Fun and Easy Foam Glider

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Fun and Easy Foam Glider

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Are you tired of the store bought gliders that don't fly? This little glider is the answer. It can fly for over 15 seconds with a good throw!

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Gather Your Supplies.

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1. glue gun

2. skewer

3. hobby knife

4. clay

5. permanent marker

6. foam plate

Draw the Wings and Tail Pieces on the Plate

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The wings are 6" long and 4" wide.

The stabilizer 3" long and 1" wide.

The rudder is 1-1/2 by 1" wide.

Cut Out the Pieces.

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Add a Dihedral.

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Score the foam with the knife and bend both sides to a 15 degree angle.

Glue the Pieces to the Skewer.

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Balance the Glider With the Clay.

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Happy Flying!!!

You could also make a rubber band launcher, which will come in a later Instructable!