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GPMA1201 Escapade 61 Sport .61-.95 GP/EP ARF 68"

Regular price $219.99 USD
Regular price $279.99 USD Sale price $219.99 USD
GPMA1201 Escapade 61 Sport .61-.95 GP/EP ARF 68". An airplane for all occasions.
With its bolt-together assembly, the 68" span Escapade Sport/Aerobatic GP/EP ARF is a breeze to build – and so enjoyable and affordable, you'll want to fly it every chance you get. Multiple options are available to power it, while the larger dimensions will add stability and visibility to your sport maneuvers.
Flies equally well with a glow engine or brushless electric motor
Tail surfaces bolt on and align automatically, and control horns are pre-installed and pre-aligned
Control surfaces are pre-hinged. 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
REQUIREMENTS
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 aileron 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
SPECIFICATIONS
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°
COMMENTS
Following are the colors of Top Flite MonoKote used to cover this
model and order numbers for six foot rolls;
Jet White, TOPQ0204
Orange, TOPQ0202
Sapphire Blue, TOPQ0226