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RC Models => Kites, Trains, Free Flight and All Others => Topic started by: mohitdewan on January 22, 2012, 11:45:00 AM

Title: glider
Post by: mohitdewan on January 22, 2012, 11:45:00 AM
how to make a basic balsa wood glider??
i am a biginner and i also want to learn the aerodynamics for gliders as am a btech student
Title: Re: glider
Post by: VC on January 22, 2012, 12:00:57 PM
Buy a Balsa glider kit from RCBazaar and build it. Simple!
Title: Re: glider
Post by: mohitdewan on January 22, 2012, 12:05:50 PM
thanks sir but i want to shape it on my own and also want to learn the aerodynamics...
how to get started??
Title: Re: glider
Post by: VC on January 22, 2012, 12:18:39 PM
In that case you will need to search the net for Chuck Glider plans. There are hundreds available for free. Download and print them. Get hold of a piece of 3mm Balsa (to start with), a modelling knife/cutter, CA glue / Quickfix and you are good to go.

Once you make a few planes you will notice a correlation between the dimensions. Do some reading up on the net, make Mr. Google your best friend. That's the best way to start.

Check/search on this forum itself and you will find interesting things to read up on.

Welcome to RCIndia!

Cheers!
Title: Re: glider
Post by: VC on January 22, 2012, 12:24:31 PM
Follow these links:

http://f4bscale.worldonline.co.uk/building.htm

http://library.thinkquest.org/2819/glider.htm
Title: Re: glider
Post by: mohitdewan on January 22, 2012, 12:27:49 PM
thanks a lot sir :)
these are really helpful
Title: Re: glider
Post by: VC on January 22, 2012, 12:29:26 PM
All the best!
Title: Re: glider
Post by: KALYANPRODHAN on January 22, 2012, 04:40:05 PM
Gliders forums.
http://www.hippocketaeronautics.com
http://www.smallflyingartsforum.com
may helps you a lot.
Again use google/bablefish and check
http://www.zininmodelvliegen.nl/index.htm
Title: Re: glider
Post by: mohitdewan on January 22, 2012, 06:47:53 PM
hey now i am really confused....
i have so may glider plans and dont know which 1 should i go for
pls can any1 of u suggest a glider plan as my 1st glider??
i will be first making it with thermocol and dn from balsa wood
Title: Re: glider
Post by: vishwasvm on January 22, 2012, 09:22:46 PM
Dear Mohit,

The expert  on the gliders (VC) has already posted on your thread. Like you, I too began by trying to build gliders. In my experience, it is extremely difficult (unless you are already initiated and skilled enough) to build even a simple balsa glider from scratch. It is best to get a kit and upgrade one's skills.

FYI, I got my first glider kits from VC. 

Regards

Vishwas