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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 finding out to fly with a more "conventional" fitness instructor simple and fun! It's an upgraded variation of one of our very popular fitness instructor airplane – the Mini Apprentice S 1.2m – and is reduced from the larger E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m style so it's more inexpensive and easier to fly at large parks and sports fields in addition to normal RC flying fields. The Apprentice S 2 is equipped with Horizon Pastime's exclusive and innovative SAFE innovation, making it possible for almost anybody to learn to fly successfully. Below its durable outside, pilots will find an effective brushless motor in addition to a telemetry-capable ESC plus a factory-installed receiver and servos. The wide-stance tricycle landing equipment with a steerable nose wheel and extra-large tires provides enhanced ground handling for much easier take offs and landings. Optional drifts can also 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 finding out to fly radio managed (RC) airplanes—the E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m

The best and most convenient conventional fitness instructor for newbie pilots and skilled pilots who teach others to fly

Equipped with exclusive SAFE® innovation that helps prevent crashes and makes it simple to learn how to fly

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

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

Consists of almost everything needed to fly other than for a suitable LiPo battery and charger (sold individually)

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

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

Utilize a three 1300mAh battery for great performance 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 four factory-installed servos for training to complete aerobatic capability

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

Tricycle landing equipment with steerable nose wheel for operation from a range of surfaces

Light-weight yet very durable EPO construction best for newbie pilots

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or special tools needed

Complete line of replacement/spare parts offered

Optional drifts offered for flying from water (sold individually)

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





Overview
Invite to the exciting world of RC (Radio Controlled) flight! If you've ever dreamed of requiring to the skies, Horizon Pastime has you covered. We are committed to engineering airplane that you can learn to fly with successfully even if you've never ever|never ever} flown RC before. Every HobbyZone® airplane we offer features industry-leading style and innovation developed by specialists to keep you in control and finding out at your own pace so you can turn your dreams of flight into a reality!

The HobbyZone Apprentice® S 2 1.2m is the best fitness instructor because it makes finding out to fly an RC airplane much easier and more fun than ever before! Including a more "conventional" fitness instructor style, the Apprentice S 2 is ready to assist aspiring pilots get flying in almost no time at all. It's equipped with exclusive SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation that helps to prevent overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so almost everybody can learn to fly successfully. Newbie, Intermediate and Knowledgeable modes enable you to select the level of stability and control you need, or are ready to attempt, at the flip of a switch. And you can instantly go back to consistent flight using Panic Recovery mode with the push of a button! Large tires and a steerable nose wheel make it simple to take off from and land on a range of surfaces including yard at large parks, sports and other ideal flying fields. Or you can set up the optional drifts to fly from water—which adds to its flexibility and capabilities!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Fundamental variation includes everything needed to fly in one box other than for a battery and charger. This allows you to select a hassle-free and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage package or the different battery and charger you choose! Plus the consisted of Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter can be used with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Fundamental airplane after you learn to fly the Apprentice S 2 successfully! A BNF Fundamental variation is also offered for skilled pilots who wish to utilize their preferred Spektrum transmitter in addition to batteries and battery chargers they may currently own. And for both versions, the effective and efficient brushless power system including a telemetry-capable ESC, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the durable EPO airframe that puts together quickly and quickly without the requirement for glue or special tools.

And the fun doesn't 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 utilize the same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Fundamental variation, in addition to the same battery and charger you utilize for the Apprentice, to fly a range of BNF Fundamental variation "Next Action" airplane including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.1m, the Valiant 1.3m and others!

You can also buy the RealFlight Fitness instructor Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (both sold individually) to fly this and other designs using the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Fundamental variation! The simulator includes much of the most popular Horizon Pastime fitness instructor airplane and integrated Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. This helps new pilots learn to fly successfully by practicing on a PC at home or on a laptop just about anywhere else!





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Ready-To-Fly Basic Versatility

Ready-To-Fly Fundamental Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic variation includes a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation and everything else you need to fly other than for a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and charger for the airplane. The convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 2 package (SPMXPSA200) includes a suitable three 2200mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be used with a range of USB source of power. Or you can select the different three 1300–2200mAh battery and compatible charger you choose!
 

Telemetry Capable

Telemetry Capable
The Apprentice S 2 1.2m is equipped with a telemetry-capable ESC that can provide a range of real-time power system related telemetry information to compatible transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power remaining through numerous LEDs and audible alerts from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Fundamental variation. It will also provide motor RPM, existing, total 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.
 





Long lasting Style

Durable Design
Building with advanced EPO material provides a light-weight yet durable airframe that's tough enough to deal with everyday flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. The wing connects to the fuselage with rubber bands so it can twist or "pop" totally free in the event of a tough landing or crash to reduce damage. And in the unfortunate event you harm any airframe parts or components and can't fix them, a complete line of replacement parts is readily available.
 

Easy Assembly

Easy Assembly
The Apprentice S 2 gets here mostly factory-assembled with the power system, servos and receiver set up. All you need to do is complete some quick and simple final assembly, without making use of glue or special tools, and you'll be ready to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery!
 




Capable Gear

Capable Gear
The wide-stance tricycle landing equipment with a steerable nose wheel and extra-large tires provides enhanced ground handling for much easier take offs and landings on a variety of surfaces from paved runways to yard parks and even dirt fields.
 

Optional Drifts

Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice S 2 into a float aircraft with the optional float set (sold individually). Setup takes just a few minutes and all the required hardware is consisted of with the airplane and float set.
 



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Specifications

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Charger: Sold Separately

Conclusion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Port Type: IC3

Flaps: No

Product: EPO

Motor Style: Outrunner

Motor Size: 2832-1300Kv

Motor Type: Brushless

Power Type: Electric

Item Length: 34.21" (869 mm)

Item 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 Port

Servos: Included

Skill Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Technology : SAFE

Wingspan: 47.24" (1200 mm)

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