E-flite Apprentice 15e Aerobatic Trainer PNP (Plug-N-Play)

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E-flite’s Apprentice™ Plug-N-Play is a 15-size high-wing club trainer that comes with nearly everything you need to go from purchase to the flying field. No building required—just charge and install your battery, mount the wing and tail surfaces and fly by utilizing your own transmitter and receiver. The Apprentice is made from durable, lightweight Z-Foam, making it tough enough to handle the punishment of early training mishaps without getting bent out of shape. When using the recommended E-flite 11.1V 3200mAh battery, you can expect extended flight times of 15 minutes or more.

The Apprentice is the perfect training aircraft thanks to its gentle flight characteristics. Once the pilot has learned the basics of flight, the Apprentice is capable of performing loops, rolls, inverted flying and other aerobatic maneuvers. It’s also equipped with tricycle landing gear for better ground handling.

Learn to fly the basics and beyond with E-flite’s Apprentice PNP.

Features
  • Durable Z-Foam™ construction
  • Tricycle landing gear for stable ground handling
  • 15-size brushless outrunner motor installed
  • 30A brushless pro ESC installed
  • Four preinstalled digital servos speed assembly
  • Colorful pre-applied trim scheme
  • Assembly time of less than 30 minutes gets you flying quickly
  • High wing configuration for stability
  • Flat-bottomed airfoil with outboard leading-edge extensions for improved lift and handling qualities
  • Plug-N-Play, just add your favorite transmitter, receiver, battery and charger.
Specifications
Wingspan: 58 in (1475mm)
Overall Length: 37 in (940mm)
Wing Area: 525 sq in (33.7 sq dm)
Flying Weight: 33-35 oz (910-1000g) without battery; 40 - 45 oz (1135-1275g) with battery
Motor Size: 15-size brushless outrunner (included)
Radio: 4-channel (required)
Servos: Included
Prop Size: 11x7E (included)
Hardware Included: yes
Speed Control : E-flite Pro 30A brushless (included)
Recommended Battery: 11.1V 3200mAh 3S Li-Po battery
Approx. Flying Duration: 12 - 15 minutes
Approx. Assembly Time: 1 hour

This product was added to our catalog on May 5, 2009

Mark Spain
Verified Owner
Friday, Jul 13 2012 (about 11 years ago)
E-flite Apprentice 15e Aerobatic Trainer PNP (Plug-N-Play)
Firstly, a little background - I started with a couple of 3-channel models, specifically a Champ, then the larger Super Cub LP. It took a few Champs before getting comfortable enough to move up to a 4-channel model and I selected the Apprentice based on a number of reviews.

The model went together quickly. I added an inexpensive AR6000 receiver to go with my DX7S transmitter and a couple of Turnigy 3S 3300mAh Lipos. I then swapped out the wheels for 3" Dave Brown Lite treaded wheels to handle the grass field in my area.

Being new to ailerons, I set my dual-rate for this channel to 20%. The combination of the design, size and modest amount of aileron is perfect for the beginner! Plane flies well, is very predictable and easy to see when flying "3 mistakes" high :)

Also dig the "head room" this plane affords, I've got dual rate I can add and more aggressive control horn positions to add as my skill level increases.
Anonymous
Thursday, Dec 8 2011 (about 12 years ago)
E-flite Apprentice 15e Aerobatic Trainer PNP (Plug-N-Play)
i got the chance to buddy box this e flight apprentice . it is a grate trainer plane . it is well mannered at very slow speeds . it is so smooth to fly. at full speed or gliding it in for a landing . < as i said i did a buddy box .> with a new guy at Houston sport flyers . club .. i grabbed control before it went south into the ground . he was trying to land it . left was right. right was left coming at us . and it got him . when i pulled control to my box. i pulled the nose up leveled the wings . and set him up for another approach to land . it didn't take the new guy to long to get landing down . not only that, he landed it on the runway the first landing .once again slow speed flight it's really happy . it is the best first plane IMHO
Earl Williams
Verified Owner
Saturday, Sep 15 2012 (about 11 years ago)
E-flite Apprentice 15e Aerobatic Trainer PNP (Plug-N-Play)
This was my first plain . I am very happy I bought this one. It is a very good plain to start on. Durable, I crashed it, only had to put a new motor mount on it. Very easy to fly. Does need bigger wheels on grass! Handles windy days very well.