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E-flite Apprentice - 9/1/2008 12:49:18 AM   
CTmike100


 

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From: Danbury, CT, USA
Status: offline 		Just wondering if anyone else out there has purchased and/or flown this plane. I've got 2 flights on mine and I'm impressed. really impressed. I had an Electristar and hz super cub and the Apprentice puts them to SHAME. it's faster, has WAY longer flight times, and uses 2.4 ghz. Def the best ep trainer out there. here's a link
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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 9/1/2008 1:04:19 AM   
forrest225


 

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From: odd vile, KY, USA
Status: offline 		I am looking for an electric trainer and i am considering the apprentice. Where your first flights solo or with a buddy box, how did assembly go, and does it seem durable.
Thank you for any help Sorry if it seems like i am attempting to high jack your thread

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 9/2/2008 4:38:26 AM   
phillipmorris


 

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Joined: 3/25/2006
From: Sterling, IL, USA
Status: offline 		As have this one now for several days will mention...

I've had the Apprentice well over a week now, several flights, its indeed a great flyer, love its size, tempting Night Flights, success so far....

Goes together extremely fast so be sure to charge the large lipo upon opening the box, only slight issue is the nose wheel, flex the cowling abit to tighten it in, no problem really, rest is just hooking servos already installed and adjusting the linkage, prop is pre-attached, wheels pop right in other than the mentioned nose gear, really a RTF unit ready to go...

Flights I find I use just over half to 2/3rd's throttle for best take off, some elevator and she goes up almost immediately, nose down slightly if needed and keep it straight out, very predictable flyer, plenty of power on the brushless, and ailerons as 4 channel, best to have a seasoned pilot on maiden flights, too much investment to lose on the first attempts...it is highly forgiving, will take some abuse, wheels won't come off on bumpy landings as the smaller parkflyers, this one is certainly heavy duty....you'll love it...BEST..<>...

Pssst, also this is not my first plane, many afraid its not quite the beginner because of the rather strong brushless motor and additional ailerons giving 4 channel, even its size is larger than many of the parkflyers, example with this strong of motor unaware newbie for one thing is likely to stand it right up on its tail stalling right into the turf, its glide ratio is rather long, so need some room at least on the maiden flights, so find an instructor and yep, its an excellent choice, Spectrum tech a bonus on high frequency a winner...<>..

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 9/2/2008 12:16:25 PM   
forrest225


 

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ORIGINAL: phillipmorris

Pssst, also this is not my first plane, many afraid its not quite the beginner because of the rather strong brushless motor and additional ailerons giving 4 channel, even its size is larger than many of the parkflyers, example with this strong of motor unaware newbie for one thing is likely to stand it right up on its tail stalling right into the turf, its glide ratio is rather long, so need some room at least on the maiden flights, so find an instructor and yep, its an excellent choice, Spectrum tech a bonus on high frequency a winner...<>..


The size is not a problem, I have 1000 acres of private land available for my usage (grandmothers friends ).
My Dad will be an instructor for me because he flew nitros way-back-when.

Thank you for your help.

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 9/2/2008 5:06:57 PM   
CTmike100


 

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From: Danbury, CT, USA
Status: offline 		forrest if you pick up an apprentice, let us know how it goes

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 9/3/2008 3:00:08 AM   
forrest225


 

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Status: offline 		no prob. Wish me luck!

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 9/4/2008 4:01:21 PM   
CTmike100


 

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From: Danbury, CT, USA
Status: offline 		here's a video I made with the Apprentice. hope you like bowie!
video

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 9/4/2008 9:39:50 PM   
forrest225


 

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Status: offline 		link is broken

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 9/8/2008 7:12:12 AM   
CTmike100


 

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Joined: 6/26/2007
From: Danbury, CT, USA
Status: offline 		copy paste this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc5ZRXHgM

for some reason clicking on it doesnt work

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 9/14/2008 11:45:57 PM   
MonteEvader


 

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Joined: 9/6/2005
From: Park Ridge, IL, USA
Status: offline 		I just bought this. I picked up a Hobbico Cessna and it was terrible. One little wind took it right out of the sky. I replaced it with The Apprentice which I haven't flown yet but I know it'll be great. Here's my noob question. It says that you have to use a 12V source to charge the battery. What do you recommend? Doesn't a 12V battery need to be charged too?

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 9/17/2008 2:28:10 AM   
CTmike100


 

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Joined: 6/26/2007
From: Danbury, CT, USA
Status: offline 		the easiest way to connect the 12v charger to a power source is to attach it to a car battery (the charger comes with alligator clips)

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 10/6/2008 1:03:58 PM   
tam popo


 

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From: glasgow, , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		CTMike - I found the link - bloody hell mate, you CAN fly!!! I think you just /almost made my mind up - I want one!!! But I have a DX6i set-up and don't need the DX5 as I use the AR6200 full range RX's. I want one but PnPlay. I'll see my LHS and ask. A great Club trainer for those that only want to fly leccy at Clubs- I'm not a Club man but I would be tempted

Byeee.....

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 10/6/2008 1:08:01 PM   
tam popo


 

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From: glasgow, , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Montevador - check your PC (if its a laptop!!) to see what the output is. I use my to charge 3S lipos up to 2200 with no problems. I never charge 'in-car' cos I like my 2 cars the way they are now, not smouldering wrecks Or see your LHS and get advice ona buying a transformer to o the same job. Ask the experts always.....good luck flying.

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 10/6/2008 3:55:27 PM   
tubamike78


 

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Joined: 9/25/2007
From: monroeville, OH, USA
Status: offline 		had i guy that just joined up with my club and he brought out the Apprentice, i checked it over good and took it up for it's first flight. plenty of power and is a nice flyer for someone just starting out. hooked up the dx5e to my dx6i for buddy box and he got the hang of it rather quickly, he's only flown on sim so for first flight he did good.

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RE: E-flite Apprentice - 10/9/2008 2:54:00 AM   
CTmike100


 

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Joined: 6/26/2007
From: Danbury, CT, USA
Status: offline 		tam, thanks! I fly this plane as often as possible. I set the servo throw rates to max and can now perform aerobatics. I do inverted low fly-bys... no joke. for those of you pondering... get this plane!!!!!!! it's worth ev