Going to order Great Planes' Escapade this week.
I had it narrowed down to the Easy sport 40, phoenix funstar and the escapade. I was considering the easy sport because I already have one that needs work, after seeing the price I realized I might as well buy a new one, then the funstar caught my eye. I think I'm settled on the Escapade though, ive read some good reviews. Also, it can handle my newly rebuilt Saito FA72, which was too big for the funstar.
Im so effing excited. And I just can't hide it. Suggestions/advise/input?
Bruce
Second, not matter what engine you have on it, it will come up tail heavy as per the manual, but it's not. I installed my battery over the fuel tank, and I added weight to the nose. Big mistake. It was nose heavy and anding hot. So I took off the weights one by one, until there were none. And it flies much better. Buying the optional cowl is also a good idea. I put a macs muffler on my 46AX and it's a joy to fly. She just loves to fly. Great choice!
Other mods I'm planning are
glueing tail assembly
Im not sure if they every fixed the problem with the elevator connecting rod so I'll wick some ca into it
Sealing control surface gaps (does this need to be done on both sides or just the top?)
mounting fuel tank upside down if necessary to align predrilled holes in firewall
Bracing and beefing up backet that holds main wing in place, along with any other weak spots
Some type of foam to seal gaps between wing and fuse
Possibly rubber wheels for the main gear (thoughts?)
I think I'm going to add a screw to the canopy through the bottom, this I won't be sure of until I can see what I'm working with.
Thats all I can remember for now. If I'm forgetting anything let me know!
I did not do any of these things. The tail assembly takes 2 minutes to install. I did not glue mine and it’s still doing great. About the CG, what engine are you planning to install? With my OS46AX, the only thing I did differently was installing the battery on top of the fuel tank. There’s not much space inside the Escapade anyway to make any major change. With that configuration, it looks tail heavy based on the manufacturer’s manual. You can read the long thread about the Escapade. It’s longer than the hope of a poor man. Everyone complains about the wrong suggested CG.
Expect the plane to land a little hot. The Escapade is not a trainer. When landing you will come hot and I only flair at the lasts seconds and in order to avoid bouncing I give a lot of elevator. Also, I have the Goldberg tailwheel and it’s much higher than the one that comes with the plane. Upon landing sometimes the tail will start bouncing and bouncing but I have never had it nose down.
I think one time I had to tighten the bold. Now you tell me, I will check mine again.
As for the CG, you can look at the manual in PDF format online. I do not have it with me.
Do you know if this engine will fit? I beleive it's the base size of a 60.
I only have 2 stroke glow, so I don't know anything about 4 strokes.
Everyone complains about the wrong suggested CG.
You might want to look at them, before your place your order.
I have the larger Revolver, with a Saito 91. Real nice flyer. Or, you can go electric.
Bruce
really. Ive had the 40 version as well ( had three of them actually) and def like this one the most.
bhady
My current Escapade has an OS .70 Surpass in it and it balanced and flys great, though it is not quite as fast as when I had a Super Tiger 45 in it. You'll love this plane!
bhady