Hobbyzone Apprentice S 2 RTF Basic with Safe Mode 2

Hobbyzone Apprentice S 2 1.2m RTF Basic with SAFE

Even if you’ve never flown a radio controlled (RC) airplane before, the HobbyZone Apprentice S 2 1.2m is designed to make learning to fly with a more “traditional” trainer easy and fun! It’s an updated version of one of our best-selling trainer aircraft – the Mini Apprentice S 1.2m – and is scaled down from the larger E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m design so it’s more affordable and more convenient to fly at large parks and sports fields in addition to typical RC flying fields. The Apprentice S 2 is equipped with Horizon Hobby’s exclusive and innovative SAFE technology, making it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully. Beneath its durable exterior, pilots will find an efficient brushless motor along with a telemetry-capable ESC plus a Smart battery and charger (battery and charger sold separately for the BNF Basic version). The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel and oversized tires offers improved ground handling for easier take offs and landings. Optional floats can also be installed for take-offs and landings on water!

Features

• Scaled down from one of the best platforms ever designed for learning to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes—the E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m
• The best and most convenient traditional trainer for first-time pilots and experienced pilots who teach others to fly
• Equipped with exclusive SAFE® technology that helps prevent crashes and makes it easy to learn how to fly
• Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced flight modes you can easily change between at the flip of a switch
• Panic Recovery mode at the push of a button to prevent loss of control and crashes
• Includes almost everything needed to fly except for a compatible LiPo battery and charger (sold separately)
• Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz technology for reliable control without interference
• Spektrum AR631 receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® technology
• Use a 3S 1300mAh battery for great performance overall, or a 3S 2200mAh battery for more flight time
• Powerful and efficient brushless power system including a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC
• 4-channel control with four factory-installed servos for training to full aerobatic capability
• Capable of aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls and upside down (inverted) flight
• Tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel for operation from a variety of surfaces
• Lightweight yet extremely durable EPO construction perfect for first-time pilots
• Quick and easy assembly—no glue or special tools required
• Full line of replacement/spare parts available
• Optional floats available for flying from water (sold separately)
• Practice flying this aircraft in the RealFlight® simulator (sold separately)

Ready-To-Fly Convenience
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz technology and everything else you need to fly except for a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and charger for the airplane. The convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 2 bundle (SPMXPSA200) includes a compatible 3S 2200mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be used with a variety of USB power sources. Or you can choose the separate 3S 1300–2200mAh battery and compatible charger you prefer!

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 related telemetry data to compatible transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power remaining via multiple LEDs and audible alerts from the DXS transmitter included with the RTF version. It will also provide motor RPM, current, 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
Construction with advanced EPO material delivers a lightweight yet durable airframe that’s tough enough to handle everyday flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. The wing attaches to the fuselage with rubber bands so it can twist or “pop” free in the event of a hard landing or crash to minimize damage. And in the unfortunate event you damage any airframe parts or components and can’t repair them, a full line of replacement parts is readily available.

Easy Assembly
The Apprentice S 2 arrives mostly factory-assembled with the power system, servos and receiver installed. All you need to do is finish some quick and easy final assembly, without the use of glue or special tools, and you’ll be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!

Capable Gear
The wide-stance tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel and oversized tires offers improved ground handling for easier take offs and landings on a wide variety of surfaces from paved runways to grass parks and even dirt fields.

Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice S 2 into a float plane with the optional float set (HBZ7390; sold separately). Installation takes just a few minutes and all the necessary hardware is included with the airplane and float set.

Learn to Fly Successfully with SAFE Technology

If this is your first RC airplane, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology prevents over-control and crashing while also offering multiple flight modes to deliver more control and capabilities as your skills progress:

Beginner Mode
Pitch and bank angle limits prevent over-control that can result in a loss of orientation and crashes. When the control sticks are released the airplane returns to level flight on its own. Best of all take-offs are as simple as giving full throttle and letting the airplane fly off the ground or by giving it a quick hand launch.

Intermediate Mode
More freedom in pitch and bank, but still prevents over-control and does not return to level flight on its own. This mode allows you to make tighter turns and to climb and descend faster as your skills advance.

Experienced Mode
No pitch or bank angle limits so you have complete control! You can even fly inverted (upside down) and perform aerobatic manoeuvres including loops, rolls, stall turns and more.

Panic Recovery
If you lose control of the airplane in the Intermediate or Experienced flight modes, simply press the Panic Recovery button or switch to Beginner Mode and release the control sticks. SAFE technology will automatically return the airplane to level flight.

Kit Contents

(1) Apprentice S 2 1.2m RTF Basic with SAFE
(1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
(1) 30A Brushless Telemetry-Capable ESC (installed)
(4) Sub-Micro Servos (installed)
(1) Spektrum™ AR631 Receiver (installed)
(1) Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz DSMX® Transmitter
(1) Product Manual

Needed to Complete

(1) 3S 11.1V 1300–2200mAh LiPo battery with EC3™ or IC3® connector
(1) Compatible LiPo charger

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
LiPo Compatibility: 3S
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
Propeller 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
Skill Level: Level 1
Speed Control: Included
Technology: SAFE
Wingspan: 47.24″ (1200 mm)