Tail wires on Goldberg Extra 300???
09-18-2003, 09:59 AM
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Tail wires on Goldberg Extra 300???
I recently traded for a Goldberg Extra 300, 68" W.S. It doesn't have tail wires on it, but the guy that built and flew it didn't fly it hard. Should this model have tail wires? I've heard that the Graupner and G.P. Extra 300 Arf's have been snapping Horizontal stabs without them, although, this is a kit plane as opposed to an ARF....I NEED FEEDBACK!
09-18-2003, 02:01 PM
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RE: Tail wires on Goldberg Extra 300???
Hey sled, I have built 4 of these planes over the years and all have been solid fliers. Never have installed the wires, no signs of any weakness.
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RE: Tail wires on Goldberg Extra 300???
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I recently traded for a Goldberg Extra 300, 68" W.S. It doesn't have tail wires on it, but the guy that built and flew it didn't fly it hard. Should this model have tail wires? I've heard that the Graupner and G.P. Extra 300 Arf's have been snapping Horizontal stabs without them, although, this is a kit plane as opposed to an ARF....I NEED FEEDBACK!
I recently traded for a Goldberg Extra 300, 68" W.S. It doesn't have tail wires on it, but the guy that built and flew it didn't fly it hard. Should this model have tail wires? I've heard that the Graupner and G.P. Extra 300 Arf's have been snapping Horizontal stabs without them, although, this is a kit plane as opposed to an ARF....I NEED FEEDBACK!
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RE: Tail wires on Goldberg Extra 300???
I've been flying a Goldberg Extra for about 5 years without tail wires. I'd say I am fairly hard on it and I have had no problems with the tail. I've had a SupreTigre G90 on it so it has lots of power. That engine has been nothing but trouble since I bought it. I am thinking about putting something else on it. Any suggestions out there?
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RE: Tail wires on Goldberg Extra 300???
Jake, I've had good power and reliability as well as great value from the Magnum .91 XLS two-stroke. I use the Jett muffler for a bit more power as well as nice fit inside the cowl. I have a Goldberg Extra on the docket for this winter, planning on a Thunder Tiger Pro 1.20 two-stroke with Perry pump for power. Another popular solution is the Webra Speed 1.20 two-stroke, which comes with integral pump. However, rumor has it that Webra spare parts service has been lacking for the last few months, which could be a sign of trouble.
