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GoldWing ultralight, experimental, amateur built aircraft.
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Manufacturer
Goldwing Limited - No longer in business.
The Goldwing is an ultralight aircraft of the canard
configuration. Conventional 3-axis controls are incorporated
into the foam-fiberglass composite structured airframe.
Handling is described as straightforward and docile with
very forgiving characteristics. It is was sold as a kit.
The nose-mounted canard not only provides lift, but also
pitch stability and control. Winglets provide directional
stability while increasing the effective aspect ratio,
without a sacrifice in handling.
Split rudders produce yaw while maintaining the winglet
advantage. Spoilers and ailerons are used together for roll
control at all speeds. The fully independent 3-axis control
system enables the Goldwing to handle crosswind takeoffs and
landings. |
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Power is provided by a two
cylinder, electric start, 25 hp snowmobile engine. Full
throttle at sea level gives a climb of 600 fpm at 47 mph,
while power is pulled back to 75% throttle for a comfortable
500 fpm. At the economy cruise setting of 50% throttle, the
airspeed holds at 50 mph while the fuel consumption drops to
one gallon per hour. At higher power settings, the aircraft
has been clocked at 85 mph in level flight.
High altitude
performance at 9,000 feet density altitude resulted in a
takeoff roll of 400 feet and a climb rate of 400 fpm.
During stall and spin testing, the Goldwing was capable
of being flown with full aft stick at an indicated 27 mph,
while maintaining full control at all power settings. The
canard would not stall unless forced into an accelerated
stall. In that case, the canard would rise above the
horizon, make a gentle break at 24 mph, and then rise back
up to the horizon where it would remain with full aft stick. |
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GoldWing ultralight -
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