Lightweight Plane Glider - Flies Really Well!

Lightweight Plane Glider - Flies Really Well!

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P1P/S, X1C - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
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24 min
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A1 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
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30 min
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A1 - 2 gliders per plate - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
A1 - 2 gliders per plate - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
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95% scale - A1 Mini - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
95% scale - A1 Mini - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
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Description

I made a gun launcher for this glider, I think you might want to check it out :)

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1031904#profileId-1014864 

 

Lightweight Plane Glider

This 3d printed glider only take 25 minutes to print and flies super well. Its centre of mass and lift is calculated so the plane slightly pitches up in fly, maximise the range.

 

With a weight of only 4.9g, this is a very light glider, making it an ideal and safe toy for kids.

 

The best way to throw it is slow and straight. Due to the lightweight nature of this glider, it is recommended to use indoor to avoid strong wind.

 

I have only tried PLA and PETG for this print, you can achieve even lower weight with ABS, PLA Aero or PLA-LW!

 

3D print instructions (Please read! especially if you don't use my print profiles)

  • Use 100% infill (Important! as it keeps the plane balanced)
  • In order to make the wings stronger, the first 2 layers need to be printed in 0.1mm layer height, and 0.2mm for the rest, try to go slow with 1st and 2nd layers. (All configured in my print profiles)
  • Make sure your print bed is clean and levelled
  • Wait until the bed to COMPLETLY cooled down before carefully peel the plane off with a scraper starting from the head, try not to over bend the wings

Happy Printing!

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1/18/2025 - Update 1: Tested and uploaded new print profile for A1 Mini printers

1/20/2025 - Update 2: Added more model pictures

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so i have tried to print 2 other gliders that did not work but this one looks better and i WILL! TRY! and its only got 5 star ratings that is a good sign
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Make sure to use 100% infill, hope you enjoy :)
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Replying to @Tieq121 :
well it worked but sometimes it hit the ground HARD! and it broke :( i will print again
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Replying to @MakerMania :
is there any special way to throw it?
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95% scale - A1 Mini - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
super, it flies very well, as long as the cat doesn't catch it. printed with A1 mini
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hahahha my cat loves it too😂
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Easy, fast print. - Well balanced, my grandchild had real much fun. - The Boost is real well earned :-)
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Awesome! Thanks for the boost!
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ok👌👍
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95% scale - A1 Mini - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
Great
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Perfect!
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P1P/S, X1C - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
super easy to print and fly well. nice job !!!
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Thank you!
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P1P/S, X1C - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
it looks great
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I glad you like it!
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A1 - 2 gliders per plate - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
Printing two at once saves time
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how ❔🤣
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Looks cool and flies nicely - the dog likes it too 👍
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I agree with that statement
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I printed this model several times, it flies well, but it's very weak
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you are so wrong about that
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A1 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
Works great and easy to print.
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Thank you!
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