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Hobby Zone Apprentice S 2 1.2m RTF Basic with SAFE (Hobby Zone 310001 | HBZ310001)

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Apprentice S 2 1.2m RTF Basic with SAFE...


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Introduction
Even if you've never flown a radio controlled (RC) airplane before, the HobbyZone® Apprentice® S 2 1.2m is developed to make learning to fly with a more "standard" fitness instructor simple and fun! It's an upgraded version of one of our best-selling fitness instructor airplane – the Mini Apprentice S 1.2m – and is reduced from the larger E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m design so it's more affordable and easier to fly at large parks and sports fields in addition to common RC flying fields. The Apprentice S 2 is equipped with Horizon Pastime's special and innovative SAFE innovation, making it possible for nearly anyone to learn to fly successfully. Beneath its resilient exterior, pilots will find an efficient brushless motor along with a telemetry-capable ESC plus a factory-installed receiver and servos. The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel and oversized tires provides enhanced ground managing for much easier remove and landings. Optional drifts can likewise be set up for launches from and landings on water!





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Features

Scaled down from one of the best platforms ever developed for learning to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes—the E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m

The best and most practical standard fitness instructor for novice pilots and knowledgeable pilots who teach others to fly

Geared up with special SAFE® innovation that assists avoid crashes and makes it simple to learn how to fly

Beginner, Intermediate and Knowledgeable flight modes you can quickly alter in between at the flip of a switch

Panic Recovery mode at the push of a button to avoid loss of control and crashes

Includes nearly everything needed to fly other than for a suitable LiPo battery and charger (offered individually)

Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation for reliable control without disturbance

Spektrum AR631 receiver with fly-by variety telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® innovation

Utilize a three 1300mAh battery for piece de resistance overall, or a three 2200mAh battery for more flight time

Effective and efficient brushless power system including a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC

4-channel control with 4 factory-installed servos for training to complete aerobatic capability

Efficient in aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls and upside down (inverted) flight

Tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel for operation from a variety of surfaces

Light-weight yet incredibly resilient EPO construction ideal for novice pilots

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or unique tools needed

Full line of replacement/spare parts readily available

Optional drifts readily available for flying from water (offered individually)

Practice flying this airplane in the RealFlight® simulator (offered individually)





Overview
Invite to the interesting world of RC (Radio Managed) flight! If you have actually| have actually} ever dreamed of taking to the skies, Horizon Pastime has you covered. We are devoted to engineering airplane that you can learn to fly with successfully even if you've {never|never ever} flown RC before. Every HobbyZone® airplane we offer functions industry-leading design and innovation established by specialists to keep you in control and learning at your own rate so you can turn your dreams of flight into a reality!

The HobbyZone Apprentice® S 2 1.2m is the ideal fitness instructor since it makes learning to fly an RC airplane much easier and more fun than ever before! Including a more "standard" fitness instructor design, the Apprentice S 2 is ready to assist aiming pilots get flying in nearly no time at all. It's equipped with special SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation that assists to avoid overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so nearly everybody can learn to fly successfully. Beginner, Intermediate and Knowledgeable modes enable you to select the level of stability and control you require, or are ready to attempt, at the flip of a switch. And you can quickly go back to stable flight utilizing Panic Recovery mode with the push of a button! Large tires and a steerable nose wheel make it simple to take off from and arrive at a variety of surfaces including turf at large parks, sports and other ideal flying fields. Or you can install the optional drifts to fly from water—which contributes to its adaptability and capabilities!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Standard version consists of everything needed to fly in one box other than for a battery and charger. This allows you to select a convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage bundle or the separate battery and charger you prefer! Plus the included Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter can be utilized with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Standard airplane after you learn to fly the Apprentice S 2 successfully! A BNF Standard version is likewise readily available for knowledgeable pilots who want to use their preferred Spektrum transmitter along with batteries and battery chargers they might currently own. And for both variations, the effective and efficient brushless power system including a telemetry-capable ESC, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the resilient EPO airframe that puts together quickly and quickly without the need for glue or unique tools.

And the fun does not stop after you learn how to fly! In the Knowledgeable Mode, the Apprentice S 2 is capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even use the exact same DXS transmitter that's included with the RTF Standard version, along with the exact same battery and charger you use for the Apprentice, to fly a variety of BNF Standard version "Next Step" airplane including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.1m, the Valiant 1.3m and others!

You can likewise acquire the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (both offered individually) to fly this and other designs utilizing the transmitter included with the RTF Standard version! The simulator includes a lot of the most popular Horizon Pastime fitness instructor airplane and integrated Virtual Flight Trainer lessons. This assists brand-new pilots learn to fly successfully by practicing on a PC in your home or on a laptop computer almost anywhere else!





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Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility

Ready-To-Fly Standard Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version consists of a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation and everything else you require to fly other than for a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and charger for the airplane. The practical and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 2 bundle (SPMXPSA200) consists of a suitable 3S 2200mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be utilized with a variety of USB power sources. Or you can select the separate 3S 1300–2200mAh battery and compatible charger you prefer!
 

Telemetry Capable

Telemetry Capable
The Apprentice S 2 1.2m is equipped with a telemetry-capable ESC that can offer a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data to compatible transmitters. This consists of approximate flight battery power remaining via several LEDs and audible alerts from the DXS transmitter included with the RTF Standard version. It will likewise offer motor RPM, present, overall battery voltage and more to Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/G3 and 8 G2, the DX9, the NX6, 8 and 10, the iX12, iX20 and others) while you fly.
 





Durable Design

Durable Design
Construction with sophisticated EPO product provides a light-weight yet resilient 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 hard landing or crash to reduce damage. And in the unfortunate occasion you harm any airframe parts or elements and can't fix them, a complete line of replacement parts is readily available.
 

Easy Assembly

Easy Assembly
The Apprentice S 2 shows up mainly factory-assembled with the power system, servos and receiver set up. All you require to do is end up some quick and simple last assembly, without using glue or unique tools, and you'll be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
 




Capable Gear

Capable Gear
The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel and oversized tires provides enhanced ground managing for much easier remove and landings on a wide range of surfaces from paved runways to turf parks and even dirt fields.
 

Optional Floats

Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice S 2 into a float plane with the optional float set (offered individually). Setup takes just a couple of minutes and all the needed hardware is included with the airplane and float set.
 



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Specifications

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Charger: Sold Separately

Completion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Connector Type: IC3

Flaps: No

Material: EPO

Motor Design: Outrunner

Motor Size: 2832-1300Kv

Motor Type: Brushless

Power Type: Electric

Product Length: 34.21" (869 mm)

Product Weight: 21.2oz (602g) without Battery

Prop Size: 8.25 x 5.5

Radio: Included

Receiver: Included

Recommended Motor Battery: 2200mAh Three 11.1V 30C LiPo with IC3 or EC3 Connector

Servos: Included

Ability Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Included

Technology : SAFE

Wingspan: 47.24" (1200 mm)

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