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Toss Glider
by sqwad_fail
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A re-design of my previous chuck glider and penultimate revision that addresses all known mechanical failures. The primary change was reducing the weight by 1/2 to improve ground impact survivability. Meant to resemble a balsawood glider, this print can be flown at very gentle throwing speeds (~20 mph) and survive a variety of impacts due to its reduced weight and flexible spars that absorb impact energy. If you want something fun to toss around the yard, this is the model for you.
All joints are either friction fit or are superglued together.
**Specifications:**
* 320mm Wingspan
* 5° Dihedral
* 2.5° Pitch
* 70mm Chord
* Printable on 180x180x180 print bed
* 70g assembled weight PLA (Assuming 1.2 g/cm^3 density)
**Airfoils:**
* Main Wing - ClarkYH
* Horizontal Stabilizers - NACA 0012
**PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRINT SETTINGS BEFORE MAKING WINGS**
1. Enable "Spiralize Contour"/"Vase Mode"
2. Change "Surface Mode" to "Surface"
3. Print One At a Time
4. Use a Brim if Falling-off Bu
All joints are either friction fit or are superglued together.
**Specifications:**
* 320mm Wingspan
* 5° Dihedral
* 2.5° Pitch
* 70mm Chord
* Printable on 180x180x180 print bed
* 70g assembled weight PLA (Assuming 1.2 g/cm^3 density)
**Airfoils:**
* Main Wing - ClarkYH
* Horizontal Stabilizers - NACA 0012
**PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRINT SETTINGS BEFORE MAKING WINGS**
1. Enable "Spiralize Contour"/"Vase Mode"
2. Change "Surface Mode" to "Surface"
3. Print One At a Time
4. Use a Brim if Falling-off Bu
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