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MY FIRST RC AIRPLANE! — E-flite Apprentice S 15e UNBOXING! Can a Complete Beginner Fly This Thing?!

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Channel: Mike Martins · 2017 · Howto & Style

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“I am 100% amateur. I have never flown anything. I have a lot of RC cars, but I have never taken to the air, and I'm very excited to join this hobby and be part of it.” — Mike Martins

Today is a BIG DAY for me, people! I'm officially getting into the world of RC airplanes, and I couldn't be more excited!

I've been involved with RC cars and trucks for a while now, but I've NEVER flown an RC airplane in my life. Not once! So today I'm taking my first step into an entirely new hobby with the E-flite Apprentice S 15e, one of the larger airplanes in the Apprentice series!

And let me tell you guys, this thing is HUGE!

I'm doing a complete unboxing to show you everything that comes with this aircraft, from the wings and fuselage to the battery, charger, landing gear, and Spektrum radio controller.

What makes this airplane so interesting is that it's designed for beginners like me. Apparently, the technology built into this thing can help prevent inexperienced pilots from getting themselves into serious trouble!

That's exactly what I need!

What's Inside the Box?

Today we're taking a closer look at:

E-flite Apprentice S 15e: A large beginner-friendly RC trainer airplane.

Spektrum DXe Transmitter: The radio controller that allows me to control the aircraft and switch between different flight modes.

SAFE Flight Technology: Beginner assistance designed to limit extreme flight attitudes and help inexperienced pilots maintain control.

Flight Mode Selector: Different levels of assistance, allowing beginners to progress toward more advanced flying.

LiPo Battery and Charger: A charging setup with support for compatible two-cell and three-cell batteries.

Extra 3300mAh Battery: I picked up another battery so I can spend more time at the flying field instead of packing everything up after one flight.

Main Wings and Tail Assembly: Getting a close look at the aircraft's construction.

Landing Gear and Propeller: The remaining components needed to get this airplane ready for assembly.

Can This Airplane Really Help Me Learn to Fly?

This is the part that has me excited!

The Spektrum DXe transmitter has selectable flight modes, including a beginner setting designed to help keep the aircraft within safer operating limits.

From what I've been told, you can switch between different flight modes while you're flying.

So if I start getting into trouble, I can switch back to a more assisted mode and hopefully recover before something terrible happens!

Of course, I've never flown before, so we're going to find out together how well this technology works!

My First Flight Is Coming!

Once I get everything assembled, I'm going to take this airplane outside and attempt my very first flight.

I might even make a separate assembly video showing you how everything goes together.

I've got plenty of open spaces around Merritt, British Columbia, and I'm looking forward to getting involved with the local RC flying community.

I'm also thinking ahead already!

Maybe in six months, or possibly next spring, I'll be ready for something a little more advanced. I've always loved World War II aircraft, so who knows? Maybe a beautiful WWII-style RC warbird will be my next airplane!

But first, I need to learn how to get this one off the ground — and back down in one piece!

I Want to Hear From You!

Do you own an E-flite Apprentice S 15e?

Is this a good airplane for somebody who has absolutely ZERO flying experience?

What was your first RC airplane? Did you crash it? Did you manage to land it successfully?

And most importantly, what airplane would you recommend upgrading to after mastering the Apprentice?

Leave your comments and advice below because I'm completely new to this hobby and would love to learn from experienced RC pilots!

Thanks for watching, guys! Don't forget to subscribe to the Mike Martins Channel for more RC adventures, unboxings, upgrades, home projects, and my Living the Dream series!

Mike Martins — Merritt, British Columbia, Canada

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