CG Ultimate or GP Super Skybolt?
08-23-2005, 10:33 PM
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RE: CG Ultimate or GP Super Skybolt?
I ran a 16 inch prop but as you know, it didn't leave me much ground clearance,,, but it worked. You've just got to work on making those landings smoooooth! I'm going to try a 14 inch prop with my ASP 1.08. A guy I work with has a Saito 1.50 with a Slimline smoke muffler for sale. I'm awfully tempted to buy them. I'll have to see how the ASP works.
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Jay, what size prop were you swinging with 1.50? I'm only curious because with my 120 and a 15" prop, I only have about 2 inches of ground clearance. Is there taller gear available for this plane?
Jay, what size prop were you swinging with 1.50? I'm only curious because with my 120 and a 15" prop, I only have about 2 inches of ground clearance. Is there taller gear available for this plane?
08-28-2005, 05:43 AM
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RE: CG Ultimate or GP Super Skybolt?
I'm sure your Ultimate flies great but I have to believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For some reason, I still think the Ultimate is about the ugliest biplane ever made,,,a close second was the Staggerwing Beech.
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I don’t think this is so hard to look at and the performance out of this world !!
I don’t think this is so hard to look at and the performance out of this world !!
08-29-2005, 05:03 PM
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RE: CG Ultimate or GP Super Skybolt?
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a close second was the Staggerwing Beech.
a close second was the Staggerwing Beech.
08-30-2005, 10:19 AM
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RE: CG Ultimate or GP Super Skybolt?
They need to put that front wing where it is really supposed to go!
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That was kinda what I was thinking good call !!
That was kinda what I was thinking good call !!
08-31-2005, 11:49 AM
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RE: CG Ultimate or GP Super Skybolt?
FlyingPilgrim,
Thanks for the info on landing gear/prop clearance issue. I would like to balance all the issues on power to weight, great vertical performance, wing loading (not too high), etc. Lots of things to consider when getting a four stroke that will have great power, easy handling, low weight and will run well on low (15%) nitro.
Others: I don't think the Ultimate is a bad looking plane, just that I prefer the rounder look of the Skybolt. Performance will trump looks, for me, and if the Ultimate performs better, I lean toward that.
The Beech Staggerwing is the one of the best looking airplanes ever made! Not my opinion, just fact!
Thanks for the info on landing gear/prop clearance issue. I would like to balance all the issues on power to weight, great vertical performance, wing loading (not too high), etc. Lots of things to consider when getting a four stroke that will have great power, easy handling, low weight and will run well on low (15%) nitro.
Others: I don't think the Ultimate is a bad looking plane, just that I prefer the rounder look of the Skybolt. Performance will trump looks, for me, and if the Ultimate performs better, I lean toward that.
The Beech Staggerwing is the one of the best looking airplanes ever made! Not my opinion, just fact!
10-13-2005, 02:34 PM
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RE: CG Ultimate or GP Super Skybolt?
I love the Ultimates... I tend to do a little more mods then most people do on the CG Ultimates. and I love them so much i came out with my own. I also think that the GP skybolt is a great flyer as long as there is some mods done to it aswell. I've owned may of both and think they both have their strong points and bads...I also think you can never have to much POWER
edit: almost forgot a couple pics.
edit: almost forgot a couple pics.
10-23-2005, 12:24 PM
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RE: CG Ultimate or GP Super Skybolt?
I almost went with the Skybolt because of the quality issues I've heard about Goldberg. I decided to take a chance and order the Ultimate from Tower since I can return it if it looks like junk. I opened the box up and was completely surprised by a mostly laser cut kit with beautiful wood. I say Goldberg is right on par with SIG, atleast with the kit I have. CG seriously needs to update their manual and the information on this plane. I was expecting in another person's words "die crushed" but it's a very nice kit. Maybe it's laser cut too now but GP leads me to believe the Skybolt is die cut. And as everyone says I believe the Ultimate will be a better flyer than the Skybolt. I want to try an O.S. 120FS for this plane.
