The Escapade and Highlander share considerable structural elements including the chrome-moly fuselage frame, wing airfoil construction, and engine compartment.

Using the same basic fuselage for both planes means they both have a huge luggage capacity that extends to the tail. The planes can handle a 6’7”+ frame and 300+# bodies. “No problem” with sliding seats and an unbelievable 44” of elbow room.

Our very popular extended-gear option for the Highlander provides heavy-duty axles to support bush tires: those legs raise the fuselage and widen the track by about 4 inches. And either model can be fitted with floats or skis.

The extra rugged Highlander is a great “Back Country” plane and has been sold in various parts of Canada, Idaho, Wisconsin and New Zealand as an amphibian.

Both planes can be flown with the doors off or the doors and windows open, although a heater can be installed for frigid conditions.

The original Escapade earned the United Kingdom’s BCAR (British Civil Aviation Requirement) Section S structural – and flight – test standards, a testament to the strength of the airframe and their flying traits.

The planes are available as complete ready to assemble kits which take about 600 – 700 hours to complete. Or you may choose various stages of assembly based upon your time demands and pocket book. Some choose to have the factory finish the wings and cover the fuselage which cuts the build time in half. There is also the option of “Build Assist” where for a nominal monthly fee the owner may assemble the plane in the factory with company experts on hand for assistance. Those desiring a complete build ready to fly option will find this also available.

This would be SLSA certified if desired.

Just call (864) 718-0320 or email contact@justaircraft.com the factory for pricing of the above options.

WE CAN ALSO PROVIDE: ENGINES, INSTRUMENT PACKAGES, SUPERFLITE FINISHING PRODUCTS, AND AIRCRAFT DECAL SETS TO SUIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

The Escapade has been developed to meet the demand for a two place side-by-side dual control (individual sticks) aircraft that can be used for training as well as recreation. The Highlander is the bush plane model of the Escapade with longer wings, taller-heavier gear, tundra tires and larger tail feathers with balanced elevator and rudder.

The Escapade and Highlander are made of high quality materials that will ensure a lifetime of enjoyment. We have done this without straining your wallet unlike some similar aircraft manufactured with like materials. The fuselage tail and landing gear are manufactured from high quality 4130 Chrome-moly steel. The wings fold in under 2 minutes with no disconnecting of any controls or control surfaces.

The Escapade can be configured with tail-wheel or tri-cycle landing with the ability to swap from one to the other in about 1 hour. The Escapade has been through UK Section S static testing certification requirements and flight-testing certification requirements. The Escapade and Highlander can be installed with any power plants in the weight range of the Rotax 503 up to the Rotax 914 or Jabiru 2200 up to the Jabiru 3300.