Boost glider

kpklein · Sep 13, 2013

Got tired of recovery issues so I made a boost glider. It is a scaled down version of a design I made 25 years ago that was powered by a D-12. It was about 3 ft. long and flew very nicley. This one is 5.75 in. long. The elivons are actuated by an elastic thread that pulls up when the engine is ejected.

https://youtu.be/S1iiYCFPVqY

JPVegh · Sep 13, 2013

I've been building MMX boost gliders since the motors became available but nothing as complex and beautiful as what you've done here. BRAVO!:clap:

gdjsky01 · Sep 13, 2013

Nice job!!!
-Jeff

46u · Sep 13, 2013

Very nice job. Have you ever build one that will glide longer before touch down?

kpklein · Sep 13, 2013

Yes, but they where larger, using C and D motors.

Creeps · Sep 15, 2013

Really beautiful! I also love your Rocket Bus. I can tell you have a passion for your work. :cheers:

JAL3 · Sep 15, 2013

That was one of the nicest looking gliders I have seen at any scale. It is certainly the nicest MMX I have seen.

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