Basic Glider Physics Washout Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider When discussing glider designs, whether indoor or outdoor hand launch gliders (HLG) or catapult launch Read more
What It Takes to Make a Good Indoor Glider Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider The indoor glider events are simple yet hard to master. When one thinks about the events, it quickly boils Read more
Launching Handles for Catapult Gliders By Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider When one first starts learning how to fly catapult gliders, the issue of launching handles is raised. Below are the Read more
Free-Flight Trimming of a Glider Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider Introduction Many times when a casual observer is watching my gliders circle around, I am asked the Read more
Basic Sanding Techniques Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider When building gliders, one item that is almost always used is sandpaper. The process of removing material Read more
Modifying a Sky Streak (Rubber-Powered Balsa Plane) for Better Performance The Sky Streak is a balsa motorplane that can be easily assembled by just about anyone and can be flown either indoors or outside. It is a free flight Read more
Egg Carton Glider Age range: 5 and up, with adult assistance Time to complete: 5 minutes Supplies Needed Foam egg carton (dozen size) Glue or tape Ink pen Penny Read more