AirGlide 3D – Print, Spin & Fly!

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 ring
• 1× empty toilet paper roll (or similar cardboard tube)
• Optional: tape for extra stability

How it works:

1. Print the AirGlide ring.
2. Push it onto one end of the cardboard tube.
3. 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, or paint!
• Experiment with different tube lengths and ring placements.