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I N S T R U C T I O N   M A N U A L

Champaign, Illinois

(217) 398-8970, Ext 5

[email protected]

© 2013 Great Planes Model Mfg. A subsidiary of Hobbico, Inc. 

GPMA1202 Mnl

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

WARRANTY

SPECIFICATIONS

Great Planes

®

 Model Manufacturing Co.

 guarantees this kit to 

be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the 
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component 
parts damaged by use or modification. 

In no case shall Great 

Planes’ liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.

 

Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this 
warranty without notice.

In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or 
material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor 
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of 
the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the 
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated 
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return 

this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the 
place of purchase.

To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to 
Hobby Services at the address below:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Dr.  Suite 1

Champaign IL  61822  USA

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as 
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone 
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of 
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon 
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly 
as possible.

Wingspan:

52 in  [1320 mm]

Wing Area:

449 in

2  

[29 dm

2

]

Wing Loading:

26−28 oz /ft

[79−85 g /dm

2

]

Length:

45 in [1145mm]

Weight:

5 − 5.5 lb  [2270−2490 g]

Radio:

4-channel radio system with 5 servos

Engine:

.46− .55 in

3

 [7.45–9.0cc] two-stroke, .52 – .70 in

3

 [8.5 – 11.1cc] four-stroke

Electric Motor:

RimFire™ .46-.55, 60A ESC

Battery:

One 4S 3350mAh 14.8V LiPo

Summary of Contents for Escapade Mx

Page 1: ...user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with t...

Page 2: ...g 4 You must use an R C radio system that is in good condition a correctly sized engine and other components as specified in this instruction manual All components must be correctly installed so that...

Page 3: ...mAh 14 8V LiPo batteries FlightPower EONX 30 3350 mAh 4s 14 8V 30C LiPo FPWP6356 ElectriFly Series 2 Deans Male Ultra Plug 1 Deans Female Ultra Plug Adapter GPMM3155 Great Planes ElectriFly Triton EQ...

Page 4: ...poxy or 6 minute epoxy When 30 minute epoxy is specified it is highly recommended that you use only 30 minute or 45 minute epoxy because you will need the working time and or the additional strength P...

Page 5: ...mail at productsupport greatplanes com or by telephone at 217 398 8970 Order No Description REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Wing Escapade Mx ARF Fuselage Escapade Mx ARF Horizontal Stabilizer Escapade Mx ARF V...

Page 6: ...e the aileron servo in the wing 3 Temporarily mount the servo with the screws that came with it Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes for the servo mounting screws Remove the screws and take out the servo Add a few...

Page 7: ...it crosses the outer hole in the servo arm 8 Make a 90 bend in the wire at the mark Fit the pushrod into the outer hole in the servo arm and then attach a 90 pushrod connector to the assembly Cut the...

Page 8: ...e with 4 flat washers and a 4 40 lock nut on each rod The included socket tool may be used to tighten the nuts These should be snug but do not overtighten and crush the stab 5 Mount the tail gear asse...

Page 9: ...that will be 90 Cut off the unused arms 8 Mark cut bend and connect the pushrod to the servo the same way you did for the ailerons After you mark the pushrods it will be easier to bend and cut them if...

Page 10: ...of the fuselage with four 6 32 x 3 4 19mm machine screws 6 lock washers and 6 flat washers Be sure to use a few drops of threadlocker on the threads of each screw 3 On the bottom of the plywood electr...

Page 11: ...n electric motor before experimenting with different motor battery combinations and connecting multiple battery packs with adapter plugs refer to the Battery Precautions on page 22 Cut pieces of the s...

Page 12: ...t s nose 2 Once you ve achieved a good fit use CA to secure the stick in the position on the nose 3 Next use clear tape to secure the brushless cover s sides to the fuselage sides 4 Use a felt tipped...

Page 13: ...Then reinsert the stopper assembly and tighten the screw to squish the rubber stopper and seal the tank 3 Feed the fuel lines and stopper through the opening in the firewall Mount the fuel tank with t...

Page 14: ...d far enough aft on the mount to achieve this spacing so just move the engine as far back as possible 5 Use a Great Planes Dead Center Hole Locator GPMR8130 or a sharpened wire to mark the location of...

Page 15: ...sandpaper Apply a couple of drops of CA glue where the tube passes through the firewall and formers Throttle Servo Firewall Clevis Carburetor Arm Throttle Guide Tube 90 Pushrod Connector 2 Hook up the...

Page 16: ...e wire to the screw lock connector with the set screw NOTE The location of the carburetor arm may vary between engine brands so you may need to cut a new hole in the firewall for the guide tube that a...

Page 17: ...fuselage opposite the muffler Cut the covering from the switch mount holes and mount the on off switch Then connect the switch to the radio and battery Install the Propeller and Spinner 1 Install the...

Page 18: ...k and are not the water transfer type submersing them in soap water allows accurate positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath 2 Position decal on the model where desired Holding the decal down us...

Page 19: ...tered Reinstall the screws that hold on the servo arms 2 With the transmitter and receiver still on check all the control surfaces to see if they are centered If necessary adjust the clevises on the p...

Page 20: ...putting them at the high rate settings NOTE The throws are measured at the widest part of the elevators rudder and ailerons Balance the Model C G More than any other factor the C G center of gravity...

Page 21: ...e propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin Do this several times 2 If one wing always drops when you lift the model it means that side is heavy Balance the airplane by adding...

Page 22: ...facturer s recommendations Do not use hands fingers or any other body part to try to stop the engine To stop a gasoline powered engine an on off switch should be connected to the engine coil Do not th...

Page 23: ...to the flying field FLYING The Escapade is a great flying model that flies smoothly and predictably The Escapade does not however possess the self recovery characteristics of a primary R C trainer an...

Page 24: ...when the model reaches the runway threshold modulating the throttle as necessary to maintain your glide path and airspeed If you are going to overshoot smoothly advance the throttle always ready on th...

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