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FEBRUARY 1989 Canada volume 19, number 205 LD'S MOST COMPLETE MODEL AIRCRAFT PUBLICATION ONSTRUCTION Id Timer . I f t i 74820 08545 ,n5 C.G. SUPER CHIPMUNK Span, 64," Length, 53" Wing Area, 688 square inches. Flying Weight, 6 to 8 pounds. For four to six channel radios and .45to.60two-cycle,or.60to.90 four-cycle engines. Kit includes formed cowling, wheel fairings and canopy. Optional operations: Raps and retractable landing gear. Suggestions for smoke systems are included. Typical Goldberg. You know what that means. the Super Chipmunk would be a good bet cycle, and you’ll have it all. Stable, sensible and as your first “ low-winger”, you’re Plain and simple, or with all the able. And all you’ve got t absolutely right. bells and whistles, your big, light your new C.G. Super Chipmunk The options you choose weight Chipmunk will come through with flying colors. and level for a few minutes and . set the pace. discover that it is “Typical Goldberg”. The kit and the value But it’s Goldberg with a difference. If you’re a more experienced flyer, The Just turn it loose, and this easy-to- Super Chipmunk's well-designed flap and are “Typical Goldberg”, too. handle Sunday flyer will put on an retract options offer an added dimension If you liked our Anniversary Edition Cub, airshow with all the flash and flair of its of realism. you’re going to love the C.G. Super full-size cousin. And when it comes to power, Chipmunk. All the thrills a .45 to .51 two-cycle, or a .60 four Its beautifully formed molded parts, cycle are just right for solid sport flying. full color peel-off decals and complete without the chills. If high performance is your thing, bolt hardware package are the kind of deluxe Oh sure, you’ve heard that one before. in a .60 two-cycle, or an .80 to .90 four- accessories you’d only expect to find in But here’s one model that’s really been kits costing a lot more. engineered to live up to the promise. So Plus you'll find the same kind of while it delivers the kind of sparkling high-quality materials, precision cutting, aerobatic performance that’s sure to straight-forward construction planning keep the experts interested, the Super and superbly illustrated instructions Chipmunk’s super-stable low speed that have manners are something we can all made all of CARL GOLOBERG appreciate. our other kits MODELS INC. Fly it at a crawl, and it simply won’t so popular. quit. Bring it in a little nose-high, and Typical Goldberg? You bet. you’ll still have a solid feeling of control But with the Super Chipmunk, the all the way to a perfect touch-down. phrase takes on a whole new meaning. Fact is, if it’s beginning to sound like Excitement! The Super Chipmunk! From Carl Goldberg Models. New book “briefings” from H.A. BEECHCRAFT: 8TAQQERWINQ TO FROM THE GROUND UP, Weick and SUPERFORTRESS: THE B-29 AND STARSHIP. Ed Phillips. Staggerwing. Hansen. 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