I got this too, the guys at my rc club got alot faster planes than me and it makes me jealous, but I'm the only one who like the windy Weather. Why you ask? I'm the only one who can hover without a chopper. Someone offered me to trade my apprentice for his nexstar ep and so I did, but the apprentice was really nice.
The Apprentice is a great plane. I have had mine for months now and done a lot of flying with it. It is a solid performer and quite predictable. I have to say that it may not be the right plane for a raw beginner. Find a person to take off and land for you while you learn and remember to fly 3 mistakes high, it will save you money and frustration. I replaced the stock DX5e with a DX6i. Much nicer because it has Expo and has space to remember 10 planes.
im thinking of getting a new plane soon. would you say this apprentice is better than the hobbyzone supercub? $300 is kinda pricey, but its so much better than the supercub, its even 4 channel. Would anyone chose the supercub over this plane?
i would just go for the apprentice. its brushless and uses lipo where the SC is brushed and uses nimh, this comes with a spektrum radio and when you outgrow this plane, you can buy a better plane and take the radio, motor, esc, and servos out and put them into your new plane. you cant do that with the cub.
i,m looking to get into rc planes too. spoke with several dealers, they all recommended the e-flight apprentice.58 in. wingspan, and they say the same thing about the eletric equipment being able to put in another plane once you out grow the apprentice. gonna order it in a couple days i think.have about 28 hours on simulator.
@frederic470 I have the Super cub. I saw an apprentice yesterday at the flying fields, and that plane is a dandy. Go for it..... I'm sure you already have, for your post is two years old.
try disconnecting the rudder's servo rod and see if it still hums.. if so the humming stops, there's too much load to handle on the arm. If not, you might have to replace the servo.
my servos humm (I havent got the apprentice, but on other planes) but they dont hum always, only if they are in a certain position, so I think its normal. and if not I dont care, they have survived a lot and nothing is wrong with them.
isnt that a cessna?
fartinthewind13 1 year ago
@fartinthewind13 well ya its a cessna knock-off, the model is just called an elfite apprentice its a damn nice plane to fly
codzomz 4 months ago
Great fn tune man!
sevenboarder 1 year ago
I got this too, the guys at my rc club got alot faster planes than me and it makes me jealous, but I'm the only one who like the windy Weather. Why you ask? I'm the only one who can hover without a chopper. Someone offered me to trade my apprentice for his nexstar ep and so I did, but the apprentice was really nice.
jesknow 2 years ago
hi.
did u glue the wings or just put the double side tape ?
TheAvimag 2 years ago
@TheAvimag I use epoxy...
fartinthewind13 8 months ago
aha i ahve no idea man i thought it would be a gud idea to get one for fun.lol ahh nah its pretty strong just a few scratches.=]
synvayne47 2 years ago
aha i got mine yesterday never flone befone and wht do i do?? staright into a fucking tree aha lol
synvayne47 2 years ago
@synvayne47 did you use a simulator for a while before you flew? If so which one? Did you total your plane's body?
Nile505 2 years ago
hi i just got my first apprentice 15e rtf and just wondering how it flies? What is the speed on it and how does it fly when inverted?
jwwipffh 2 years ago
dose this plane have flaps on the main wing?
100ballpythons100 2 years ago
Nope, Ail-El-Rud-Thr. You don't really need flaps though it flies beautifully and slows down like a champ.
ssgtakeo 2 years ago
this thing or firebird phantom
angrygunsmith 2 years ago
I too love Rc models ^^
Grudzieniowy11 2 years ago
i have had my apprentice for almost 10 years now and it is still in perfect condition!!! get yours today
hockeysweet5 2 years ago
Right, considering Li-Po batteries were in research labs 7 years ago, I bet you've had one 10 years.
ssgtakeo 2 years ago 2
haha.
mke15 2 years ago
The Apprentice is a great plane. I have had mine for months now and done a lot of flying with it. It is a solid performer and quite predictable. I have to say that it may not be the right plane for a raw beginner. Find a person to take off and land for you while you learn and remember to fly 3 mistakes high, it will save you money and frustration. I replaced the stock DX5e with a DX6i. Much nicer because it has Expo and has space to remember 10 planes.
Cubdestroyer 3 years ago
Buddy box with a experienced flyer is a good thing to do too.
ssgtakeo 3 years ago
im thinking of getting a new plane soon. would you say this apprentice is better than the hobbyzone supercub? $300 is kinda pricey, but its so much better than the supercub, its even 4 channel. Would anyone chose the supercub over this plane?
frederic470 3 years ago
i would just go for the apprentice. its brushless and uses lipo where the SC is brushed and uses nimh, this comes with a spektrum radio and when you outgrow this plane, you can buy a better plane and take the radio, motor, esc, and servos out and put them into your new plane. you cant do that with the cub.
eaglesdood16 3 years ago
oh i forgot to mention, i only have 40 minutes flying time on rc planes, and no experience, should i still get the apprentice?
frederic470 3 years ago
the apprentice is a trainer, for pilots of any skill level. i have 0 hours of flight time and it will be my first.
eaglesdood16 3 years ago
i,m looking to get into rc planes too. spoke with several dealers, they all recommended the e-flight apprentice.58 in. wingspan, and they say the same thing about the eletric equipment being able to put in another plane once you out grow the apprentice. gonna order it in a couple days i think.have about 28 hours on simulator.
bottomgunner 2 years ago
yeh thats why i want this plane too!.
abloe to use the 2.4ghz and just buy another reciever and off you go with another model.
that is good as!.
and long range on the dx5 aswell.
definately on my xmas list ;)
mke15 2 years ago
@frederic470 I have the Super cub. I saw an apprentice yesterday at the flying fields, and that plane is a dandy. Go for it..... I'm sure you already have, for your post is two years old.
Helivz 8 months ago
is it four-channel (i.e. can you control throttle, ailerons, rudder and elevator individually)?
LMF5000 3 years ago
yes, and it has got lots of other great features : )
mordoringer 3 years ago
an can you tell me the flight time and charge time for the included battery and charger please?
LMF5000 3 years ago
15 to 20 min
johnbevington 3 years ago
nice how much are they?
popcornreviews 3 years ago
Around $300 for a ready-to-fly kit.
fredblink18287 3 years ago
Nice flying mate. Got mine a few weeks ago and waiting for nice day and time..LOL
Do your servos hum at all, rudder servo inparticular?
Geo
GeoStar13 3 years ago
try disconnecting the rudder's servo rod and see if it still hums.. if so the humming stops, there's too much load to handle on the arm. If not, you might have to replace the servo.
CTmike100 3 years ago
Cheers mate, i'll give that a go.
The dude at the LHS where i got her said that humming was pretty much the norm for digi servos?
Geo
GeoStar13 3 years ago
my servos humm (I havent got the apprentice, but on other planes) but they dont hum always, only if they are in a certain position, so I think its normal. and if not I dont care, they have survived a lot and nothing is wrong with them.
mordoringer 3 years ago
Cheers mate...still waiting for its maiden.
I have seen some vids of other planed and heard noise comming from the servos so yer...all should be cool
Geo
GeoStar13 3 years ago
@GeoStar13 no its the airleron servo's that hum, i wouldnt replace them if u listen clostly to the other vids u can hear it hum to,
superbest948 7 months ago
I got my Apprentice a little over a week ago. Nice plane.
Cubdestroyer 3 years ago