Glider 2m Wingspan

Hello

Follow the steps to make this simple 2m wingspan glider. i'm not a profesional builder. I hope you can use it as an inspiration.

Greetz

your flying enthousiast Thomas

Make the body by cutting balsa beams length aprox : 70 cm (27.6 in) and 4 cm (1.6 in) wide.

Note for a stronger body apply a smal beam as seen on the picture. You can use normal contact glue.

use two balsa boards of 2 and 1mm thickness.

The leading edge is a simple beam.

Glue the two boards on the beam.

Glue the two boards together and now you see een small wing profile.

Cut out the small boards and glue two small and strong slats. ( i used an epoxy glue).choose an angle and glue it together.

Make sure you use strong glue (epoxy of hot glue)

Note : the small plastic bars are important for a stronger wing !! these bars are beeing used in kites (very cheap).

Cut the form twice and glue them together. Angle: 45 degrees

you can use normal an cheap elastics for the connection.

You can add wing tips. I made an angle of 30 degrees for an optimal drag and glide ratio. note : use small alu-bars so you can adjust the wingtips.

I used oracover to cover the glider. This makes the glider strong. There are several colors available.

note : Do not use a normal iron -> heat is not controlled.

This is the glider. Note that the tip is made of foam. You can uses other materials for this.

I bought a prop from graupner at the local rc - shop. I glued a hook in the body wich wil hold the elastic.

Important note : its important to balance your glider! the balance point lays at 1/3 from the leading edge.