Great Planes Escapade has something for every pilot, but they all see something just a little bit different. It looks like a great second plane for the ambitious newcomer, easy-flying fun to the experienced pro and a solid choice for electric and glow modelers alike. But no matter how you see it, it's easy to see that the Escapade is a versatility star, and another big addition to the Great Planes line-up of fast-building, quality-first ARFs. Ready for first flights in just 4-6 hours!
Includes: Great Planes Escapade Sport Airplane, landing gear, wheels, motor mount, engine mount, fuel tank, spinner, landing gear, pilot bust and instruction manual
Requires:
- Radio: 4-channel
- Servos: 3-5 standard size
- Engine: .40 - .55 cu in (6.5 - 9.0cc) 2-stroke glow OR
- .52 - .70 cu in (8.5 - 11.5cc) 4-stroke glow OR
- Electric Motor: .46 RimFire (42-60-800kV)
- Battery: 14.8V (4S) 3200mAh LiPo (if using electric motor)
- Electronic Speed Control: 60 amp (if using electric motor)
- Charger: LiPo compatible charger and cell balancer (if using electric motor)
- 6" (152mm) Servo Extension: Two for single servo aileron control
- Dual Servo Extension required for dual servo aileron control
- 1/4" foam rubber padding, propeller, building and field equipment
Features:
- Construction: Balsa and ply
- Covering: Covered in Top Flite MonoKote
- Wings: One-piece with aluminum joiner tube
- Aileron Control: Modeler's choice of single or dual servo control
- Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced
- Canopy: Single tinted, hatch attaches to fuselage with magnets, preinstalled painted pilot bust
- Fuel Tank: 9.1oz (270cc)
- Landing Gear: Left and right aluminum sections 0.12" (3mm) thick
- Wheels: Main, foam 3" (76mm) diameter, tailwheel 0.87" (22mm) diameter
- Wheel Pants: Painted fiberglass
- Spinner: Plastic, red in color 2.5" (63mm) diameter
- Engine Mount: Two-piece composite
- Motor Mount: Plywood
- Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
Specs:
Wingspan: 52.5" (1340mm)
Wing Area: 483 sq in (31.2 sq dm)
Weight: 5.0 - 5.5lb (2270 - 2495g)
Wing Loading: 24 - 26 oz/sq ft (73 - 80 g/sq dm)
Length: 46" (1160mm)
Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical, low wing configuration
Center of Gravity: 2-1/2" (63mm) Back from the wing's leading edge at the fuselage sides
Control Throws
Low Rate
Ailerons: Up & Down 1/4" (6mm) 11°
Elevator: Up & Down 3/4" (19mm) 15°
Rudder: Right & Left 1-1/4" (32mm) 17°
High Rate
Ailerons: Up & Down 1/2" (13mm) 22°
Elevator: Up & Down 1-1/4" (32mm) 25°
Rudder: Right & Left 2" (51mm) 26°
