Apprentice Review

by MESA RC | October 18, 2013 | (14) Posted in Reviews

 

To the FliteTest Community;


This episode features the MESArcFF Team reviewing the new Apprentice 15 Trainer plane. This is by the far the best plane we have ever reviewed for the beginner and Advanced pilots. We would like to thank Gary Kolm from HobbyTown USA and the team at eFlite for sponsoring this episode.

Full Specs:
Assembly TimeLess than 1 Hour
CG (center of gravity)3-1/8 in (79.0mm) back from the leading edge of wing
Charger2 3S LiPo balancing charger, 0.5 3.0A (included)
Control Throw (Ailerons)Low: 0.71 in (18mm); High: 0.91 in (23mm)
Control Throw (Elevator)Low: 0.71 in (18mm); High: 0.91 in (23mm)
Control Throw (Rudder)Low: 1.10 in (28mm); High: 1.35 in (35mm)
Experience LevelBeginner
FlapsNo
Flying Weight49.0 oz (1390 g)
Is Assembly RequiredYes
Minimum Age Recommendation14 years
Motor Size15-size brushless outrunner
Overall Length42.5 in (1080mm)
Prop Size11 x 8
RadioSpektrum DX5e transmitter (included)
Recommended Battery11.1V 3S 3200mAh LiPo (included)
Recommended EnvironmentOutdoor
RetractsNo
Speed Control30-amp brushless (installed)
Wing Area515 sq. in. (33.2 sq. dm.)
Wingspan59.0 in (1500mm)

Get the plane: http://www.hobbytown.com/Shop/APPRENTICE-S-15E-RTF/

www.mesarcfoamfighters.com

MESArcFF

 

The team unboxing the product!

 

Construction was very easy and took the kids about 30 minutes to put it together.

 

Plane is complete, the team talks about the build!

 

The safe technology is top notch, this is a true and "SAFE" trainer.

 

Trying to crash it, but it won't let us!

 

Flies like it is on rails!

 

Kids learning the stick movements

 

Landing was made easy!

 

Stearable nose gear makes for a nice touch!

 

All smiles!

 

 

COMMENTS

Skipp2Maloo on October 18, 2013
MESA rcFoam Fighters--------"Rock"
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MESA RC on October 18, 2013
Alright!
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sailorJohn on October 18, 2013
Now build it out of foamboard!
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MESA RC on October 18, 2013
Will do, I will pass the challenge along to one of the students.
Thanks,

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Shorty1953RCK on October 21, 2013
Great video guys, I just put my plane together and can't fly because of weather. But I saw in your video that your front wheel was to the side did you do something about that? My plane is the same way but I did not change it yet.
Thanks Michael
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MESA RC on October 21, 2013
Michael,
So we just went out and flew it crooked, it wanted to pull that direction on the ground, but not enough to ruin our takeoff. The plane was amazing, the best plane yet in terms of trainers. Now after that flight we did straighten it back out, and now it taxis perfect on the ground. If the weather is bad and you have time, I would just go back and fix it, I know its a pain, but it is worth it. Hope that helps.

Marshall
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Driveandairsmash on October 22, 2013
Great job guys really good! I wish my school did this kind of stuff! but... I do online school so I guess everyday is plane day lol. Good job and keep up the great work!

Thanks for the cool video
Driveandairsmash
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