Table Of Contents; Introduction; Precautions - GREAT PLANES Escapade Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.............................................................5
Flight Equipment................................................................................5
Building Supplies ...............................................................................6
METRIC CONVERSIONS .........................................................................6
METRIC/INCH RULER ..............................................................................7
PARTS DRAWINGS.........................................................................7 to 10
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ............................................................11
ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................11
Assemble the Tail Surfaces..............................................................11
Assemble the Battery Holder...........................................................14
Assemble the Fuselage ...................................................................15
Install the Servos .............................................................................18
Assemble the Wing..........................................................................19
Hook Up the Controls ......................................................................21
Mount the Motor ..............................................................................23
Final Assembly ................................................................................26
PREPARE THE MODEL FOR FLYING ...................................................28
Set the Control Throws ....................................................................28
Balance the Model (C.G.) ................................................................29
Identify Your Model ..........................................................................31
Charge the Transmitter Batteries .....................................................31
Ground Inspection ...........................................................................31
Range Check ...................................................................................31
Performance Tips.............................................................................31
Motor Safety Precautions ................................................................32
AMA SAFETY CODE ..............................................................................32
FIND A SAFE PLACE TO FLY ................................................................33
FLYING ....................................................................................................34
Takeoff .............................................................................................34
Flight ................................................................................................35
Landing ............................................................................................35
ROG (Rise Off Ground ) Takeoff .....................................................36

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Great Planes Escapade. The
Escapade is a lightweight, slow-flying Park Flyer that can be
flown just about anywhere there is an open area clear of
obstacles. Since the Escapade is constructed mostly of
molded plastic foam, it is durable and does not require the
application of film coverings used on wood models. And
since the Escapade features tricycle landing gear, ROG
(rise off ground) takeoffs from smooth surfaces are a snap.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Although the Escapade is a slow-flying electric powered
model, just the same as any R/C plane, it should still be
flown with care. Even while gliding with the motor off the
Escapade could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage property.
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