✈️ Printable V-Tail Glider

A simple, lightweight, and highly customizable glider designed around a fully printable structure and a standard 6 mm square spar.

The entire aircraft can be built using 3D printed parts, making it an excellent project for experimentation, tuning, and learning basic aircraft design principles. 🛠️📚

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🔧 Features

✅ Fully printable airframe

✅ Modular design based on a 6 mm square boom

✅ Adjustable component positions for easy trimming

✅ Lightweight construction

✅ V-tail configuration

✅ Multiple tail options included

The wing mount and tail mount can slide along the boom, allowing quick adjustments to the aircraft’s balance and flight characteristics without modifying any parts. ⚖️

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🛩️ V-Tail Options

Two V-tail configurations are included:

📐 45° V-tail

📐 30° V-tail

This allows experimentation with different stability and handling characteristics while keeping the same airframe.

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🪶 LW-PLA Compatible

The wing panels and tail surfaces (shown in red) are specifically designed to be printed in Vase Mode using LW-PLA.

Benefits:

💨 Extremely low weight

⚡ Fast printing

♻️ Reduced material usage

🛫 Improved gliding performance

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⚖️ Adjustable Center of Gravity

A printable nose weight is included.

By modifying the infill percentage, different masses can be produced, allowing precise adjustment of the aircraft’s balance without requiring additional hardware.

Recommended starting point:

📍 CG ≈ 25% of the wing chord measured from the leading edge

Fine-tuning may be required depending on printing settings, material choice, and overall aircraft weight.

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🧪 Designed for Experimentation

This model was created as a platform for testing and learning rather than as a fixed design.

The combination of:

🔄 Sliding components

📐 Interchangeable V-tail angles

⚖️ Printable ballast

🪶 Lightweight LW-PLA flying surfaces

makes it easy to explore how different configurations affect flight performance.

Whether you’re a beginner looking for a fun printable glider or an experienced maker interested in aircraft design, this model offers plenty of opportunities for experimentation and improvement. 🚀

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✨ Print, trim, experiment, and enjoy flying! ✈️🛩️🚀