Perfect for long-range cruising or high-speed FPV.
Designed for high-speed runs of more than 100mph or long-range, high-efficiency cruising around 50mph, the Goblin sports a blow-molded orange ABS fuselage that is aerodynamic and rugged. Its wings are constructed of high-density EPO foam with carbon-fiber spars for rigidity. There is no covering to mention as all parts sport a natural finish and color is added with the included decal set.
This plug-and-play model comes with its power system and servos installed and ready for flight.
The only hardware to mention are the four screws that are used to attach the wings to the fuselage. The plug-in wings are supported by an extremely strong and well-designed square carbon-fiber spar. There is also a clever wing center section that has an optional light-ply tray, which can be used for your receiver or first person-view (FPV) gear.
The Strix Goblin is intended for the intermediate-and-above pilot. It is extremely fast and nimble, so you will want to have some experience with higher performance models. You also need to hand launch the Goblin as there is no landing gear, so be prepared for that.
UNIQUE FEATURES
The only control surfaces on the Goblin are the elevons on the wings. They arrive prehinged and reinforced with clear tape for sustained high speed flight and longevity. As mentioned, there is no landing gear on this model, which really speeds up assembly and makes transportation easy.
This story is from the October 2017 edition of Model Airplane News.
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