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Goldwing Ultralight
What can you folks tell me about the Goldwing Ultralight made in 1981 at
Jackson California? Some friends received a 75% complete kit from the widow of a deceased builder and have asked me to try and figure out what to do with it. It looks as if the wings need to be built but most of everything else is done. It has a Cuyuna 500cc motor and prop that was sold with the kit some time ago. The motor have never run and must have some inherent value, but one of my friends have heard more bad than good about the Goldwing. Is it worth selling complete or scraping everything but the engine? I'd like to deal with this as soon as possible as building season is starting in California and I got a Velocity that needs my gentle touch on a sanding board. Dale Alexander Paradise, Ca Q88 |
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The factory test pilot was killed when a wing folded. There was some issue about the spar. Regards, One Sky Dog |
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I watched a Goldwing crash when the right wind failed on
a moderate g pullup. I was behind it after it flew overhead. The spar was an aluminum tube inside a foam structure. It looked to fail in bending about a foot outboard of the r/h attach points. The pilot stayed in the fuse until impact and lived for a short time after the crash. I wouldn't trust one today after the structure has aged, lots of foam in one. I also wouldn't fly fast or pull hard in one. I'm also married and can find much better toys than what you were looking at. Scott "OneSkyDog" wrote in message ... The factory test pilot was killed when a wing folded. There was some issue about the spar. Regards, One Sky Dog |
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Well, it's not my toy. My toy is a Velocity. Also foam but a wee bit
stronger. Thanks for the condescending remark. After looking closely at how this thing is put together, I would say that your analysis is right on the money. The aluminum tube/foam spar is an awfully wiggly thing and I can't imagine it being much stronger with ice cooler Styrofoam for structure. I'll probably wind up cutting the plane into a million little parts and selling the oversized lawn blower motor for whatever it can get. At least the guy who owned this before passed away of natural causes and not the ground rushing up to smite thee... Dale Alexander Velocity 173 RG Elite-another foam plane. "plasticguy" wrote in message ... I watched a Goldwing crash when the right wind failed on a moderate g pullup. I was behind it after it flew overhead. The spar was an aluminum tube inside a foam structure. It looked to fail in bending about a foot outboard of the r/h attach points. The pilot stayed in the fuse until impact and lived for a short time after the crash. I wouldn't trust one today after the structure has aged, lots of foam in one. I also wouldn't fly fast or pull hard in one. I'm also married and can find much better toys than what you were looking at. Scott "OneSkyDog" wrote in message ... The factory test pilot was killed when a wing folded. There was some issue about the spar. Regards, One Sky Dog |
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The Goldwing spar was made stronger after that Crash.
I built up 3 sets of wings and others. Sold 12 Kits. Their have been many aircraft wings spars, built for other aircraft using that type of spars style. The other crashes of other Goldwings, were from pilot error. All of these first spars were called back. My Goldwing #36 was the updated wing. Still have it in the Hanger. Put about 60 hrs on it. Any type of aircraft will last forever, IF IT IS STORED IN THE RIGHT CONDITIONS. I build Many Composite planes full time since 1980. My Goldwing sure draws attention when doing a flying-bye. I had the first kit built Goldwing on display at Oshkosh Fly-In. Larry Fitzgerald |
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I just spoke with a fellow named Art last night. He lives in Pacific Grove
and owns the last of the inventory. He was very kind and explained some of the issues with the Goldwing. He mentioned the spar mod but didn't remember when the mod took place. This Goldwing has a serial number of 170 and may have the updated spar. He mentioned what the spar would look like if it is the correct one. I haven't yet wandered out to the shed to look. At any rate, he was very complementary about the Goldwing, so maybe I'll find a builder to complete this one. Someone down in Fresno is interested and I think I'll put him in contact with Art and let the two yak at each other. This Goldwing has been stored very well as the foam for the wings is still quite pliable rather than crumbling. There may be hope for another one yet. I have reconsidered chopping it up for the time being. Dale Alexander "Fitzair4" wrote in message ... The Goldwing spar was made stronger after that Crash. I built up 3 sets of wings and others. Sold 12 Kits. Their have been many aircraft wings spars, built for other aircraft using that type of spars style. The other crashes of other Goldwings, were from pilot error. All of these first spars were called back. My Goldwing #36 was the updated wing. Still have it in the Hanger. Put about 60 hrs on it. Any type of aircraft will last forever, IF IT IS STORED IN THE RIGHT CONDITIONS. I build Many Composite planes full time since 1980. My Goldwing sure draws attention when doing a flying-bye. I had the first kit built Goldwing on display at Oshkosh Fly-In. Larry Fitzgerald |
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