RE: Great Planes Escapade .40 ARF
Just a 55AX? In my sole and lonely humble opinion, I think that is too much. But I know some guys have to put the biggest motor on whatever plane we're talking about. I keep looking at the Escapades specs.
Wingspan: 52.5" (1340mm)
Wing Area: 483 sq in (31.2 sq dm)
Weight: 5.0 - 5.5lb (2270 - 2495g)
Wing Loading: 24 - 26 oz/sq ft (73 - 80 g/sq dm)
Length: 46" (1160mm)
Airfoil: low wing configuration
and I just don't think it warrants a 55AX. I think it would fly well on a good 40. But thats just my opinion.