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Apprentice STS 1.5m

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SAFE stabilisationBrushlessTrainer
Follow-up costs: high Guide price approx. 389.99 € · ready-to-run approx. 484.99 €

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Purchase medium
Purchase price, ready-to-run model
Battery & charger high
Follow-up energy costs
Spare parts & upgrades medium
Repair & tuning

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Guide price (RRP/street price) · as of Juni 2026 · orientation, not an offer. Source:rcteam.com (Stand 06/2026). Live shop prices will follow with the affiliate feed.

Our description

The E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5 m is regarded as the standard beginner trainer and is the official trainer of the US model-flying association (AMA). The SAFE technology offers three switchable flight modes and a panic button that returns the model to stable flight; an independent review (AirMag) certifies high beginner-friendliness, and the tough EPO foam and the rubber-band-mounted wing shrug off crashes well. On the manufacturer's site buyer ratings average 4.4 out of 5. Testers are critical of the optional GPS and landing-assist modules (more of a hindrance for beginners). Depending on the variant, transmitter, battery and charger are missing.

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👍 Pros

  • Very forgiving thanks to SAFE technology and panic button
  • Tough EPO foam, pop-off wing protects the fuselage
  • Spare parts (wings, tail, propellers) well and cheaply available
  • High buyer satisfaction (avg. 4.4★ on the manufacturer's site)

👎 Cons

  • Battery and charger (depending on variant also transmitter) not included
  • Ongoing costs: LiPos, propellers, crash spare parts → high follow-up costs
  • Optional GPS/landing-assist modules more of a hindrance for beginners

Facts

ManufacturerE-flite
CategoryPlane
Scale
DrivetrainBrushless
TypeRTR
Battery includedNo
Charger includedNo
Weight1.1 kg
Frequency2.4 GHz

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