Mini Cardboard Canard Glider

3,101 views · Published 24 January 2015 · 3:12 · Indexed 12 November 2026

Channel: GrandadIsAnOldMan · 2015 · Science & Technology

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I was looking at the plan I drew out for my mini cardboard glider and thought it might fly better with canard stabilisers at the front so I tried it out. I can't really say if it improved the performance but it looked interesting.

Here is the previous build https://youtu.be/WK7lcSrnjNI?list=PLA5a2xPRSrB0nZItxE_78EJP0F99Ghaki

Main components
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Thin cardboard
BluTak for nose weight

Main Tools
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Sharp knife or scissors

Filmed using FujiFilm FinePix S4800
Edited using Serif MoviePlus Starter Edition

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