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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 prior to, the HobbyZone® Apprentice® S 2 1.2m is designed to make discovering to fly with a more "traditional" fitness instructor simple and enjoyable! It's an updated variation of one of our very popular fitness instructor airplane – the Mini Apprentice S 1.2m – and is scaled down from the larger E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m design so it's more budget friendly and more convenient to fly at big parks and sports fields in addition to normal RC flying fields. The Apprentice S 2 is equipped with Horizon Hobby's exclusive and ingenious SAFE innovation, making it possible for nearly anybody to discover to fly effectively. Below its durable exterior, 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 simpler remove and landings. Optional drifts can also be set up for departures from and landings on water!





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Features

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

The best and most convenient traditional fitness instructor for novice pilots and skilled pilots who teach others to fly

Geared up with exclusive SAFE® innovation that helps prevent crashes and makes it simple to discover how to fly

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

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

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

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

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

Use a three 1300mAh battery for great performance in general, or a three 2200mAh battery for more flight time

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

4-channel control with 4 factory-installed servos for training to full 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 surface areas

Light-weight yet incredibly durable EPO building and construction best for novice 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 (offered independently)

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





Overview
Welcome to the interesting world of RC (Radio Controlled) flight! If you've ever imagined taking to the skies, Horizon Hobby has you covered. We are dedicated to engineering airplane that you can discover to fly with effectively even if you've {never|never ever} flown RC prior to. Every HobbyZone® airplane we provide features industry-leading design and innovation established by experts to keep you in control and discovering at your own rate so you can turn your dreams of flight into a reality!

The HobbyZone Apprentice® S 2 1.2m is the best fitness instructor due to the fact that it makes discovering to fly an RC airplane simpler and more enjoyable than ever prior to! Including a more "traditional" fitness instructor design, the Apprentice S 2 is prepared to assist aiming pilots get flying in nearly 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 discover to fly effectively. Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced modes permit you to pick the level of stability and control you require, or are prepared to attempt, at the flip of a switch. And you can immediately go back to constant flight using Panic Healing mode with the push of a button! Extra-large tires and a steerable nose wheel make it simple to remove from and land on a range of surface areas including lawn at big parks, sports and other suitable flying fields. Or you can install the optional drifts to fly from water—which contributes to its flexibility and capabilities!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Fundamental variation consists of whatever needed to fly in one box other than for a battery and battery charger. This allows you to pick a hassle-free and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage bundle or the different battery and battery charger you choose! Plus the consisted of Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter can be utilized with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Fundamental airplane after you discover to fly the Apprentice S 2 effectively! A BNF Fundamental variation is also offered for skilled pilots who want to use their preferred Spektrum transmitter in addition to batteries and chargers they might already own. And for both versions, the powerful and effective brushless power system including a telemetry-capable ESC, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the durable EPO airframe that assembles rapidly and quickly without the need for glue or special tools.

And the enjoyable doesn't stop after you discover how to fly! In the Experienced Mode, the Apprentice S 2 is capable of carrying out aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even use the same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Fundamental variation, in addition to the same battery and battery charger you use 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 purchase the RealFlight Fitness instructor Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (both offered independently) to fly this and other models using the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Fundamental variation! The simulator includes much of the most popular Horizon Hobby fitness instructor airplane and built-in Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. This helps brand-new pilots discover to fly effectively by practicing on a PC in the house or on a laptop computer just about anywhere else!





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Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility

Ready-To-Fly Fundamental Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic variation consists of a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation and whatever else you require to fly other than for a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and battery charger for the airplane. The convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 2 bundle (SPMXPSA200) consists of a suitable three 2200mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be utilized with a range of USB source of power. Or you can pick the different three 1300–2200mAh battery and suitable battery 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 associated telemetry information to suitable transmitters. This consists of approximate flight battery power remaining through multiple LEDs and audible signals 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.
 





Durable Style

Durable Design
Construction with advanced EPO product provides a lightweight yet durable 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" free in the event of a difficult landing or crash to reduce damage. And in the unfortunate event you harm any airframe parts or elements and can't fix them, a full line of replacement parts is easily offered.
 

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 finish some fast and simple final assembly, without the use of glue or special tools, and you'll be prepared 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 simpler remove and landings on a variety of surface areas from paved runways to lawn parks and even dirt fields.
 

Optional Drifts

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

Battery Charger: Sold Separately

Completion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Connector Type: IC3

Flaps: No

Material: EPO

Motor Style: 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 3S 11.1V 30C LiPo with IC3 or EC3 Connector

Servos: Included

Ability Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Technology : SAFE

Wingspan: 47.24" (1200 mm)

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