Hi,
    Recently I got a Spectrum 5e and have tried setting up a plane with it. Able to bind the receiver with no issue and all servos and motor works well. But is there a need to program the ESC also? So that the ESC can learn the max. and min. throttle range 

Any idea if this is needed even?

hi

normaly it is not needed. but if u want to set the ESC then keep ur thottlein full potision and no the transmitter. before this don't attach the prop. the beep sound will start in motor to warn u that it is in setting mode.

please check this