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AirGlide 3D – Print, Spin & Fly!
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Description:Turn a simple cardboard tube into a high-flying glider with this fun and fast 3D printing project! AirGlide 3D features a custom-designed 3D-printed nose ring that fits snugly onto a standard toilet paper roll. it can fly over 15 m!!! When you throw it with a spin, it glides surprisingly far – like a mini jet soaring through the air! It works on toilet paper roles that have a outer diameter of about 40-50mm. This project is perfect for makers of all ages – easy to build, super fun to fly, and great for testing how small changes affect flight. You’ll need: 1× 3D-printed AirGlide ring1× empty toilet paper roll (or similar cardboard tube)Optional: tape for extra stability How it works: Print the AirGlide ring.Push it onto one end of the cardboard tube.Throw it with a firm spin – this is key! The spin stabilizes the flight and makes it glide farther. Pro Tips: Add a second ring or tail fins for better stability.Try decorating your flyer for a personal touch – markers, stickers,
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