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Forum: Kit Building
02-28-2024, 04:29 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

That's a very nice looking model you've got...

That's a very nice looking model you've got there. At an AUW of 10.0 lb I'm not the least surprised that it flew well, after all its a Carl Goldberg Extra.
Forum: Kit Building
02-05-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

Over it's now 27 year life span my CG Extra has...

Over it's now 27 year life span my CG Extra has with different engines weighed from 8.5 lbs with an ST.61 to 11.25 lbs with a stock G23 gasser and the rather extreme weight swings did not in any way...
Forum: Kit Building
02-05-2024, 05:39 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

Wishing you best of luck with your maiden flight....

Wishing you best of luck with your maiden flight. It's a Goldberg so I'm pretty sure it's gonna fly awesome. By the way, what does your model weigh ?
Forum: Kit Building
09-13-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

That little issue is really nothing to lose any...

That little issue is really nothing to lose any sleep over. Just glue on a scrap piece to even up the fuse sides and you will be good to go. The important thing is that your alignment /assembly looks...
Forum: Kit Building
09-13-2022, 04:28 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

That's a pretty decent fuse assembly and glue...

That's a pretty decent fuse assembly and glue job. It's really not rocket science putting the pieces together and there might on occassion be a very slight misalignment but more than likely when its...
Forum: Kit Building
09-08-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

One important thing to remember, if you are...

One important thing to remember, if you are planning on using a gas engine ( which vibrates more that a glow engine ) do not pop out the cut outs in the fuse sides forward of the landing gear, but...
Forum: Kit Building
09-07-2022, 04:55 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

My Extra is an oldster being all of 25+ years...

My Extra is an oldster being all of 25+ years old. It started out being powered with a ST .61 and five Futaba S148 analog servos but its flight performance power wise was not to my liking. Several...
Forum: Kit Building
07-19-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

Congratulations on a successful maiden. Sure took...

Congratulations on a successful maiden. Sure took some time in coming but it sounds like it was definitely worth the wait.
Forum: Kit Building
12-14-2020, 05:55 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

The Extra's fuse is 6.25" wide where my TNT alum....

The Extra's fuse is 6.25" wide where my TNT alum. l/gear sits, and the distance between the gear legs is 17.5".
Forum: Kit Building
12-06-2020, 05:26 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

Thumbs up Ditto that

Ditto that
Forum: Kit Building
11-21-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

You got that dead right.

You got that dead right.
Forum: Kit Building
11-21-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

When I first installed the G23 in my Extra it was...

When I first installed the G23 in my Extra it was dead stock at 3lbs.2 ozs, required approx. 9 ozs of ballast in the rear to achieve a respectable CG and gave the model an AUW of 11.5 lbs. Even at...
Forum: Kit Building
11-21-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

Guys this thread is a very long one and for good...

Guys this thread is a very long one and for good reason....the CG Extra was an extremely popular and an excellent flying model. One good tip to bear in mind is the model has a tendency if flown from...
Forum: Kit Building
06-08-2020, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

Hey Bank Yank its been awhile since we heard from...

Hey Bank Yank its been awhile since we heard from you so how has progress been with your model. Just looking again at your build photos thought I should mention that its been the experience of many...
Forum: Kit Building
11-17-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

Hey Gene, is this really you ???

Hey Gene, is this really you ???
Forum: Kit Building
10-08-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

You are right in your assumption.... there is no...

You are right in your assumption.... there is no washout.
Forum: Kit Building
03-12-2019, 04:34 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

Alan, I really think that you did an excellent...

Alan, I really think that you did an excellent job here, and the Goldberg Extra fraternity will certainly thank you.
Forum: Kit Building
03-07-2019, 04:36 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

My CG Extra is 24 years old and like you had a ST...

My CG Extra is 24 years old and like you had a ST .90 which gave it fairly good performance but I too got fed up with it's unreliable running and swapped it out for a Ralph Cunningham converted to...
Forum: Kit Building
03-03-2019, 04:46 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

Just viewed your latest draft.....excellent work...

Just viewed your latest draft.....excellent work Wiuzadofflight, and something that will certainly be a boon to the many CG Extra lovers and scratch builders out there.
Forum: Kit Building
02-23-2019, 04:54 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

It's all looking quite good so far. I...

It's all looking quite good so far. I unfortunately don't have scan of sheet 2 and it's a pity I am located so far away from you as I do have a full set of plans.
Forum: Kit Building
10-05-2018, 05:26 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

A TNT or equivalent aluminium or CF gear is the...

A TNT or equivalent aluminium or CF gear is the way to go as the Extra's stock wire main gear is a bit on the weak side especially if you fly off grass.
Forum: Kit Building
10-04-2018, 06:09 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

A DLE 20cc would be an excellent power choice for...

A DLE 20cc would be an excellent power choice for your CG Extra. This engine is a fairly smooth running unit and once securely mounted there should no unwanted vibrations. [/left]
Forum: Kit Building
09-14-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

You can say that again !!!

You can say that again !!!
Forum: Kit Building
09-14-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

I have no idea how that setup would perform but...

I have no idea how that setup would perform but would ask why go electric ?? The weight of that size battery and motor is approx. 3.5 lbs. My Extra was built in 95 and is currently powered by a Ralph...
Forum: Kit Building
05-07-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 367,270
Posted By karolh

Glad that your Extra finally took to the skies...

Glad that your Extra finally took to the skies and had a successful maiden flight. You mentioned that the model does not glide well but is well balanced, a statement that just seems quite out of...
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