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INTRODUCTION
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Escapade MX ARF visit the Great Planes web site at www.
greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select the
Escapade MX ARF. If there is new technical information or
changes to this model a “tech notice” box will appear in the
upper left corner of the page.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’ rights
and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!!
Two of the most important things you can
do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your Escapade should not be considered a toy, but rather a
sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the Escapade could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property if not assembled and
operated correctly.
2. You must assemble the model
according to the instructions
.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in
an unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases the instructions
may differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the
written instructions should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to
build straight, true
and
strong
.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition,
a correctly sized engine, and other components as specifi ed
in this instruction manual. All components must be correctly
installed so that the model operates correctly on the ground
and in the air. You must check the operation of the model
and all components before
every
fl ight.
5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your
INTRODUCTION
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Academy of Model Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
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Motor Battery Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Engine Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
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Required Hardware and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Optional Supplies and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
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KIT INSPECTION
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
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KIT CONTENTS
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TIGHTEN THE COVERING
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INSTALL THE AILERON SERVOS
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ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE
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Install the Elevator and Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Mount the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Mount the Electric Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mount the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Install the Motor Cover and Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Mount the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Mount the Glow Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
HOOK UP THE THROTTLE
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Two-Stroke Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Install the Fuel Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Four-Stroke Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
FINAL ASSEMBLY
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Final Radio Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Install the Propeller and Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Install the Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
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Install and Connect the Motor Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Set the Control Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Balance the Model (C.G.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PREFLIGHT
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Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Balance the Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Ground Check and Range Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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AMA SAFETY CODE
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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CHECK LIST
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FLYING
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Fuel Mixture Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Flight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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