A relative newcomer to the ultralight scene the Escapade can be powered by Rotax engines in the 50hp to 80hp range including the 80hp Jabiru 2200. It can be built with either a tricycle or tailwheel undercarriage. Kits are available from Reality Aircraft Ltd. of Amesbury, England.

N8056A       c/n JAESC0013          United Kingdom

2 seat ultralight first flown in 2002

Engine: 80hp(59kW) Rotax 912                                                                                                       Length: 19’0"(5.78m)                                                                                            Height: 6’0"(1.82m)Wingspan: 28’6"(8.67m)                                                                                                 No.built:23+ Range: 300miles(481km)                                                                   Cruising speed: 90mph(144kmh) Empty weight: 528lb(240kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 991lb(450kg)

N1014Y       c/n JAESC0083                                 

N568RW           c/n JAESC0069                           

The instrument panel layout of the Escapade is shown below.