
A completely new Ultralight Glider design inspired by the YF23 fighter jet concept and using  lessons learned from my previous Ultralight 2gram Glider:
 https://www.printables.com/model/430012-ultralight-2gram-glider-print-in-place
(also check out my glider spaceship: https://www.printables.com/model/462466-uss-enterprise-1701-f-print-in-place-glider )
While this glider can be hand thrown, it flies much better with a rubber band launch and performs more consistently outdoors compared to the Ultralight 2gram Glider. Â Both designs should fly well and use only 2 grams (less than 1 meter) of filament and take just 15 minutes to print. Â Print a squadron of each and have a blast.
Instructions:
- Print 0.2mm layer height, Infill angle to align with airflow (front to back of the plane)
- Let cool, pry off the printer and turn it over (the smooth print-plate surface is the top)
- Turn over, bend the V-Tail up anywhere between 45 and 90 degrees
- Give the flaps on the main wing a slight bend up. Â Slow flights work better with steeper angles, and fast launches work better with a softer angle.
- Hook a rubber band under the front rubber band catch.
- Pull back using the flat area at the rear.
- Let go and enjoy
Special thanks to @becki05_321509 for designing a launcher to make rubber band launching easier - find the great model here:
https://www.printables.com/de/model/501691-slingshot-for-airplanes
Version History:
F23v: (testing) Published - shrink rear center elevator.
F23u: (testing) Published - remove flaps from main wing, test center elevator at rear.
F23t: (testing) Published - changed v-tail attachment and flaps.
F23s: First published version
F23a through F23r: development versions
F23 ultralight glider Print in Place
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