Simple Hand-Launch Glider (Version 1)
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A lightweight 3D-printed glider for hand-launch flights. Version 1 – flies well but tends to be front heavy.
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- RC & Robotics
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
This is Version 1 of my 3D-printed hand-launch glider, designed in Onshape. It’s a simple, lightweight plane meant for fun tosses indoors or outdoors.
Design details
Wingspan: ~400 mm
Fuselage length: ~250 mm
Tailplane: ~120 mm
Printed in PLA with thin walls for low weight
Issues noticed (V1)
Flies straight but tends to be too nose-heavy, which makes the glide short.
Adding a bit of weight to the tail helps balance.
V2 will aim for better weight distribution.
Printing tips
Print in PLA with 0% infill, 1–2 walls, 2 top/bottom layers.
Keep it light – under 70 g total.
If you cut into parts, glue with CA glue or epoxy.
Assembly
Glue fuselage pieces together.
Reinforce wing joints with a bamboo skewer or carbon rod.
Future improvements
Adjust center of gravity
Add dihedral for stability
Experiment with LW-PLA for lighter flight