the power system, flight controller, receiver and servos set up. All you require to do is end up some fast and easy final assembly, without the use of glue or special tools, and you'll be all set to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery!
 







Capable Gear
The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel uses improved ground managing for easier take offs and landings on a wide variety of surfaces 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; offered independently). Setup takes simply a couple of minutes and all the necessary hardware is included with the aircraft and float set.
 






 

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

Newbie 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 instantly returns to level flight by itself allowing you to relax and take pleasure in simply 'steering' the aircraft through the sky. This flight mode also makes it easier to remove 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 by itself. This permits you to make tighter turns and to climb and descend much faster as your abilities advance. Also, Newbie Mode instantly triggers and returns the aircraft to level flight when it descends listed below roughly 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 complete control! You can even fly inverted (upside down) and perform aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls, stall turns and more. Panic Healing can be triggered by changing to Newbie Mode and launching the control sticks.


 

 

Panic Healing

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



 


 

Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With fast and easy installation of the optional Spektrum GPS Module you can include next-level self-governing guidance functions that make it even easier to discover to fly. With SAFE Plus added you get:

AutoLand

Activated by simply holding down a button, the innovative AutoLand function puts the aircraft on a stabilized approach to arrive at its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even offer some directional guidance to avoid obstacles or to change the approach while letting the system do the rest to execute a safe landing. As your abilities development and you gain more confidence you can take control of more of the control inputs, eventually finding out to land with no help from the automatic system at all.


 

Holding Pattern

This very valuable SAFE Plus-exclusive function basically permits you to "pause" the flight by putting the aircraft into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When triggered with the fast 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 fast press of the button. It's a fantastic way to safely hand the controls off to a good friend or to gain back visual contact if you ever forget the design.


 

Virtual Fence

It's easy to unintentionally let an RC aircraft fly too far away, but with Virtual Fence, stress no more. It develops an undetectable limit the aircraft won't fly past. When the aircraft reaches this limit, it will instantly turn around and fly back towards the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you understand when you have control once again.






 





Requirements

Airfoil Forming: Flat bottom

Approximate Assembly Time: No assembly needed

Approximate Flight Time: 5 minutes

CG (Center of Gravity): 3.125" (79mm) from leading edge of wing measured at the fuselage

Battery Charger: Spektrum S120 USB-C Smart Battery Charger

Conclusion 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 included

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

Motor Size: 840kV

Recommended Motor Battery: Smart 11.1V THREE 3200mAh LiPo w/IC3 connector included

Servos: 4 standard, two micro

Transmitter Variety: Complete

Wing Location: 515 sq in (33.2 sq dm)

Wingspan: 59" (1500mm)