description Goldberg Ultimate Overview
The Goldberg Ultimate is a radio-controlled scale model of the Pitts Ultimate 10-300 biplane, originally manufactured by Carl Goldberg Products in the United States. Carl Goldberg Products was a model aviation company known for producing balsa construction kits for RC aircraft. The model was designed for aerobatic flight and was sold as a kit requiring assembly.
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What full-scale aircraft does the Goldberg Ultimate model replicate?
The Goldberg Ultimate is a radio-controlled scale model of the Pitts Ultimate 10-300, a high-performance aerobatic biplane. It was originally manufactured by Carl Goldberg Products, a well-established American RC model company.
What engine size does the Goldberg Ultimate RC model require?
The Goldberg Ultimate was designed for two-stroke glow engines in the .40 to .60 cubic-inch displacement range, or comparable four-stroke engines. This power class placed it in the standard sport-aerobatic segment of the RC hobby market.
Is the Goldberg Ultimate still manufactured?
Carl Goldberg Products ceased independent operations and the brand has changed hands multiple times. The Goldberg Ultimate has been reissued under various licensees over the years, though current availability varies in the RC market.
Is the Goldberg Ultimate suitable for beginner RC pilots?
The Goldberg Ultimate is an aerobatic biplane model best suited for intermediate to advanced RC pilots due to its high roll rate and responsiveness. Its biplane configuration offers reasonable slow-speed stability, but the sensitivity makes it a poor choice as a primary trainer.
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