Decisions You Must Make; Engine Recommendations; Motor Recommendations; Radio Equipment - GREAT PLANES ESCAPADE MX 30cc Instruction Manual

6. While this kit has been fl ight-tested to exceed normal
use, 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
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.
8. If you are building this plane as electric powered, set
the failsafe on your transmitter and follow the safety
precautions in the back of the manual.
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 representa-
tions 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 MX
30cc ARF that may require planning or decision making before
starting to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.

Engine Recommendations

The recommended engine size range for the Escapade MX
30cc ARF is a 30 – 35cc [1.8 – 2.0 ci.] two-stroke gasoline
engine. We used the DLE 30 engine for our model. Other
engines can also be used but you may need to make
modifi cations for mounting those engines.

Motor Recommendations

❍ Great Planes RimFire 1.60 [63-62-250] Outrunner
Brushless Motor (GPMG4795)
❍ Great Planes SS-80 ESC (GPMM1860)
❍ Great Planes 6mm Male/4mm Female Bullet Adapter
(GPMM3119)
❍ Two 5S FlightPower LiPo Pro50 or FP50 5000mAh 18.5V
Batteries (FPWP5102 or FPWP5505)
❍ Spinner Adapter Kit (GPMQ4589)

Radio Equipment

The Escapade MX 30cc ARF can be flown with a minimum of
a 4-channel radio. For our installation we used six channels.
One channel each for the throttle, choke, elevator, rudder
ailerons and flaps.
RECOMMENDED SERVOS: All control surfaces require the use
of a high-quality servo of at least 85 oz-in of torque. A servo
of 40 oz-in of torque can be used for the throttle and choke.
FUNCTION #
ELEVATORS 2
RUDDER 1
AILERONS 2
OPTIONAL
2
FLAPS
THROTTLE 1
OPTIONAL
1
CHOKE
9 Servos
TOTAL
ELECTRIC MOTOR INSTALLATION
❍ (2) 20" Servo extension (FUTM4147)
OR
(2) 24" Servo extension (TACM2721)
❍ (3) 8" Servo extension (FUTM4140)
OR
(2) 6" Servo extension (TACM2701)
❍ (2) Y-harness (FUTM4135) (TACM2751)
❍ (1) Additional Y-harness for fl aps
❍ (1) Heavy duty on/off switch (FUTM4385) (TACM2761)
❍ (1) 1900mAh LiFe receiver battery (HCAM6521)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR GAS INSTALLATION
❍ (1) Additional Y-harness for choke if using a 6-channel
receiver
❍ (1) Heavy duty on/off switch (FUTM4385 or
TACM2761)
❍ (1) 1300mAh LiFe ignition battery (HCAM6411)
The instructions show the two aileron servos connected with
a Y-harness that is plugged into the aileron channel of the
receiver. If using a computer radio, the two aileron servos can
be plugged into separate channels of the receiver and mixed
together. The two fl ap servos and the two elevator servos
also use a Y-harness. If plugging the servos into separate
channels, follow the instructions included with your radio
system on how to mix the channels.
3
MINIMUM SUGGESTED
TORQUE SERVO
Futaba S3305
85 oz-in
FUTM0045
Futaba S3305
85 oz-in
FUTM0045
Futaba S3305
85 oz-in
FUTM0045
Futaba S3305
85 oz-in
FUTM0045
Futaba S9001
54 oz-in
FUTM0075
Futaba S9001
54 oz-in
FUTM0075