I just purchased an Escapade and trailered it home about 400 miles to Northern Calif. I have a few projects to complete on in before flying but it has 20+ hours now. It's great to finally have it in my garage! I expect I'll have lots of questions and am happy to have this forum available. Can anyone tell me if anyone has put a grove gear on an Escapade or Highlander? I'd be interested in the pros/cons. I'm considering installing the Highlander gear/wheels/brakes on my new Escapade but plan to fly it with the Escapade set up first for a while. Dan
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Welcome to the forum. From the picture it looks like you already have the Highlander wheels in a tail wheel configuration. As you may already know, the "Escapade" is set up for tricycle gear with the smaller tires. It is what I have.
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New Escapade owner
My Escapade has a Highlander tail but not the Highlander gear/tires/brakes. I've concidered installation of the Highlander set up since the airport (0Q5)I will fly out of is famous for rocks and gravel and I don't want to damage my prop. I also expect to find I want the better brakes but will fly it like it is for awhile and see.
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Hey Dan
Congratulations to you on the purchase of your Escapade, and the sale of your GlaStar to Tim! :D
I ended up helping him a little by e-mailing him some GlaStar wing fold tips, and instructions on trailering the plane. I have not heard how the plane did on the ride out to South Dakota in the Semi trailer. :?:
Cheers!
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Congratulations to you on the purchase of your Escapade, and the sale of your GlaStar to Tim! :D
I ended up helping him a little by e-mailing him some GlaStar wing fold tips, and instructions on trailering the plane. I have not heard how the plane did on the ride out to South Dakota in the Semi trailer. :?:
Cheers!
Stan
http://www.justkitplanes.com
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