Table Of Contents; Introduction; Safety Precautions - GREAT PLANES ESCAPADE MX 30cc Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Engine Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Motor Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Required Hardware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Adhesives and Building Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Optional Supplies and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
MODEL INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ASSEMBLE THE WINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Aileron Servo Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flap Servo Installation (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Install the Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Rudder and Elevator Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INTRODUCTION

Continuing with the success of the Escapade line, Great
Planes brings you the Escapade MX 30cc ARF. This is a
great fi rst gas powered model. The plane is as easy to fl y
as a .60 size sport plane. The optional fl aps allow you to
add the fl aps later if you desire. We believe you will be very
pleased with the ease of assembly and fl ight performance
of the Escapade MX 30cc ARF.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Escapade MX 30cc ARF visit the Great Planes web site
at www.greatplanes.com. Open the "Airplanes" link, then
select the Escapade MX 30cc 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Assemble the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Cowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Check the Control Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Install the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Balance the Model (C.G.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Fuel Mixture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your Escapade MX 30cc ARF 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 MX 30cc ARF, if
not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause
injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.
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
local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area
whose membership includes experienced pilots.
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