Make Your Own Walkalong Gliders
- Make a Baby Bug Walkalong Glider (formerly called Mosquito)
- The Thompson Jagwing
- Make the Giant Mama Bug Walkalong Glider
(New Instructions Coming Soon. Here you can find old instructions and patterns, and new patterns) - Slice Your Own Foam for Walkalong Gliders
- About Front Weight
- Make Paper Walkalong Gliders
Make a Baby Bug Walkalong Glider
This video is a little rough, without sound, but the method is much simpler and faster than the old way. Also, the way to find the balance between stalling and diving is clearly laid out. The PDF cutting/folding pattern is here--no "fit to page" or scaling (100% scale is ok).
Make the Thompson Jagwing
Invented by a then engineering student named Michael Thompson, the Jagwing is a good first walkalong glider.
About Front Weight
Why you need front weight on "flying wing" gliders, what to use, and how to adjust them.
Make Paper Walkalong Gliders
Paper Walkalong gliders are harder to launch and fly. But paper is free and it’s good practice.
I'd like to know how these projecst go for you. I'm happy to answer questions about it. Feedback from you is an important way for me to know what works and what needs clarification.