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local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area
whose membership includes experienced pilots.
6. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying,
such as racing, or if an engine larger than one in the
recommended range is used, the modeler is responsible
for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points and/or
substituting hardware more suitable for the increased stress.
7.
WARNING:
The cowl and wheel pants included in this kit
are made of fi berglass, the fi bers of which may cause eye,
skin and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part
(wheel pant, cowl) to remove fi berglass dust, as the dust
will blow back into your eyes. Always wear safety goggles,
a particle mask and rubber gloves when grinding, drilling
and sanding fi berglass parts. Vacuum the parts and the
work area thoroughly after working with fi berglass parts.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the Escapade
that may require planning or decision making before starting
to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
If powering your Escapade with an
electric motor
:
Motor Battery Recommendations
If powering your Escapade with an
electric motor
, it performs
superbly on a:
❍
RimFire
™
.55 motor (GPMG4715)
❍
One 4S 3350mAh 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 AC/
DC Charger
If experimenting with different batteries, make certain they
are rated for at least a 30C discharge.
A 60A ESC (electronic speed controller) is also required. The
ElectriFly Silver Series 60A Brushless ESC (GPMM1850) is
recommended.
Following are the other suggested items if powering your
Escapade with an electric motor:
❍
Suitable propeller and spare propellers (APC 11 x 7
APCQ4128)
❍
8mm prop reamer (for propellers and included spinner
– GPMQ5007)
If powering your Escapade with an
engine
:
Engine Recommendations
The recommended engine size range for the Escapade is
.46 to .55 two-stroke or .52 to .70 four-stroke. If an engine in
the upper end of the size range is used, responsible throttle
management should be practiced.
❍
O.S.
®
55AX ABL w/Muffl er (OSMG0557)
❍
(1) APCQ1107 APC 11x7 Sport Propeller
❍
3' Great Planes Silicone Fuel Tubing (GPMG4131)
❍
(1) Great Planes Aluminum Fuel Line Plug (GPMQ4166)
Fuel, fueling system (pump, fuel line, fuel can fi ttings set),
1.5V glow driver, fi eld box, tools
Radio Equipment
4-channels are required to fl y the Escapade. However, the
number of servos required is fi ve. Only four servos will be
required if fl ying the Escapade with an electric motor. If powering
the model with a glow engine, a servo will be required for the
throttle. And in either case (glow or electric), two servos will
be required for the aileron. In all cases, standard-size servos
with standard output torque (40 – 50 oz-in torque) are suitable.
Following is the specifi c radio gear required:
❍
4-channel radio system w/4.8V 500-600mAh fl at Rx
battery back, on/off switch
❍
(2) ea. standard size/40 oz-in torque elevator and
rudder servo
❍
(1) standard size/40 oz-in torque throttle servo
❍
(2) standard size/40 oz-in torque aileron servos
❍
(2) 6" [152 mm] servo extension wires
(HCAM2711 for Futaba
®
)
❍
(1) Dual servo extension (FUTM4130 for Futaba)
