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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) plane prior to, the HobbyZone® Apprentice® S 2 1.2m is developed to make discovering to fly with a more "traditional" trainer simple and fun! It's an upgraded version of one of our best-selling trainer airplane – the Mini Apprentice S 1.2m – and is reduced from the larger E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m style so it's more budget friendly and easier to fly at large parks and sports fields in addition to typical RC flying fields. The Apprentice S 2 is equipped with Horizon Pastime's exclusive and ingenious SAFE innovation, making it possible for practically anybody to find out to fly effectively. Beneath its resilient outside, pilots will find an efficient brushless motor together with a telemetry-capable ESC plus a factory-installed receiver and servos. The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel and large tires offers enhanced ground dealing with for simpler remove and landings. Optional drifts can likewise be set up for takeoffs from and landings on water!





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Features

Scaled down from one of the very best platforms ever developed for discovering to fly radio managed (RC) aircrafts—the E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m

The very best and most hassle-free traditional trainer for novice pilots and knowledgeable pilots who teach others to fly

Equipped with exclusive SAFE® innovation that helps avoid crashes and makes it simple to find out how to fly

Novice, 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

Consists of practically whatever needed to fly except for a compatible LiPo battery and battery charger (offered independently)

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

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

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

Effective and effective brushless power system consisting of a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC

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

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

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

Light-weight yet very resilient EPO building ideal for novice pilots

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or special tools required

Full line of replacement/spare parts available

Optional drifts available for flying from water (offered independently)

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





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 find out to fly with effectively even if you have actually never ever|never ever} flown RC prior to. Every HobbyZone® airplane we provide features industry-leading style and innovation established by professionals to keep you in control and discovering at your own speed so you can turn your dreams of flight into a reality!

The HobbyZone Apprentice® S 2 1.2m is the ideal trainer since it makes discovering to fly an RC plane simpler and more fun than ever prior to! Including a more "traditional" trainer style, the Apprentice S 2 is prepared to help striving pilots get flying in practically no time at all at all. It's equipped with exclusive SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation that helps to avoid overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so nearly everyone can find out to fly effectively. Novice, Intermediate and Knowledgeable modes permit you to choose the level of stability and control you require, or are prepared to try, at the flip of a switch. And you can immediately go back to stable flight utilizing Panic Recovery mode with the push of a button! Extra-large tires and a steerable nose wheel make it simple to take off from and land on a variety of surfaces consisting of grass at large parks, sports and other ideal flying fields. Or you can set up the optional drifts to fly from water—which contributes to its versatility and capabilities!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Standard version consists of whatever needed to fly in one box except for a battery and battery charger. This enables you to choose a convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage bundle or the separate battery and battery charger you prefer! Plus the consisted of Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter can be utilized with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Standard airplane after you find out to fly the Apprentice S 2 effectively! A BNF Standard version is likewise available for knowledgeable pilots who wish to utilize their favorite Spektrum transmitter together with batteries and chargers they might already own. And for both variations, the effective and effective brushless power system consisting of a telemetry-capable ESC, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the resilient EPO airframe that puts together rapidly and quickly without the requirement for glue or special tools.

And the fun doesn't stop after you find out how to fly! In the Knowledgeable Mode, the Apprentice S 2 is capable of carrying out aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even utilize the exact same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Standard version, together with the exact same battery and battery charger you utilize for the Apprentice, to fly a variety of BNF Standard version "Next Action" airplane consisting of 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 independently) to fly this and other models utilizing the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Standard version! The simulator includes a number of the most popular Horizon Pastime trainer airplane and integrated Virtual Flight Trainer lessons. This helps brand-new pilots find out to fly effectively by practicing on a PC in your home or on a laptop practically 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 whatever else you require to fly except for a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and battery charger for the plane. The hassle-free and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 2 bundle (SPMXPSA200) consists of a compatible 3S 2200mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be utilized with a variety of USB source of power. Or you can choose the separate 3S 1300–2200mAh battery and compatible battery charger you prefer!
 

Telemetry Capable

Telemetry Capable
The Apprentice S 2 1.2m is equipped with a telemetry-capable ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system associated telemetry information to compatible transmitters. This consists of approximate flight battery power staying through several LEDs and audible notifies from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Standard version. It will likewise provide motor RPM, current, total battery voltage and more to Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (consisting of 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 Design

Durable Design
Construction with advanced EPO product provides a light-weight yet resilient airframe that's tough enough to deal with daily flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. The wing connects to the fuselage with elastic band so it can twist or "pop" totally free in the event of a difficult landing or crash to minimize damage. And in the regrettable event you damage any airframe parts or elements and can't fix them, a full line of replacement parts is easily 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 require to do is finish some quick and simple final assembly, without making use of glue or special tools, and you'll be prepared to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
 




Capable Equipment

Capable Gear
The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel and large tires offers enhanced ground dealing with for simpler remove and landings on a wide array of surfaces from paved runways to grass parks and even dirt fields.
 

Optional Floats

Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice S 2 into a float airplane with the optional float set (offered independently). Setup takes simply a few minutes and all the necessary hardware is consisted of with the plane and float set.
 



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Specifications

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Battery Charger: Sold Separately

Conclusion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Adapter 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: Consisted of

Receiver: Consisted of

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

Servos: Consisted of

Skill Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Innovation : SAFE

Wingspan: 47.24" (1200 mm)

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