E-flite Apprentice -electric moment

by Chuck Francis
(Rutherfordton, NC.)

Have been flying just over a year. Went through many smaller scale rc electrics and many dollars trying to find the one that would make a beginner gain confidence and ability.
There are many planes out there to choose from and prices cover a wide range. Don't "sucker" in to some of the cheaper, smaller planes. You will go through a lot of money hoping to find the right fit.
It is well worth getting one or two well designed and sizeable planes as you will definitely begin building those skills. I have a Super Cub that lives up to all the good hype you see on the product and recently bought the Apprentice by E-flite. Flew the Apprentice 3 times and it is the difference between day and night. Was hesitant to go from 3 channel to 4 with ailerons, but wanted to "graduate" from basic loops and dives. Practiced many!!! hours on sim.
Apprentice actually has more power and performs better acrobatics than I thought possible. On 2nd flight, (first with experienced pilot), and solo... I looped, did aileron rolls, flew inverted, pulled out of inverted with outside loop, and performed hammer heads. Had not done any of these maneuvers (sp)before.
Brushless outrunner motor is great. Actually need to watch that you don't over power, especially on take off. If you want to really get going try the E-flite Apprentice.