New Great Planes Escapade 61.
11-28-2010, 04:37 PM
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Its like the speed limit in Michigan, 70mph is just a reference or starting point. I like it, looks like it could take a DLE20cc very nicely, have to wait until it comes out to see the plane or manual.
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11-28-2010, 04:52 PM
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RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.
dle 20 in that cowl? r u sure? might be interesting. hopefully, this time around w/a bigger airframe, it doesn't build so tail heavy
11-28-2010, 06:42 PM
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RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.
The OS .61 to .95 two strokes have the same mounting pattern and are similar weight so iut's easy to understand that recommendation. The size and weight listed at Tower would tell me it is 60 size (which means .91 four stroke for me) but many others would be strapping on Saito 1.25s.
The description lists fiberglass cowl as a feature
The description lists fiberglass cowl as a feature
11-29-2010, 09:47 AM
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I preordered the 60 size Escapade when it first appeared on the Tower site a couple of weeks ago. I have been flying the 40 size since it was first released (I preordered it too
) and I love it. In the 60 size I also have the Pulse XT 60 and the Revolver 70. It will be interesting to see how the Escapade 60 stacks up against them. I plan to put a new Fox .74 Eagle in the Escapade.
MinnFlyer, didn't you say you were doing a review of the Escapade 40 a couple of years ago? Did it ever get published?
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) and I love it. In the 60 size I also have the Pulse XT 60 and the Revolver 70. It will be interesting to see how the Escapade 60 stacks up against them. I plan to put a new Fox .74 Eagle in the Escapade.MinnFlyer, didn't you say you were doing a review of the Escapade 40 a couple of years ago? Did it ever get published?
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12-27-2010, 05:14 AM
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RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.
im interested in this model. just found out about the .60 size.
i have a 55ax and id like to use it in one of these planes.
would it be better in the .40 or .60 ?
educated guess would be the .40
i just dont want the plane to feel too nose heavy.. i want it to fly like a sport plane.. more relaxed than my past yaks.
would the 55ax in the .60 just be a sad story?
thanks
i have a 55ax and id like to use it in one of these planes.
would it be better in the .40 or .60 ?
educated guess would be the .40
i just dont want the plane to feel too nose heavy.. i want it to fly like a sport plane.. more relaxed than my past yaks.
would the 55ax in the .60 just be a sad story?
thanks
12-27-2010, 05:36 AM
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It is hard to say how an OS 55 AX will perform in the Escapade 60 since it has not yet been released. In the Escapade 40 it will give very good performance. I have had a Magnum .46 XLS in the Escapade 40 for 2 years and its performance is very good.
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RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.
I had the 55AX in the 40 size Escapade and man what a lively airplane. I have since put 55's in anything that calls for a 46. There's something really fun about going really fast when you want to go fast. If i get the 60 size it will have at least an OS 91 or maybe a 120. I have never complained about too much horsepower.
12-27-2010, 02:01 PM
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I had the 55AX in the 40 size Escapade and man what a lively airplane. I have since put 55's in anything that calls for a 46. There's something really fun about going really fast when you want to go fast. If i get the 60 size it will have at least an OS 91 or maybe a 120. I have never complained about too much horsepower.
I had the 55AX in the 40 size Escapade and man what a lively airplane. I have since put 55's in anything that calls for a 46. There's something really fun about going really fast when you want to go fast. If i get the 60 size it will have at least an OS 91 or maybe a 120. I have never complained about too much horsepower.
12-27-2010, 04:00 PM
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RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.
very cool. figure the 55 might help with truing the CG as well. im gonna buy the .40, mount the 55ax and watch this thread for the bigger plane. it will be interesting to see what sizes ppl use. thanks for the faast responses and goodluck with pre orders guys.
12-27-2010, 04:02 PM
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RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.
very cool. figure the 55 might help with truing the CG as well. im gonna buy the .40, mount the 55ax and watch this thread for the bigger plane. it will be interesting to see what sizes ppl use. thanks for the faast responses and goodluck with pre orders guys.
01-27-2011, 01:12 PM
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RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.
I am seeing "in stock limited quantities" on the listing right now. Cant wait for a full rundown, think they will glue the joiner in?