This is the glow or electric powered, radio controlled, almost ready to fly
Escapade .61 Sport Airplane from Great Planes.
This product is exclusive to online shopping and may only be purchased online as it is not stocked in-store. Delivery in 3 - 7 working days.
FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and ply with prehinged control surfaces and
self-aligning tail surfaces
Wings: Two-piece with joiner
Aileron Control: Dual servo
Cowl: Painted fiberglass
Covering: Top Flite MonoKote
Engine Mount: Two piece composite construction
Motor Mount: Assembled plywood
Spinner: White plastic 2-3/4" (70mm)
Pilot Bust: Painted and installed
Landing Gear: Prebent aluminum 0.16" (4mm) thick
Wheels: Main, 3" (76mm) diameter with 1" (25.4mm) tailwheel
Wheel Pants: Painted fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 14.2oz (420cc)
Completion Time: Approximately 4-6 hours
Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component
parts damaged by use or modification.
INCLUDES: Great Planes ARF Escapade .61 Sport Airplane with Fuel Tank, Motor
Mount, Engine Mount, Decals, Painted Pilot Bust, Wheels, Spinner
and Instruction Manual
REQUIRES: Radio: 4-channel
Servos: 4-5 standard size, (2-aileron, 1-rudder, 1-elevator,
1-throttle (if using glow engine)
12" (305mm) Extensions: Two for sileron servos
Dual Servo Extension: One for aileron servos
Glow Power;
Engine: .61-.95 cu in 2-stroke OR .91-1.20 cu in 4-stroke
Propeller: To match selected engine
Brushless Electric Power;
Motor: ElectriFly Rimfire 80 (GPMG4740)
ESC: 60A BL (GPMM1850)
Battery: Two 3S 5000mAh 11.1V LiPos
Battery Charger: To match selected batteries
Propeller: 15x8E
Building and field equipment
SPECS: Wingspan: 68" (1725mm)
Wing Area: 813 in² (52.4 dm²)
Weight: 8.25 - 9.0 lb (3.7 - 4.1 kg)
Wing Loading: 23 - 26 oz/ft² (70-79 g/dm²)
Length: 58.5" (1485mm)
Configuration: Low wing
Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical
Center of Gravity (CG): 4" (102mm) back from the wing's leading edge
measured at the fuselage
Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate
Ailerons: 3/8" (10mm) 12° 3/4" (19mm) 25°
Rudder: 1-3/4" (44mm) 19° 2-1/2" (64mm) 28°
Elevator: 7/8" (22mm) 14° 1-1/2" (38mm) 25°