Well, obviously you have been reading and getting the advantage of some great advice. The Escapade is one fine aircraft. I have a Goldberg Skylark 70 which is very similar to the Escapade and it flys like a dream. A great choice. I've not flown one, but from what I read, it is, as I said, very similar.

Given the similarities, one point that I will point out is that once you do get it flying, work with an experienced pilot to work out the minor kinks in the linkage and trim. Once you do that, you will have a plane that, once airborne and the throttle set at, say 5/8th full, and the minor trim taken care of for straight and level flight, you can take your hands off the transmitter and it will fly like it is on rails. That I guarantee you. They are fine planes.

From there, you are pretty much set up to just play around and relax or get into some interesting aerobatics. I always get airborne on my first flight of the day, set the throttle and trim, then practice orbits, left turns, right turns, figure eights, the usual trainer stuff, then do a series of touch-and-go's followed by a full stop landing, and then stop and rest for about 10 minutes while I settle down.

Then, it's refuel, take off, and begin my "playing around" doing all sorts of maneuvers. Truly a fun aircraft as I imagine the Escapade will be!!

If you want a suggestion for an engine, well, in my estimation, you just can't go wrong with an OS .75 AX for that plane. You will be amazed at how easy it is to start, tune, and how much power that engine has.

You won't regret your radio choice.. in fact, you wouldn't regret choosing any of those recommended. The are all great... but I am somewhat partial to the Spektrum because I have both the DX6i and the DX7.

Good choice!!

Good luck, good flying!!

CGr.