12 August 2013
The Light Aircraft Company, which produces the Sherwood Ranger range of aircraft, has acquired the rights to build and sell the Escapade 2 light aircraft. The aircraft will be made available in both microlight and Cat A formats, each in three kit options: a Standard Build with a quoted build time of 500 hours; Advanced Build with assembly times of 250 hours; and Builder Assist offering ‘three weeks to taxi’. It will also be offered in both nosewheel and taildragger variants, with a choice of engines to include the UL260i. Deliveries are planned to start in mid-2014.
TLAC’s managing director, Paul Hendry-Smith explained that the new owners will continue to support existing Escapade owners and builders, while also working on changes to the basic aircraft design, including increasing the range of engines, instrument panel upgrades and airframe upgrades.
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