Product Description
Apprentice S 2 1.2m RTF Basic with SAFE
Introduction
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 factory-installed receiver and servos. 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 takeoffs from and landings on water!
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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)
Overview
Welcome to the exciting world of RC (Radio Controlled) flight! If you've ever dreamed of taking to the
skies, Horizon Hobby has you covered. We are committed to engineering aircraft that you can learn to fly
with successfully even if you've never flown RC before. Every HobbyZone® aircraft we
offer features industry-leading design and technology developed by experts to keep you in control and
learning at your own pace so you can turn your dreams of flight into a reality!
The HobbyZone Apprentice® S 2 1.2m is the perfect trainer because it makes learning to fly
an RC airplane easier and more fun than ever before! Featuring a more "traditional" trainer
design, the Apprentice S 2 is ready to help aspiring pilots get flying in almost no time at all. It's
equipped with exclusive SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology that helps to
prevent overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so nearly everyone can learn to fly successfully.
Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced modes allow you to choose the level of stability and control you
need, or are ready to try, at the flip of a switch. And you can instantly return to steady flight using
Panic Recovery mode with the push of a button! Oversized tires and a steerable nose wheel make it easy
to take off from and land on a variety of surfaces including grass at large parks, sports and other
suitable flying fields. Or you can install the optional floats to fly from water—which adds to its
versatility and capabilities!
The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes everything needed to fly in one box except for a battery
and charger. This allows you to choose a convenient and money-saving Spektrum™
Powerstage bundle or the separate battery and charger you prefer! Plus the included Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz
transmitter can be used with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Basic aircraft after you
learn to fly the Apprentice S 2 successfully! A BNF Basic version is also available for experienced
pilots who want to use their favorite Spektrum transmitter along with batteries and chargers they may
already own. And for both versions, the powerful and efficient brushless power system including a
telemetry-capable ESC, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the durable EPO airframe that
assembles quickly and easily without the need for glue or special tools.
And the fun doesn't stop after you learn how to fly! In the Experienced Mode, the Apprentice S 2 is
capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and
more. You can even use the same DXS transmitter that's included with the RTF Basic version, along
with the same battery and charger you use for the Apprentice, to fly a variety of BNF Basic version
"Next Step" aircraft including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.1m, the Valiant 1.3m
and others!
You can also purchase the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless
Simulator Dongle (both sold separately) to fly this and other models using the transmitter included with
the RTF Basic version! The simulator features many of the most popular Horizon Hobby trainer aircraft
and built-in 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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Video Overview
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Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility
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!
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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 Basic 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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Optional Floats
Turn the Apprentice S 2 into a float plane with the optional float set (sold separately).
Installation takes just a few minutes and all the necessary hardware is included with the
airplane and float set.
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