nnChuckStang

by nerdnic | June 16, 2018 | (8) Posted in Projects
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Hi everyone! Chuck gliders are the perfect first step into this DIY scratch building hobby. The nnChunkStang can be built very quickly and is a joy for K-6 age kids to throw around. Whether you're young or just young at heart, you can't go wrong with this chuck glider.

As you can tell by now, the subject is a P-51 Mustang. The design took me about 30 minutes to put together and another 30 to build. A few community members helped me beta test the design and I'm really happy with how it came out. Join the conversation on the FT Forum Thread.

Enjoy!




SPECS
WINGSPAN 23.5in | 569mm
FUSE 20in | 508mm
WEIGHT 55g
CG 7in from nose

BUILD DIFFICULTY
✪ Beginner

PILOT SKILL
✪ Beginner

MATERIAL LIST
2 USD Quarters
1 DTFB (20"x30")
1 BBQ Skewer



PLANS
1527032275835.pngFree plans are available for download: CLICK HERE



VIDEO
Glide test




BUILD

1. Cut out pieces.

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2. Glue (2) USD Quarters and BBQ skewer in nose.

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3. Glue on side doublers.

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4. Crease wing on center line.

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5. Glue in wing and use guide to set proper dihedral amount.

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Your wing should look like this.

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6. Glue in horizontal stabilizer and go fly!

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COMMENTS

Nathaniel on June 17, 2018
Nice design!
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nerdnic on June 18, 2018
Thanks!
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winglet on June 18, 2018
Very nice! Thank you. The neighbor kid was just over here tonight wanting to build another glider. Any suggestion on how to print the plan in tile?
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nerdnic on June 18, 2018
Awesome! Give it a go and let me know what they think.

To print in tile format, follow this post: https://www.nerdnic.com/content/how-to-download-and-print-pdf-plans
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Razgriz on June 20, 2018
cheap and simple slope soaring anyone?
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w1lp33 on June 22, 2018
Just built one of these for my little niece... Had built a Sparrow glider for my nephew, but thought it would be too big and hard to throw for the niece... This is perfect, was quick and simple to build, and glides amazing!

Thanks!
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Abouttime67 on July 6, 2018
I have built 1/2 dozen of these cool gliders. The grand kids each decorated and are flying them. Quick, easy project.
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