The HobbyZone Apprentice® STOL S 700mm is the most capable durable and easiest-to-fly ultra-micro trainer yet Scaled down from the popular Apprentice 1.5m and 1.2m models it&aposs perfect for first-time pilots to fly in more places and smaller spaces.

HobbyZone Apprentice STOL S 700 BNF Basic with AS3X/SAFE, HBZ6150



Introduction

For nearly two decades, multiple versions of the Apprentice® have been the go-to "traditional" trainer of choice for many first-time RC pilots. The HobbyZone® Apprentice STOL S 700mm has been scaled down from the incredibly popular Apprentice 1.5m and 1.2m models, yet has also been optimized to offer STOL capabilities similar to the best-selling E-flite® Timber® series models. Plus, it's "ultra-micro" sized to be more affordable and convenient for more people to fly in more places and smaller spaces – from yards and parks to sports fields and beyond! The Apprentice STOL S 700mm is equipped with Horizon Hobby's exclusive and innovative SAFE® technology that makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully. Beneath its durable exterior, there's an efficient brushless motor along with a factory-installed ESC, receiver and servos. The RTF version also comes with everything else needed to fly in the box including a Spektrum battery, charger, and an SLT6 controller/transmitter equipped with a USB-C port for direct connection to a PC for easy plug-and-play use of the included trial version of the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC flight simulator!

Features

  • Scaled down from one of the best platforms ever designed for learning to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes—the Apprentice 1.5m—to fly in more places and smaller spaces
  • The most capable, durable, and easiest-to-fly ultra-micro trainer for first-time pilots & experienced pilots who teach others to fly
  • Ready for use with your compatible Spektrum DSMX or SLT equipped transmitter, battery and charger (sold separately)
  • Mostly factory assembled and nearly ready to fly right out of the box
  • 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 activates at the push of a button to prevent loss of control and crashes
  • Dual-protocol Spektrum DSMX and SLT compatible receiver
  • Full 4-channel control for training to full aerobatic flight capability
  • Capable of aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls and upside down (inverted) flight
  • Powerful and efficient brushless motor for easy operation and excellent performance even in winds up to 5 mph
  • Steerable tailwheel plus oversized tires for the ability to taxi, take off and land on a variety of surfaces
  • Designed to offer STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) capabilities on most typical grass and other surfaces
  • Quick and easy to install/remove/replace wing secured with convenient thumbscrews
  • Lightweight yet extremely durable EPO construction perfect for first-time pilots
  • Ultra-micro sized to fly in large yards, parks, at sports fields and beyond
  • No FAA registration required (under the 250-gram weight limit)
  • Full line of replacement/spare parts available
  • Practice flying this aircraft in the RealFlight® simulator

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 STOL S 700mm has been scaled down from some of the most popular trainer aircraft ever designed to make learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) airplanes easy and fun! Its ultra-micro size makes it the perfect choice for a smaller trainer model that can be flown in large yards, parks, soccer fields, football fields and other suitable spaces where larger models can't typically be flown successfully by first-time pilots. Featuring a more "traditional" trainer design, it's also been optimized to offer STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) capabilities like the iconic E-flite® Timber® series models. The brushless power system is compatible with common and affordable 2S 300mAh batteries, and also gives it the power to fly in wind that other ultra-micro and mini-class trainer models can't typically handle (up to 5 mph). That power, combined with the taildragger landing gear and oversized tires, gives it the ability to take off almost immediately from paved, dirt, gravel, and even the grass surfaces found at many parks and sports fields. The advanced EPO construction is lightweight yet incredibly durable, and the removable wing makes transport, storage, and replacement as convenient as possible. Full 4-channel control plus SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology with Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced flight modes makes it easy to learn to fly successfully and to advance into performing aerobatics including loops, rolls, and even inverted (upside down) flight at the flip of a switch!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version includes everything needed to fly in one box and is a perfect choice if you're a new RC pilot. From the Spektrum SLT6 2.4GHz controller/transmitter you can use with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) Basic aircraft compatible with SLT FHSS technology (future availability) after you learn to fly, to the 2S 300mAh rechargeable LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery and a convenient USB-C charger that can be used with a variety of USB power sources, there's nothing extra you need to buy! 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 motor, ESC, dual-protocol (DSMX/DSM2 and SLT FHSS) receiver, and servos are all factory-installed in the durable EPO airframe that's nearly ready to fly right out of the box. Simply install the wing using the included thumbscrews and you can be flying in minutes – no glue or tools are required!

