I have built a escapade 40 today and it went together without a hitch until............... This plane is a grab and go plane. Just wanted a very simple inexpensive plane to fly in my backyard everything super basic. I opted for the single servo build since the plane is not a speed plane (OS 52 Four stroke) I figured a single servo on the wing would be fine. Here is the problem........ Built just as book said but I tried to install the wing the wing servo hits the receiver battery which does not allow the wing to meet the fuselage. Is this a problem or have I just made a mistake in the build or am I just simply missing something?

Take the battery out and balance the plane. To get the desired CG I think you will find that the battery should go in the tank area. I have mine on top of the tank.

Bruce

I wish I had thought about that at 2AM. After over an hour of undoing and redoing I finally said the heck with it and went with the dual servo option. I am using a small engine (OS 52 Four Stroke) and was worried about CG and sure enough just like you said; TAIL HEAVY. I added some ballast just in front of the fuel tank but I am going to take it out and try your suggestion and move the battery. I should be able to drop most if not all of the extra weight. Thanks alot for the advise.

If you use a single servo for the ailerons it is all but impossible to get the wing on.Like landeck said put the battery on top of the fuel tank or put two aileron servos in the wing then that solves everything. They are fun airplanes, as long as the elevator does'nt blow off. I'm sure you read the threads on the defects of this plane.

Making those changes as we speak. This is actually the 3rd Escapade I have had. The first one I bought RTF and on the second flight heard something flutter and it nose dived and splattered. I blamed to much engine (OS 55). Second one died as I stated those famous rednecks last words: Hey y'all watch this and I dumb thumbed while inverted way too low to save it.

Maybe this one will have a longer life. It is to be a slow lazy flyer out of the backyard so will not feel the need to show off and wreck a plane.

Thanks

Give the tail feathers a real good pull. Your 55ax was not too much engine because some escapades didn't have enough glue on the hinges.

I LOVE THIS LITTLE PLANE!! Flew the Escapade today and it was a great. The little OS 52 was a perfect match. Several club members flew it and were also impressed. I pinned the elevator hinges last night as an added precaution. No it is not a speed demon or a 3D plane but it is a blast to fly.

I had stated that it was being built as a grab and go plane for just beating around with in the back yard but after today, it now has a spot in the trailer.

I did not have trouble with battery installation and using one servo. Of course I just used a 750mah NiMh battery but that is what I used to use or less in the early 80's when that is all that came with radios. I get a good 5 10 minute flights on this setup..........and there is also recharging. I was also after a grab and go plane and this one fits the bill. I then bought the Escapade 60 size and love it as well.

Cheers,
Andy