Apprentice STOL S 700mm BNF Basic with SAFE

The HobbyZone ^Apprentice® STOL S 700 mm is the best performing, most durable and easiest to fly ultra-micro trainer yet! The scaled down version of the popular 1.5m and 1.2m wingspan Apprentice models is perfect for beginners who want to fly in more places and on smaller surfaces.

Introduction

For nearly two decades, the Apprentice® has been a favorite "e;traditional" trainer model for many beginner modelers. The HobbyZone® Apprentice STOL S 700 mm has been downsized from the popular Apprentice 1.5 m and 1.2 m models and also optimized to offer STOL features similar to those of E-flite®'s best-selling Timber series. In addition, the "e;Ultra-Micro" size makes the model more affordable and practical, allowing more people to fly in more places and on smaller surfaces - from yards and parks to sports fields! The Apprentice STOL S 700mm features Horizon Hobby's exclusive and innovative SAFE® technology, making it possible for almost anyone to successfully learn to fly model airplanes. Underneath the robust exterior is an efficient brushless motor and a factory-installed ESC, receiver and servos. The RTF version also includes everything you need to fly, including a Spektrum battery, charger and SLT6 controller/transmitter. The transmitter can also be connected directly to a PC with a USB-C port and offers a simple plug-and-play function for simulator flying with the included trial version of the RealFlight Trainer Edition!

Features

• Scaled down version of one of the best platforms designed for learning model flying - the Apprentice 1.5m - to fly in more places and on smaller surfaces
• The best performing, most durable and easiest to fly ultra-micro trainer for beginners and experienced pilots/flight instructors
• Ready to bind with your compatible Spektrum DSMX or SLT transmitter, battery and charger (sold separately)
• Mostly factory assembled and ready to fly almost immediately
• Equipped with exclusive SAFE® technology to help prevent crashes and make learning to fly a model easier
• The flight modes "e;Beginner", "e;Advanced" and "e;Expert" can be easily changed at the touch of a button
• Panic mode is activated at the touch of a button to prevent loss of control and crashes
• Dual-protocol receiver (Spektrum DSMX and SLT compatible)
• 4-channel control for training to aerobatics
• Suitable for aerobatics, enables maneuvers such as loops, rolls and inverted flight
• Powerful and efficient brushless motor for ease of use and excellent performance at wind speeds of up to 8 km/h
• Steerable tail wheel and oversized tires for taxiing, take-off and landing on various surfaces
• Designed to offer STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) characteristics on most runways and surfaces
• Quick and easy wing assembly/disassembly, secured with convenient thumbscrews
• Lightweight yet extremely durable EPO construction, perfect for beginners
• Ultra-micro size for flying in large yards, parks, sports fields and similar areas
• No FAA registration required (required in the USA; under the 250 gram weight limit)
• Comprehensive range of spare parts available
• Practice flying this aircraft in the RealFlight® simulator

Overview

Welcome to the exciting world of model airplanes! If you've ever dreamed of flying, you've come to the right place at Horizon Hobby. We strive to create airplanes that will help you learn to fly successfully, even if you've never flown a model airplane before. Every HobbyZone® airplane we offer features industry-leading design and technology developed by experts so you can stay in control, learn at your own pace, and make your dream of model flying a reality!
The HobbyZone Apprentice STOL S 700mm is a scaled down version of one of the most popular training airplanes of all time to make learning to fly model airplanes even easier and more fun! The ultra-micro size makes it the perfect choice as a smaller trainer model that can be flown in large yards, parks, soccer fields and other suitable places where larger models cannot normally be mastered by beginners. In addition to the "e;traditional" trainer design, the model has also been optimized to provide additional STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) characteristics similar to the E-flite® Timber® series models. The brushless power system is compatible with popular and affordable 300mAh 2S batteries and gives the model the power to fly in windy conditions (up to 8kmh), unlike other micro and mini models. This power, combined with the bipod landing gear and oversized tires, allows it to take off almost instantly from asphalt, sand, gravel and even the grassy surfaces of many parks and sports fields. The advanced EPO construction is lightweight yet incredibly durable, and the detachable wing makes transportation, storage and replacement as convenient as possible. 4-channel control and SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology with "e;beginner", "e;advanced" and "e;expert" flight modes make it easy to successfully get started with model flying and even learn your first aerobatic maneuvers, such as loops, rolls and even inverted flight!
The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version contains everything you need to fly in one box and is the perfect choice if you are a model flying beginner. The Spektrum SLT6 2.4 GHz controller/transmitter can be used with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) Basic aircraft compatible with SLT FHSS technology (coming soon) when you're ready to fly. The rechargeable 2S 300 mAh LiPo (Lithium-Polymer) battery and convenient USB-C charger can be used with a variety of USB power sources. For experienced pilots who want to use their existing Spektrum transmitter along with their batteries and chargers, a BNF Basic version is also available. And with both versions, the powerful and efficient brushless motor, ESC, dual-protocol receiver (DSMX/DSM2 and SLT FHSS) and servos are all factory-installed in the durable EPO airframe, making the model ready to fly almost straight out of the box. Simply assemble the wing with the included thumbscrews and you'll be flying in minutes - no glue or tools required!
The RTF version also includes a Steam® code to download and activate a RealFlight® Trainer Edition flight simulator trial. The simulator features many of Horizon Hobby's most popular training airplanes and helicopters, including the Apprentice STOL S 700mm, plus integrated virtual flight instructor lessons. This helps beginners learn to fly successfully by practicing at home on a desktop PC or almost anywhere on a laptop! Simply use a USB-C cable (not included) to connect the included SLT6 controller/transmitter to a compatible USB port on your computer and use the trial version for up to 100 minutes. To fly with Realflight Simulator for as long as you like, you can purchase the Trainer Edition or the full Evolution version.