The RTF version also includes a Steam® key to download and activate a trial version of the RealFlight® Trainer Edition RC flight simulator. The simulator features many of the most popular Horizon Hobby trainer airplanes and helicopters, including the Apprentice STOL S 700mm, and built-in Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. This helps new pilots learn to fly successfully by practicing on a desktop PC at home or on a laptop just about anywhere else! Simply use a USB-C cable (not included) to connect the included SLT6 controller/transmitter to a compatible USB port on your computer to fly for up to 100 minutes. Then you can purchase RealFlight Trainer Edition or Evolution to fly any time and for as long as you'd like!

 

Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Advantage
Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Advantage

Already own a Spektrum™ DSMX or SLT technology-equipped transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) aircraft make getting into the air quickly and with the best control experience possible easier than ever. They come out of the box with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver installed so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a compatible transmitter, finish any final assembly, and fly!

 

Uniquely Optimized
Uniquely Optimized

The Apprentice STOL S 700mm has been scaled down from the popular Apprentice 1.5m and 1.2m models, yet has also been designed to offer STOL capabilities similar to E-flite® Timber® series models. It's "ultra-micro" sized to be more affordable and convenient for more people to fly in more places and smaller spaces – from yards and parks to sports fields and beyond!

 

Brushless Power
Brushless Power

The factory-installed brushless outrunner motor is compatible with affordable and common 2S 300mAh rechargeable Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries. It's more powerful and efficient than brushed motors, which gives the Apprentice STOL S the power to fly in winds that other ultra-micro and mini-class trainer models can't typically handle (up to 5 mph).

 

Capable Gear
Capable Gear

The oversized tires and steerable tailwheel make it possible to taxi, take off from and land on a variety of surfaces that are impossible for most models of this size to handle. From the grass surfaces found at many parks and sports fields, to gravel paths and paved surfaces.

 

Durable Design
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. This makes the Apprentice STOL S 700mm the most durable ultra-micro trainer yet! 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
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<sup>®</sup> Technology
Learn to Fly Successfully with SAFE® Technology

If this is your first RC airplane, revolutionary and Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology prevents over-control and crashes. It also offers multiple flight modes to deliver more control and capabilities as your skills progress at the flip of a switch.

 

Item Condition

All items sold by Horizon Hobby are sold as "New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item." We do not sell used, opened, or damaged items. If an item is damaged during shipping, please see our Returns section to arrange a return.

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About Horizon Hobby

Providing an exceptional customer experience is a mission we take seriously. That's why, when it comes to radio control (RC) fun, we don't toy around. Our advances in model aircraft and vehicle stabilization, 2.4GHz control and ready-to-run convenience have made RC hobbies more exciting and more accessible than ever before.

More importantly, we love RC just as much as our customers do. That's why we don't buy off-the-shelf product and slap our name on it. Any product that bears the Horizon Hobby name was developed by a team of in-house experts, many of whom have decades of experience in the hobby.

But our commitment to a great experience doesn't stop at the drawing board. Every Horizon Hobby product is backed by the best customer service you will find in any industry. Customer phone support, warranty repairs, online resources – we do it all and with the same passion for excellence we started with back in 1985.

Horizon Hobby Headquarters

Horizon employs nearly 700 people and sells products in more than 100 countries around the world. Corporate headquarters, along with the main distribution facility and product service center, are located in Champaign, Illinois. Additional distribution centers are located in Ontario, California and Barsbüttel, Germany (site of Horizon Hobby GmbH). California is also home to the Losi RC car division (Ontario) and the Athearn train line in Long Beach.

At Horizon Hobby, we help people have fun with hobbies. Providing an exceptional customer experience is a mission we take seriously. That's why, when it comes to radio control fun, we don't mess around.

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