E-flite Apprentice 15e RTF Aerobatic Trainer w/Spectrum DX5e Radio

Looking to learn to fly? With the assistance of an club instructor, the E-flite Apprentice 15e RTF is the perfect trainer to learn the basics and beyond. The Apprentice is a 15-size high-wing trainer that comes with everything you need to go from buy to fly. This one-box purchase includes the full-range DX5e Spektrum radio with the 2.4GHz interference-free technology, AR500 receiver, and a 3S 3200 mAh 15C Li-Po battery and charger.  There is no building required—just charge and install the included battery, mount the wing and tail and fly.

The Apprentice is powered with a 15-size brushless outrunner providing excellent power and performance. This trainer has a flat-bottom wing and produces gentle flight characteristics.  The Apprentice is made from durable, lightweight Z-foam making it great for training and sport flying. Every beginner pilot experiences their share of bumps and bruises, so the Apprentices’ durable build and easily repairable construction ensures more opportunities for success. The Apprentice is the perfect training aircraft thanks to its gentle flight characteristics. This model is equipped with tricycle landing gear allowing better ground handling over tail-dragger aircraft. This landing gear setup is durable and will also allow take-offs and landings on maintained grass runways. This is a high quality trainer with an excellent setup taking the pilot from beginner to basic aerobatics all from this one box purchase. Go from buy to fly with the Apprentice.

Features

• Completely ready-to-fly
• Durable Z-Foam™ construction
• Included DX5e transmitter and AR500 receiver
• 3S 3200mAh Li-Po battery included
• Li-Po balancing charger included
• Tricycle landing gear
• 15-size brushless outrunner motor installed
• E-flite 30A Brushless ESC installed
• All electronics installed

Specifications
Wing Span: 58 in (1475mm)
Overall Length: 37 in (940mm)
Wing Area: 525 sq in (33.7 sq dm)
Flying Weight: 40 - 45 oz (1135 - 1275 g)
Motor Size: 15-size brushless outrunner (installed)
Servos: E-flite sub-micro servos (installed)
Trim Scheme Colors: White Z-foam with red,black and silver decals
Prop Size: 11 x 8 electric (included)
Speed Control: 30A Brushless Pro SBC (EFLA1030)(included)
Recommended Battery: 3200mAh 3S 11.1V 15C Li-Po (EFLB1040)(included)
Approx. Flying Duration: 15 minutes
Approx. Assembly Time: 30 minutes
Charger: 3S Balancing Li-Po charger (EFLC3010)
Experience Level: Beginner and Up
Radio: Spektrum DX5e 2.4GHz (included)
Assembly Required: Yes