Grumman Goose 74"

MEDIA GALLERY

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Online build thread here

First flight video here

Small pond flight video

Grumman Goose Builders Short Kit : $ 395.00

Announcing the release of a long-awaited classic, designed by Sky Greenawalt of Acme Aircraft, and produced through development and prototyping by Fly2Build. Two prototype models were built and flown to fine tune the design and test the performance, and partnering in this product development process were Mr. Duane Reigard and Mr. Ted Pierson. Thank you guys!

The model construction is very straightforward, yielding a gorgeous framework with fuselage sides that are built flat on the bench, then assembled over the top view. The wings consist of laser cut ribs, sheer webbing, carbon fiber plug-in wing tube (supplied with kit), built up Nacelles and Tip Floats. The empennage is constructed with beautiful laser cut assemblies that interlock together for strength and minimal weight.

Construction is intended for experienced builders as there isn’t a product manual supplied with the kit. The helpful online build thread (linked above) serves as a useful “builder’s notes” reference. Flying the Goose is amazing as it is very well behaved on the water, has an exceptionally light wing loading, and generous power with the recommend system.

Builders Short Kit Contents:

Balsa wood Parts:

(28) Laser cut sheets 1/16” x 4 x 24

(8) Laser cut sheets 3/32” x 4 x 24

(3) Laser cut sheets 1/8” x 4 x 24

(1) Laser cut sheets 3/16” x 4 x 24

Short Kit also includes the following: (2) Molded Plastic Motor Cowlings, (2) Molded plastic dummy radial engine fronts, (2) molded plastic crewmen, (3) 24 x 72 inch CAD printed original plans, (1) laser cut lite plywood parts set for assembling the formed airplane cradle/display stand. To keep from having to raise kit costs, note that the kit no longer includes the (1) 30” x 7/8” carbon fiber wing tube.

In standard short-kit fashion, the builder will “season to taste” with his own stock of sheet balsa, strip wood, hardware, radio, power and electronic components to completion. For a detailed wood materials list approximating what you’ll need to complete your kit, click here.

Aircraft Plywood Parts:

(1) Laser cut sheet 1/64” ply

(1) Laser cut sheets 1/32” x 6 x 24

(1) Laser cut sheets 1/16” x 12 x 24

(2) Laser cut sheets 1/8” x 12 x 24 (Lite Ply)