Bind-N-Fly version
Do you already own a transmitter equipped with Spektrum™ DSMX or SLT technology? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) models make it easier than ever to get airborne quickly with the best tuned model possible. They come with the drive system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4 GHz receiver installed. All you have to do is bind the receiver to a compatible transmitter, complete the final assembly and you're ready to fly!

Uniquely optimized
The Apprentice STOL S 700 mm has been downsized compared to the popular 1.5 m and 1.2 m span Apprentice models, but is also designed to incorporate STOL features from the E-flite® Timber® series. The "e;Ultra-Micro" size makes the model more affordable and versatile because it can be flown in more places and in smaller spaces - from yards and parks to sports fields and beyond!

Brushless Power
The factory-installed brushless outrunner motor is compatible with affordable and popular rechargeable 2S 300 mAh Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries. It is more powerful and efficient than brushed motors, giving the Apprentice STOL S the power to fly in winds that other trainer models in the ultra-micro and mini class cannot normally handle (up to 8 km/h).

Robust undercarriage
The oversized tires and steerable tail wheel make it possible to taxi, take off and land on a variety of surfaces that are impossible for most models of this size to handle. From the lawns of many parks and sports fields to dirt tracks and asphalt surfaces.

Durable design
The advanced EPO material construction ensures a lightweight yet durable airframe that is robust enough to withstand everyday flying stresses without deforming. This makes the Apprentice STOL S 700 mm the most durable ultra-micro trainer yet! And in the unfortunate event that you damage aircraft parts or components and can't repair them, a full range of spare parts is available.

Easy assembly
The Apprentice STOL S arrives mostly factory-assembled with the power system, servos and receiver installed. All you need to do is slide the landing gear into the fuselage then install the wing using two convenient thumbscrews and you'll be ready to fly within minutes of opening the box - no glue or tools required!

Learn to fly successfully with SAFE® technology
If this is your first RC airplane, the revolutionary and Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology prevents oversteer and crashes. It also offers multiple flight modes that give you more control and freedom at the flip of a switch as you increase your skills.

Technical specifications

• Material: EPO
• Servos: Included
• Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour
• Motor Size: 1810-2000Kv 12-Pole
• Technology : SAFE
• Recommended Motor Battery: 7.4V 300mAh 2S 30C LiPo Battery with PH Connector
• Power Type: Electric
• Wingspan: 27.56" (700 mm)
• Radio: Sold Separately
• LiPo Compatibility: 2S
• Motor Type: Brushless
• Connector Type: 3-pin JST-PH
• Speed Control: Included
• Product Weight: 5.5oz (157g) with Recommended Battery
• Battery: Sold Separately
• Receiver: Included
• Charger: Included
• Skill Level: Level 1
• Product Length: 19.29" (490 mm)
• Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
• Landing Gear: Medium Wheels

Scope of delivery

• 1x HobbyZone Apprentice STOL S 700mm
• 1x Spektrum™ brushless outrunner motor (installed)
• 1x Spektrum 6A Smart Lite Brushless ESC (installed)
• 4x Spektrum linear servos (installed)
• 1x Spektrum dual-protocol (DSMX and SLT) receiver (installed)
• 1x Apprentice STOL S 700mm instruction manual

Still needed

• 1x Spektrum DSMX or SLT compatible 6+ channel remote control
• 1x 2S 7.4V 300mAh LiPo battery with 3-pin JST-PH connector
• 1x compatible LiPo charger